Travel: It’s good for our economy and ourselves

By Heather Hughes The word travel invokes ideas of boarding a plane or ship, packing a tent or minivan. But lately, a picture has emerged of travel as a health regimen for our bodies, minds,...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Beef prices spur ranchers to expand

High prices for beef across the nation are encouraging ranchers in the area to consider expanding their herds again after the drought conditions last year forced reductions. Nationally, the...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Home and Garden show kicks off springtime

A variety of local businesses showcased their wares and services at the Four Corners Home and Garden show held at the Montezuma County fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. Event coordinator Vonnie...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Superfund label stokes Silverton’s curiosity

SILVERTON – Scientists and officials from the Environmental Protection Agency proposing Superfund designation for parts of Silverton received a sometimes skeptical grilling from San Juan County...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Battle over ski water rights heats up

DENVER – Durango Mountain Resort is getting ready to sue the U.S. Forest Service over access to its water rights – rights it needs for future development on the mountain. The dispute comes at the...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Reser named sales consultant at Cortez Journal

Jim Reser is the new senior multimedia sales consultant for The Cortez Journal, Dolores Star and Mancos Times. His job is to help businesses gain success through advertising in print and online...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Apple retiring from Pampered Chef; event planned

Betty Apple, who has worked with The Pampered Chef for the past 15 years, has announced that she is retiring. Apple has conducted more than 800 kitchen shows, sold more than $250,000 worth of...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homebuilder confidence rises

WASHINGTON – U.S. homebuilders’ confidence in the housing market rose modestly in April but remained at low levels for the third consecutive month, constrained by tight credit for home buyers and a...

DATE: April 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain home market shows growth

Vacation home sales rose sharply in 2013 across the nation as wealthy individuals again put money into real estate in the form of second homes, the National Association of Realtors said. Vacation...

DATE: April 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homebuilding increases in March after frigid winter

WASHINGTON – U.S. home construction rose moderately in March as builders resumed work at the end of a frigid winter. But applications for building permits slid, clouding the outlook for future...

DATE: April 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

State unemployment rates fall in March

WASHINGTON – More than two-thirds of the states reported job gains in March, as hiring has improved for much of the country during what has been a sluggish but sustained 4½-year recovery. The...

DATE: April 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Big-town liquor store arrives in Dolores

Housed in a new building and home to one of the finest selections of alcoholic beverages in the area, Dolores’ newest liquor store, GST Liquors, is sure to be a hit. Located at the intersection of...

DATE: April 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

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