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Bad Road = Bus Accident?
Did a crumbling shoulder on the side of Lightner Creek Road contribute to a District 9-R school bus accident before Thanksgiving? You decide. He’s a skier who happens to paint landscapes, and an artist who likes to ski. Paul Folwell, one of Purgatory’s celebrated legends, talks about his 50-year love affair with both skiing and painting in the San Juan Mountains. And find out how you can prevent a cozy fire from becoming...
Forget the June Wedding: Why a Fall Wedding is Ideal
Statistics show that over 2.3 million couples get married every year in the US, and that breaks down to nearly 6,200 weddings a day! However, we all know that there are some months more popular for getting married, and that the June wedding is still seen as ideal by many. In fact, 10.8% of all weddings take place in June, and 10.2% take place in August. Spring and summer weddings remain most popular, but in places like Durango, a fall...
Chimney Rock’s Future
Purgatory Ski Resort opens for the season with 24 inches of snow on the ground…but when will the new high-speed chair at the Legends Lift 8 open for the season? Does the Durango-La Plata County Airport need a new name? The Airport Commission thinks so. What would you call it? And we re-introduce our cooking feature, Chef’s Secrets, hosted by the Durango Coffee Company and featuring Dave Cuntz, Owner and Executive Chef at...
New Owner Steps in as Purgatory Celebrates it’s 50th!
Durango Mountain Resort announces that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman, finalized the purchase of the resort operations (not the real estate) on February 25, 2015. In honor of Purgatory’s 50th anniversary (resort was founded in 1965), Coleman will re-launch the popular “retro” logo with the red and white inverted triangles. Coleman grew up skiing at Purgatory. Coleman’s resort portfolio includes four southwest ski areas: ...
Fluoride Controversy
Have you been drugged without your permission? A group of Durango residents contends that you are, and they want the city to remove fluoride from your drinking water. A new Southwest Colorado Economic Health Report is now available, and you’ll be surprised by which sector generates the most income in the area. Thanksgiving means pie, and one Ignacio restaurant owner will bake dozens for her fans this holiday season. Find out...
Trail Magic – The “Digital Nomad”
I’m not sure what “gallivanting around the globe” involves… But it sounds like something worth doing. Talking on the phone with my sister before I left the country last week, those were her words… “Gallivanting” is defined as, “to wander about, seek pleasure”. Which is partially true. For whatever reason, the uncertain lifestyle and persona of a global adventurer has become...
La Plata County Election Results
It’s a monument to the area’s mining history, a source of green energy, and a living museum. After more than a hundred years of producing electricity, the Tacoma Power Plant is still going strong. Looking for an investment opportunity? La Plata County Treasurer Allison Morrissey suggests delinquent property taxes. Find out why… And say good-bye to Fall with an airplane ride over the San Juan Mountains. These...
Skyhawks Play Last Home Game Saturday
Come out to see our last home game this Saturday, the 7th of November and support your Skyhawks against Adams state! Our defense is ready! Coach Joe Morris and Coach Dave Varnell have been getting the Defensive linemen ready for this weekend!
Durango City Council Defends Santa Rita
More wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in La Plata County than any other county in the state . . . Find out what the Colorado Department of Transportation is doing to reduce wildlife accidents . . . Durango City Councilors deny allegations that the city is using scare tactics to urge a yes vote on the wastewater treatment plant bond issue . . . But if the measure fails . . . The consequences will be expensive . . . And why do dog...
Westendorff Announces Re-election Bid
A citizens group accuses City of Durango officials of using scare tactics to promote a yes vote on the waster-water treatment plant bond issue. Find out why . . . Halloween’s just around the corner, and our new correspondent Dave Imming finds out what costumes are the most popular this year . . . And are you willing to jump off a perfectly good mountain into thin air? We explore base jumping on this edition of Durango TV News . ....
Starting Your Business Workshop
Starting Your Business Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Durango Public Library Program Room. 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 include...
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating set for Downtown Durango
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating set for Downtown Durango Merchants/BID/Chamber team up for 6th Annual event to provide safe Halloween activity Durango, CO – A record number of Downtown Durango businesses have teamed up with the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), Southwest Sound and Durango Chamber of Commerce to provide a safe “trick-or-treat” environment for area children, hosting a “Children’s Halloween,” Saturday,...
Japanese “taiko” October, 28, 2015
Nagata Shachu brings to Durango new traditions for Japanese “taiko” Powerful drumming group to take the Community Concert Hall stage on Oct. 28 Durango, CO – Rejuvenating the ancient art form of Japanese taiko through innovative and exciting music, Nagata Shachu comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Based in Toronto, Canada, Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its...
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for...
That’s Durango! Finding a Way to Change the Reputation of a Small Town
Everyone was late all the time. Kelly Spitzer, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker, started showing houses in Durango and many of her potential clients would arrive up to 45 minutes late. “I was talking to people about that, and they said, oh that’s Durango,” explained Kelly. “I said no, that’s just rude. We all have busy lives, and I can’t just wait 45 minutes for people to show up.” After hearing about similar experiences with...
Fall Colors in the San Juan Mountains
Colorado is home to four pronounced seasons. Across the San Juan Mountains, fall is settling in. The ever shortening days, paired with fresh winter storm systems create prime conditions for the fall color change, which peaks mid-September through mid-October (depending on the year). The color change is a spectacular event only offered for a 3-4 week window in which the deciduous trees in the area (Gamble Oaks, Aspens, and riparian...
The Power is Back On
The Powerhouse Science Center has re-opened for business, and supporters hope the museum’s legacy as one of the first alternating-current electrical power plant that will spark new interest in its educational programs and the building itself. Affordable housing will become a little easier to find in Durango with the opening of the 50-unit Lumien Apartment Building . . . A local business is named one of the best bike shops in America....
Local Music Producer Tributes the Animas – “Orange River”
“Orange River” – The Chava People “I recorded this song because of the lack of oversight that was going on…”, states songwriter and producer, James Mirabal. “When all that mine waste rushed into the Animas I was really shocked and confused. Then I felt mislead and then finally angry… because this could have been prevented…” Soulful and lamenting notes pierce this hard and...
“Enra” set to dazzle on Oct. 22, 2015
“Enra” set to dazzle at the Community Concert Hall, Oct. 22 Unique Japanese performance troupe combines dance/technology and more Durango, CO – Creating magic by fusing technology and performance art, “Enra” comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The troupe will perform at only 10 venues in the United States during its 2015 world tour, one of which is the Community...
Art Career Theorem in Mancos
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