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Durango Pays to Play
How does Durango stack up with other communities when it comes to recreation? Thanks to local taxpayers, we’re one of the most active communities in the nation. After 57 years in business, the iconic Stuart’s of Durango will close its doors this fall. And why do cows fascinate local artist Elizabeth Kinahan? Learn about her fixation on farm animals in this edition of Durango TV News.
BLUES JAM TO UNEARTH HOMEGROWN TALENT
“MISSY AND THE BLUETONES” WILL ATTRACT SOME OF THE BEST JAMMERS IN TOWN TO MOE’S ON MONDAY NIGHTS” EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Mondays TIME: 7pm – 10ish COST: Free VENUE: Moe’s – 937 Main, Durango PHONE: (970) 259-9018 FACEBOOK: @moesdurango @missyandthebluetones DURANGO, CO (July 9th, 2016) – MONDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM hosted by Durango’s freshest blues band “MISSY and the BLUETONES”. Get the Blues every...
The Colorado Trail: Colorado’s 486 Mile Trail
Summer is officially here! With the start of summer comes one of our favorite local past times—hiking in the mountains. The Southwest region of Colorado offers extensive hiking and trails. In fact, did you know Durango is a terminus to the Colorado Trail? This trail encompasses a significant portion of the state of Colorado—486 miles! One terminus is located just southwest of Denver, and the other is right outside of Durango. Most...
GELATO IS BACK AT GUIDO’S
Want to cool off on these hotter summer days? Delicious GELATO is back at GUIDO’S PIZZA PASTA PANINI… with great flavors to choose. There was a temporary hiatus while the GELATO maker was refurbished, but now the wait is over! And yes the pizza ovens did finally arrive. Guido’s now offers gourmet pizzas as well as fabulous Italian cuisine, espresso, and fine wines… located at 1201 Main in beautiful Durango,...
Elementary Question in Bayfield
Can Durango find homes for the homeless? Local activists and organizations learn about solutions that worked in other towns during a recent Homeless Conference. A team of University of Texas students are riding their bicycles from Austin to Anchorage this summer…find out why they stopped at San Juan Regional Center in Farmington along the way. And Fourth of July is just around the corner…we’ll tell you what’s in store for Downtown...
ANNUAL GEM & MINERAL SHOW
The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club is proud to announce the 63rd Annual Gem & Mineral Sale to be held Friday July 8 to Sunday July 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 North Main. The event features over 50 vendors with rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, and more from around the world, gold panning, raffle, door prizes, silent auction, kids activities, food and more. $1 donation, kids free. For details, visit...
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...
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,...
Farmers Market Opens
The Durango Farmers Market opens for its 20th Anniversary Season at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 14.
Classic Carver’s– A Good Choice for Food with Friends
Twenty years ago a friend took me to Carver’s. Food was great then and food is great now. Yes, on a any given day Carver’s is still cranking out yummy food. And yes they offer a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner– and are always working to keep their menu new and interesting. Carver’s is a local success story with a variety of delicious food options. They take pride in their award-winning...
Moving ‘Mount Cundiff’
Rivergate residents and businesses have pledged $100,000 to upgrade Cundiff Park on the Animas River in South Durango. Find out what prompted their generous offer… The Cortez Cultural Center, a longtime focal point for Montezuma County’s archaeological treasures, is changing its mission. But will it be enough to survive? And learn how you can lose that excess weight, forever, on Healthy Living in the Four Corners. These...
9-R Explores Tax Increase
A local physician offers a novel way to help you pay for health care. You’ll be surprised how little it costs. The Glacier Club begins demolition on the 41-year-old Tamarron Resort Lodge. Find out what will take its place. And Durango TV News joins state wildlife biologists when they check on a sleeping mother bear and her six-week-old cubs. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV...
Without a trace
Film looks at life and disappearance of mountain bike legend Mike Rust by Tracy Chamberlin Carl Rust wasn’t so sure in the beginning. After all this time, why would someone want to make a film about his brother? Maybe it was a fishing expedition. JusttheFacts What: “The Rider & The Wolf” screening When: Fri., March 4, at 9:30 a.m., and Sun., March 6, at 12:30 p.m. Where: Friday screening at the Gaslight 2 downtown, and Sunday...
Durango Asks for Superfund
Durango and La Plata County officials have formally requested Superfund designation to clean up abandoned mines that are polluting the Animas River. But are Silverton and San Juan County officials ready to do the same? For years, southwest Colorado suffered from a doctor shortage, but local physician Steve Lavengood says that’s changing. Find out why… Winter is a great time to play outside, but is your dog ready for the...
The Challenge of Mediocrity
Dilettante (dil-ǝ-‘tante). Noun. A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge. (Oxford Dictionaries). A few years back, after decades of dabbling, I grew fed up with being a mediocre artist. I wanted an art consultant, someone to point out where I went wrong. But consultants are expensive, more than a daily ski pass. So it is fortunate I have an unemployed Inner Critic. She...
Durango Indoor Recreation Options Keep Residents Active
With winter in full force in Durango, many of us locals are trying to stay in shape and keep active to uphold our New Year’s Resolutions. Yet how does a person do that with snow outside? Of course, there are a ton of outdoor exercise options available, but we are also fortunate to have some state-of-the-art facilities that cater to indoor recreation. Summer and winter alike, these places stay busy and have options for everyone. The...
Five Steps For Success In Buying Real Estate
The new year is underway, and perhaps this is the year you have been considering the purchase of a home. Without a doubt, this is one of life’s biggest and most exciting purchases. It’s the “American Dream” to own a home, generally a solid investment, and offers stability to you and your family in the way of a place to live. While there are many positive benefits, it may be easy to feel overwhelmed with the process, and even where to...
Steamworks: A Casual and Unique Durango Dining Experience
It’s no secret that Durango offers a multitude of restaurants. The variety and options make eating out in town an adventure, no matter what type of food you prefer! In addition, Durango has also seen extreme growth in the craft beer industry. So where can you combine these two items and have an all-around great meal? One of the popular options for locals and visitors alike is Steamworks Brewing Company. Located at 801 East Second...
Chamber Celebrates 100 Years
The secret’s out: a new speakeasy opens in town, but you still have to know the secret password to get in. Want to do something special for your valentine this year? We head to Blue Lake Ranch to find out about a great weekend getaway. And a barbershop quartet drops by the studio to promote their singing valentine program. These stories and more, on this edition of Durango TV News.
La Plata County Real Estate: How Did 2015 Finish?
The December La Plata County real estate numbers are out, which means we now have the final year-end results for La Plata County real estate. After a few slow months this fall, we have been interested to see how the end of the year concludes. With 80 total sales for the month of December, it was a comparable month to the previous two Decembers (both 2014 and 2013 had 81 total sales for the month of December). That’s a solid month,...