IT'S YOUR MONEY: How to Reduce Stress Over Your Finances

6/14/2018

Michelle Kooi with Tafoya Barrett and Associates talks about strategies for reducing your stress around money.

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Mason Center Scheduled for Demolition in ‘20

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Fostering Economic Success in Rural Colorado

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FLC Business Graduate Wins a Sweet Deal

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Advantage PT Launches Annual Coat Drive

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Is Ordering Your Children Not Working Well?

No one likes to be told what to do. It goes for your children as well. And they will resist. Dr. Doug Miller offers effective tips for turning the tables to ensure your kids’ compliance with your wishes.

Pendleton puts Durango on the Map

Pendleton Woolen Mills has selected two rare weavings from The Durango Collection to replicate into its world-famous wool blankets for its Preservation Series.

Festival of Trees Raises $22,000 for CCI

Hundreds turned out to bid on the sparkling Christmas-tree ornaments and gifts during the annual Festival of Trees fund-raiser for Community Connections.

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Why Buy One Xmas Tree? Buy a Forest!

For the friend or family member who has everything, why not start a new forest for a Christmas present? The San Juan National Forest has gift certificates for seedlings to reforest burn areas.

Beautifying Empty Store Fronts Downtown

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