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Wasted Grocery Food to Be Composted

NOTE: ALTHOUGH IT MAY APPEAR THE VIDEO DOESN'T EXIST, IT DOES. IT'S A YOUTUBE ISSUE. PLEASE CLICK AND WATCH! Table to Farm Compost recycles residential food waste into reusable compost to grow more food. Now the start-up company will begin composting food waste from Albertson’s Grocery Store.

January 21, 2020

Ask Dr. Doug: Are You a Heli-Parent?

Are you a helicopter parent, always trying to protect your child from making mistakes or from the consequences of mistakes? Learn how to hold your child accountable with kindness.

January 21, 2020

What to Expect with Primary Election

La Plata County Clerk Tiffany Parker answers frequently asked questions about this year’s presidential primary election. Colorado will hold its primary on Tuesday, March 3.

January 18, 2020

FLC, Mercy Partner for Athletes’ Health

Fort Lewis College student-athletes will receive greater access to orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists and nutritionists as part of a new agreement between FLC and Mercy.

January 16, 2020

Are You Exposed to Hazardous Radon?

San Juan Basin Public Health offers free radon-testing kits to determine whether the radioactive element is accumulating in your house and threatening your health.

January 15, 2020

Fort Lewis College to Match Civic Scholarships

FLC students who receive a civic scholarship from a Southwest Colorado orgnization will be eligible for a matching scholarship from the college.

January 13, 2020

Healthy Living: Treating Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million people in the United States. Learn about treatments for the disease from a San Juan Regional Adult Rehabilitation Center physical therapist.

January 13, 2020

LPCO TV: Offering Alternatives to Jail

Sixth Judicial District Attorney Christian Champagne explains how the courts offer alternatives to incarceration for those who’ve been convicted of a non-violent or victimless crimes.

January 11, 2020

It’s a Rockin’ Snowdown This Year

Get ready to rock-n-roll with this year’s Snowdown theme, ‘It’s a Rockin’ Snowdown.’ Rock star Dave Imming (and Snowdown board member) tells us what to expect for this year’s rockin’ good time.

January 9, 2020

Can You Leave Your Phone at Home?

Imagine a social event without your cell phone, without your Smart Watch, without your i-Pad. Could you do it? Find out more about the Real Social Event sans electronics coming up soon.

January 8, 2020

City Considers Plastic-Bag Restrictions

A group of residents called Durango Beyond Plastics wants the City of Durango to consider a measure to ban plastic bags and to impose a fee on paper bags to encourage the use of reusable bags.

January 8, 2020

Real Estate Market Poised for Buyers

The Durango-area real-estate market is poised for Millenial buyers with low-interest rates, new developments coming on line, and a big inventory of homes for sale.

January 7, 2020

Mason Center Scheduled for Demolition in ‘20

The old Mason Elementary School on Third Avenue is falling apart, so the City of Durango plans to demolish the old building. The public will be invited to suggest new uses for the site.

January 2, 2020

Fostering Economic Success in Rural Colorado

Front Range communities are enjoying an economic boon, but that boon isn’t spreading as quickly to rural Colorado. A new organization hopes to change that. Here’s one story.

December 30, 2019

FLC Business Graduate Wins a Sweet Deal

Aaron Stone says he likes chocolate. Now he’ll own a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise store for writing the best business plan for its operation. Find out how the deal came together.

December 27, 2019

Is Vaping a Safe Sub for Smoking Tobacco?

Our Animas High School Intern explores whether vaping is a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes, especially in light of the recent vaping-related deaths. Learn what he discovered.

January 11, 2020

Homeless Get Hand Up from Entrepreneur

Joslin Roderick started Solutions Candle Company so that she could offer homeless workers an oppotunity to earn a daily wage. Her company has a commitment to serve the public good.

December 19, 2019

Escalante 6th-Graders Learn About Manners

What do manners have to do with citizenship? Escalante Middle School sixth-graders explored the answers to that question while also learning table manners at a luncheon at the Himalayan.

December 18, 2019

Rental Properties & Taxes: It’s a Business

If you’re thinking about renting your house or buying a rental property, be forewarned: It’s just like owning a business. Learn about the tax implications in this episode of ‘It’s Your Money.’

December 17, 2019

Advantage PT Launches Annual Coat Drive

Amy and Mike Testa became physical therapists because they wanted to help people. That desire to help extends beyond the doors of their clinic with their 14th annual coat drive.

December 16, 2019

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