San Diego Gets Extra Sandy For The 5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
Thinking of sand castles by the beach this summer… check out the US Sand Castle Challenge held in San Diego, Labor Day weekend! Nathan from Durango shares, “Sometimes we forget it’s only a day’s drive to get to San Diego – and so worth it to blow out the end of the summer! The kids loved the sandbox, the adults loved the music and food, and EVERYONE was blown away by the amazing sculptures.” USA Today has named it...
Celebrate the Harvest
After years of delays, the Smith Sports Complex at Fort Lewis College is ready for this fall’s soccer and LaCrosse games. And if you’re hungry to support the local food movement, you’ll want to join gate new Harvest Dinner that local restaurants have planned for this fall. Find out more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Baked seasonal fruit with maple drizzle (recipe)
Post originally published on thecannabist.co by Laurie Wolf, The Cannabist Staff My husband, Bruce, is teaching a food photography class and I am helping with the food styling. Lots of yummy stuff is in season right about now. We did a fruit still life and I was left with many leftovers and some time to turn them into something canna-worthy for my happy followers. I decided to bake the fruit with medicated granola, and let me say that...
Tricky subject: Colorado schools setting policy for students’ medical marijuana use
The spirit of ‘Jack’s Law’ allowing students to use medical marijuana on school property is cut and dry, according to bill sponsor: ‘Ultimately, the school districts can figure it out, or the state will figure it out for you.’ Originally posted by Monte Whaley, The Denver Post Colorado school districts this year are wrestling with a new law that allows students with a valid prescription to get medical...
Report: Legalized weed in Cali could create $6.5B market by 2020
Origonally published on thecannabist.co by Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff California legalizing recreational marijuana could grow the industry there to $6.5 billion in 2020 — and also serve as a “watershed moment” for the industry in and outside the United States, according to a report released Tuesday. Market research firms the Arcview Group and New Frontier delved into California’s massive and uniquely complicated cannabis...
The Power of Google and Real Estate
Have you ever thought about Google and the power of searching for real estate over the internet? One of the crucial elements to successful real estate marketing in today’s world is the relevance and placement of search results in Google. Why is this important? Imagine you are looking to purchase a home or property in La Plata County, but you are not familiar with Durango or its surrounding area. Your first thought may be to Google to...
KSUT Celebrates 40th Anniversary
KSUT Public Radio celebrates 40 years on the air this year. Find out what the future holds for one of the first tribal radio stations in the nation. Need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? Head to a destination spa, right in our own backyard. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
July La Plata County Real Estate Numbers
The numbers are out! We are seven months into the year, and all things considered, the local real estate market is strong and steady. With 125 total residential sales for the month of July, we see an exact even number compared to last July of 2015. Typically, July is one of our top months in terms of closings, so this is an excellent pace marker. Year to date, we are at 628 total sales, compared to 640 last year at this time. This...
Summer Home Maintenance Repairs and Tips
It’s the middle of summer already, and along with summer vacations and BBQs outside comes the reality that our weather is perfect for home maintenance. In a place like Colorado, summer may be the best time to undergo any large repairs or renovations on a home, and it may also be the best time for smaller projects or repairs. Naturally, we have to think about snow and short days come fall and winter, so take advantage of our nice days...
La Plata County July CAR Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of July. The attached charts show a detailed breakdown of several market segments in La Plata County, showing La Plata County as a whole, Durango In Town, Durango Rural, Bayfield In Town, Bayfield Rural, Ignacio In Town, Ignacio Rural, and Durango Mountain Area. These charts indicate the statistics and key metrics for single family homes and...