Rocket Drive-In Development
A Durango artist takes a scathing look at political hypocrisy and the absurdity of modern life in a provocative new exhibit at the Durango Arts Center. We find out what makes him tick… Uber has come to Durango. How does it work, who’s using the service, and can you make money driving your own car? And a new grocery store, a new dollar store, new schools and a new community center: they’re evidence that Ignacio is...
Fresh New Snow!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-07-2016
Whoever prayed for snow…it worked! We have FRESH NEW SNOW!!! *******Snow Report for Monday, March 07, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 115″ Midway Base Depth: 84″ New Snow (24 Hours): 5″ New Snow (48 Hours): 5″ New Snow (72 Hours): 5″ New Snow (7 Days): 5″ Latest Storm Total: 5″ Year-to-Date: 339″ Get your Ski School & Private Lessons reserved now for Spring Break! Our Premium...
La Plata County Residential Sales for February
February has come and gone, and we have our final residential real estate numbers and results for the month. This is such a short month; it is hard to believe it is over! With 50 total sales, we are slightly behind January’s total of 55 sales. It is also slightly behind February of last year by 7 sales. Year to date, we have 105 sales this year, vs. 111 sales at this time in 2015. So, while this year is slightly lower, the totals...
Fort Lewis College Receives Large Donations
Fort Lewis College recently received a donation of 1.4 million dollars, the largest single cash gift in its history, from the Robert and Roberta Barr Foundation. Sheri Rochford-Figgs, retired director of the FLC Foundation, talks about the generous donation to the Teacher Education department from Robert and Roberta Barr. Short Durango TV YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qJAp3IrwI Also, Fort Lewis College...
MOVE for Hunger
Here is a great concept to help our local community! As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff” when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this “stuff” is food that could be delivered to a family in need, or local food bank/soup kitchen, rather than be thrown away. That’s where MOVE for Hunger [501 (c) 3 non-profit] can help. They work with real estate firms and relocation companies around the world to collect...
Praying for SNOW? – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-06-2016
*******Snow Report for Sunday, March 06, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 113″ Midway Base Depth: 82″ New Snow (24 Hours): 0″ New Snow (48 Hours): 0″ New Snow (72 Hours): 0″ New Snow (7 Days): 0″ Latest Storm Total: 0″ Year-to-Date: 334″ Get your Ski School & Private Lessons reserved now for Spring Break! Our Premium Demo Skis and Snowboard online rentals have launched. Log in and...
Silverton Finally Seeks Superfund
A fifteen-year dream to build a trail from Cortez to Mancos is a step closer to reality, thanks to a $400,000 planning grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and recognition from Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. When there’s a crisis at school, emergency responders want parents to stay home. Find out why… Hula dancing is more than entertainment for tourists at a luau: it’s actually part of a...
Happy Leap Year!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-29-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 334″ so far this season! Come on up and enjoy your extra day this Leap Year 2016 here at Wolf Creek!!! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday March 1st for our next Baby Boomers’ Clinic! Learn a new sport or refine your existing technique. The ski and board clinic is taught by qualified senior instructors. From beginners to advanced levels…Baby Boomers Unite! We’ll be...
4 Marijuana Stats That Will Blow You Away
Keep an eye on the changing marijuana laws and the vast economic potential of the cannabis plant. Cannabis is enjoying a major public-image improvement. After all, we’ve learned that the THC in marijuana has medicinal uses, while the plant fibers in hemp have countless uses in manufacturing. The legitimacy of marijuana is growing as states legalize it and corporations invest substantial resources in cannabinoid research and...
PET POWER RISING – “In the Dog House” has a new meaning
Traditionally, real estate Brokers advised pet-owners to put away their pet’s belongings in preparation of a showing, but the new trend is showing that pets have become a plus in marketing a home. Pet power is on the rise! According to the Jan/Feb 2016 edition of REALTORMAG, currently 65% of households own a pet, which is up from 56% in 1988. A record-breaking 79 million U.S. households now own a pet and 83% of pet-owners consider...
