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Wellness
Healing in Nature
Wild Durango Provides an Adventure Worth Investing In Article by Rachel Rosenthal For those privileged to grow up in Southwest Colorado, childhood memories are punctuated with outdoor adventures draped in breathtaking beauty—sunburns earned while splashing in a crisp mountain stream, scrapes and bruises acquired hunting for wild berries and morels, and the lingering scent of campfire smoke permeating every article of clothing, For Richie Samora, these childhood memories could only be made...
March 2024
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Finance + Legal Services
Investing in the Future
Pain-Free Tips to Educate Your Teen About Credit Health Article and Photography by Nothing elicits more eye rolls than a parent trying to engage their teen in a financial discussion, but if you play your cards right, you may be able to make a lasting impression on your kid’s perception of credit health. When Erik Beres, Banking Center Manager at Community Banks of Colorado in Bayfield, and his team had the opportunity to share their knowledge with students from Spruce Academy, they tried to...
March 2024
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Home + Design
Power Plays
Using Solar Power to Save and Make Money on Your Home or Business Article by Jenny Mason For many people, owning a home or a business is a shrewd investment. Money spent now produces more money later. At present, installing solar panels is a powerful way to maximize the returns on your home or business investment. Dan Diehl, owner of Flatrock Solar, rounds up how you can use solar to make a power play. Stop Renting Your Electricity—Own It! With solar panels converting sunlight into...
March 2024
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Life + Culture
Home Green Home
Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) Reveals the Top Money-Saving, Community-Boosting Green Home Improvements Article and Photography by Help yourself before you help others. This advice resonates in today’s Mach-speed, max-stress world. It is equally good guidance for investing intelligently in a healthier community. Check out 4CORE’s top tips for eco-friendly home improvements with maximum positive ripple-effects (and cost-cutting rebates). 1. Get an Energy Smart Colorado...
March 2024
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