Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check?
In mid-April, the government began sending out direct payments to Americans as part of the larger coronavirus stimulus package. While the money was much needed by those who lost income as a result of the pandemic, many are wondering whether there’s a catch. Will the money be taxed later? Is it simply a tax refund advance that will need to be paid back next year? If you’re confused about how stimulus payments affect your taxes, you’re...
COVID-19 Testing Updates for La Plata County
Free COVID-19 testing is now available through a SJBPH and Mercy Medical Center partnership. Official COVID-19 Information for Southwest Colorado: San Juan Basin Public Health Coronoavirus Information and San Juan Basin Public Health’s Facebook Page *If you live in Southwest Colorado and have been/still are exhibiting coronavirus-related symptoms San Juan Basin Public Health is asking that you fill out a brief and anonymous survey:...
HP & Me – If I Knew Then
Welcome to this week’s edition of the H.P. and Me Podcast! Years of experience can give us better perspectives of Life and how to achieve inner greatness. Joy found in the midst of great difficulty is joy found forever. The Divine spark is always available for us to use. H.P. cues us from his ninety-two years of experience. If I Knew Then – S1:E6 The HP & Me podcast is a much needed dose of inspiration and enlightenment. Be...
Durango Continues to Provide Outdoor Outlets Amid Crisis
It’s a true blessing to be living in Durango during these times. We have beautiful scenery, great warm spring/summer weather, and access to the great outdoors close by. But what, exactly, is open, and what is closed? We aim to help! Here is an update of current In-Town outdoor closures/openings from the City Of Durango: City of Durango open space, parks and trails are OPEN. Residents are encouraged to continue hiking, biking,...
Covid 19 Resources in Durango
#DurangoStrong We know life has been a bit crazy with the COVID 19 epidemic. One of the most frustrating things is not knowing what resources are available to you during these times. We have collaborated with Durango Strong and Durango like a local to feature the information they have gathered. We are all in this together and it is important that we support all Durangotangs. Durango Strong website: https://www.durangostrong.com...
Durango Farmers Market Open for Business
Durango, Colorado is a community that is tightly woven and significantly strives to better one another and grow as a whole. That is the overall goal of the Durango Farmers Market! The farmers market will be open for business once again starting Saturday, May 9th and will continue until October. The vendors from this market are not only just from Durango, but also the entire region! La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, San Juan CO and San...
Durango Home 360 Tour!
Check out the 360 Virtual Tour of this Gorgeous Durango Home! $729,900 #2617214 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3305 Sq. Ft. More info at: HomesInDurango.com
Forward to a new Normal
When will things go back to normal? Never. There is no going back. Just like the attacks on 9/11 led to many societal changes – the Department of Homeland Security and ubiquitous airport screenings, for example – the Covid-19 pandemic will alter behaviors in ways that will not take us backward in time to “normal”. Normal is a myth, of sorts. We want to wake up, expect our commute to take the same 22 minutes it did yesterday, know...
Real Estate in the News
This week, we wanted to share a few of the real estate headlines from the last week. This information is helpful on a national level, and also gives an idea of where our industry leaders see the market and its future, as well as trends in the market. Mortgage Rates Settle Near Lows: Mortgage interest rates have fluctuated over the last handful of months, but the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.33% this past week. At this time...
HP & Me – Second Chance
Welcome to this week’s edition of the H.P. and Me Podcast! Life gives us a ‘Second Chance’ to find and use a peaceful and harmonious way of life in service to the Divine and to humanity. By using the Golden Rule we find the ‘Peace that passes all human understanding,” that is, a genuine Man-God partnership beyond the crazy material things people accumulate. The power of truth shows us that we are part of an Infinite Way. Second...
