Posted on Aug 3, 2023
CARVE WARS AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 6, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Come watch these amazing artists create magnificent works of art right in front of you. Best of all, you can bid on the carvings during the auctions on Saturday and Sunday and take home a great piece of art! Meet at the base area. LOCATION Purgatory Resort 1 Skier Place Durango, CO 81301...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2023
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for the Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival! The event will feature local artists and crafters allowing for guests to shop through a variety of vendors with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts. Plus the Carhart Customs food truck will be there with providing breakfast, lunch and snack foods. The craft festival will be located downtown in Buckley Park on Saturday, August 5th...
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Posted on Aug 1, 2023
18 year old Tinashe Vareta has dealt with food insecurity his entire life. He overcame many challenges to even get to Durango to participate in an exchange program sponsored by Durango High Noon Rotary Club. Now, thanks to the generosity of club members and others throughout the community, Vareta’s family has a new home. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jul 27, 2023
After operating as a successful agri-tourism farm and entertainment venue for two Autumn seasons, Jackalope Acres Farm is expanding offerings for its first summer in business. Hayrides allow visitors to see much of the farm’s 60 acres located outside Ignacio. Sunflower and Zinnia festivals are scheduled for August and September and will lead Jackalope Acres into the fall-fest season it’s become associated with. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jul 26, 2023
The Colorado Department of Transportation announced plans for the start of paving on the CO 172 project, which will cause alternate lane closures and possible delays of up to 30 minutes. The Multimodal Department is looking for volunteers to help with a pedestrian and bicycle counting survey and the City of Durango has been approved for funds from Proposition 123 to construct 184 affordable housing units over the next three years. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Sky Ute Casino
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Posted on Jul 21, 2023
La Plata County and the San Juan National Forest have enacted fire restrictions as the summer heats up. Durango School District 9-R introduces the two new leadership teams for Miller Middle School and Escalante Middle School. The City of Durango is looking for volunteers to join local boards and commissions, and La Plata Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are looking for landowner input on land use concerns through an online survey. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Jul 19, 2023
Sustainable Goods and Omni Cafe are now in their permanent home at 1259 Main Avenue in Durango. After operating as wholesalers and pop-up specialists, owners believe the climate is right to showcase sustainable and local products. Sustainable Goods features everyday goods and gifts from local and environmentally conscious companies, while collaborator Omni Cafe offers baked goods and coffee from local producers. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Sky Ute Casino
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Posted on Jul 19, 2023
San Juan College is inviting Native American students to join a new program, in partnership with New Mexico State University’s American Indian Business Enterprise Center, to help jumpstart entrepreneurial careers. The Southern Ute Economic Development Department is hosting an online networking opportunity for members of the Southern Ute Tribe, and Ignacio School District announced the retirement of its Finance Director, Lucina Lounge. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and The Payroll Department
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Posted on Jul 19, 2023
Organizers have announced they are closing the public search for missing hiker Ian O’Brian after two weeks of searching. The City of Durango has voted how best to distribute the $361,084 in excess 2022 Lodger’s Tax. Come celebrate 100 years of one of the iconic engines from the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at the Animas Museum, and voluntary water restrictions are in place as repairs progress on the pipeline under Goeglein Gulch. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Jul 19, 2023
Durango Transit is halfway through its second summer of free transit, thanks to funding from Senate Bill 260 and the City of Durango. With an eye to reducing carbon usage over the summer, and removing barriers to transportation, the program so far has been an overwhelming success, with buses being full more often than not. By Hannah Robertson. The story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett, and Associates and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jul 19, 2023
Fundamental Needs, a Cortez-based non-profit, began by helping out on the Navajo Reservation during the pandemic. Ultimately, the founder’s discovered water was one of the most desired resources on the reservation. It developed a program that installs water systems for individual dwellings that don’t have access to clean water. In 2023, the non-profit will continue its expansion into the Farmington and Shiprock areas. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College
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Posted on Jul 18, 2023
POPS NIGHT: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BENEFIT DINNER & CONCERT SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Don’t miss one of our community’s most anticipated events and our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring guest conductor, the incomparable Richard Kaufman! Delicious food and incredible music compete for center stage at this elaborate evening designed to bring you the glamor of Hollywood’s most...
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Posted on Jul 18, 2023
CHRISTMAS IN JULY SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for Christmas in July – a holiday craft market! Start your shopping early by supporting local artisans and vendors and surprise your loved ones with one of a kind gifts. The market will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. LOCATION La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango,CO81301 Post courtesy of...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023
Seana Green, Durango mail carrier for fifteen years, helped save a woman’s life after noticing her untouched mail. (Courtesy of Seana Green) 89-year-old hadn’t picked up mail in three days, causing concern By Georgia Landeryou Herald Staff Writer Monday, Jul 10, 2023 5:07 PM Updated Monday, Jul. 10, 2023 5:07 PM A seemingly ordinary day of delivering mail turned into a lifesaving moment for Durango postal carrier Seana Green on...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023
SUMMER BREW SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Enjoy unlimited samples of all your favorite summertime beers from the best breweries in Durango and Colorado! There will be live music from Colorado’s favorite jam band, State 38! Tickets are just $27! Kids are free! Bring the whole family. With tons of space to spread out you can throw down a blanket or a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the beers. LOCATION Purgatory Resort 1 Skier...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2023
SANGHA YOGA FESTIVAL JULY 13 – JULY 16, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Sangha Fest celebrates health & wellness, conscious community, and personal development through yoga, breathwork, music, meditation, movement, art, dance, nature, ceremony, and play. You may arrive on Thursday, July 13 to get settled in and join us for opening ceremony in the evening followed by candlelight yoga. Then start bright and early on Friday with 3 full...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The City of Durango has announced that parking meters in high-occupancy areas downtown will see a 25¢ price increase as of July 1st, in accordance with the comprehensive parking plan. Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites amateur sportswomen to apply for the Ladies Cast, Blast, and Fling event this August, and participate in a survey to determine the “livability” of Durango this July. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The Grand Canyon Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, initiated the Pinyon Jay project to involve volunteers in wildlife conservation. Pinyon Jays have a symbiotic relationship with pinyon trees, making them a key marker in forest preservation for the pinyon and juniper forests dotting the Colorado Plateau. The project aims to gather data and protect the ecosystem while engaging amateur birders and outdoor enthusiasts, making the project accessible to everyone. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Three Rivers Brewery
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
When some people see an issue, they go out of their way to find a solution. Mandy Magill realized that many places in Durango still used pesticides and other toxic products on landscaping and gardening, and decided through her organization – Project Dung Beetle – to create a speaker series designed to address all the different ways we can incorporate regenerative practices in our own backyard. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The end of April marked the beginning of a multi-year expansion project at the Durango La-Plata Airport with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project, currently in Phase 1A, plans to address the growing services at the airport while simultaneously enabling day-to-day operations to continue. Since its construction in 1988, the airport has seen over a 100% increase in use with no major renovations or additions. By Hannah Robertson and Andy Wingerd. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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