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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.
Hospice Construction Begins
Nearly a thousand fans descended on Buckley Park last week to greet two members of the championship Broncos football team. There’s a reason why they included Durango in their fan tour… Will a new business park boost the Southwest Colorado economy? And a group of fifth-graders from Riverview Elementary School hope to raise $16,000 for a trip to the International Destination Imagination STEAM Competition in Knoxville, Tenn....
Durango Wine Experience Next Weekend
Who doesn’t love a fun weekend of wine tasting? Paired with delicious foods, immaculate scenery, and a quaint downtown, the Durango Wine Experience (DWE) offers all of the components of a perfect weekend. Every year on the first weekend of May (or end of April), the DWE takes over downtown Durango with a full weekend of events and tastings. This year is the tenth annual year, held May 5, 6, 7. With goals of providing cultural...
A-LP Water on Its Way
Domestic water from Lake Nighthorse will soon be flowing from water taps on the dry side. A local employment expert says it pays to keep your employees happy…but what does that really mean? And did you know that Montezuma County was once renowned for its apple orchards? Today, only bare fields remain. Find out why they disappeared, and why local farmers hope to restore them to their fruitful glory, on this edition of Durango TV...
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...
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...
Lake Nighthorse Open Soon?
Admission applications from first-time freshmen who want to attend Fort Lewis College next fall have increased by nearly 60 percent this year. Find out why… Will the Animas River be safe for play as spring run-off kicks up sediment from last summer’s Gold King Mine spill? A community open house will answer that question… And learn about a new service in the Four Corners region that will help patients calm their...
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...
Durango Asks for Superfund
Durango and La Plata County officials have formally requested Superfund designation to clean up abandoned mines that are polluting the Animas River. But are Silverton and San Juan County officials ready to do the same? For years, southwest Colorado suffered from a doctor shortage, but local physician Steve Lavengood says that’s changing. Find out why… Winter is a great time to play outside, but is your dog ready for the...
Durango Indoor Recreation Options Keep Residents Active
With winter in full force in Durango, many of us locals are trying to stay in shape and keep active to uphold our New Year’s Resolutions. Yet how does a person do that with snow outside? Of course, there are a ton of outdoor exercise options available, but we are also fortunate to have some state-of-the-art facilities that cater to indoor recreation. Summer and winter alike, these places stay busy and have options for everyone. The...
Steamworks: A Casual and Unique Durango Dining Experience
It’s no secret that Durango offers a multitude of restaurants. The variety and options make eating out in town an adventure, no matter what type of food you prefer! In addition, Durango has also seen extreme growth in the craft beer industry. So where can you combine these two items and have an all-around great meal? One of the popular options for locals and visitors alike is Steamworks Brewing Company. Located at 801 East Second...
Chamber Celebrates 100 Years
The secret’s out: a new speakeasy opens in town, but you still have to know the secret password to get in. Want to do something special for your valentine this year? We head to Blue Lake Ranch to find out about a great weekend getaway. And a barbershop quartet drops by the studio to promote their singing valentine program. These stories and more, on this edition of Durango TV News.
Public Projects Rankings
Better delayed than dead? Find out who decides when planes land at or leave the Durango La Plata County Airport. It’s not who you’d think… Find out how Durango makes all those “Best Of” lists and whether those awards make a difference in the number of travelers who visit Durango. And learn how to peel garlic the easy way with this edition of Chef’s Secrets, brought to you by the Durango Coffee...
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...
Chimney Rock’s Future
Purgatory Ski Resort opens for the season with 24 inches of snow on the ground…but when will the new high-speed chair at the Legends Lift 8 open for the season? Does the Durango-La Plata County Airport need a new name? The Airport Commission thinks so. What would you call it? And we re-introduce our cooking feature, Chef’s Secrets, hosted by the Durango Coffee Company and featuring Dave Cuntz, Owner and Executive Chef at...
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...
Durango Herald News
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