News
EPA Releases Final Gold King Report
The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the Animas and San Juan Rivers have returned to conditions that existed prior to the Gold King Mine spill. The findings were released in the Agency’s final report, which was made available to the public last week.
County Drones Help Cut Costs
With the purchase of three drones to assist search and rescue, La Plata County recently became one of the nation’s first county governments to incorporate drone technology in day-to-day operations.
The Five Types of Energy Running Your Life
There are 5 types of energy that LITERALLY run your life: Mental energy, Physical energy, Emotional energy, Spiritual energy and Financial energy. When you learn to view these energies as your life currency you realize that your TRUE power resideswithin you – NOT outside of you in the circumstances you find yourself in. The ability to manifest your authentic dreams and desires is determined by the INFORMED DECISIONS you make...
Snow Comes to Life
Durango artist Keith Martin has traveled the world over sculpting dramatic works of art from ice and snow. Durango TV caught up with Martin in the progress of building a snow sculpture at Purgatory Ski Resort.
Welshly Arms at FLC Community Concert Hall
Rock/R&B comes to the Community Concert Hall with Welshly Arms Concert Hall highlights band as an “Artist You Need to Know” on Jan. 21 Durango, CO – Contemporary rock/R&B will warm up the winter night at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as Welshly Arms takes the stageSaturday, Jan. 21, 2017, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Welshly Arms, which has its roots in the heart of Midwestern rock ‘n’ roll and...
College scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association
Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open House on Jan. 24 Durango, CO – To assist high school seniors and their parents with the application process for college scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the cooperative will host a special Open House, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 5-7:30 p.m. at LPEA’s Bodo Park headquarters (45 Stewart St., Durango). LPEA staff members will be on-hand to answer any...
Ballet Folklorico
Registration open for Ballet Folklorico de Durango community dance group Durango, CO – New classes for traditional Mexican Folklorico dances begin Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m., and enrollment is open to anyone interested. Ballet Folklorico de Durango is a community performing arts dance group. Students must be at least 5 years of age, and the cost for enrollment is $60 per semester with Fort Lewis College students’ fees waived, and...
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals Released from Gold King Mine in the Animas and San Juan Rivers WASHINGTON, (Durango, CO) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the final fate and transport report for the Gold King Mine (GKM) release. The report focuses on understanding pre-existing river conditions, the movement of metals related to the GKM release through the river system, and the effects of the GKM...
New General Manager for Purgatory Ski Resort
Purgatory Resort Announces New General Manager! Durango, Colo. — Purgatory Resort officials announced the appointment of Colin McBeath as its new General Manager. McBeath was most recently the general manager at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa in Alaska and has more than 20 years of international and national experience as a general manager and hotel manager for groups such as the Sheraton, Kimpton Hotels,...
Skiing for a Cause
You can ski at Purgatory Resort for half price, and benefit local non-profit organizations this winter through the resort’s Benefits Day program.
The Year in Review
2016 was a year of firsts for Southwest Colorado. The designation of the Bonita Mining District as a Superfund clean-up site in San Juan County ended a decades long debate while a new pipeline system promised delivery of the first domestic water from the long-awaited Animas La Plata Project. The City Arts Commission de-commissioned the Arc of History, and we mourned the death of Durango’s first-ever Blue Angel. Here’s a special...
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Squirrel Nut Zippers kicks off 2017 at the Community Concert Hall Big band/swing/jazz/alternative rock band to take the stage on Jan. 12, 2017 Durango, CO – Big band/swing/jazz/alternative rock band Squirrel Nut Zippers kicks off 2017 at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, with a “Hot” show on Thursday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. As a band, Squirrel Nut Zippers rejoices at the difficulty...
Free Legal Clinic
Free Legal Clinic at the Ignacio Community Library Friday, January 13, 2017 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Ignacio, CO – 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...
Durango’s Christmas Wonderland
Local shops attract holiday shoppers with their Christmas displays, and to encourage business owners to get into the holiday spirit, the Durango Business Improvement District holds a contest every year. Find out which shops won the contest.
Economic Predictions for 2017
Despite promises from the new Republican administration to reduce regulations on the oil and gas industry, economists say the market will be controlled by international factors and production – and prices – are expected to stay stagnant.
Lake Nighthorse Christmas Present
The Lake Nighthorse Recreation Plan gets a thumbs up from the Bureau of Reclamation, but don’t expect to be swimming or boating there any time soon.
It’s Your Money – Tax-Saving Strategies to End the Year
This week, we introduce a new financial segment called It’s Your Money, featuring financial and tax advice from Tafoya Barrett and Associates. In this premiere edition, learn how to plan financially for changes proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump.
BID Report
Next time you have a question about shops, parking or events in Durango, check out the Durango Business Improvement District website! Tim Walsworth shares more about this resource in the final BID report of 2016.
Holiday Decorating winners
Business Improvement District announces Holiday Decorating winners Merchants help transform Durango into a “wondrous winter” with creative efforts Durango, CO – The winners of the 2016 Holiday Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), were announced this morning (Dec. 9, 2016) at the monthly BID Coffee & Conversation meeting. Winners were selected from three character districts of the BID,...
Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expenses paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expenses paid educational/leadership camp set for July 15-20, 2017at Glen Eden Resort outside of Steamboat...
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