Chef Applies Culinary Skills at Manna
Aug09

Chef Applies Culinary Skills at Manna

Chef Sheanan Culloty is a professionally trained chef who grew tired of the restaurant business and decided to bring his talents to the Manna Soup Kitchen. Find out why he made the change.

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FLC Makes Tectonic Shift in Mission
Aug09

FLC Makes Tectonic Shift in Mission

Under the first-year leadership of President Tom Stritikus, Fort Lewis College is changing its image and mission from a public liberal arts college to a comprehensive regional college and university.

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Business Matters: A True Pizzaioli at Work
Aug09

Business Matters: A True Pizzaioli at Work

When the going got tough, Tad Brown made pizza. The owner of Fired-Up Pizza tells his about his journey from selling pizza out of a portable oven to his current location on Main Avenue. _

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Healthy Living: Menu Suggestions
Aug09

Healthy Living: Menu Suggestions

You do not have to starve yourself or stop eating well to lose weight. Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, offers some meal suggestions to achieve a healthier you.

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The Joy of Collaboration and Creativity
Aug09

The Joy of Collaboration and Creativity

Local News Durango sits down with a team of playwrights and actors who are working on one of the productions featured in the Durango Playfest to talk about the creative process.

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La Plata County Residential Transactions for July
Aug09

La Plata County Residential Transactions for July

We have the latest La Plata County Residential Real Estate numbers for our blog this week, and it was an interesting month! With 132 total sales, this is the highest number of sales we have had for any month thus far in 2019. Also, this July is higher than any July since prior to 2011! Year to date, we are at 633 total sales compared to 649 total sales last year at this time. While July was a strong month, we still haven’t exceeded...

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The La Plata County Fair
Aug09

The La Plata County Fair

It’s time for one of our favorite local events: The La Plata County Fair! Starting this week (August 7-11), this year celebrates 71 years of the La Plata County Fair, which features some of the county’s best animals, talent, and produce. There are several categories for competitions, including: baking, canned foods, homemade wine, knitting, crocheting, quilts, photography, and more. One of the fun aspects of the La Plata County Fair...

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Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Know-It-All’s
Aug05

Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Know-It-All’s

“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com

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What To Do After A Road Accident In Durango
Aug04

What To Do After A Road Accident In Durango

The 2017-2021 Colorado State Patrol Strategic Plan is designed to minimize fatal road accidents by creating more awareness and equipping drivers more effectively. Within a year, the department has managed to drop the figure by 1.4%, which inches them closer to the target of 5%. Motorists have a lot on their plate and also have to contend with non-fatal accidents, fender benders, and road hogs who decide to weave, tailgate, and cause a...

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James Ranch Story Hour – Wednesday’s in August
Aug04

James Ranch Story Hour – Wednesday’s in August

Learn about ranch manners while watching the cows being milked, playing with the two kid goats, then pop into the gardens to learn about growing things. Finish with stories under the apricot tree. Rumor has it really cool puppets will be a part of it too! Every Wednesday in August, 9:30am-10:30am at James Ranch

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