New Home for Habitat ReStore

Feb 15 2018

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will use the equity it builds in its new building to build more houses. _

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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES

IYM: How Much Is Your Business Worth?

Certified Business Appraiser Charlie Cole explains how you can get an estimate of your business’s worth with an online calculator to give you a starting point for a sales price.

HEALTHY LIVING: Don’t Ignore a Red Eye

If you have a recurring red, sore eye, don’t ignore it. It could be a symptom of other illness or infection elsewhere in your body. Dr. Moss Fenberg with Southwest Eye Consultants explains.

Habitat’s New Store Supports Housing

Habitat for Humanity recently purchased its own building for its Restore and headquarters. The move will allow the non-profit to leverage its equity to purchase more land for housing.

A $1.1 Million Boost to School Budgets

Durango School District 9-R has subsidized full-day kindergarten for 20 years. Now, with the passage of the full-day kindergarten bill, the state will pay for kindergarten costs.

Looking for the Perfect Forever Pet

Give a stray doggie or kitty cat a forever home during the La Plata County Humane Society’s annual Adopt-a- Thon. Spayed and neutered pets will be available at a reduced cost.

IYM: What You Need to Sell Your Business

How do you know you’re business is ready for sale? Certified Business Appraiser Charlie Cole talks about the qualities your business should have in place before you set an asking price.

WATTS UP: Fire Season Safety Precautions

When all this green grass dries out later this summer, it will make for volatile fire fuel. Learn what LPEA power crews do to reduce the risk of fire when storms cause downed lines.

Steel Logs Forged for the Fireplace

A Hesperus craftsman custom designs steel logs for gas fire places. They don’t burn, but they look like they are. More importantly, they increase the heat output of your fireplace.

Fashion Forward Students Host Show

Durango High School students in the Fashion and Design class hit the runway last week with their creations. While they learned to design and sew, they learned so much more

Healthy Living: Dietary Fat & Weight Loss

We’ve been told for years that fat is bad for us, but it turns out, that medical conclusion is based on faulty research. Dietary fat like bacon and butter can help you LOSE weight.

New Development Targets Homeless

A proposed 40-unit apartment complex is planned to provide supportive housing for the chronically homeless by offering health and social support services on site.

Watts Up: Loans for Energy Efficiencies

La Plata Electric offers a loan program that will allow you to invest in energy-efficiency upgrades to your home, and you can pay it off through your monthly utility bill. How easy is that?

Rocketry Team Qualifies for Nationals

A local rocketry team is in Washington, D.C., this week to competed on the National Team America Rocketry Challenge. Find out how the students were selected for the competition.

Healthy Living: Learn Signs of Stroke

Can you identify the signs of a stroke? As soon as you realize that you may be experiencing a stroke, call 911. The faster you get treatment, the more likely you’ll recover.

AHS Interns LINK with Local Mentors

What do you want to do when you grow up? Animas High School juniors have an opportunity to explore careers during a full-time, three-week internship program every spring.

Work Begins on North ART Extension

The long-awaited north extension of the Animas River Trail from Animas City Park to the Oxbow Preserve is expected to cost more than $6 million. Find out when it’s expected to be finished.

Putting Safety First in River Rafting

We talk to a local rafting company about its safety training to prepare for this summer’s rafting season. Most important message: wear your personal flotation device!!!

Baer: Vote for Hope, Against Cynicism

A former U.S. ambassador says his international-relations experience give him an edge over other Democrats who hope to win the primary to challenge incumbent Cory Gardner.

Healthy Living: Drinking & Weight Loss

One of the most common questions that clients ask Dr. Ashley Lucas is whether they they can enjoy a cocktail or two on their weight-loss program. Find out the answer.

It’s Your Money: Did You Pay Taxes?

If you didn’t pay your federal income taxes, you could face fines, interest payments, even liens on your property or pay check. You may also get a refund coming to you!

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