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“Concerts at the Park” continues June 25
“Concerts at the Park” continues June 25 with the Tyller Gummersall Band Community Concert Hall and Alpine Bank offer free summer concert series in Buckley Park Durango, CO – Local and Nashville-based country singer/songwriter Tyller Gummersall with the Tyller Gummersall Band will continue the Alpine Bank-Community Concert Hall “Concerts at the Park” series on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Durango’s Buckley Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A La...
High Water in La Plata County
Planning for the long-awaited Animas River Trail connection to Three Springs is under way. Where would you like to see the trail go? Fort Lewis College alumni bring the boom back to Skyhawk football games. And two local car mechanics hope to join 200 Club at the Bonneville Salt Flats this summer. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Durango Chamber of Commerce Fund Raiser
The Durango Chamber of Commerce announced today that over $1000 was raised for the Fort Lewis College Women’s Golf team during their recent Girls Gone Golfing event. The golf event, held June 5th at Hillcrest Golf course raised funds with the help of two FLC team members, Jessica Thulson and Myranda Crawford. Thulson and Crawford were strategically placed at Hillcrest par 3 holes 9 and 12. As the ladies participating in Girls Gone...
Three Springs Farmers Market Starts Th. 6/18, 4-7PM
Local Farm Fresh Veggies Every Thursday to Three Springs Plaza Tierra Vida Farms is bringing fresh produce to Three Springs Plaza. The farm stand will be open beginning this Thursday, June 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and will continue every Thursday at the same time throughout the season. The new weekday farmers market will bring convenience to healthy eating and living, as area residents can stop by and pick up fresh produce on the way...
Would You Pay More in Taxes for Safe Roads?
La Plata County has more than 600 miles of roads within its boarders and it will spend about $4 million for road reconstruction and maintenance this year. But county officials say they need twice that much, and without an increase in revenues, the county road system is in danger of falling apart.
“Concerts in the Park” series at Buckley Park
“Concerts in the Park” series kicks off June 18 with Sky Pilot Alpine Bank and Community Concert Hall offer free summer concerts in Buckley Park Durango, CO – Four talented local musicians come together for an early evening of music as the band Sky Pilot kicks off the Alpine Bank-Community Concert Hall Concerts in the Park series, Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Durango’s Buckley Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sky Pilot is made up of Chad...
True West Rodeo June 3 – August 16, 2015
Durango’s True West Rodeo Durango, CO – True West Rodeos and the First National Bank of Durango are very excited to have come together to bring back the western heritage of Durango for the 2015 rodeo season. This year will consist of 6 rodeos with the last rodeo being held during the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railorad’s Railfest weekend. Durango is losing its western roots and we’re trying to bring that back...
FLC Master of Arts in Education class
FLC education researchers to present findings at Growing Together Summit Durango, CO – Alumni from Fort Lewis College’s first ever Master of Arts in Education class will present the findings from their research projects at the 2015 Growing Together Summit. The research presentations will happen during a reception on Tuesday, June 9 from 4:15 – 6 p.m. on the FLC Student Union Plaza (rain site: FLC Student Union Ballroom). The event is...
La Plata County Offices Moving
La Plata County Offices Moving to 1101 East 2nd Avenue Durango, CO – As part of the Facility Master Plan process to address existing and future facility needs for County offices, Sixth Judicial District court functions and federal court/probation offices, La Plata County will be moving the following offices from the La Plata County Courthouse across the street to the new County Administration Building at 1101 East 2nd Avenue, Durango...
June 18 through July 30 2015
Community Concert Hall and Alpine Bank reprise “Concerts in the Park” Free concert series in Durango’s Buckley Park set for Thursdays, June 18 through July 30 Durango, CO – Alpine Bank of Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College have teamed up once again to present the free summer “Concerts in the Park” in Durango’s Buckley Park, Thursdays, June 18 through July 30, 2015. All shows are scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m....
June 15, 2015
BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 Durango, CO – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the Durango Chamber of Commerce, will host “Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business,” June 15, 2015, 3-4 p.m. at the Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., Durango. Featured presenter is Ike Barnes of the U.S....
Concert series in Buckley Park upcoming
June 1, 2015 news Media contact for additional information: Charles Leslie, Director, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 970.247.7468 or leslie_c Community Concert Hall and Alpine Bank reprise “Concerts in the Park” Free concert series in Durango’s Buckley Park set for Thursdays, June 18 through July 30 DURANGO, Colo. – Alpine Bank of Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College have teamed up once again...
Cybercrime Workshop coming June 15
June 1, 2015 NEWS For further information, please contact: Tim Walsworth, BID Executive Director, 970.375.5068 Pam Glasco, BID Community Relations Coordinator, 970.375.5067 Presenter Ike Barnes, 303.870.2700 BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the...
La Plata County Commissioners Support Federal Management of Federal Lands
The La Plata County Commissioners took a stand against privatization of Forest Service and other federal lands earlier this month when they voted unanimously to support continued federal management in La Plata County.
First in Her Family
Three years ago, Glory Roehrs was ready to drop out of high school – just like her mother, her father, and her younger sister. But on June 3, Glory will be the first in her family to graduate from high school, and she’s already started her job as a cosmetologist. Find out how she made the grade.
July 4th, 2015
Business Improvement District announces 4th of July Parade “Call for Entries” Cash awards planned for three top entries in Independence Day Stars & Stripes Parade Durango, CO– In preparation for a fun-filled 4th of July, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has announced a “Call for Entries” for the Stars & Stripes Parade held on Main Ave. in Downtown Durango. The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015....
Alpaca Lotta Love
What has four legs, a long neck, and a face like a monkey? It may sound like a critter from a Dr. Zeuss book, but it’s only an alpaca, and one La Plata County couple loves them so much, that they care for 70 on their ranch near Marvel.
A Spark in the Distance – Part 3
Just as I started to feel familiar amidst the narrow streets and terracotta roofs of Marseille, my departure approached… Just as “comfortable” began to set in, it was time to leave the South of France and this alluring woman I so quickly grew fond of… Although I was acclimating to the aesthetics of French lifestyle, the whirling traffic and busy markets of Marseille failed to let my heart rate slow down. Every corner revealed a...
Two New Elementary Schools
Two new charger elementary schools will open in Durango in Fall 2016. And together, they’ll serve more than 300 students.
