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Fourth-Grade Demons win YAFL Super Bowl

The fourth-grade Demons won the Youth American Football League ‘Super Bowl’ championship for the second year in a row. Coach Noah Lopez attributes a strong returning roster for the winning season.

December 3, 2019

County Decides Against Traditional Zoning

La Plata County’s new land-use plan and development regulations will not use traditional zoning to identify areas for growth. Rather, it will attempt to streamline regulations for faster approvals. Learn more in this interview.

December 3, 2019

Durango Still Plagued by Uranium Tailings

More than a 100 property owners have been notified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that their properties may be contaminated by radioactive mill tailings.

December 3, 2019

New License Plate Celebrates Mesa Verde

You can celebrate Mesa Verde National Park and support the foundation’s programs by purchasing a new Colorado license plate featuring the cliff dwellings.

December 3, 2019

Zero-Gravity Treadmill Shortens Recovery

Physical therapists with Mercy Sports Medicine are using NASA technology to rehabilitate patients with leg injuries more quickly by creating (an almost) zero-gravity environment for exercise.

December 3, 2019

Want to Stop Fighting with Your Kids?

ASK DOCTOR DOUG! Dr. Doug Miller, a licensed psychologist, offers proven strategies in a fun and engaging presentation to show you how to reduce conflict and interact more successfully with your children. His mantra: Be a Hero to Your Child!

December 3, 2019

Another Tool to Protect Environment

La Plata County has joined the Colorado Energy District that offers a new financing tool for business owners and multiple-family property owners to install energy-saving improvements.

December 3, 2019

A New Home for Montezuma County History

The Montezuma County Historical Society finally has a permanent home for its collections. Now it’s in the process of raising $275,000 to remodel the building into a community asset that will impress residents and visitors alike.

December 3, 2019

Reduce the Stress of College-App Season`

Applying for college and financial aid can be stressful for seniors this time of year. Intern Robbie Patla asks college-admission counselors for advice on how to make the process easier to reduce stress on parents and students.

December 3, 2019

Alliance Forms to Lower Health Care Costs

Local-First in Durango is spearheading an effort to form a local health-care alliance to negotiate lower medical fees and lower health-insurance premiums for its members. Learn how the alliance is drawing upon the lessons from agricultural cooperatives.

December 3, 2019

Proposition CC Fails; County Libraries Win

A ballot proposal that would have allowed the state Legislature to keep excess tax revenues above the TABOR cap failed to pass muster with voters. That means no extra money for education or transportation.

December 3, 2019

Durango Man Creates Healthy Seed Spread

A Durango man who was looking for a healthy alternative to dairy products for his daily calcium intake couldn’t find what he wanted, so he created his own concoction out of four simple ingredients.

November 19, 2019

Housing for Homeless to Be Ready 2021

Housing Solutions for the Southwest has obtained the state tax credits to build 40, one-bedroom apartments with supportive social services to help homeless residents transition into stable homes.

November 11, 2019

Airport Invests $1.7 Million in Infrastructure

The $1.7 million investment may not seem like much from a passenger’s view, but the behind- the-scenes improvements will make room for a third carrier and more efficient baggage handling.

November 11, 2019

Business Matters: ‘My Dog Made Me Do It’

No, Durango resident Lou Galinson’s dogs did NOT make him put the cute kitties in a cage. But his dogs did inspire him to open the Pet Haus 10 years ago. Since then, he’s adopted out more than 750 Humane Society kittens from his store.

November 11, 2019

Veteran Gets Forever Home in Bayfield

Retired U.S.A.F. TSgt. Matthew Slaydon lost his sight and his right arm while on a mission in Baghdad. He and his wife have received a mortgage- free home in Bayfield from the Sinise Foundation.

November 11, 2019

It’s Your Money: Get Ready for Tax Day ‘20

We hate to say it, but Tax Day 2020 is only five and a half months away. It may seem like an eternity right now, but you may wish to start planning now for deferring income to offset your tax liabilities.

November 11, 2019

Feeling the Pressure with Oxygen Therapy

A Durango hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic treats brain trauma, fibromyalgia, PTSD, chronic depression, stroke, and many other health issues. Users say it makes a difference in their quality of life.

November 11, 2019

It’s Your Money: Passing on Your Business

When you’re ready to retire and want to sell your share in the business to a business partner or family member, you’ll need a team of advisors. Charles Spence explains why.

November 11, 2019

Does TABOR Unfairly Impact Poor Families?

The executive director with the Colorado Fiscal Institute told the League of Women Voters that TABOR may unfairly impact low- and middle-income families, while the state’s education and transportation infrastructure suffer.

November 11, 2019

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