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Manna Soup Kitchen – Meals for families 2016
Manna No Go Gala! This is the ninth year the Manna Soup Kitchen is hosting a special fundraiser to feed families in our community! You can help feed the families in need in our community by mailing a donation to the Manna soup kitchen at P.O. Box 1196 or by making a secure donation through Manna’s Soup Kitchen’s Website. Make a Donation Online Or if you’d like to contribute non-perishable food or...
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill’s annual fundraiser will raise funds for Housing Solutions for the Southwest
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill’s annual fundraiser set for Dec. 13 Anniversary party will raise funds for Housing Solutions for the Southwest Durango, CO – Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Downtown Durango will once again celebrate its anniversary giving back to community with a special evening fundraiser at the restaurant Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. The special evening at the restaurant will benefit Housing Solutions for the Southwest....
Breast Cancer Awareness & Women’s Resources
Nothing has ever made me feel so powerless as the day my sister — my confidante, my best friend, my hero — was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was fortunate enough to catch the disease early (and has since entered remission!), but it’s gotten me thinking a lot about the need for better access to women’s health information. Many thanks for all that you do to support the amazing power of women! Helen Carter of http://selfexam.org/ In...
Blind Boys of Alabama will be “Talkin’ Christmas!”
DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the Blind Boys of Alabama, bringing a special holiday show, “Talkin’ Christmas” to the stage on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, 7:30 p.m. The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized world-wide as both living legends and modern-day innovators. Not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions, the group helped define those traditions in...
Are you Ready for Noel Night 2016?
Local First invites you to Durango’s annual downtown Christmas Party! Join us Friday, December 2nd, 2016, for an all-day-and-evening holiday celebration sponsored by over 93 downtown Durango merchants. It’s our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting our historic downtown throughout the year. Each participating merchant creates their own unique Noel Night celebration with discounts, raffles, holiday refreshments,...
The Met: Live in HD continues on Dec. 10 with L’Amour de Loin
Performance transmitted “live” to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera DURANGO, Colo. – The Met: Live in HD, presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in partnership with The Metropolitan Opera, continues its 2016-2017 season Saturday, Dec. 10 with a new production – Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin. L’Amour de Loin will be broadcast live in high definition from New York’s Metropolitan Opera in the...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform classic “Nutcracker”
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform classic “Nutcracker” San Juan Symphony featured at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 9-11 Durango, CO – Nearly 50 local dancers will join the professionals of the State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to present the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. For the 10th consecutive year, the ballet will charm Durango audiences with two...
Pagosa Rallies After Fire
After fire destroyed one of the oldest buildings in Pagosa Springs, learn how the town rallied to help businesses displaced by the disaster. It’s likely to be one of the toughest conversations you’ll ever have with your family, but a local health organization says you shouldn’t put it off any longer, no matter what your age. Find out what you should be talking about at the dinner table this Thanksgiving holiday. She was one of the...
Wolf Creek Ski Area will be open Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving weekend
Wolf Creek Ski Area will be open Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving weekend with the beginner lift, Nova, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ski School will be available for both adults and children, including the Wolf Pup Program. Ski and snowboard rentals will be available, along with the Upper Lodge and Treasure Sports. This page will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Currently Wolf Creek is...
National Black Cat Day: 5 Fur-scinating Facts
Did you know that black cats are the least likely to be adopted in shelters across the US? Since National Black Cat Day is today on November 17 , I’m writing with a paw-some story idea to raise awareness on why these furry friends are so meow-nificent! >> What’s so special about black cats? A lot more than you could have imagined. To honor the most important black cat holiday of the year, Meow Mix is sharing little...
Flowers – A remedy you’ve likely never heard of
Flowers – a well-loved way to brighten up our home or someone’s day – are also the best remedy you’ve likely never even heard of. We know from our own experience, that when we spend time in nature, we feel calmer and clearer, more in tune and aware of the world around us. In Japan there is even a practice called Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing, which consists of walking in the forest for periods of time to ‘bathe in,’ or...
Thrive This Holiday Season With These Tricks
This information has been provided courtesy of Sarvaa Superfood ~ Love Your Body ~ Love Everybody ~ Do you feel the same in the Winter as you do in the Summer? Probably not. Especially if you live in a colder climate. Further north, the days are shorter, and it’s natural to be more inward and quiet. Yet the holidays are typically a busy time. This can create stress for you because of the extra things going on in your life while...
Wild Women of 2017 – Official Release
Written by Nathan Morris, durangodowntown.com. We all remember the first time we’ve reached out and did something new. It can be frightening, risky and overwhelming, so much so that in fact, most of us don’t even try new things. Today I’ve got photographer Alex Pullen here, and we’re gonna get some details about what it took to create the first calendars he will be mailing out this December, for the upcoming...
Dems Win Local Races
As local Republicans cheered for every electoral vote that rolled in for now-President-Elect Donald Trump on Election Day, La Plata County Democrats celebrated victories in key local races. An Animas High School senior is on a literary mission to Guatemala next month. Find out how you can help. And what does a love coach do for a living? Emyrald Sinclaire explains her unusual occupation on this edition of Durango TV...
Spirit Animals, Symbols, and Sacred Stains Henna Body Art
My spirit animals have added a richness of imagination to my life that I would not want to be without. One of my spirit animals is the Black Panther. He guards my back and lets me know when trouble is brewing on the horizon. Another is Mama Tiger with her two little cubs. She helps me guard and guide the little ones in my life. My little ones aren’t little anymore, but they still need their mom. Another spirit animal popped up...
Opening Day at PURGATORY is 11/19
Preparation for 2016-17 Ski Season is in full swing. It’s all hands on deck as crews at PURGATORY prepare for opening day on Saturday, November 19th. A cooling trend and a light overnight snowfall at the resort this week has helped snow making efforts. The NEW expert trail on the backside has been completely cleared with timber hauling and clean up over the next two weeks. This NEW trail, located between Lift 5 and Lift 8, promises...
Rerouting the Animas
Why are construction crews moving rocks in the Animas River above Whitewater Park? A local employment expert weighs the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage. And Chefs Secrets returns with an unusual kitchen gadget that will give you a whole new twist on veggies. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap—This Weekend!
It’s that time of year again—time to start thinking about ski and snowboard season! Part of that process involves ensuring your gear is ready to go and that you’re properly prepared. This weekend is the Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 53rd Annual Ski Swap—an opportunity to buy new and used gear at low prices. Nearly 20 vendors from Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah will sell their inventory. There are more than 10,000 items from which to choose!...
Understanding Property Taxes
As the election nears, much national focus has been placed on our presidential candidates. However, some very important local measures will be on the ballot this year, and some of them directly impact property taxes. While we will not use this blog as a platform to give our opinions on the various measures, it is important to note that city progress is made through these items. Some of the items include improvements for roads and...
Ghosts in the Old High School?
Do ghosts haunt the 100-year-old Durango 9-R Administration Building? A team from Four Corners Paranormal Investigations goes on the hunt. Wilson Gulch Road is ready to open. Find out what the new artery will do for Three Springs and Durango. And how you can control your home heating, irrigation system, and lights with the touch of a computer pad, on this edition of Durango TV News.
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