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Hasan Minhaj set to perform on October 22, 2016
Hasan Minhaj set to perform at the Community Concert Hall Oct. 22 Up-and-coming comedian brings one-man, Off-Broadway show to Durango Durango, CO – Hasan Minhaj, talented comedian widely known for his role on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program “The Daily Show,” will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College with his one-man show, Homecoming King, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Minhaj’s...
Final Exhibition Opening at the Open Shutter Gallery: Ilze Aviks + Deborah Sussex
Open Shutter Gallery announces final opening, Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. EXHIBITIONS: Ilze Aviks exhibition of new work in the Red Room Gallery and Deborah Sussex, Each Day A Landscape; Hiking The Colorado Trail in the Vault Gallery. EXHIBITION DATES: October 20 to November 30, 2016 VENUE: Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado. OPENING HOURS: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Mon – Sat ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: Thursday, October 20,5...
Beerocracy- Discounted beers for every registered voter!
Beerocracy Now will be a fun, engaging event at Carver Brewing CO This coming Tuesday, October 4th 5-7 PM. The community will learn about the issues and elections being voted on this November 8th. Beers will be discounted for every registered voter. We will update or register anyone who is not already. Attendees can relax over local brews while playing trivia and engaging in conversation about the initiatives proposed on the upcoming...
Hesperus Joins SW Ski Group
Purgatory Resort’s owners add another local ski area to their consortium of Southwest resorts. Do you know the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do about it? And travel to Pagosa Springs for a soak in one of the area’s oldest hot springs and resorts… On this edition of Durango TV News.
Meet artist Holly Roberts at the Open Shutter Gallery in Durango Oct. 7
Open Shutter Gallery to host an artist reception for Holly Roberts, with refreshments, at 5 p.m. Oct. 7. ARTIST RECEPTION: Friday, October 7, 5 – 7 p.m. VENUE: Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado. OPENING HOURS: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Mon – Sat EXHIBITION DATES: Fox Dreaming, September 16 to November 30, 2016. Durango, CO: Holly Roberts transforms photographs with paint, telling symbolic narratives that reference...
Land Designations: Are we Achieving our Goals?
Are we achieving the management goals we think we are? Originally written by Michael Remke In this essay, I hope to open up a conversation about federal land designation policy and true success in terms of follow-through in attaining these goals. Our public lands cover hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. and there are many barriers to reaching our diverse goals and visions. In some cases the goals of the designation...
QuickBooks Workshop Friday, October 28, 2016
Introduction to QuickBooks Durango, CO – Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango are sponsoring a full day workshop, Introduction to QuickBooks on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Community Room at First National Bank. The workshop offered from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. will have an hour lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch. This workshop,...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering September 29 – October 2, 2016 Durango, CO – The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at the Diamond Circle Theatre, performing classic and contemporary poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in stitches. For additional...
Banking on Wetlands
A long-time La Plata County family is plowing under its hay fields for a 70-acre wetlands preserve. Find out how the restoration project allows them to keep the family farm for another generation. Composting your vegetable waste doesn’t have to be a stinky business—especially with this new, door-to-door pick-up service called Table to Farm. And find out who will be in the Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade. You’ll be surprised by what she...
Wines of the San Juan
The Four Corners region is filled with hidden treasures, and if you’re the adventurous type, you’ll find a treasure in Turley, New Mexico, where David and Marcia Arnold operate a small vineyard and tasting room called Wines of the San Juan.
September 28, 2016
Community Concert Hall presents Get The Led Out on Sept. 28 “The American Led Zeppelin” recreates original Led Zeppelin sound Durango, CO – Fans of Led Zeppelin can relive the music of The Mighty Zep as the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents Get The Led Out, the American Led Zeppelin, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out...
The Capitol Steps returns to Durango on Oct. 5
Comedy troupe The Capitol Steps returns to Durango on Oct. 5 Community Concert Hall welcomes team that puts “the mock in democracy” Durango, CO – Bringing a new show, “What to Expect When You’re Electing,” The Capitol Steps, the only comedy troupe in America that attempts to be funnier than the United States Congress, returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Limited...
September 2016 Market Trends for La Plata County
La Plata County Residential Sales – Sept. 2016 Experience the Wells Group Difference with Jim Wotkyns Real Estate Linked below you will find the La Plata County residential sales update for September 2016. Also included is a brief update about how Colorado recently legalizing rainwater catchment on private property affects your water bill, and keeps water in our gardens and lawns. September 2016 La Plata County Residential Sales...
McKnight Challenges Lachelt Work History
The county commissioner race between Democratic incumbent Gwen Lachelt and Lyle McKnight heats up with charges of poor attendance at commissioner meetings. But what’s really behind the accusations?The Ignacio Library launches a new educational exhibit and lecture series on space… And we introduce a new feature this week on the Southwest Colorado music scene. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV...
Open Shutter Gallery to celebrate 15th Anniversary during Gallery Walk
15th Anniversary Opening Reception with Holly Roberts, Margy Dudley Open Shutter Gallery to celebrate 15th Anniversary during Fall Gallery Walk, 5 p.m., Friday Sept. 16. EXHIBITION TITLES: Fox Dreaming, by Holly Roberts, and Timbuktu & Beyond, by Margy Dudley EXHIBITION DATES: Fox Dreaming, September 16 to November 30, 2016. Timbuktu & Beyond, September 16 to October 19, 2016. VENUE: Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave.,...
Real estate – a part of our lives
Real estate is very interesting in the respect that it is something that everyone has an opinion about and always has something to say about it. Much like politics, sports and religion, it can spark a conversation by just asking, “How’s the market?” Without real estate to talk about, the world would be far less interesting. If our language didn’t have real estate vocabulary, the world would be a little less colorful. Without real...
Outside-the-box to Sell Your Condo
As you know, the real estate market is more competitive than ever and there are hundreds of condos for sale in Durango so it’s safe to assume that you have poured over article after article, advice column after advice column citing the best ways to sell your condo. These posts typically have the same information. For example, they will suggest getting a good agent that knows the condo market to really work for you, or hiring a...
Dog Love Dog World
Southwest Colorado residents love their dogs, and one Durango artist has capitalized on the canine-human relationship to create a line of greeting cards cuter than a six-week-old puppy. It’s an antique shop, a costume store, and second-hand treasure chest. Now Treasures by Terese is planning to close after 30 years in business. And big changes are planned for College Drive. Find out what they are, on this edition of Durango TV...
Special sidewalk sales coordinated by Durango Business Improvement District
Downtown Durango Sidewalk Vending Days set for Labor Day weekend Special sidewalk sales coordinated by Durango Business Improvement District Durango, CO – To remind residents about the unique shopping in Downtown Durango and support local businesses, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has coordinated a concerted Sidewalk Sales/Vending Days promotion over the Labor Day weekend, Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5, 2016, with local...
San Diego Gets Extra Sandy During Labor Day Weekend
5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge San Diego, Calif. – July 18, 2016 – USA Today has named it one of their 10 Best and American Express calls it one of the top 20 “Must See” seaside events in the world. The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge is returning to San Diego and the ‘B’ Street Cruise Ship Pier downtown. This will be the fifth year that one of the world’s most important sand-sculpting competitions will be held on this...
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