City & County
The Season is Changing
“The season is changing. Animas Valley. Miles out. 600mm lens from my place–” Rich Fletcher Photo provided by local photographer and videographer, Rich Fletcher
La Plata County Asks for Tax Increase
The retail pot industry has spawned a whole new secondary economy. Find out how one Durango artist and business man is taking advantage of the trend . . . Skiers . . . Cowboys . . . Horses . . . and rope . . . Combine the four, and you have Ice Cowboys . . . Find out more about this new film that debuts during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering . . . Loading a pack horse is trickier than you’d think. Learn the basics from a former...
Craft Beer Industry May Be in Danger
A potential ballot initiative by out-of-town grocery chains could threaten the health of the craft beer industry. Find out why . . . Do you exercise at work? Local business owners explain how on-the-job wellness programs help the bottom line. And more than 90 artists from throughout the country are expected for teh 21st annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival.
Colorado’s Rainbow Trout Comeback
Colorado trout populations recover from whirling disease, but why are rainbow trout declining in the Animas River? Will a Superfund designation help speed reclamation of mines and reduce pollution int he Animas River near Silverton? And a Durango grandmother takes on a healthier skat e park with Thrasher Thursdays. Join Ashley Dickson for this edition of Durango TV News!
Camping Ban
Squatters living illegally on public lands have forced the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management to ban camping in several areas around Durango.
High Water in La Plata County
Planning for the long-awaited Animas River Trail connection to Three Springs is under way. Where would you like to see the trail go? Fort Lewis College alumni bring the boom back to Skyhawk football games. And two local car mechanics hope to join 200 Club at the Bonneville Salt Flats this summer. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
La Plata County Commissioners Support Federal Management of Federal Lands
The La Plata County Commissioners took a stand against privatization of Forest Service and other federal lands earlier this month when they voted unanimously to support continued federal management in La Plata County.
Alpaca Lotta Love
What has four legs, a long neck, and a face like a monkey? It may sound like a critter from a Dr. Zeuss book, but it’s only an alpaca, and one La Plata County couple loves them so much, that they care for 70 on their ranch near Marvel.
Community State of Affairs
Will recent storms be enough to meet summertime water demands? Learn how to increase your health and wealth with the four laws of spiritual prosperity, and we celebrate Star wars day with downtown Durango.
Permit Parking Paused
The Durango City Council puts permit parking on hold for Third Avenue . . . for now. The first master’s degree candidates graduate this May from Fort Lewis College. And we debut a new segment called “Find the Fun.” Learn more about the fun activities available to you in Southwest Colorado.
IDTV, City Council Candidates Part 2
This week on Durango TV News, City Council candidates Dick White and Sean Waddell discuss local affairs, Radiance Beals tells us what to expect from this years Four States AG Expo, and it’s puppies galore in our furry friends segment. All this and more on this week’s Durango TV News
IDTV News: City Council Candidates 2015
Enjoy the sounds of over 300 young musicians, Durango City Council Candidates give their say on current issues, and Durango Mountain Resort is no more, all this and more on this week’s Durango TV News.
$25,000 Award, J. Paul Brown & Durango’s 1st Legal Distillery
A local third-grade teacher wins $25,000, find out why. State Representative J. Paul Brown provides an update on his second term in Legislature. And Durango’s First-Ever (in City Limit’s) Legal Distillery opens in Downtown Durango. All these stores and more on this edition of Inside Durango News!
Durango Parks and Recreation Receives National Gold Medal Award for Excellence
American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration awards Durango the top national honor Durango, CO – The Durango Parks and Recreation Department received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management. The Gold Medal Award was granted by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. This most...
Inside Durango News: New Testing for Students, Tax Penalties, and 2015 Economic Outlook
Are we testing students too much? You could face tax penalties without health insurance, and learn about the economic outlook for 2015.
Inside Durango News: Airport Expansion Costs, School Expansion & Haute Couture exhibit!
City and County Officials get their first look at the airport terminal expansion costs…Mountain Middle School plans to add an elementary Charter School to its campus…and the intricate, one-of-a-kind Haute Couture bead work of Santa Fe Fashion Designer, Orland Dugi, is on display at the Center of Southwest Studies. These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News. Featuring anchors Ashley Dickson, Moni Grushkin, Jordan...
Inside Durango News: Local Candidates Forum, Olga Little & the Metropolitan Opera
La Plata County Sheriff’s Deputy Duke Schirard demands an apology from his opponent during a local candidates forum…Pioneer Olga Little tells us what it’s like to be a Jack Wacker…And the Metropolitan Opera sings its way into Durango…over the internet…These stories and more on this special Anniversary Edition of Inside Durango News.
New CEO selected at La Plata Electric Association
New CEO selected at La Plata Electric Association Michael Dreyspring to take the helm on Sept. 1, 2014 Durango, CO – The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors today (Aug. 20, 2014) announced that Michael Dreyspring has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his position on Sept. 1, 2014. “Mike Dreyspring was our number one choice, and the vote was unanimous,” said Michael...
LPEA to install new drive-through kiosk in Durango
LPEA to install new drive-through kiosk in Durango Durango office drive-through closed for construction Aug. 12-19 Durango, CO – To better serve its members, 24 hours-7 days a week-365 days a year, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is installing a new drive-through kiosk at its Durango office, 45 Stewart St. in Bodo Park. Construction will begin Tuesday, Aug. 12 and last approximately one week, according to LPEA officials....
