Chamber Chat: Warm Weather Brings Spring Programs to Durango Businesses
Kim Oyler of the Durango Chamber of Commerce recaps this year’s Durango Rocks award recipients and announces community programs on the horizon. Sponsored by Durango Chamber of Commerce
New Space for The Hive
Durango-based non-profit, The Hive, has a new space on Main Avenue where it will host youth to engage them in art, music and skateboarding activities. Filmed and edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and San Juan Basin Public Health.
Grub Hub Food Pantry
Grub Hub, a students run non-profit on Fort Lewis campus, provides food to students in need. Through 16 different community sponsors, the problem of food scarcity is being addressed on Fort Lewis’ campus. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Durango Party Rental.
Organic Parks May Day Celebration
Katrina Blair, founder of Turtle Lake Refuge and organics parks advocate, tells us about the importance of using organic fertilizers in our public parks. She tells us about the Dandelion Festival, celebrating May 1st at Rotary Park. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands.
Is a real estate investment right for you?
Dan Korman, founder of Alpenglow Properties, discusses the pros and cons of buying a house as a rental property, vacation rental, or corporate rental. Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.
Durango Trains Converts from Steam to Oil
Chris Brophy, the Roundhouse foreman tells us about how coal is used to create steam to power the trains, normally. However now the railroad is going to be converting their engines to gasoline power. This will allow for safer travel, fire prevention and no longer needing to rely on sources for coal. Filmed and Editted by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and 2180 Lighting & Design
Looking for a Job? Consider Becoming a Home-Health-Care Professional
The home-health-care industry is expected to grow exponentially during the next five to 10 years, so if you’re looking for a job or career change, local home-health-care professionals say a rewarding position in the field is available right now. Sponsored by Whole Health Family Medicine and Tafoya Barrett and Associates.
City to Thin Forests in Wildland-Urban Borders
The City of Durango, in partnership with residents and seven local, state, and federal agencies, will thin forests adjacent to high-density developments this summer to reduce fire danger. Sponsored by The Payroll Department and Kroegers Ace Hardware.
Job Searching in a Pandemic
With unemployment claims making the news almost as often as surges in the coronavirus, what are local employment agencies doing to help job seekers find jobs? By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and The Payroll Department.
What to Eat for Lunch to Stay on Your Health Plan
Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, offers lunch menu ideas to keep your new healthy eating habits on track and to avoid that afternoon slump. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss.