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That’s Durango! Finding a Way to Change the Reputation of a Small Town
Everyone was late all the time. Kelly Spitzer, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker, started showing houses in Durango and many of her potential clients would arrive up to 45 minutes late. “I was talking to people about that, and they said, oh that’s Durango,” explained Kelly. “I said no, that’s just rude. We all have busy lives, and I can’t just wait 45 minutes for people to show up.” After hearing about similar experiences with...
Fall Colors in the San Juan Mountains
Colorado is home to four pronounced seasons. Across the San Juan Mountains, fall is settling in. The ever shortening days, paired with fresh winter storm systems create prime conditions for the fall color change, which peaks mid-September through mid-October (depending on the year). The color change is a spectacular event only offered for a 3-4 week window in which the deciduous trees in the area (Gamble Oaks, Aspens, and riparian...
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...
Rainbows are everywhere in Durango!!
I love Durango. Rainbows are everywhere. When I first moved here I found a double rainbow in the first hour! And this week alone I have seen two different rainbows on two different days… and a double rainbow graced the skies and filled up Durango just yesterday! So keep a good eye out… the rainbows of Durango may be stalking you! post by Sam Rose Visit Sam on his Great Dane website: ROSEDANES.com ...
New Chairlift Under Construction
Helicopters placed new towers for a high-speed quad that will carry passengers from the bottom of Lift 8 to the top in about 5 minutes! . . . It’s Countdown to Snowdown . . . What will you wear for this year’s ‘Back to the Eighties’ theme? . . . And it’s not too late to catch the changing fall colors . . . Find out where . . . in this edition of Durango TV News.
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
Media Mayhem over the Animas River?
Millions watched as the Animas River turned orange from a Silverton mine spill earlier this month, but few saw the Animas recover. Was the massive media barrage more toxic to Durango’s future than the spill itself? A Fort Lewis College program that helps students obtain degrees in science, technology, engineering or math received a five-year million-dollar grant to keep the program going. And learn about the assistance programs...
Animas on the Mend?
The Animas River appears to be on the mend after the accidental release of of toxic water from the Gold King Mine near Silverton. But what happens next? With all the local breweries in the area, scientists at the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus hope to find a strain of hops to create a new cash crop for local farmers. And find out who’s coming to the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall. These stories and more with Ashley Dickson!
Hiking Blind on the Colorado Trail
A blind hiker completes the Colorado Trail with his seeing-eye dog, Tenille. Find out how a local volunteer group helped him on his journey . . . A little Mancos brewery is creating a big splash with the town’s first-ever brewfest . . . And meet the new head-of-school at Animas High School. Watch these stories and more with news anchor Ashley Dickson!
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!
The Future of North Main
City of Durango officials hope to make North Main Avenue more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
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.
Would You Pay More in Taxes for Safe Roads?
La Plata County has more than 600 miles of roads within its boarders and it will spend about $4 million for road reconstruction and maintenance this year. But county officials say they need twice that much, and without an increase in revenues, the county road system is in danger of falling apart.
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.
First in Her Family
Three years ago, Glory Roehrs was ready to drop out of high school – just like her mother, her father, and her younger sister. But on June 3, Glory will be the first in her family to graduate from high school, and she’s already started her job as a cosmetologist. Find out how she made the grade.
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.
A Spark in the Distance – Part 2
A week in France has already gone by, and as I walk down the wooden stairs into the kitchen, I catch her smile. It smells like breakfast and can see in her face, that she’s still enthralled by the idea that she landed this American guy… got him to fly across the globe to meet her. Each morning I’ve woken up, the first thought that goes through my own head is, “I’m in France… I’m actually here after dreaming about this for...
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.
A Spark in the Distance – Part 1
Adventure is a brilliant word. Growing up believing in fairytales, I have always been mystified by the twists and turns of life. I’ve heard stories of treasure, and I think I may have found some. Or more precisely, it may have found me. The journey in its entirety, has yet to be told… What I do have, is a pile of letters, drawings, and poems from a woman in France… and a plane ticket. A digital romance was not something I had...
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