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Mercury goes Retrograde – Once Again
MERCURY goes RETROGRADE once again— The planet Mercury– which rules the mind, communication, business, & transportation– is getting ready for another vacation and this one starts December ,19th and goes to January, 8th. The holi-daze (holidays) slip into plod mode and stay that way through the first week of January 2017. Actually the holi-glaze times are a good opportunity to slow down a little and be centered in the...
Light Show at Aztec Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument will be ablaze with hundreds of luminarias on the night of Thursday, December 8. Viewing begins at 6 P.M. and the event is free and open to the public.
Polar Express Now Worldwide
Thousands of families will climb aboard the Polar Express train at locations across the world this holiday season. All of them originated right here in Durango with a company called Rail Events Inc.
Blind Boys of Alabama will be “Talkin’ Christmas!”
DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the Blind Boys of Alabama, bringing a special holiday show, “Talkin’ Christmas” to the stage on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, 7:30 p.m. The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized world-wide as both living legends and modern-day innovators. Not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions, the group helped define those traditions in...
Are you Ready for Noel Night 2016?
Local First invites you to Durango’s annual downtown Christmas Party! Join us Friday, December 2nd, 2016, for an all-day-and-evening holiday celebration sponsored by over 93 downtown Durango merchants. It’s our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting our historic downtown throughout the year. Each participating merchant creates their own unique Noel Night celebration with discounts, raffles, holiday refreshments,...
Final Exhibition Opening at the Open Shutter Gallery: Ilze Aviks + Deborah Sussex
Open Shutter Gallery announces final opening, Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. EXHIBITIONS: Ilze Aviks exhibition of new work in the Red Room Gallery and Deborah Sussex, Each Day A Landscape; Hiking The Colorado Trail in the Vault Gallery. EXHIBITION DATES: October 20 to November 30, 2016 VENUE: Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado. OPENING HOURS: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Mon – Sat ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: Thursday, October 20,5...
Beerocracy- Discounted beers for every registered voter!
Beerocracy Now will be a fun, engaging event at Carver Brewing CO This coming Tuesday, October 4th 5-7 PM. The community will learn about the issues and elections being voted on this November 8th. Beers will be discounted for every registered voter. We will update or register anyone who is not already. Attendees can relax over local brews while playing trivia and engaging in conversation about the initiatives proposed on the upcoming...
Hesperus Joins SW Ski Group
Purgatory Resort’s owners add another local ski area to their consortium of Southwest resorts. Do you know the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do about it? And travel to Pagosa Springs for a soak in one of the area’s oldest hot springs and resorts… On this edition of Durango TV News.
Wines of the San Juan
The Four Corners region is filled with hidden treasures, and if you’re the adventurous type, you’ll find a treasure in Turley, New Mexico, where David and Marcia Arnold operate a small vineyard and tasting room called Wines of the San Juan.
San Diego Gets Extra Sandy During Labor Day Weekend
5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge San Diego, Calif. – July 18, 2016 – USA Today has named it one of their 10 Best and American Express calls it one of the top 20 “Must See” seaside events in the world. The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge is returning to San Diego and the ‘B’ Street Cruise Ship Pier downtown. This will be the fifth year that one of the world’s most important sand-sculpting competitions will be held on this...
San Diego Gets Extra Sandy For The 5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
Thinking of sand castles by the beach this summer… check out the US Sand Castle Challenge held in San Diego, Labor Day weekend! Nathan from Durango shares, “Sometimes we forget it’s only a day’s drive to get to San Diego – and so worth it to blow out the end of the summer! The kids loved the sandbox, the adults loved the music and food, and EVERYONE was blown away by the amazing sculptures.” USA Today has named it...
James Ranch: Locally Sourced Food and Restaurant
Durango is full of hidden treasures and unique finds. There is never a shortage of things to do and places to explore. One of our favorite finds is James Ranch, located in the Animas Valley. It’s been around for awhile, and provides local services and products. It is 400 acres of beautiful land. They produce grass-fed beef, artisan cheese, eggs, and more. There is a heavy focus on “going beyond organic,” meaning they are organic, but...
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.
E-Bike Ban Unnecessary?
A new Durango business owner hopes to convince the Durango City Council to reverse its ban on electric-assisted bicycles. Are they really that dangerous? The Montezuma County Commissioners want to provide high-speed Internet to every household in the rural county, but will voters approve a sales-tax increase to finance the dream? And a local salumist says he won’t sell his custom-made sausages anywhere but from his Vallecito store....
Are you smarter than Sherlock Holmes?
Wildlife officials recently had to euthanize a fawn that well-meaning good samaritans found alone in the forest. Find out what you should do if you find a baby animal on its own. Are you smarter than Sherlock Holmes? Pit your wits against a series of clues–and the clock–in the Conundrum Room, a new business that opened this summer on Main Avenue. And Durango Coffee Company has opened a full bar. Do you want some Bailey’s...
Durango Brewing Facelift
Miller International recently purchased a share in the Durango Brewing Company…but don’t expect to see Miller beer on tap any time soon. Miller International is a 100-year-old western wear company out of Denver, and it’s decided to branch out into the brewing business. The Durango Brewing Company is the second in its family of microbreweries.
DIY Rustic Up-cycled Home Décor
Green living is both easy on the earth and beneficial for our health. It can also be easier on the wallet as well. When we make an effort to reuse and recycle old things into new, we save money and create one- of-a- kind pieces. When we craft things ourselves we can often save hundreds of dollars to get the same unique stylish look that’s found in upscale design magazines and home décor boutiques. Some of these treasures can even be...
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...
More Purgy Improvements Planned
Purgatory Ski Resort plans more improvements this summer, without raising the price on season passes next year! Don’t throw out that ski jacket just because it has a tear in the sleeve: a new fix-it-and-wear-it movement is sweeping the country, and advocates stopped in Durango last week to spread the word. What do you think about the trails around Durango? Trails 2000 wants to know… Find out why on this edition of Durango...
