Montezuma County Asserts Jurisdiction over Historic Roads
Feb03

Montezuma County Asserts Jurisdiction over Historic Roads

Posted on Feb 3, 2021

If an old wagon road, mule-train route, or trail existed before the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management were established, does that make them public rights-of-way open to travel now although they’re on federal land? That depends.

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Healthy Living: The Eat Less, Move More Myth
Feb03

Healthy Living: The Eat Less, Move More Myth

Posted on Feb 3, 2021

Cutting back on what you eat and getting more exercise to lose weight doesn’t necessarily work. Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, explains that losing weight is a far more complex nutritionally than the simple bromide suggests.

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LPEA Wire – Scholarships, Rebates, and Elections
Feb01

LPEA Wire – Scholarships, Rebates, and Elections

Posted on Feb 1, 2021

Deadline for scholarships for any LPEA-area resident is March 1. Learn how you or your student can apply. Also learn about rebates for electric bikes, LED bulbs, energy audits and more, and finally, do you want to run for the LPEA board?

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Vaccinations Progressing, but Availability Limited
Jan27

Vaccinations Progressing, but Availability Limited

Posted on Jan 27, 2021

San Juan Basin Public Health officials say they’re making progress on COVID vaccine distribution, but until supplies ramp up, vaccinations for the entire Southwest Colorado population may take longer than anticipated.

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Historical Photos Capture Four Corners Life from a Hundred Years Ago
Jan27

Historical Photos Capture Four Corners Life from a Hundred Years Ago

Posted on Jan 27, 2021

A box filled with large-format film and glass-plate negatives shot by an unknown photographer reveal what life was like in the Four Corners a hundred years ago.

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Win Up to $25,000 with Red Ball Express
Jan27

Win Up to $25,000 with Red Ball Express

Posted on Jan 27, 2021

Although the pandemic has forced cancellation of dozens of charitable events, local nonprofits have devised creative ways to raise money this year, including the Rotary Clubs of Durango. See how they’ve adapted the annual Red Ball Express. Winner could take home up to $25,000 in prize money. Sponsored by Alpine Bank of Durango.

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Annie’s Orphans Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Jan27

Annie’s Orphans Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Posted on Jan 27, 2021

The pandemic has devastated fund-raising for Annie’s Orphans, a no-kill dog shelter and sanctuary. Find out how you can help keep hope alive for orphan dogs this winter.

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Farmington Family Market Survives COVID
Jan27

Farmington Family Market Survives COVID

Posted on Jan 27, 2021

Find out how the Flores family tapped into their perseverance and cooking talents to keep The Family Market and Restaurant afloat during the pandemic.

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A Guide to Traveling with Medical Marijuana
Jan26

A Guide to Traveling with Medical Marijuana

Posted on Jan 26, 2021

While more states are turning green, there are still states that have not, and the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance of abuse. It’s important to understand that even if you are in a marijuana state, there are state and federal laws that affect you if you are traveling with medical marijuana. It’s best to review the laws when you are crossing state borders to make an informed decision and avoid...

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MGL Partners selects Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation as service provider for affordable community in Colorado
Jan12

MGL Partners selects Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation as service provider for affordable community in Colorado

Posted on Jan 12, 2021

Durango, CO – January 11, 2021 – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing programs for residents of rental housing communities throughout the country, has been selected by MGL Partners as the service provider for Lumien II Apartments. The 36-unit apartment complex located at 3190 E Animas Village Dr in Colorado, has set-aside nine units to house homeless or...

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