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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How many ads can I place at a time online?
A: You may place one classified ad order at a time. If you have a second ad, you must complete the order process a second time. This will appear as two separate charges on your credit card bill and you will receive two separate order numbers.

Q: How do I cancel an ad?

A: You may cancel an ad for the Durango Herald and Cortez Journal by emailing classifieds@durangoherald.com or calling 970-247-3504. There are no refunds less than $5.00 on cancelled ads. Cancellations must adhere to the deadlines.

Q: How do I modify an ad?
A: You may modify an ad for the Durango Herald and the Cortez Journal by emailing classifieds@durangoherald.com or calling 970-247-3504. Modifications must adhere to the deadlines.

Q: Where will my ad appear?
A: Classified line ads are printed in the Durango Herald and/or Cortez Journal print editions, depending on which publication you selected. Your ad will also appear online for FREE on www.durangoherald.com and/or www.cortezjournal.com, again depending on which publication you selected.

Q: Will I get a confirmation or receipt?
A: Yes, on all paid ads you will receive an email confirmation with an order number after your order is completed. Keep this receipt for your records.

Q: Do my cookies need to be enabled?
A: Yes. Click here for details on how to check and change your settings.

Q: How do I place a 'Card of Thanks' ad?
A: The Durango Herald: You can place it just like a normal ad 'Card of Thanks' classified ads are $.60 per line with a $3.00 minimum. They run for three days.

The Cortez Journal: If your want it to appear in The Cortez Journal you need to call their Display Advertising Department at (970) 565-8527.

Q: How do I place a Free ad?
A: The Durango Herald: You can place it just like a normal ad. Lost, Found and Miscellaneous for Free ads are published at no cost. They run for 4 days and can be up to 4 lines in length.

The Cortez Journal: The Cortez Journal charges for all "Lost" ads. Free ads only run in Found and Miscellaneous for Free classifications for 3 days.

Q: Do you have non-profit rates?
A: Yes. For The Durango Herald's non-profit rates call 970-247-3504 or email classifieds@durangoherald.com. For the Journal, call 970-565-8527. Tax  exempt number required. No agency or cash discounts.

Q: Do you accept "work from home..." or "get rich quick" ads?
A: No.


DURANGO HERALD CLASSIFIED AD RATES
All line ad rates based on consecutive day runs. Help Wanted Ads are at a higher rate.

Regular classified ad rates
(not including Help Wanted ads)

The first line is free, then:

1 day.............................................$2.92 per line
2 consecutive days.........................$2.43 per line
3 consecutive days.........................$2.02 per line
4 consecutive days.........................$1.68 per line
5 consecutive days.........................$1.39 per line
6 consecutive days.........................$1.21 per line
7+ consecutive days.......................$1.13 per line

DAYS

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3 5.84 9.72 12.12 13.44 13.90 14.52 15.82
4 8.76 14.58 18.18 20.16 20.85 21.78 23.73
5 11.68 19.44 24.24 26.88 27.80 29.04 31.64
6 14.60 24.30 30.30 33.60 34.75 36.30 39.55
7 17.52 29.16 36.36 40.32 41.70 43.56 47.46
8 20.44 34.02 42.42 47.04 48.65 50.82 55.37
9 23.36 38.88 48.48 53.76 55.60 58.08 63.28
10 26.28 43.74 54.54 60.48 62.55 65.34 71.19
Line Rate 2.92 2.43 2.02 1.68 1.39 1.21 1.13

 

Help Wanted classified ad rates

The first line is free, then:

1 day.............................................$3.24 per line
2 consecutive days.........................$2.69 per line
3 consecutive days.........................$2.24 per line
4 consecutive days.........................$1.87 per line
5 consecutive days.........................$1.54 per line
6 consecutive days.........................$1.34 per line
7+ consecutive days.......................$1.26 per line

DAYS

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N
E
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3 6.48 10.76 13.44 14.96 15.40 16.08 17.64
4 9.72 16.14 20.16 22.44 23.10 24.12 26.46
5 12.96 21.52 26.88 29.92 30.80 32.16 35.28
6 16.20 26.90 33.60 37.40 38.50 40.20 44.10
7 19.44 32.28 40.32 44.88 46.20 48.24 52.92
8 22.68 37.66 47.04 52.36 53.90 56.28 61.74
9 25.92 43.04 53.76 59.84 61.60 64.32 70.56
10 29.16 48.42 60.48 67.32 69.30 72.36 79.38
Line Rate 3.24 2.69 2.24 1.87 1.54 1.34 1.26

 

DURANGO HERALD DEADLINES
Deadlines subject to change around holidays.

CLASSIFIED AD START DATE

DEADLINE

Monday Before 3pm Friday
Tuesday Before 3pm Monday
Wednesday Before 3pm Tuesday
Thursday Before 3pm Wednesday
Friday Before 3pm Thursday
Saturday Before noon Friday
Sunday Before noon Friday

3 p.m. the day before publication Tuesday through Friday editions.
Noon Friday for Saturday, Sunday and Monday editions.

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CORTEZ JOURNAL CLASSIFIED AD RATES

Classified ad rates


minimum charge per insertion (1-3 lines)......$4.70
each additional line per insertion..................$1.30

 

CORTEZ JOURNAL DEADLINES
Deadlines subject to change around holidays.

CLASSIFIED AD START DATE

DEADLINE

Tuesday Before 12:00 noon Monday
Thursday Before 12:00 noon Wednesday
Saturday Before 12:00 noon Friday

Day before publication at 12:00 noon

ENABLING COOKIES ON YOUR BROWSER
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Internet Explorer 6.x

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PLACING YOUR AD

You may only place one classified ad order at a time. If you have a second ad, you must complete the order process a second time. This will appear as two separate charges on your credit card bill and you will receive separate order numbers.

We do not accept any "work from home..." or "get rich quick" ads. 

An email confirmation will be sent to you for each order.

Be sure to read through the deadline information above to ensure your ad is submitted on time.

Technical issues or questions? email online services.