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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES
11/06/2019
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.
11/05/2019
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.
11/04/2019
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.
11/1/2019
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.
10/31/2019
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.
10/30/2019
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.
10/29/2019
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.
10/28/2019
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.
10/23/2019
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.
10/19/19
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.
10/17/2019
It’s Your Money: What to Do with an Offer
So someone has offered you a ridiculously low price to buy your business. Should you say no? Be insulted? Charlie Cole with Cole and Partners offers some advice.
10/15/2019
Business Matters: Quest for the Perfect Beer
Two friends in pursuit of the perfect beer decided to start the Telluride Brewing Company, and they’ve won seven national awards in eight years. Learn more about the men behind the suds.
10/11/2019
Fort Lewis 101: Becoming a College Student
Finding the dining hall, let alone the Registrar’s Office can make the first year of college intimidating for any new student. So Fort Lewis College has started a program for first-time students to help with retention and student success.
10/10/2019
Pueblo I Site Excavated to Preserve Record
Archaeologists with the Colorado Department of Transportation have wrapped up excavation of a small Pueblo I village that is in the path of the Farmington Hill realignment project. Local Indian tribal experts assisted on the research project.
10/08/2019
Bringing Durango’s ‘Humor’ to the World
A group of volunteers have organized an independent Tedx Talk featuring Durango speakers who have ‘Ideas Worth Spreading.’ Although the inaugural event is sold out, it will be broadcast on YouTube worldwide.
10/07/2019
What to Expect in 2019 Elections
What’s on the November ballot in this off-year election? Quite a few local issues, school board elections, and a couple of state referenda. La Plata County Clerk Tiffany Parker explains.
10/02/2019
Learn about Multi-Generational Workplaces
Tim Kirkland with Renegade Hospitality Group will be the keynote speaker at the annual La Plata County Economic Summit, and you can learn how to handle multiple generations in the workplace.
10/01/2019
100 Matches in 100 Days Supports BBBS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado matches about 100 young people with adults every year, but it comes with a cost, and now, the agency is challenging you to support a match!
10/01/2019
‘Nature’s Concrete’ tested in Archuleta Co.
A new road-base material developers are calling ‘Nature’s Concrete’ promises to reduce the cost of road construction and maintenance for local governments by more than 60 percent.
09/27/2019
Healthy Living: How to Treat Dry Eye
If you’re using artificial tears, you may want to check with your ophthalmologist for other diagnoses and treatment options for your dry-eye syndrome.
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