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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES
11/18/2019
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.
11/15/2019
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!
11/14/2019
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.
11/12/2019
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.
11/10/2019
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.
11/07/2019
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.
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.
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