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Wolfing Around for Education
Apr21

Wolfing Around for Education

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Wolves, in their haunting beauty and untamed wildness, are both a source of adoration and fear among people. At WolfWood Refuge, Paula Woerner and her team of volunteers provide experiences and opportunities for people to get up close with the animals that call the sanctuary home – ranging from full wolves and coyotes to animals that had to be surrendered due to inhumane conditions. One such educational event takes place annually at Purgatory Mountain Resort. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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Adaptive Sports Association Preps for Summer Season
Apr21

Adaptive Sports Association Preps for Summer Season

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Staffers at the Durango-based Adaptive Sports Association are reflecting on a memorable winter as the organization readies for its summer season. The association, which provides outdoor experiences for people with disabilities, hosted about 600 lessons this winter, as it trends back to pre-pandemic demand. Upcoming summer programming includes river trips, cycling tours, camping trips and more. The Adaptive Sports Association also offers programming that caters to disabled military veterans such as Team River Runner. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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City Council Election Results Announced
Apr21

City Council Election Results Announced

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

The City of Durango City Council election results were announced after a mandatory recount. A new energy contract might save the city $5.8 million over the next 20 years. San Juan Basin Public Health wants residents to be aware of animal-bourne illnesses and how to prevent them as the weather begins warming up, and come join Earth Day Durango on April 22nd for Earth Day-related activities in Buckley Park. The event is made possible by the City of Durango, Table to Farm Compost, the BringIt! Campaign, and the Durango High School Green Team. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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Sunshine, Balloons, Skiing, Snow
Apr21

Sunshine, Balloons, Skiing, Snow

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

An employee thank-you turned event, the second annual Pagosa Triathlon organized by Pagosa Adventure advertised hot-air balloon rides, spring skiing competitions, and a rafting event. And then Mother Nature arrived, and the weekend event became a case study in changing plans. Although snowy fields and windy weather thwarted a few of the events, the triathlon teams still managed to find some fun, sun, and clear blue skies. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ

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Durango Events Calendar
Apr19

Durango Events Calendar

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

(Courtesy) Wild Child Media Co. Highlight of the week Tickets are on sale now for the 37th season of Music in the Mountains summer classical music festival, July 6 through July 30. This season, expect a lineup of performances featuring orchestra, chamber music and free community concerts of classical and world music. Artistic Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa, has assembled all-star soloists from around the globe to bring them...

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DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN APRIL 21 – APRIL 23
Apr19

DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN APRIL 21 – APRIL 23

Posted on Apr 19, 2023

Get ready to hear the hills of the San Juan Mountains ringing with the sweet sounds of strings: The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is just around the corner. Taking place in April each year, the festival breaks up the long winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance and other celebrations for visitors. It is an annual event that you will not want to miss. Bluegrass Meltdown The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a festival that brings...

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The Oxford brings something new to Durango bar scene
Apr17

The Oxford brings something new to Durango bar scene

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

Durango’s newest bar called The Oxford, located at 119 W. Eighth St. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Management team taps into a different demographic with cocktail lounge   The Oxford cocktail bar’s March 18 opening returns the space formerly known as Joel’s Bar to Durango’s night scene. While the bar may be in the same place as Joel’s, owner Chip Lile assures it is not the same vibe. Along with business partners Chris Lile and...

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Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water
Apr17

Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

Clint Brooks, left, and Neil Diamond, co-owners of Brooks Well Service, have cleared their schedules making it a priority to get water to the residents of Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park as they work connecting lateral lines on Thursday to mobile homes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)   For the last two months, Reed Thompson has had to hope he gets off work with enough time left in the day to gather his six children and drive them...

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Spring Events in Durango
Apr17

Spring Events in Durango

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

Spring is celebrated in Durango with annual events including biking, wine, and music. Coloradoans are excited to see warmer weather after a snowy winter, so don’t miss out on these local events.   Music, specifically bluegrass music, can be heard all throughout town during the annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown festival at the end of April. This three day event brings together 20+ local and traveling bands to perform at concerts,...

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Luxury home in the coveted Rockridge subdivision of Durango
Apr17

Luxury home in the coveted Rockridge subdivision of Durango

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

Luxury home in-town Durango, in the coveted Rockridge subdivision. This gorgeous 8,921 square foot home was updated . . .

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Meet Amber Johnson of Durango Land and Homes
Apr15

Meet Amber Johnson of Durango Land and Homes

Posted on Apr 15, 2023

Amber Johnson began her professional Real Estate career in Durango in 2000 . . .

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Local Author Launches Baseball-Themed Novel
Apr14

Local Author Launches Baseball-Themed Novel

Posted on Apr 14, 2023

Author Mark Stevens makes his first foray into the world of baseball with his latest release: The Fireballer. The Fireballer is a novel about Frank Ryder, a tortured hero who grapples with talent, change and loneliness. Ultimately Ryder must come to terms with his circumstances to find peace off the diamond. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by the Lor Foundation and Big O Tires

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The Average Sold Price in Q1 is DOWN!
Apr14

The Average Sold Price in Q1 is DOWN!

Posted on Apr 14, 2023

Spring has sprung! It’s the end of the first quarter and I have some fantastic news! The average sold price of single-family homes in LPC, Durango, and Bayfield are all down in Q1 year over year. Find out more in this month’s episode of the Real Estate Update. By Dan Korman. This story is sponsored by Alpenglow Properties

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Spring Showers Cause Delayed Opening
Apr12

Spring Showers Cause Delayed Opening

Posted on Apr 12, 2023

The heavy snowfall this past winter means a longer spring runoff season. City officials have already delayed the opening of Lake Nighthorse as the temporary road surface experienced damage over the winter, and some seasonal closures on Bureau of Land Management land are now extended to the end of April. Help to nominate the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for USA Today’s “Top Ten Scenic Railway in North America”, and spring clean-up has begun – make sure to check Durango Recycles for when to expect pick-up in your neighborhood. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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Getting a Jumpstart on Your Garden
Apr11

Getting a Jumpstart on Your Garden

Posted on Apr 11, 2023

Gardening in Southwest Colorado takes more patience and preparation than in many other warmer and wetter states. The area is susceptible to unpredictable frosts, drought, smoke, and a shorter growing window, yet it is still possible to have a highly productive garden. Mountain Roots Food Project has a spring gardening guide to help better understand the challenges and planning needed to succeed in our gardens this summer. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ

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Regenerative Family Farm Adds Landscaping Business
Apr10

Regenerative Family Farm Adds Landscaping Business

Posted on Apr 10, 2023

Sacred Song Farm, a first generation, family farm in Mancos, is expanding, adding an outdoor construction company to its portfolio. Sacred Song Designs specializes in projects based on permaculture design philosophies and Key Line Design techniques. Owners say the business will operate on the same principles as its now seven-year-old farm – to live in harmony with nature. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and FASTSIGNS

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Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera
Apr06

Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera

Posted on Apr 6, 2023

  An image shows snailfish swimming around a baited camera more than 27,000 feet below the surface in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench off the coast of Japan. University of Western Australia Those who’ve wondered what lurks in the dark depths of the ocean have a new answer. Scientists working off the coast of Japan say they’ve managed to capture images of the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera. The unknown snailfish...

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Inclusion As a Leadership Skill
Apr06

Inclusion As a Leadership Skill

Posted on Apr 6, 2023

  The brain works fast.  It consciously can process about 40-50 pieces of information per second.  Wow!  Even more amazing, and potentially troubling, we unconsciously process 11 million bits of information in that same second. To survive this onslaught of raw data entering our own central processing unit, we create shortcuts and unconsciously exclude a lot most of it; we are better at exclusion than inclusion. While inclusion...

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Get to Know the New Dean at PCC SW
Apr05

Get to Know the New Dean at PCC SW

Posted on Apr 5, 2023

Doctor Lisa Snyder started as the Executive Dean at Pueblo Community College Southwest on February 1st. Snyder and her family have lived in Durango since 2013. Prior to joining Pueblo Community College Southwest, she was the dean of the School of Humanities at San Juan College. She also worked as the associate vice president for academic affairs at Fort Lewis College. Snyder is based at the PCC Southwest campus in Mancos and also oversees sites in Durango and Bayfield. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by the Lor Foundation and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

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Community-Wide Sustainability
Apr05

Community-Wide Sustainability

Posted on Apr 5, 2023

As part of the City of Durango’s Sustainability Plan, the City wants to engage with local businesses and organizations to create long-lasting, sustainable projects in and around town. The Green Durango Grants is coming off a successful inaugural year with five different local organizations receiving grants for projects ranging from solar panel installation to wildfire mitigation to land and habitat restoration. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ

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