Colorado’s Rainbow Trout Comeback
Colorado trout populations recover from whirling disease, but why are rainbow trout declining in the Animas River? Will a Superfund designation help speed reclamation of mines and reduce pollution int he Animas River near Silverton? And a Durango grandmother takes on a healthier skat e park with Thrasher Thursdays. Join Ashley Dickson for this edition of Durango TV News!
Tracking the Train Along the New Byway
Follow the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge Railroad . . . Colorado’s first, and the nation’s largest, narrow gauge railroad system . . . from Durango to Chama, N.M. It’s the state’s newest byway.
The Future of North Main
City of Durango officials hope to make North Main Avenue more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
Fine Art Photography Exhibit Now Open
A stunning exhibit of fine art photography from nine local artists is now open at the Durango Arts Center.
Camping Ban
Squatters living illegally on public lands have forced the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management to ban camping in several areas around Durango.
High Water in La Plata County
Planning for the long-awaited Animas River Trail connection to Three Springs is under way. Where would you like to see the trail go? Fort Lewis College alumni bring the boom back to Skyhawk football games. And two local car mechanics hope to join 200 Club at the Bonneville Salt Flats this summer. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Durango Chamber of Commerce Fund Raiser
The Durango Chamber of Commerce announced today that over $1000 was raised for the Fort Lewis College Women’s Golf team during their recent Girls Gone Golfing event. The golf event, held June 5th at Hillcrest Golf course raised funds with the help of two FLC team members, Jessica Thulson and Myranda Crawford. Thulson and Crawford were strategically placed at Hillcrest par 3 holes 9 and 12. As the ladies participating in Girls Gone...
Three Springs Farmers Market Starts Th. 6/18, 4-7PM
Local Farm Fresh Veggies Every Thursday to Three Springs Plaza Tierra Vida Farms is bringing fresh produce to Three Springs Plaza. The farm stand will be open beginning this Thursday, June 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and will continue every Thursday at the same time throughout the season. The new weekday farmers market will bring convenience to healthy eating and living, as area residents can stop by and pick up fresh produce on the way...
Would You Pay More in Taxes for Safe Roads?
La Plata County has more than 600 miles of roads within its boarders and it will spend about $4 million for road reconstruction and maintenance this year. But county officials say they need twice that much, and without an increase in revenues, the county road system is in danger of falling apart.
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