Business
Open Shutter Gallery to celebrate 15th Anniversary during Gallery Walk
15th Anniversary Opening Reception with Holly Roberts, Margy Dudley Open Shutter Gallery to celebrate 15th Anniversary during Fall Gallery Walk, 5 p.m., Friday Sept. 16. EXHIBITION TITLES: Fox Dreaming, by Holly Roberts, and Timbuktu & Beyond, by Margy Dudley EXHIBITION DATES: Fox Dreaming, September 16 to November 30, 2016. Timbuktu & Beyond, September 16 to October 19, 2016. VENUE: Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.,...
The Power of Google and Real Estate
Have you ever thought about Google and the power of searching for real estate over the internet? One of the crucial elements to successful real estate marketing in today’s world is the relevance and placement of search results in Google. Why is this important? Imagine you are looking to purchase a home or property in La Plata County, but you are not familiar with Durango or its surrounding area. Your first thought may be to Google to...
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...
Starting Your Business on Thursday, August 18, 2016
Starting Your Business Workshop Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1 st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Durango Public Library Program Room 2. Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to start a successful business. Presenters...
Most Frequently Asked Questions for Real Estate Agents
Those who are planning on buying or selling a home often want to enjoy a smooth and successful process. Real estate agents provide a long list of benefits that can protect the client and complete the transaction in a shorter period of time. If you are planning on hiring a real estate agent, there are a number of questions that you should ask your real estate agent. Here is a list of FAQs that are usually asked from realtors in Irvine....
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,...
Technology and Real Estate
It’s no secret we live in an age of interconnectivity. With the internet, social media, instant communication, and more, technology has changed many aspects of our lives, including how we conduct business. Years ago, effective marketing and advertising for a real estate business primarily included newspaper advertisements, flyers, direct mail pieces, and other tangible items. In today’s world, effective business marketing must both...
The College Entrepreneur – Book Review
“FLC alumni praises ‘do it yourself’ approach to making your school, build your business” For those of you currently attending college, this book may interest you… As a Fort Lewis College Alumni, I can say that I do not use my degree… I started my own business. I was always a bit of a black sheep, I guess… Or maybe I was just passionate about doing different things. As an example in college,...
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...
Regional Airport Authority
Smithsonian Magazine has named Mancos, Colorado, as one of the Top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2016. Find out why… Starter Hotel Sales and Catering Director Emily Spencer was honored as one of Colorado’s top front-line employees in the state tourism business. She offers tips to other tourism workers as the summer tourism season begins… Do you find yourself forgetting that you have something cooking on your stove? A local...
Animas Safe for Recreation
Will the Animas River be safe for recreation this summer? Find out what monitoring tests have found so far… A new community garden is taking shape along the Animas River Trail next to the Durango Public Library. Who’s planting it and why? And are vinyl records making a comeback? Local fans say they never went away… These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Starting your Business Workshop Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1 st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Durango Public Library Program Room 2. Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to start a successful business. Presenters...
2016 Real Estate Forecast – The Wells Group
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2QwtrTKyvQ&feature=youtu.be The Wells Group has hosted yet another successful Real Estate Forecast at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The presentation was filled with an ample amount of insight, and data gathered to follow trends into the upcoming year in Real Estate. A great recap of one of the best years in La Plata Count’s real estate record! The presenters summed up the...
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...
Who pays for Search and Rescue (LPCSAR) in La Plata County Colorado?
The quick answer is: the volunteers and the taxpayers of La Plata County. The volunteers are NOT compensated for their time. They donate their time, energy and personal equipment on incidents, with the hundreds of hours of training and preparing, and by taking off of work or from their family to risk their well-being for someone else’s. La Plata County Search and Rescue (LPCSAR) is a non-profit, self-funded organization that performs...
Reduce your Property Taxes by means of “Conjunctive Use”
County Assessors refer to Conjunctive Use, also known as Parcels of Land with Residential Use, as “parcels of land, under common ownership, that are contiguous to land used for a residence and used as an integral part of a residence, are classified as residential property. The primary residential parcel must conform to the definition of residential real property as defined in CRS 39-1-102 (14.5)” A physical inspection by the County...
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...
Almost a Go for Airport Ballot?
Will voters be asked to approve a property tax increase next November to fund a new airport terminal? A business advocacy group says it’ll support the measure. Find out why… Three extraordinary women are honored at the Women’s Resource Center’s annual awards luncheon. Learn who they are and why they were honored… And we find out what Ore House Restaurant Chef Cliff Bornheim plans for his contribution...
La Plata County Residential Sales for February
February has come and gone, and we have our final residential real estate numbers and results for the month. This is such a short month; it is hard to believe it is over! With 50 total sales, we are slightly behind January’s total of 55 sales. It is also slightly behind February of last year by 7 sales. Year to date, we have 105 sales this year, vs. 111 sales at this time in 2015. So, while this year is slightly lower, the totals...
Fort Lewis College Receives Large Donations
Fort Lewis College recently received a donation of 1.4 million dollars, the largest single cash gift in its history, from the Robert and Roberta Barr Foundation. Sheri Rochford-Figgs, retired director of the FLC Foundation, talks about the generous donation to the Teacher Education department from Robert and Roberta Barr. Short Durango TV YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qJAp3IrwI Also, Fort Lewis College...
