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Tracking the Train Along the New Byway
Follow the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge Railroad . . . Colorado’s first, and the nation’s largest, narrow gauge railroad system . . . from Durango to Chama, N.M. It’s the state’s newest byway.
FLC receives $1.1 million grant
Fort Lewis College to receive $1.1 million for STEM3 program Durango, CO – The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a $1.1 million grant for the STEM3program at Fort Lewis College. The program will receive $220,000 each year for the next five years. The STEM3 program exists to offer support to college students working toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees. Particular attention is given to students...
Music in the Mountains
Music in the Mountains Durango, CO – Legend Randy Newman Music in the Mountains is pleased to announce music legend Randy Newman will headline the annual SummerFest concert series on Friday, June 26, at the beautiful, Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. Recognized as the region’s top classical music festival, SummerFest stretches its wings this year by bringing contemporary and classic together in a two-week long...
6th Annual Women’s Small Business Conference, July 29, 2015
COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Durango, CO – The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network will host the 6th Annual Women’s Small Business Conference on Wednesday, July 29th at 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m, at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango – Student Union Building Durango, Colorado. Female entrepreneurs are invited to attend this...
The Future of North Main
City of Durango officials hope to make North Main Avenue more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
Community Concert Hall 2015-2016 season
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College announces 2015-2016 season Tickets for confirmed shows in performing arts series on sale July 1 Durango, CO – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will bring the world to Durango, featuring an eclectic mix of performers from the far reaches of the globe as well as from across the United States during its up-coming 2015-2016 performing arts series. Tickets for confirmed shows are...
Outdoor Movie night at Three Springs
Plaza Pic at Three Springs Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Three Springs, Durango, CO – Friday, July 10 2015, at Three Springs Plaza. Movie starts at dusk which is in between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to...
Fine Art Photography Exhibit Now Open
A stunning exhibit of fine art photography from nine local artists is now open at the Durango Arts Center.
Camping Ban
Squatters living illegally on public lands have forced the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management to ban camping in several areas around Durango.
“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....
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