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Happy Holidays to our Furry Friends
Jan18

Happy Holidays to our Furry Friends

With all the craziness of the holiday season, sometimes Fido and Fluffy may get themselves in trouble. La Plata County Humane Society Director Chris Nelson shares some of his top tips for ensuring that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

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Better Support Ahead for Child Sexual Assault Victims
Jan18

Better Support Ahead for Child Sexual Assault Victims

The 6th Judicial District is one of only three areas in Colorado that does NOT have a place where child sexual assault victims can receive help and support in one location. A local non-profit, 4 the Children, wants to change that. Sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

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Calming Traffic on 32nd
Jan18

Calming Traffic on 32nd

Early plans are in the works for a proposed traffic-calming design along 32nd Street, with the goal of improving traffic conditions and reducing traffic infractions. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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A Giving Holiday Spirit
Jan18

A Giving Holiday Spirit

Express Employment Professionals of Durango presented the Durango Food Bank with a check for $10,000 as part of its mission to be active within the local community. Sponsored Express Employment Professionals and Serious Texas BBQ

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News Roundup: Gold King Settlement, COVID Surge, Purgy Expansion
Jan18

News Roundup: Gold King Settlement, COVID Surge, Purgy Expansion

San Juan Basin Public Health reports that area ICUs are near capacity. Sunnyside Gold Corporation agreed to a settlement with Colorado on the Gold King Mine Spill. And more. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and Closets Plus

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Unique Bank-Nonprofit Partnership Funds New Businesses
Jan18

Unique Bank-Nonprofit Partnership Funds New Businesses

A unique relationship between the 1st Southwest Bank and a sister community fund provides loans to entrepreneurs who might not otherwise be able to obtain a loan to start a business. Sponsored by Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley, LLC and TruWest Auto

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JAN 7 2022 HEART BEAT OF ZION w M.C. RASTA STEVIE !!! BEST of PLENTY21 vol 1″ uploaded by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION
Jan08

JAN 7 2022 HEART BEAT OF ZION w M.C. RASTA STEVIE !!! BEST of PLENTY21 vol 1″ uploaded by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION

  New show by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION JAN 7 2022 HEART BEAT OF ZION w M.C. RASTA STEVIE !!! BEST … By RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION #Reggae #Reggae Dancehall … #Roots Reggae #Dub Roots Reggae #Reggae Music The most sought after YEAR IN IRIEview REGGAE RADIO PROGRAM – Its the BEST OF PLENTY21!!! vol 1 !!! BOOM TUNES GALORE from the year of 2021 on KDUR FM’s IRIE FRIDAY strategy from JAHango...

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Snowdown 2022
Jan04

Snowdown 2022

Winter in Colorado is a long, dark time. Many days you’ll find the sun hiding behind the mountains by midafternoon. Snowdown is a bright spot during the dark winter for Durango. Planning a trip to Durango during Snowdown means bracing yourself for a party of epic proportions. Here are a few things you need to know about Snowdown in Durango:

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PURGATORY DEMO DAY
Jan04

PURGATORY DEMO DAY

Come try all the latest gear! Just $20 for unlimited demos, all day long. Your favorite local shops will be on the mountain offering demos of their newest skis and snowboards. Demos start at 9am, and last demo is at 2:30pm. Come find us right at the base of Lift 1, and be sure to bring a photo ID and $20 cash.

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January 2022 Durango Events
Dec31

January 2022 Durango Events

  A new year, cold weather, and activities galore; January in Durango doesn’t slack in family fun! From snowshoeing, a motorcycle breakfast, and Durango’s own Snowdown festival, you don’t want to miss these events. January 8th Durango Harley Davidson is hosting the Biker Breakfast. Everyone is invited, on a motorcycle or not, for a free (first come, first serve) breakfast provided by the Black Sheep Christian Motorcycle Ministry....

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The Hive Indoor Skate Park
Dec21

The Hive Indoor Skate Park

The Hive Indoor Skate Park is open, offering open skate and skate lessons. Waivers required. For schedule and online waiver, go to https://www.thehivedgo.org/upcoming-events The Hive is a great youth focused non-profit providing skate and art activities for Durango area kids.  Check them out! Skate Lesson are at The Hive Skatepark on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:00-5:00PM

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The Polar Express Runs Through January 1st
Dec21

The Polar Express Runs Through January 1st

Join the Durango Train for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story about a child’s Christmas Eve journey aboard a vintage steam train as it departs the station in Durango and sets off for the North Pole to pick up Santa. Once onboard, the chefs will serve hot chocolate and a sweet treat and you will enjoy a reading of The Polar Express by your conductor, Once at the North Pole you will see an incredible light show set...

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Buy a Christmas Tree, Save the Forest
Dec09

Buy a Christmas Tree, Save the Forest

The San Juan Mountain Association harvests white firs from local forests to thin overgrowth, reduce wildfire fuels, and raise revenues during its annual Christmas Tree sale. Sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley, LLC

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City of Durango Making Progress on Housing Crisis
Dec06

City of Durango Making Progress on Housing Crisis

The City of Durango is taking some of the most aggressive action to date to address the need for affordable and workforce housing. Learn about the initiatives under way. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and The Payroll Department

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LPEA Opens 2022 Scholarship Program
Dec03

LPEA Opens 2022 Scholarship Program

In this edition of #LPEAwire, learn more about LPEA’s 2022 scholarships, help your neighbors keep the lights on this holiday season with LPEA’s Giving Tree program, and catch up on the latest with LPEA’s future power supply options. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association

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Enchanted Forest of Christmas Trees Supports Community Connections Inc.
Dec03

Enchanted Forest of Christmas Trees Supports Community Connections Inc.

Visit the Festival of Trees to get into the holiday spirit and marvel at the inventiveness of this year’s sponsors and the decoration themes they’ve created. The festival benefits Community Connections Inc. Sponsored by Alpine Bank

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Innovating Public Transportation
Dec02

Innovating Public Transportation

Durango Transit received the 2021 Outstanding Innovation Award from the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies for their work adding the Three Springs route during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Closets Plus

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Building Up Businesses
Nov30

Building Up Businesses

The Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation is one of the recipients of the Build to Scale Grant Program funded by the EDA. The grant will allow the Center to expand its current opportunities to include mentorship, more coworking spaces, and more partnerships with local and aspiring entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Service Master and Closets Plus

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Farmington Museum Opens New Exhibition: “Built By Gas.”
Nov27

Farmington Museum Opens New Exhibition: “Built By Gas.”

Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921. Sponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers Brewing

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Singing with Santa, Colorado Gives, Noel “NITE”
Nov27

Singing with Santa, Colorado Gives, Noel “NITE”

If you’ve been in Durango for more than a couple of years, you know we like to go crazy with our holiday events, starting the day after Thanksgiving. Here’s a brief roundup. Sponsored by Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC and Closets Plus

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