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Reduce your Property Taxes by means of “Conjunctive Use”
County Assessors refer to Conjunctive Use, also known as Parcels of Land with Residential Use, as “parcels of land, under common ownership, that are contiguous to land used for a residence and used as an integral part of a residence, are classified as residential property. The primary residential parcel must conform to the definition of residential real property as defined in CRS 39-1-102 (14.5)” A physical inspection by the County...
Popular Texas singer/songwriter to return to Durango April 26
Robert Earl Keen added to Community Concert Hall line up Popular Texas singer/songwriter to return to Durango April 26 Durango, CO – Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Mar. 9 at 10 a.m. for Robert Earl Keen, set to take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2016. Known for music that blends folk, jazz, country, blues, rock and Texas swing with wit and satire, Robert Earl Keen writes about the...
Moving ‘Mount Cundiff’
Rivergate residents and businesses have pledged $100,000 to upgrade Cundiff Park on the Animas River in South Durango. Find out what prompted their generous offer… The Cortez Cultural Center, a longtime focal point for Montezuma County’s archaeological treasures, is changing its mission. But will it be enough to survive? And learn how you can lose that excess weight, forever, on Healthy Living in the Four Corners. These...
Los Lonely Boys to preform March 30, 2016
Los Lonely Boys returns to the Community Concert Hall March 30, 2016 Regional favorite the Levi Platero Band opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Durango, CO – On the Revelation Tour, Los Lonely Boys returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2016. The Levi Platero Band will open the show at 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award-winning Los Lonely Boys’ unique sound is said to be a magical blending of Stevie Ray Vaughan,...
Saturday, April 2 at the Strater Theatre
Manna Soup Kitchen Fundraiser “The Durango Voice” Durango, CO – Manna Soup Kitchen announces that tickets are now on sale for their fundraiser “TheDurango Voice”, similar to the popular TV show The Voice. Finalists will compete on Saturday, April 2 at the Strater Theatre. Twelve local singers were chosen to advance to The Finals Competition. They will perform again after receiving a month of professional voice...
Local Reports from Colorado Association of REALTORS
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of February. 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...
9-R Explores Tax Increase
A local physician offers a novel way to help you pay for health care. You’ll be surprised how little it costs. The Glacier Club begins demolition on the 41-year-old Tamarron Resort Lodge. Find out what will take its place. And Durango TV News joins state wildlife biologists when they check on a sleeping mother bear and her six-week-old cubs. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV...
Almost a Go for Airport Ballot?
Will voters be asked to approve a property tax increase next November to fund a new airport terminal? A business advocacy group says it’ll support the measure. Find out why… Three extraordinary women are honored at the Women’s Resource Center’s annual awards luncheon. Learn who they are and why they were honored… And we find out what Ore House Restaurant Chef Cliff Bornheim plans for his contribution...
Songwriter Bruce Cockburn set for Community Concert Hall Mar. 24
Songwriter Bruce Cockburn set for Community Concert Hall Mar. 24 Tickets for acoustic evening with revered singer/songwriter going quickly Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents An Evening with Bruce Cockburn, Thursday, Mar. 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Called by the New York Times a “virtuoso on guitar,” Canadian artist Cockburn is an award-winning songwriter whose life and music has been shaped by politics,...
A Banner Night for Bernie
Hillary Clinton may have carried Super Tuesday, but across the state and La Plata County, Bernie Sanders won the day. Sanders won 59 percent of Democratic delegates in Tuesday night’s primaries, to Clinton’s 40. Across the state and locally, registered Democrats turned out in droves to pack meetings halls, schools and other public meeting places. In Boulder, hundreds were turned away from a caucus filled to capacity and in Denver,...
Without a trace
Film looks at life and disappearance of mountain bike legend Mike Rust by Tracy Chamberlin Carl Rust wasn’t so sure in the beginning. After all this time, why would someone want to make a film about his brother? Maybe it was a fishing expedition. JusttheFacts What: “The Rider & The Wolf” screening When: Fri., March 4, at 9:30 a.m., and Sun., March 6, at 12:30 p.m. Where: Friday screening at the Gaslight 2 downtown, and Sunday...
Rocket Drive-In Development
A Durango artist takes a scathing look at political hypocrisy and the absurdity of modern life in a provocative new exhibit at the Durango Arts Center. We find out what makes him tick… Uber has come to Durango. How does it work, who’s using the service, and can you make money driving your own car? And a new grocery store, a new dollar store, new schools and a new community center: they’re evidence that Ignacio is...
La Plata County Residential Sales for February
February has come and gone, and we have our final residential real estate numbers and results for the month. This is such a short month; it is hard to believe it is over! With 50 total sales, we are slightly behind January’s total of 55 sales. It is also slightly behind February of last year by 7 sales. Year to date, we have 105 sales this year, vs. 111 sales at this time in 2015. So, while this year is slightly lower, the totals...
Fort Lewis College Receives Large Donations
Fort Lewis College recently received a donation of 1.4 million dollars, the largest single cash gift in its history, from the Robert and Roberta Barr Foundation. Sheri Rochford-Figgs, retired director of the FLC Foundation, talks about the generous donation to the Teacher Education department from Robert and Roberta Barr. Short Durango TV YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qJAp3IrwI Also, Fort Lewis College...
MOVE for Hunger
Here is a great concept to help our local community! As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff” when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this “stuff” is food that could be delivered to a family in need, or local food bank/soup kitchen, rather than be thrown away. That’s where MOVE for Hunger [501 (c) 3 non-profit] can help. They work with real estate firms and relocation companies around the world to collect...
Silverton Finally Seeks Superfund
A fifteen-year dream to build a trail from Cortez to Mancos is a step closer to reality, thanks to a $400,000 planning grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and recognition from Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. When there’s a crisis at school, emergency responders want parents to stay home. Find out why… Hula dancing is more than entertainment for tourists at a luau: it’s actually part of a...
PET POWER RISING – “In the Dog House” has a new meaning
Traditionally, real estate Brokers advised pet-owners to put away their pet’s belongings in preparation of a showing, but the new trend is showing that pets have become a plus in marketing a home. Pet power is on the rise! According to the Jan/Feb 2016 edition of REALTORMAG, currently 65% of households own a pet, which is up from 56% in 1988. A record-breaking 79 million U.S. households now own a pet and 83% of pet-owners consider...
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, April 15-17, 2016
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Durango, CO – The 22nd Annual Bluegrass Meltdown will be held April 15-17, 2016. Some of the 2016 MELTDOWN EVENTS: FRIDAY, 5 – 7 P.M., POWERHOUSE SCIENCE CENTER, 1333 CAMINO DEL RIO, ALONG THE ANIMAS RIVER The warm-up for the Meltdown has become one of our festival’s more popular traditions. This free, two-hour concert is held at the Powerhouse Science Center on Friday afternoon, when the festival...
WE’VE BEEN NAMED AGAIN!
Durango, CO has been named one of the top 10 cities in the U.S. with perfect weather. We came in 5th. 1. Los Angeles, CA 2. Honolulu, HI 3. Galveston, TX 4. Kill Devil Hills, NC 5. DURANGO, CO 6. Key West, FL 7. Wilmington, DE 8. Athens, GA 9. San Francisco, CA 10. Baton Rouge, LA If you would like to own a piece of paradise, we can help. www.HomesInDurango.com Like us on Facebook Durango Real...
GOOD NEWS FOR CONDO BUYERS!
According to Knight Kiplinger we’ve got easier financing coming on condominiums. Most condo buyers cannot obtain FHA financing because the FHA cannot extend a loan to a buyer for a unit in a condo complex unless at least half of the units are owner occupied. Kiplinger says Congress seems inclined to lower that threshold, making more buildings eligible. This would be a boon for first time buyers and condo sellers. Let us guide...
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- Movie stars, timely documentaries and awards hopefuls convene at the Venice Film Festival August 30, 2026