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La Plata County Asks for Tax Increase
The retail pot industry has spawned a whole new secondary economy. Find out how one Durango artist and business man is taking advantage of the trend . . . Skiers . . . Cowboys . . . Horses . . . and rope . . . Combine the four, and you have Ice Cowboys . . . Find out more about this new film that debuts during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering . . . Loading a pack horse is trickier than you’d think. Learn the basics from a former...
2015 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Colorado Tourism
Carrie Whitley Wins State Tourism Award Colorado Tourism Office Honors Whitley for Tourism Contributions Durango, CO – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is proud to announce its Sales Manager, Carrie Whitley as the winner of the 2015 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Colorado Tourism. This award is given annually to an individual in recognition of his/her contributions to the promotion and...
Kevin Smith will be at the Community Concert Hall On Dec. 18, 2015
Community Concert Hall adds Kevin Smith to 2015 line-up Comedian, writer and film director to take the stage Dec. 18 Durango, CO – Comedian, writer and film director Kevin Smith returns to Durango on Dec. 18, 2015, for “An Evening with Kevin Smith” added to the 2015 line-up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The irreverent Smith is touring with his “Can’t shut the $@$% up!” stage show. Tickets will go on sale...
The Lone Bellow takes the Community Concert Hall stage Oct. 1 Special guest, Anderson East
The Lone Bellow takes the Community Concert Hall stage Oct. 1 Special guest Anderson East opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Durango, CO – Brooklyn-based, indie folk trio The Lone Bellow will perform at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Special guest Anderson East will open the show at 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. The Lone Bellow is said to mix folk sincerity, gospel fervor and heavy metal...
Preventing Skin Cancer
Tips for not Getting Burned in the Colorado Sunshine Summertime in Durango is an epic time of year. Hiking, biking, rafting, boating, climbing, and the list continues make for many hours spent in the outdoors. One of the greatest things about living and playing in the Southwest is all of the sunshine, but there is a darker side. Exposure to UV Rays is a known carcinogen that may lead to various types of skin cancer. Furthermore, skin...
What Flies in Durango’s Skies
Find out who — or rather what — will be the featured entry during this year’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade. A Durango fashion designer hopes to reduce the devastating impacts of the global apparel industry . . . one vintage dress at a time. And learn how one local camper whips up a batch of hot biscuits with nothing more than a cast-iron Dutch oven and a bag of charcoal briquets . . .
Matuto on Sept. 23, 2015
Brazil meets Appalachia at the Community Concert Hall with Matuto One of the most innovative groups in music takes the stage Sept. 23 Durango, CO – One of the most innovative groups in world music – Matuto – takes the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Matuto offers a rocking combination of Brazilian forró and American bluegrass, creating an...
FLC Football Team Wins against Aggies
Last weekend the Fort Lewis football team played great against Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies, our team won the game 41-20. This Saturday we are playing Black Hills State University at 12:00 in our home stadium. Come show your support this weekend for your Skyhawks football team! In this picture is our Defensive Backs, and they are ready to win another game.
Hispanic Heritage Month
FLC’s Fiesta on the Mesa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Durango, CO – The 11th annual Fiesta on the Mesa will be held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Student Union Plaza at Fort Lewis College. The public is invited to join the College community to celebrate the kick-off of Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic food, colorful folkloric dances and live Mexican music! All Fort Lewis College students, faculty and staff...
Craft Beer Industry May Be in Danger
A potential ballot initiative by out-of-town grocery chains could threaten the health of the craft beer industry. Find out why . . . Do you exercise at work? Local business owners explain how on-the-job wellness programs help the bottom line. And more than 90 artists from throughout the country are expected for teh 21st annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival.
Colorado Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Family 5k
Colorado Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Family 5k Durango, CO – Three Springs 2015 Colorado Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Family 5k Please join us onSunday, September 20, 2015 9:00am Start – (8:30am Registration)… The Plaza 175 Mercado Street (near Mercy Medical Center) Durango, CO 81301 The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc. is hosting a Hydrocephalus Awareness WALK for Colorado on Sunday, September 20th, 2015...
Dr. Temple Grandin to visit FLC for Common Reading Experience
Dr. Temple Grandin to visit FLC for Common Reading Experience Durango, CO – The Fort Lewis College Common Reading Experience returns this fall with Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin as its selection. Each year FLC chooses a book to be read and discussed across campus, as well as in the community. The College has a number of events planned around the Common Reading Experience that are free and open to the...
9-R Faces Budget Woes in New School Year
Is this the year that Durango School District 9-R asks the voters for a tax increase? The Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde is in danger of falling into the canyon below. Find out what’s being done to save this important monument. And learn how one local businessman is cleaning up with a new, suds-free laundry soap. These stories and more with Anchor Ashley Dickson.
4C Motorcycle Rally : Sept. 4 – 7, 2015
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Durango, CO – If you’re looking for a wild ride, great music and great events, the 2015 Four Corners Motorcycle Rally is hosting its 23rdAnnual Party from September 4 to September 7, 2015 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains—Ignacio, Colorado—including activities in neighboring Durango. Nowhere else will you find the D&SNGRR Million Dollar Highway Poker Run, Motorcycle Giveaway, Best Chest in the...
Due Northwest – Part 3
Life is a swinging pendulum. The more you push, the more it pushes back. The last branch of our trip consisted of very contrasting experiences. Late in the game, we were tired, sore and pushed to our limits in many ways. Covering 5,000 miles in five weeks while working has taxed us both… spending all of your time with one person (no matter who it is) comes with its own challenges. In the end we persevered and absolutely...
Fort Lewis College – Football Season About to Kick Off!
Today was our last day of fall camp and the team is ready to start the season. The offensive lineman where excited for today’s scrimmage that they did great in. In this picture Coach Clayton Johnson, Andy Cannizzaro, Taylor Suta, Chris Carter, Kenny Shinley, Tyler Jones, Preston Geib Matt Mahe, Jacob Bigham, Ricardo Montilliano, Julien Moreford-Fouche, Christian Ramos.
Community Concert Hall Endowment Fund Fundraiser
Jazz on the Hill event to feature Joyce Lyons and Friends Sept. 12 fundraiser supports Community Concert Hall endowment fund Durango, CO – To help maintain the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as a quality performance venue, the special Jazz on the Hill fundraising event featuring Joyce Lyons and Friends will be staged on the Community Concert Hall stage (literally), Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The evening’s...
Community Emergency Relief
Steamworks/El Moro to raise funds for community emergency relief Percentage of sales on Sept. 2 at both restaurants to be given to CERF Durango, CO – To help support community members who were impacted by the contamination/closure of the Animas River, Steamworks Brewing Co. and El Moro Spirits and Tavern will donate 10 percent of revenues from sales at both restaurants on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 to the Community Emergency Relief Fund...
Modern Herbalism in the Southwest
It’s been five years since I interned with Deb Buck. At the time I was an ambitious college student looking for some practical knowledge about the ecosystems of the Southwest. I bought a few guide books about native edible and medicinal plants and very quickly realized how hard it was to learn about plant identification from books. After explaining my challenges to a good friend, who recommended I talk with Deb, I got...
The Legacy and Future of Mining in the San Juan Mountains
The residents of La Plata County mourned the tangerine-colored river two weeks ago, and are now digesting the water quality data that the EPA and third party research institutions, like Mountain Studies Institute (MSI), have put forth to try and understand what this means for us and the future of the Animas River. Unfortunately, the events of early August were not a singular incident. They were a harsh reminder of a truth that exists...
