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Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921. Sponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers Brewing

If you’ve been in Durango for more than a couple of years, you know we like to go crazy with our holiday events, starting the day after Thanksgiving. Here’s a brief roundup. Sponsored by Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC and Closets Plus

Literally dozens of backcountry enthusiasts each year can thank La Plata County Search and Rescue volunteers who came looking for and found them, and in some cases, saved their lives. Sponsored by Alpine Bank

The new 40-unit Espero apartment complex will offer on-site support services to help residents overcome homelessness and the problems that led them there. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Express Employment Professionals

Luxury housing purchases comprise the bulk of real estate sales this fall. Learn why. Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties

LPEA is on track to reduce its carbon footprint six to seven years ahead of schedule – AND – save $7 million a year. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Closets Plus

Erika Brown, Rick Peterson, and Andrea Parmenter will take seats on the Durango School District 9-R Board of Directors. Lawsuit still pending. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

In this edition of #LPEAwire, LPEA VP of Member Experience Hillary Knox highlights three things to watch out for: Your LPEA Capital Credit refund, phone scams, and LPEA’s annual “Fill the Bucket” food drive on November 20th. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association

Animas High School students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate at the soon-to-be new location on the Fort Lewis College campus. This move was made possible by the BEST Grant. Sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Express Employment Professionals

At the start of the summer, Durango-La Plata Airport announced two new carriers, Frontier and Delta, would start offering regular flights out of Durango. Although Delta has announced they will no longer be flying out of Durango beginning November 1, the summer had higher-than-usual numbers of people traveling to and from Durango, and it looks like the trend will continue into the holiday season. Interview with Tony Vicari. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and Ace Hardware

When Barbara Hill began researching her family history twenty years ago, she had no idea that her great, great grandfather, Levi McCoy, was part of the posse to track down the most notorious outlaws in San Juan County, Porter, and Ike Stockton. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai Barbeque and Distill Beer Wine and Spirits

This year, Fort Lewis College has launched a new interdisciplinary program that combines river studies, river management, and engineering to help set up the next generation of river management officials. Interview with Dr. Gigi Richard. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore by Restoration and Big O Tires

A local company is working to help make composting more accessible and sustainable. Table to Farm Compost provides resources, transportation, and information on composting and the benefits for the community. Interviews with co-owners Monique DiGiorgio and Taylor Hanson, Operations Director Chris Cullaz and Driver Jeremy Church. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

Mona Wood-Patterson and Charles Ford have found a new home for the Durango-based theater company Merely Players. Merely Underground, the new space opened their first production since 2020 October 1st and are looking forward to sharing community-based theater once again. Sponsored by San Juan Basin Public Health and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

On October 2nd, Purgatory Mountain Resort hosted the kick-off for the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, including the sports buddies program that helps wait-listed children find a mentor. Interview with Caleb Speas, Program Manager. Sponsored by San Juan Basin Public Health and Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic

Pearce Joza is an alumnus of the Durango Arts Center youth theater program. Early this October, he returned from Hollywood to screen his new short film, “Under The Lights,” and answer questions from the community. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and The Payroll Department

Dan Korman, founder of Alpenglow Properties, discusses third quarter trends, no surprises so far. Interest rates are up and inventory is low, but homes slowly continue to trickle onto the market. What will be available in Q4!? Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.

When David and Marcia Arnold passed the reins of their winery, Wines of the San Juans, to their youngest son, Joshua Arnold realized that being a vintner is more than a job, it’s a way of life out in lovely Turley, New Mexico. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Boon’s Family Thai Barbeque

The third annual Professional Women’s Summit in Farmington, N.M., will provide participants with solid tips for successful networking as well as inspiration to overcome the adversities of the previous year. Sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware, Choice Building Supply, Ace Hardware of Farmington

In this edition of #LPEAwire, learn how you can win an electric lawn mower, pre-register for LPEA’s virtual town hall meetings on future power supply options, and scope your sights for free at Durango’s Gun Club. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association