News
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...
San Diego Gets Extra Sandy For The 5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
Thinking of sand castles by the beach this summer… check out the US Sand Castle Challenge held in San Diego, Labor Day weekend! Nathan from Durango shares, “Sometimes we forget it’s only a day’s drive to get to San Diego – and so worth it to blow out the end of the summer! The kids loved the sandbox, the adults loved the music and food, and EVERYONE was blown away by the amazing sculptures.” USA Today has named it...
Celebrate the Harvest
After years of delays, the Smith Sports Complex at Fort Lewis College is ready for this fall’s soccer and LaCrosse games. And if you’re hungry to support the local food movement, you’ll want to join gate new Harvest Dinner that local restaurants have planned for this fall. Find out more on this edition of Durango TV News.
The Power of Google and Real Estate
Have you ever thought about Google and the power of searching for real estate over the internet? One of the crucial elements to successful real estate marketing in today’s world is the relevance and placement of search results in Google. Why is this important? Imagine you are looking to purchase a home or property in La Plata County, but you are not familiar with Durango or its surrounding area. Your first thought may be to Google to...
Back-To-School Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Back-To-School Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers Washington, August 18, 2016 – Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for those of us shuttling students to and from school. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the other children who carry these items to and from home. One ‘back’ you do not want to...
LPEA cautions customers of another phone scam attempt
LPEA cautions customers of another phone scam attempt Businesses and residents being threatened with disconnection for lack of payment Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is once again cautioning its members to not be fooled by impersonators, claiming to be from LPEA and threatening disconnection for lack of payment. “We’ve received numerous calls from businesses about this current potential scam, and we’re so gratified...
KSUT Celebrates 40th Anniversary
KSUT Public Radio celebrates 40 years on the air this year. Find out what the future holds for one of the first tribal radio stations in the nation. Need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? Head to a destination spa, right in our own backyard. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
24th Annual Ride The Four Corners, Labor Day Weekend
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally 2016 September 1 – 5, 2015 Ignacio, Co – The 24th Annual Party Ride The Four Corners will take place Labor Day Weekend. For additional information visit: http://fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com/
July La Plata County Real Estate Numbers
The numbers are out! We are seven months into the year, and all things considered, the local real estate market is strong and steady. With 125 total residential sales for the month of July, we see an exact even number compared to last July of 2015. Typically, July is one of our top months in terms of closings, so this is an excellent pace marker. Year to date, we are at 628 total sales, compared to 640 last year at this time. This...
Summer Home Maintenance Repairs and Tips
It’s the middle of summer already, and along with summer vacations and BBQs outside comes the reality that our weather is perfect for home maintenance. In a place like Colorado, summer may be the best time to undergo any large repairs or renovations on a home, and it may also be the best time for smaller projects or repairs. Naturally, we have to think about snow and short days come fall and winter, so take advantage of our nice days...
La Plata County July CAR Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of July. The attached charts show a detailed breakdown of several market segments in La Plata County, showing La Plata County as a whole, Durango In Town, Durango Rural, Bayfield In Town, Bayfield Rural, Ignacio In Town, Ignacio Rural, and Durango Mountain Area. These charts indicate the statistics and key metrics for single family homes and...
Visit a State Park
If you ever needed an excuse to explore Colorado’s state parks system, you have one now. Colorado’s public libraries and the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife have teamed up to offer passes through a check-out program that includes an activity backpack with binoculars, educational materials, and information about state parks. Each public library in the state has two backpacks and park passes to check out for a week at a...
Community Concert Hall welcomes indigenous contemporary dance collective Sept. 9, 2016
Dancing Earth returns to Durango with “seeds: REdGENERATION” Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes the return of the nation’s premier indigenous contemporary dance collective Dancing Earth, performing its new, original work “seeds: REdGENERATION” at the hall on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, 7:30 p.m. The performance supports the Imagine Your Parks Project, honoring the living legacy, land, and the...
Sculpture to Come Down
The annual monsoon season brings badly needed moisture to Southwest Colorado—and mosquitoes, including those that carry West Nile and other diseases. Learn what you can do to reduce the mosquito population in your own back yard. Feeling stressed and overworked? Taking small breaks throughout the day can help you with your energy and efficiency. San Juan Regional Medical Center offers more stress reducing tips as part of its Full...
18th Annual San Juan Brewfest August 27, 2016
18th Annual San Juan Brewfest Aug. 27 in Durango’s Buckley Park Tickets expected to sell out early for popular United Way of SW Colorado fundraiser Durango, CO – Beer aficionados by the thousands will once again converge on Durango’s Buckley Park Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, 1-5 p.m., during the 18 th Annual San Juan Brewfest, a benefit for the United Way of Southwest Colorado. Tickets are now on sale for the event that has sold out for...
James Ranch: Locally Sourced Food and Restaurant
Durango is full of hidden treasures and unique finds. There is never a shortage of things to do and places to explore. One of our favorite finds is James Ranch, located in the Animas Valley. It’s been around for awhile, and provides local services and products. It is 400 acres of beautiful land. They produce grass-fed beef, artisan cheese, eggs, and more. There is a heavy focus on “going beyond organic,” meaning they are organic, but...
Durango Pays to Play
How does Durango stack up with other communities when it comes to recreation? Thanks to local taxpayers, we’re one of the most active communities in the nation. After 57 years in business, the iconic Stuart’s of Durango will close its doors this fall. And why do cows fascinate local artist Elizabeth Kinahan? Learn about her fixation on farm animals in this edition of Durango TV News.
