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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.
Starting Your Business on Thursday, August 18, 2016
Starting Your Business Workshop Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1 st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Durango Public Library Program Room 2. Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to start a successful business. Presenters...
Scholarships at Fort Lewis College
Tiffany Estate gives $385,000 for scholarships at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – The George Oliver Tiffany Estate has given $385,000 to Fort Lewis College (FLC) for scholarships. The money will go into an endowed fund—the George Oliver Tiffany Endowment—meaning that scholarships can be drawn from the fund in perpetuity. The first scholarships will be awarded in 2017. “Mr. Tiffany clearly appreciated the role and mission of...
The Good Dinosaur on August 26, 2016
THE GOOD DINOSAUR Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs!!! Movie starts at dusk which is in between 8:30-9:00pm, on August 26, 2016. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for any...
Paula Poundstone returns on Aug. 19, 2016
Paula Poundstone returns to the Community Concert Hall Aug. 19 Award-winning humorist brings her razor-sharp stand-up comedy back to Durango Durango, CO – Considered one of the foremost comics working today, award-winning humorist Paula Poundstone returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Show content may not be appropriate for children. Perhaps most widely known as a panelist on...
Most Frequently Asked Questions for Real Estate Agents
Those who are planning on buying or selling a home often want to enjoy a smooth and successful process. Real estate agents provide a long list of benefits that can protect the client and complete the transaction in a shorter period of time. If you are planning on hiring a real estate agent, there are a number of questions that you should ask your real estate agent. Here is a list of FAQs that are usually asked from realtors in Irvine....
E-Bike Ban Unnecessary?
A new Durango business owner hopes to convince the Durango City Council to reverse its ban on electric-assisted bicycles. Are they really that dangerous? The Montezuma County Commissioners want to provide high-speed Internet to every household in the rural county, but will voters approve a sales-tax increase to finance the dream? And a local salumist says he won’t sell his custom-made sausages anywhere but from his Vallecito store....
The Met: Live in HD 2016-2017
Community Concert Hall welcomes back The Met: Live in HD 2016-2017 Metropolitan Opera performances transmitted live in High-Definition to FLC campus Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will once again partner with The Metropolitan Opera to screen performances of The Met: Live in HD during the opera’s 2016-2017 season. Season subscriptions and individual tickets will go on sale July 20, 2016. As in...
Are you smarter than Sherlock Holmes?
Wildlife officials recently had to euthanize a fawn that well-meaning good samaritans found alone in the forest. Find out what you should do if you find a baby animal on its own. Are you smarter than Sherlock Holmes? Pit your wits against a series of clues–and the clock–in the Conundrum Room, a new business that opened this summer on Main Avenue. And Durango Coffee Company has opened a full bar. Do you want some Bailey’s...
Concerts @ the Park
Sneaky Pete and The Secret Weapons, July 28 at “Concerts @ the Park” Community Concert Hall-Alpine Bank conclude free Buckley Park concert series Durango, CO – The free 2016 “Concerts @ the Park” series, presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and Alpine Bank, concludes Thursday, July 28, 2016, with Sneaky Pete and The Secret Weapons. The band will perform in Buckley Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Back for the...
PARTY IN THE PARK – Saturday July 16th
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! This Saturday, July 16th – Party in the Park all afternoon! KSUT, Music in the Mountains and The Wells Group present Stooges Brass Band and four other groups at our 2016 Party in the Park. For the first time, Party in the Park is an all afternoon event! KSUT Public Radio, Music in the Mountains, and The Wells Group present 5 bands on Saturday, July 16. Last year’s event was a huge success as over 700...
BLUES JAM TO UNEARTH HOMEGROWN TALENT
“MISSY AND THE BLUETONES” WILL ATTRACT SOME OF THE BEST JAMMERS IN TOWN TO MOE’S ON MONDAY NIGHTS” EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Mondays TIME: 7pm – 10ish COST: Free VENUE: Moe’s – 937 Main, Durango PHONE: (970) 259-9018 FACEBOOK: @moesdurango @missyandthebluetones DURANGO, CO (July 9th, 2016) – MONDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM hosted by Durango’s freshest blues band “MISSY and the BLUETONES”. Get the Blues every...
Durango Brewing Facelift
Miller International recently purchased a share in the Durango Brewing Company…but don’t expect to see Miller beer on tap any time soon. Miller International is a 100-year-old western wear company out of Denver, and it’s decided to branch out into the brewing business. The Durango Brewing Company is the second in its family of microbreweries.
The Colorado Trail: Colorado’s 486 Mile Trail
Summer is officially here! With the start of summer comes one of our favorite local past times—hiking in the mountains. The Southwest region of Colorado offers extensive hiking and trails. In fact, did you know Durango is a terminus to the Colorado Trail? This trail encompasses a significant portion of the state of Colorado—486 miles! One terminus is located just southwest of Denver, and the other is right outside of Durango. Most...
GELATO IS BACK AT GUIDO’S
Want to cool off on these hotter summer days? Delicious GELATO is back at GUIDO’S PIZZA PASTA PANINI… with great flavors to choose. There was a temporary hiatus while the GELATO maker was refurbished, but now the wait is over! And yes the pizza ovens did finally arrive. Guido’s now offers gourmet pizzas as well as fabulous Italian cuisine, espresso, and fine wines… located at 1201 Main in beautiful Durango,...
Technology and Real Estate
It’s no secret we live in an age of interconnectivity. With the internet, social media, instant communication, and more, technology has changed many aspects of our lives, including how we conduct business. Years ago, effective marketing and advertising for a real estate business primarily included newspaper advertisements, flyers, direct mail pieces, and other tangible items. In today’s world, effective business marketing must both...
