Fire District Looking for a Few Good Volunteers
If you want to help your neighbors and community, Durango Fire Protection District Captain Jessica Borden wants you on her volunteer first-responder team. Sponsored by Bank of the San Juans
Drills, Practice Carry Volleyball Team to League Championship
The Demon Girls Volleyball Team won its first league title in 10 years, and they attribute their success to a lot of play and practice despite pandemic restrictions. Sponsored by Cryomedspa, Durango Dental, Four Corners Eye Clinic, First Southwest Bank, Durango Hot Springs
New PCC Ag Program to Support Local Farmers, Ranchers
Farming ain’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing, says the coordinator for a new agriculture program at Pueblo Community College. That’s because climate change, the need to build local food supplies, and food insecurity are changing the way that people view food production. Sponsored by Cortez Airport and Boutique Air
Sleep Critical to Weight-Loss Strategies
A number of sleep studies indicate that getting adequate sleep can facilitate weight loss. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition founder Ashley Lucas explains why. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss.
Will Lumber Industry Rebound after Pandemic?
In this debut of a new feature, Building SWCO, Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado Executive Officer Rebekah Delamare discusses the lumber industry’s recovery. Sponsored by Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado.
June LPEA Wire: How to save $$$ with LPEA
In this edition of #LPEAwire, we explain how you can save money on your LPEA bill by switching to the Time-of-Use rate. We also celebrate the seven local high school seniors awarded LPEA scholarships this year. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association
Mancos Gets Creative with Burro Race and Art Festival
What do you get when you cross a burro race with an arts festival? No, this isn’t a bad joke. You get a BurroFest – a celebration of the hard-working pack animals and the art they inspire. Sponsored by TruWest and Big-O Tires
Animas River Days Are Back!
Animas River Days are back, and this time for a whole weekend! Come enjoy the U.S. Kayak Freestyle Championships alongside the traditional Animas River Days activities. By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Serious Texas BBQ.
Arts Center Rises from Pandemic Ashes – Literally
Like most nonprofits across the nation, the Durango Arts Center struggled to keep programs alive during the pandemic. But as the community begins to reopen and recover, the arts center will rise out of the ashes with plans to become bigger, stronger and more vibrant than ever. Sponsored by Alpine Bank
Local Advocate Begins Alzheimer’s Initiative
A new Four Corners area resident has established a network of support and education to help those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Sponsored by The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands and FASTSIGNS