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Durango TV News : La Posta Road Fire
Apr18

Durango TV News : La Posta Road Fire

Does the first major wildfire of the season a forecast of things to come this summer? The Colorado State Patrol will be out looking for distracted drivers in April, so “Drop the Distractions.” And get some tips from the Four Leaves Winery to get the most out your Durango Wine Experience. These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.

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The Canyons of Cedar Mesa
Apr12

The Canyons of Cedar Mesa

Sunday afternoon I drove out La Posta Road to my good buddies house. I’d been marinating in both passion and frustration for days. I knew I needed to get out of town. Like others here in Durango, the desert was screaming my name. I needed to feel the sun on my skin, breath in a deep blue sky and get lost in the red rock. The day prior, I called a half dozen friends asking around to find someone to go camping with. No success,...

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Southwest Colorado Report, Montezuma
Mar28

Southwest Colorado Report, Montezuma

Our second installment of the Southwest Colorado Report features Montezuma County: Where ancient cultures inspire innovation. Learn about the new high school, new community theater and economic development activities in the region.

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Southwest Colorado Home Show: February
Feb22

Southwest Colorado Home Show: February

In this episode of IDTV’s Southwest Colorado Home Show we take you into some of the Southwest’s most fabulous properties.  We’ll also hear some home tips from Durango Area Association of Realtors and continue our tour of Kogan Builders as they show us their latest design/build.

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New DurangoDowntown.com is Live!
Feb12

New DurangoDowntown.com is Live!

The new DURANGODOWNTOWN.COM is LIVE! After serving the Durango area for 18 years, we’ve freshened up DurangoDowntown.com again!  DD’s new team has kept the best of the old website and added some kick-ass new features like a mobile friendly and super fast design. Not to mention some unique things like the full CAIC Avalanche Report for the South San Juan’s. “Our vision is to create a community hub”, states...

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Inside Durango News: King Coal Mine, Snowdown Recap, & Chef’s Secrets
Feb07

Inside Durango News: King Coal Mine, Snowdown Recap, & Chef’s Secrets

Find out why a 70-year-old coal mining operation is under siege by its neighbors…Relive the zaniest moments from this year’s Steampunk Snowdown…And learn why a good sharp knife should be your best friend in the kitchen during Durango Coffee Company’s Chef’s Secrets…all these stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.

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Inside Durango News: Village at Wolf Creek, HWY 550/160 and Steampunk Styling
Jan25

Inside Durango News: Village at Wolf Creek, HWY 550/160 and Steampunk Styling

Environmental groups continue their battle against the Village at Wolf Creek…Engineers say the multi-million-dollar construction project at U.S. Highway 550 and 160 was worth the cost…And we get a lesson in Steampunk Fashion…just in time for Snowdown…These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.

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Upcoming FREE La Plata County Legal Clinic at the Ignacio Community Library on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015

FREE LEGAL CLINIC AT YOUR IGNACIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on the second FRIDAY of each month at the Ignacio Community Library at 470 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas...

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Inside Durango News: New Testing for Students, Tax Penalties, and 2015 Economic Outlook
Jan19

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.

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Durango Demons Vs Ignacio Bobcats High School Boys Basketball
Jan19

Durango Demons Vs Ignacio Bobcats High School Boys Basketball

Watch as Durango & Ignacio High School Boys Basketball Teams fight for a victory win in this Preseason Game, LIVE at Fort Lewis College on January 8th hosted by the Ignacio Bobcats.

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DHS vs. IHS Boys Basketball
Jan10

DHS vs. IHS Boys Basketball

Watch as Durango & Ignacio High School Boys Basketball Teams fight for a victory win in this Preseason Game, LIVE at Fort Lewis College on January 8th hosted by the Ignacio Bobcats.

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2014 Year-End Review on Inside Durango News
Dec20

2014 Year-End Review on Inside Durango News

Retail Marijuana, looming tax increases, and epic traffic snarls were among the many stories that dominated the headlines of Inside Durango News in 2014. We’ll review these stories and more on this special year end edition of Inside Durango News.

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Southwest Colorado Report: Silverton, CO
Dec20

Southwest Colorado Report: Silverton, CO

Welcome to the First Edition of Southwest Colorado Report . . . Inside Durango TV’s new quarterly news magazine that features our neighboring communities in the region. We’ll introduce you to the people, places, issues and ideas that make each town a unique place to live, work, and play in Southwest Colorado.  Coming up in our first edition . . . Silverton, Colorado.

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Purgatory Kicks Off Ski Season this Friday
Nov25
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Around Town – November 2014
Nov09

Around Town – November 2014

Around Town covers Southwest Colorado’s nonprofits, donors, volunteers, and special events that make our corner of the state so special. This month’s edition covers the Manna Soup Kitchen’s weekend food program for school children; the First National Bank of Durango’s annual Sip for Soup-port fund-raiser for the United Way of Southwest Colorado drive; and where to buy your Christmas tree while supporting the...

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El Moro Spirits and Tavern wins award
Nov06

El Moro Spirits and Tavern wins award

November 6, 2014 NEWS For additional information: General Manager: Dave Woodruff, 970.903.2403 Executive Chef: Sean Clark, 970.769.0773 El Moro Spirits and Tavern wins Roots Restaurant Challenge Statewide competition showcases Colorado’s farm-to-table culinary heritage DURANGO, Colo. – One of Durango’s newest and most exciting restaurants, El Moro Spirits and Tavern, was honored by the Colorado Tourism Office, named the winner of the...

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Inside Durango News: Arborglyphs, Ski Season & The Rocky Horror Show
Nov03

Inside Durango News: Arborglyphs, Ski Season & The Rocky Horror Show

A local historian traces the roots of aspen tree drawings back to the conquistadores . . . You know ski season is just around the corner when Durango Mountain Resort starts making snow . . . And do you believe in ghosts? IDTV News Correspondent Shawn Fergusson finds out who believes in spirits on this Halloween edition of Inside Durango News.

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LPEA to host Fill the Bucket Food Drive
Oct31

LPEA to host Fill the Bucket Food Drive

­­ October 30, 2014 NEWS For further information contact: Mike Alley, District Supervisor, Pagosa Springs, 970.382.7721 or 970.749.0260 IBEW members of LPEA organize “Fill the Bucket” food drive Nov. 15 Volunteers to collect food/cash donations for community food banks PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. – Responding to community needs in advance of the holidays, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local IBEW 111 26A), of La Plata...

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Around Town – October 2014
Oct26

Around Town – October 2014

Inside Durango TV launches a new program this week called Around Town: A program by the community for the community. We highlight our region’s nonproifts, volunteers, donors and special events that are important to you. Our first edition features Apple Days, the Powerhouse Science Center’s annual Robot Rumpus, and the Journey of Hope Walk/Run to raise funds for breast cancer research. Playing now on Durango Cable Channel 15 and...

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Inside Durango News: 1st Recreational Pot Shop Opens, DHS Marching Band & a Sheep Revival
Oct26

Inside Durango News: 1st Recreational Pot Shop Opens, DHS Marching Band & a Sheep Revival

Oct. 23, 2014 – The FIRST Retail Pot Shop opens in Durango, but will high taxes and expensive application fees drive users back to the Black Market? The Durango High School Demon Marching Band heads for the Alamo Bowl this January. And one Durango Rancher is helping to revive the Navajo Churro Sheep, an endangered species that the Federal Government nearly wiped out in the 1930s. These stories and more on this edition of Inside...

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