Archives » December 17th, 2007

USA Cycling still undecided

USA Cycling spokesman Andy Lee said the organization’s board has not made a decision about whether it will move its headquarters from Colorado Springs.
Officials said earlier this year that they had expected to make a moving decision by early December.
“We definitely have a proposal on the table from Ogden (Utah), but we’re still waiting […]

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Trade deficit falls for second straight quarter

The Commerce Department is reporting today that the account trade deficit fell 5.5 percent to $178.5 billion during the third quarter – that’s the lowest level in two years and a possible indicator that the nation’s trade issues could be calming.
The current account is the most comprehensive measure of trade because it includes not only […]

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Today is post office’s busiest day of the year

If long lines, big crowds and long wait times aren’t your thing, you might want to avoid the post office today, because for many people that won’t be an option.
Today is the last day to mail packages with the assurance they’ll be delivered in time for Christmas.
Postal officials said today, the Monday of the week […]

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Holiday travelers undaunted by gas prices

Increased prices for gas, airfares, hotels and rental cars won’t dissuade travelers from hitting the roads this holiday season.
AAA Colorado projects that 65.2 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles away from home, a 0.7 percent increase from last year’s 64.7 million.
Travelers, it seems, have become resilient to the challenges, said Sandra Barnes, the […]

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