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A Spark in the Distance – Part 1
Adventure is a brilliant word. Growing up believing in fairytales, I have always been mystified by the twists and turns of life. I’ve heard stories of treasure, and I think I may have found some. Or more precisely, it may have found me. The journey in its entirety, has yet to be told… What I do have, is a pile of letters, drawings, and poems from a woman in France… and a plane ticket. A digital romance was not something I had...
Durango TV News : La Posta Road Fire
Does the first major wildfire of the season a forecast of things to come this summer? The Colorado State Patrol will be out looking for distracted drivers in April, so “Drop the Distractions.” And get some tips from the Four Leaves Winery to get the most out your Durango Wine Experience. These stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.
The Buddy Holly Experience in Durango April 22
Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience in Durango April 22 Community Concert Hall to feature popular rock ‘n’ roll tribute show Durango, CO – Re-live the era of good-time rock and roll as Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience featuring Billy McGuigan, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Rave On! re-invents the ordinary tribute show with an...
Equal Pay Day Analysis – Colorado’s Women
For Equal Pay Day, New Analysis Reveals the Real Costs of the Wage Gap for Colorado’s Women, Families and Economy If Paid Equally, Colorado Women Could Afford More Than One More Year of Food, 10+ Months of Rent An analysis released for Equal Pay Day tomorrow shows just how much damage the gender-based wage gap is doing to Colorado’s families and economy. Women employed full time in Colorado are paid just 80 cents for every dollar paid...
The Canyons of Cedar Mesa
Sunday afternoon I drove out La Posta Road to my good buddies house. I’d been marinating in both passion and frustration for days. I knew I needed to get out of town. Like others here in Durango, the desert was screaming my name. I needed to feel the sun on my skin, breath in a deep blue sky and get lost in the red rock. The day prior, I called a half dozen friends asking around to find someone to go camping with. No success,...
2015 SW Tourism Summit April 9-10, 2015
2015 SW Tourism Summit April 9 & 10, 2015 Durango, CO – The Southwest Tourism Summit’s purpose is to provide tourism-related businesses and marketing organizations with valuable knowledge in order to best showcase Colorado’s southwest region and grow tourism business. Seminars, workshops and educational sessions focus on all aspects of tourism marketing and sales. Learn more about tourism trends, partnership opportunities,...
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, April 17, 18, and 19, 2015
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Durango, CO – The Meltdown has something for everyone – including young folks! From our Bluegrass in the Schools program, to children’s workshops and the Old Time Barn Dance, there’s a lot for the younger set to do. During the Meltdown, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to jam with other musicians – in hallways, on sidewalks, and many other locations. Don’t play? Relax and enjoy the scene! The...
Men Are From Mars–Women Are From Venus LIVE! April 15, 2015
Men Are From Mars–Women Are From Venus LIVE! starring Peter Story comes to the Community Concert Hall on April 15 Durango, CO – Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up comedy starring Peter Story, will play the Community Concert at Fort Lewis College, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:30 p.m. The show is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of...
Durango Wine Experience April 23-25, 2015
THE DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE Are you “Experienced”? Save the Date for the 9th Annual Durango Wine Experience, April 23-25, 2015! Durango, CO -Experience three days of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers. The Walk-About Durango is our signature, casual, multi-location, downtown Durango tasting event on Friday, April 24th, from 4-7pm. Top local chefs are...
Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College
Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis College celebrates its 51st year Durango, CO – Hozhoni Days returns to Fort Lewis College for another year. One of the largest and longest running events at FLC, Hozhoni Days celebrates the more than 150 Native American and Alaska Native tribes and villages represented in the College’s student body. The festivities begin with the Miss Hozhoni Pageant – Interview Night on Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. in the...
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express on Saturday, April 4, 2015
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express Durango, CO – Passengers purchasing tickets to ride Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express will ride in premium-class seating in the rear half of our train. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, musical entertainment, games, refreshments and other Easter-themed activities onboard. Everyone will receive a take-home souvenir mug that can be refilled ALL DAY with non-alcoholic beverages from the Concession Car!...
“America’s Got Talent” stars to take the Durango stage on April 9, 2015
Community Concert Hall welcomes high energy Recycled Percussion Durango, CO – The high energy Las Vegas entertainment group Recycled Percussion comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Thursday, April 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Reminiscent of the musical Stomp, the four-man team delivers an all-ages show featuring percussion instruments made up of items more likely found at a junkyard than in a band room, including power...
Southwest Colorado Report, Montezuma
Our second installment of the Southwest Colorado Report features Montezuma County: Where ancient cultures inspire innovation. Learn about the new high school, new community theater and economic development activities in the region.
Loudon Wainwright III performs on April 2, 2015
Loudon Wainwright III returns to the Community Concert Hall Special guests Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer open the show Durango, CO – A singer-songwriter who injects his music with wry humor and piercing insight, Loudon Wainwright III will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Thursday, April 2, 2015. Special guests Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer will open the show at 7:30 p.m. Loudon Wainwright III has proven to...
Nashville Chicks with Hits 3/28/15
Community Concert Hall presents Nashville Chicks with Hits A celebration of the songwriters takes the stage on March 28 Durango, CO – A celebration of the songwriters, Nashville Chicks wit Hits, featuring three of Nashville’s top female songwriters, comes to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Saturday, Mar. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Sherrié Austin, Kylie Sackley and Alissa Moreno will perform their hits and tell the stories...
The Great Sand Hill Cranes
This was the first time I’ve seen the cranes moving through the San Luis Valley. Since the last ice age, the Great Sand Hill Cranes have been making an epic mass migration between summer and winter nesting grounds. The wetlands, large grain fields and wildlife refuges in the San Luis Valley offer them a safe haven. Their trajectory… northward to the marshlands of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. I’m in the midst of...
Charlie Musselwhite and John Hammond to perform Mar. 24, 2015
Blues Hall of Fame Tour comes to the Community Concert Hall Blues legends Charlie Musselwhite and John Hammond Durango, CO – Two living legends will take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College when The Blues Hall of Fame Tour featuring Charlie Musselwhite and John Hammond comes to Durango, Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Musselwhite will perform with has band, with individual...
FLC mobile App
New Fort Lewis College mobile app launches March 16 Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College is rolling out its new mobile app on Monday, March 16. The app is free and will be available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. The Fort Lewis College app makes it easier to access information about FLC and is useful for faculty, staff and students, as well as the community. For example, students can use the app for everything from student...
Ed Kowalczyk performs March 22, 2015
Community Concert Hall welcomes Ed Kowalczyk Songwriter touring with Throwing Copper Unplugged – 20th Anniversary Celebration Durango, CO – The legendary songwriter and former lead-singer of the multi-platinum rock band Live, Ed Kowalczyk, comes tothe Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Sunday, Mar. 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m. With a voice that has attracted legions of fans for more than two decades, Kowalczyk presents a new...
La Plata Electric Board of Directors
La Plata Electric board candidate election packets available Mar. 17 Four seats on LPEA’s Board of Directors up for election this year Durango, CO – Election packets for those interested in running for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors will be available Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2015, at LPEA offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs and online at www.lpea.coop. To be placed on the ballot, candidates...
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