Think Network Technologies Named a Colorado Companies to Watch Winner
Durango, CO – Think Network Technologies announced today that it has been named a “Colorado Company to Watch”, acknowledging the drive, excellence and influence of Think Network Technologies as a growing company in the state. “Colorado Companies to Watch” honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities, and create new industries throughout...
Colorado sets record with $117M in weed sales for April
Colorado marijuana shops sold almost $76.6 million in recreational cannabis for April 2016 Origonally posted on TheCannabist.co By Aleta Labak Colorado’s monthly cannabis sales have reached a new apex in the legal era with a record-setting $117.4 million worth of flower, edibles and concentrates sold in April 2016. According to data reported by the state Department of Revenue, marijuana shops sold almost $76.6 million in recreational...
Men Who Grill
Each year the Women’s Resource Center of Durango puts on Men Who Grill. The cook-off is their major fund raiser. This year 12 teams competed for the title. RE/MAX Pinnacle took 1st Place for “Best Cuizine” and “King of the Grill” We prepared and served 120 lbs. of brisket and 110 lbs. of pork ribs. An estimated 500 hungry people came through our serving line. A big thanks to Karti Anast, Linda Buzzalini,...
DIY Rustic Up-cycled Home Décor
Green living is both easy on the earth and beneficial for our health. It can also be easier on the wallet as well. When we make an effort to reuse and recycle old things into new, we save money and create one- of-a- kind pieces. When we craft things ourselves we can often save hundreds of dollars to get the same unique stylish look that’s found in upscale design magazines and home décor boutiques. Some of these treasures can even be...
Long-Term Pot Smoking Doesn’t Seem to Harm Health: Study
Even after years of heavy use, marijuana doesn’t seem to have much of an impact on the physical health of the body. So finds a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, which analyzed data from a group of 1,037 New Zealanders followed from their birth until age 38. The researchers, led by Madeline Meier of Arizona State University, looked at whether cannabis use from age 18 to 38 was linked to several aspects of physical health,...
New Plan for SJNF Campgrounds
Durango’s own Blue Angel is being hailed as a hero by the town where his fighter jet crashed…find out how you can support his surviving family. San Juan National Forest Service officials recently completed a new recreation plan for the region. Find out which campgrounds will be closed and which ones will stay. And King Coal II gets its land-use permit. Will neighbors of the controversial coal mine sue the county as a result? These...
Beyond basil: Pesto made with arugula and walnuts (infused recipe)
By Laurie Wolf, The Cannabist Staff When pesto arrived on the food scene, it suddenly was on everything. Not being a basil fan, the initial food movement left me cold. However, the pesto world has expanded greatly, and now pesto is part of my culinary repertoire. The best-loved version in my house is made with arugula and walnuts. It’s often made with olive oil that has been infused with cannabis. Last week I found myself with a ton...
This woman throws the swankiest, most luxe cannabis parties in America
By Ricardo Baca, The Cannabist Staff In the last two years of legal marijuana sales in Colorado, there has been a cornucopia of 420-friendly events — arty dinners, joint- and sushi-rolling classes, speed dating happy hours and even bus tours of residential Christmas light displays. But no entrepreneur has yet figured out the tricky cannabis event space as well as Kendal Norris, whose Mason Jar Event Group will throw another luxe bash...
He’s ready to put everything on the table for Utah’s medical marijuana bill
Rep. Gage Froerer said he plans to sponsor a medical marijuana bill that combines the best parts of the two competing cannabis proposals that died during the 2016 session. By Hallie Golden, The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Utah medical marijuana proponents have found a new legislative sponsor as they gear up to take another run next year at pushing through a measure to make pot legal for people with certain medical conditions....
Getting Ready for Wildfires
A Fort Lewis College biology professor literally will be traveling from one end of the earth to the other this year…find out why. A new sight-seeing service will take you to new heights in Southwest Colorado… And learn about a new technology in the Four Corners that’s more effective than ever before at detecting breast cancer. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
