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A Beer Party Like No Other
SKA Brewing’s Mexican Logger is now on the shelves, and to celebrate more than 400 Logger fans descended on SKA Brewing earlier this month for the annual release party in what has become a Durango tradition, and somewhat of a local cultural phenomenon.
Want to Catch a 20-Inch Trout?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants your help with a survey about a new disease-resistant trout variety that that agency stocked in Pastorius Reservoir.
Hozhoni Days Powwow & Pageant
Hozhoni Days Powwow & Pageant Durango, CO – April 14 – April 15, 2017 FLC’s Festival of Native Culture “Days of beauty.” Its Navajo name is perfectly suited to Hozhoni Days — a month of pageantry, speakers, powwowing, and celebration of cultures that is Fort Lewis College’s longest-standing student-led tradition. And it honors what might be argued is really Fort Lewis College’s...
PEANUTS™ The Easter Beagle Express
PEANUTS™ The Easter Beagle Express Date: Saturday, April 15th, 2017 Time: Departs: 9:45am Returns: 3:00pm Destination: Cascade Canyon Call 1.877.872.4607 to book. The amazingly popular PEANUTS™ The Easter Beagle Express is coming soon! If you have children, you won’t want to miss this Special Easter Train to Cascade Canyon Saturday April 15th! During this train ride children will enjoy crafts, music, games, and prizes. A musician will...
The Basics of Intellectual Property
The Basics of Intellectual Property Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center announces a new workshop entitled, The Basics of Intellectual Property. The program will cover the Definition, acquisition, and protection of Intellectual Property–patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. This important information is useful to new entrepreneurs with potential ideas and brands, inventors as well...
Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning
Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center is offering a Free Informational Open House on Wednesday, April 12 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Education Business Hall at Fort Lewis College in room 10-8. The session will provide an overview of an upcoming Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning. ...
QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level
QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level Durango, CO – Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango are sponsoring a half day workshop, QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level. in the Community Room at First National Bank. The workshop offered on Thursday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at First National Bank. This workshop, taught by CPA, Certified...
“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.”
“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.” Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center announces a new workshop entitled, The program, designed for non-profits, will explain how to craft a stronger story to build partnerships, attract funding and shape how the larger community talks about the work they do. The premise is to deconstruct the current logic model and storytelling framework based on...
Safe Support for Your Endocrine System and Hormones
One of the best ways to support your Endocrine System and Your Hormones – Adaptogens. Many of you may be wondering, what exactly is an adaptogen? And more to the point, what can they do for me today? Well, if you play hard or work hard, have kids, are over the age of 25, drive a car, use electronics or are exposed to any number of stressors, you may get some great benefits from Adaptogens! Adaptogens in the simplest terms,...
The Language of Your Body – Understanding Inflammation
This article was originally written by Derek Van Atta – Sarvaa Superfood There is one health factor that attributes to all forms of disease and discomfort. It also acts like a red flag, marking the spot in your body where healing is necessary. The Language of Your Body Your body has a language that doesn’t use words. Because this language is subtle, it is easy to confuse or entirely miss your body’s messages. And...
Hozhoni Days Powwow – 2017
DURANGO, CO – The 53rd Hozhoni Days Powwow, Fort Lewis College’s annual celebration of its unique Native American heritage, begins Friday, April 14 and concludes the following day. The Powwow is one of the largest and longest-running Fort Lewis College traditions and brings hundreds of visitors to Durango each year. This year’s Powwow honors the veterans of all conflicts. Among Friday’s festivities are the Gourd Dance at 5 p.m. and...
“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About” – SBDC Workshop – Jeff Sand
April 17, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the First National Bank of Durango. Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center announces a new workshop entitled, “How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.” April 17, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the First National Bank of Durango. The program, designed for non-profits, will explain how to craft a stronger story to build partnerships, attract funders and shape...
It’s Running Season
Durango Running Company will celebrate spring and dry trails with a kick-off party for their Wednesday night group trail runs on April 12.
Purgatory Ends Season With a Splash
Purgatory Resort closed its regular season with a pond skimming contest that attracted hundreds of spectators and 75 contestants who tried to ski or snowboard across a pond of icy water. With 5 feet of snow still on the ground, Purgatory plans to open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the end of April.
LPEA adds scholarship opportunity for aspiring Linemen & women
Scholarship designed for those seeking a career in electric utility operations DURANGO, Colo. – Adding to the cooperative’s mix of scholarships, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors has approved the new La Plata Electric Lineman Scholarship. Applications will be available Monday, April 3, and due by Friday, April 28, 2017 – for use in the upcoming academic year. “We want to support our next generation of...
Have Legal Questions? Free Legal Clinic – Ignacio Library
The next upcoming legal clinic is Friday, April 14, 2017 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 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 of civil...
The HillBenders present The Who’s Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry
Unique show features a bluegrass version of the classic rock opera Tommy DURANGO, Colo. – The HillBenders present The Who’s Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, April 13, 2017. Local bluegrass band La La Bones will open the show at 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. More than 45 years after its original release, The Who’s Tommy, the classic of classic rock, is now...
National Public Health Week 2017: April 3-9
Durango, Colo – During the week honoring public health efforts nationwide, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) announces the launch of their Community Health Assessment (CHA). As a result of the Colorado Public Health Act of 2008, SJBPH is required to collect health data and input from community members and stakeholders and to create a Community Health Assessment (CHA) for Archuleta and La Plata counties. With completion in...
The Wells Group 2017 Real Estate Forecast– Highlights
2017 ANNUAL WELLS GROUP REAL ESTATE FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS This past Wednesday night, the Wells Group hosted the 17th Annual Real Estate Forecast. This is a fantastic opportunity to take stock of the real estate market, and evaluate trends. We consider last year’s predictions and how the year actualized, and we look ahead to the next year with predictions on the real estate market. In case you missed the event, here are a few highlights,...
Returning to the Theater
Durango artist Paul Folwell still remembers the Fort Lewis College production of a play he co-wrote with a friend in 1968. Now, Folwell is returning the favor with an exhibit and fundraiser featuring his paintings: they’ll be on display in the Theater Department’s lobby through April 2. A reception will be held from 6-7p.m. on Thursday, March 30.
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