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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.
What is a superfood?
This information was originally published on SarvaaSuperfood.com Why should you eat superfoods? As living, breathing organisms, we need a wide variety of essential nutrients in order to function at our highest potential. By eating the foods that have the highest concentration of these nutrients we give our bodies the tools needed to do this. There have been many studies done on the implications that foods have on a spectrum of health...
Are Organic Foods Healthier?
This video and information was origonally posted on nutritionfacts.org Test tube studies show advantages of organic produce, such as better cancer cell growth suppression, but what about in people, not Petri dishes? This is a bit of an intermission in my five-part series on organic foods. So far I’ve covered the questions Are Organic Foods More Nutritious? and Are Organic Foods Safer? Next, I’m going to wrap it up with what I think...
How to make your own Fruit and Vegetable Wash
This video and information was originally posted on nutritionfacts.org This is a bit of an intermission in my five-part series on organic foods. So far I’ve covered the questions Are Organic Foods More Nutritious? and Are Organic Foods Safer? Next, I’m going to wrap it up with what I think the available science suggests is the bottom-line when it comes to choosing which type of produce to buy in the final two in the series: Are...
Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps
This video was originally posted on NutritionFacts.org An eighth of a teaspoon of ground ginger power is tested head-to-head against the leading drug for the alleviation of painful periods. Doctor’s Note I’ve touched on this effect before in Ginger for Nausea, Menstrual Cramps, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Find out what else this amazing plant can do in: Reducing Radiation Damage With Ginger & Lemon Balm Which Spices Fight...
This Week is Colorado Craft Beer Week!
This week is Colorado Craft Beer Week (March 18-25). The events of the week are hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, which is a nonprofit organization to promote and protect Colorado’s craft brewing industry. Durango is full of craft beer! This is the perfect opportunity to highlight one of the local favorites, Ska Brewing. Ska Brewery is a local company that has been making beer since 1995, and was co-founded by Bill Graham and Dave...
Sun and Snow on the Mountains–Blue Sky Day–Happy Spring!!
Sun on the Mountains–Blue Sky Day–Happy Spring!! Today is the first day of Spring! The Sun entered Aries at 4:29 am Mountain Time. Happy Vernal Equinox, the beginning of the year according to the Romans and by the Persians. From Wikipedia: When Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar in 45 BC, he set 25 March as the date of the spring equinox. Because the Julian year (365.25 days) is slightly longer than the...
Training Future Olympians
More than a hundred elementary and middle-school-aged skiers proved their mettle last week at the Hampton Inn State Mogul Skiing Championships at Purgatory Resort. These are kids who we may see on the U.S. Olympic Ski Team or the World Pro Ski Tour one day. Durango TV News finds out more.
Webcam Installed on Lake Capote Osprey Nest
The Southern Ute Wildlife Division is pleased to announce the successful installation of a webcam on the osprey nest at Lake Capote. The pair of ospreys have again arrived at the Lake and have been building their nest in preparation for their breeding season. Watch all of the activity close-up and see what unfolds in this 10th year of osprey nesting at Lake Capote. The live video, along with more information about the birds, can be...
Music in the Mountains Benefit event at Sorrel Sky
DURANGO, CO. – Sorrel Sky Gallery in Durango will be hosting a benefit event, Cocktails with the Conductor, on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Not only does this event allow you to be the first to hear about the much anticipated festival season from Music in the Mountains own Music Director Guillermo Figueroa, you’ll also be celebrating with Music in the Mountains as the organization celebrates 31 years within...
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