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Indigenous Peoples Day
Having trouble thinking of a costume for this year’s Back to the Eighties Snowdown? A local retailer offers some ideas. Public Health officials make a case for keeping fluoride in our drinking water. And the city of Durango joins Albuquerque, Seattle and Minneapolis in recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day. Find out why on this edition of Durango TV News.
At Last! High Speed on Legends
Purgatory Ski Resort opens its long-awaited high-speed chair lift in the Legends area. See who was on the first chair… Durango TV News correspondent Dave Imming interviews Santa to find out who’s been naughty, or nice, this Christmas. And when Hollywood producers want trained horses for a film production in the area, guess who they call? Keep watching for the answer on this special Christmas edition of Durango TV...
Trail Magic – Crossing the Bridge
Seven years ago, I crossed the same bridge I stand upon now, both figuratively and literally. Looking back upon completing this circle 9000 miles from home, I realize this decision has been one of the most influential of my life. That being, to humbly submit myself to the unknown, and dance with it… Again, emphasizing the title of this series, “Trail Magic”… I’ve traveled through time, lost myself to the...
New Owner Steps in as Purgatory Celebrates it’s 50th!
Durango Mountain Resort announces that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman, finalized the purchase of the resort operations (not the real estate) on February 25, 2015. In honor of Purgatory’s 50th anniversary (resort was founded in 1965), Coleman will re-launch the popular “retro” logo with the red and white inverted triangles. Coleman grew up skiing at Purgatory. Coleman’s resort portfolio includes four southwest ski areas: ...
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for...
Local Music Producer Tributes the Animas – “Orange River”
“Orange River” – The Chava People “I recorded this song because of the lack of oversight that was going on…”, states songwriter and producer, James Mirabal. “When all that mine waste rushed into the Animas I was really shocked and confused. Then I felt mislead and then finally angry… because this could have been prevented…” Soulful and lamenting notes pierce this hard and...
