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Classic Motown on February 4, 2016
Classic Motown comes to the Community Concert Hall Feb. 4 “So Good for the Soul” recreates the authentic sounds of an era Durango, CO– Take a trip down “Memory Lane” with So Good for the Soul, a Tribute to Motown, coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, 7 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Featuring a cast of eight veteran entertainers plus a live band, So Good for the Soul is a...
La Plata County Real Estate: How Did 2015 Finish?
The December La Plata County real estate numbers are out, which means we now have the final year-end results for La Plata County real estate. After a few slow months this fall, we have been interested to see how the end of the year concludes. With 80 total sales for the month of December, it was a comparable month to the previous two Decembers (both 2014 and 2013 had 81 total sales for the month of December). That’s a solid month,...
Indigenous Peoples Day
Having trouble thinking of a costume for this year’s Back to the Eighties Snowdown? A local retailer offers some ideas. Public Health officials make a case for keeping fluoride in our drinking water. And the city of Durango joins Albuquerque, Seattle and Minneapolis in recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day. Find out why on this edition of Durango TV News.
First ALP Water on Its Way
Have you made a resolution to change your life? Durango TV News asks Durango residents what their plans are for making their lives better in 2016. Are you teaching your kids how to handle their finances? If not, a new non-profit is on a mission to help young people understand money and the value of budgeting and saving. And find out when you can get Snowdown Follies tickets for this year’s Back to the Eighties show. These...
FLC’s Latino College Day, Friday February 12, 2016
FLC’s Latino College Day offers an inside look at college Durango, CO – Latino College Day at Fort Lewis College is the annual event which welcomes 9th through 12th grade Hispanic students and their families to campus to learn more about college life in general and what FLC has to offer. This year, Latino College Day is scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is available at...
The Wailers, takes the stage Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016
World class reggae returns to Durango with The Wailers Mike Love to open the Jan. 9 show at the Community Concert Hall Durango, CO– Reggae returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as legendary group, The Wailers, takes the stage Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Special guest Mike Love will open the show at 7 p.m. Often considered the greatest living advocates of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, The Wailers were originally formed...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – The annual Fort Lewis College tradition of celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016. The community is invited to join in the day’s free activities. The traditional March of Solidarity will begin the celebration at 12:15 p.m. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Center of Southwest Studies. The...
A Road Map to Your Financial Report WorkShop
A Road Map to Your Financial Report Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and Southwest Colorado Community College present a workshop entitled A Road Map to Your Financial Report. According to the New York Times, 3 out of the top 5 reasons for business failure are associated with finances. “You cannot be in control of your business if you do not know what is going on. With bad numbers or no numbers, a...
2015 Recap: Gold King Mine Spill
Purgatory gets a new owner, and a new high-speed chairlift. Durango voters approve a sixty-eight million dollar bond to expand the city wastewater treatment plant, but county voters turn down a tax increase that would have generated fifty million dollars over the next ten years to repair deteriorating county roads. And a mine spill not only turns the Animas River orange for three days, garnering international media...
At Last! High Speed on Legends
Purgatory Ski Resort opens its long-awaited high-speed chair lift in the Legends area. See who was on the first chair… Durango TV News correspondent Dave Imming interviews Santa to find out who’s been naughty, or nice, this Christmas. And when Hollywood producers want trained horses for a film production in the area, guess who they call? Keep watching for the answer on this special Christmas edition of Durango TV...
New Mining Industry?
According to the Catholic faith, Purgatory is the place where souls are cleansed of their sins. So how did Durango’s hometown ski area come to be named Purgatory? We interview one of the founders to find out. Can you afford to live in Southwest Colorado? An updated study finds there’s a reason why so many people have to work two jobs or more to survive. And a Fort Lewis College student has an unusual hobby: he gets...
Commodity Village at Wolf Creek
Com·mod·i·ty – /kəˈmädədē/ noun – a raw material or primary product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. Although relishing the opportunity to be outside in such a pristine place, I reminded myself I was in this meadow for a reason… The sight of these two posts in the marshy ground, brought me back to my mission here on this lonely pass in Southern Colorado. “This all could be gone”, I...
Front Range Water Storage
State Representative J. Paul Brown represents six counties on the Western Slope. So why are Front Range water storage projects at the top of his legislative agenda this year? The answer may surprise you. First Southwest Bank breaks ground on a new building. Find out what else is planned for the corner of East Second Avenue and College Drive… And we go shopping at the annual Artisan’s Market at the Durango Arts Center....
“Nutcracker” at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 11-13
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara to perform the classic “Nutcracker” San Juan Symphony featured at Community Concert Hall event, Dec. 11-13 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 9th consecutive year, the ballet will charm Durango audiences with two...
D&SNGRR The Polar Express
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ November 21, 2015-January 2, 2016 Based on the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg and adapted to the big screen in 2003, the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the Christmas season on a special trip to the North Pole! Fox News rated us one of top 5 POLAR EXPRESS RIDES! Make it your holiday tradition to...
Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
LPEA seeking applicants for Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp All-expenses paid experience provides “leadership edge” to high school juniors Durango, CO – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites high school juniors to participate in the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp – an all-expenses paid educational/leadership camp set for July 17-22, 2016 at Glen Eden Resort outside of Steamboat...
Tourism Recovers in Wake of Mine Spill
The Gold King Mine spill in August generated more than four million dollars in negative publicity worldwide. Find out what local tourism authorities are doing to counteract the story. Learn how you can save hundreds of dollars shopping locally in 2016. And a Navajo Cabinet-Maker uses his craft to help families cope with the death and burial of their loved ones.
Trail Magic – Crossing the Bridge
Seven years ago, I crossed the same bridge I stand upon now, both figuratively and literally. Looking back upon completing this circle 9000 miles from home, I realize this decision has been one of the most influential of my life. That being, to humbly submit myself to the unknown, and dance with it… Again, emphasizing the title of this series, “Trail Magic”… I’ve traveled through time, lost myself to the...
Noel night on December 4, 2015
Noel Night 2015 Durango, CO – On December 4, over 90 downtown merchants will be participating in Noel Night. It actually lasts all day and participating members have created their own store incentives including discounts, refreshments, entertainment and more. Sponsored by Local First, which is a non-profit organization comprised of locally owned, independent businesses in La Plata County. Now, I know I am supposed to shop local...
December 5, 2015 9am-4pm
Durango Native American Winter Arts Market December 5, 2015 Durango, CO – Please come out and support our Native American Students as well as Native American Artists. There will be authentic Native American jewlery, pottery, paintings, and other fine arts and crafts. We will also be selling breakfast burritos in the morning and there will be Navajo Tacos for sale at lunch time. The Market will take place at Durango High School...
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