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Overcoming Adversity with Three Legs
Oct10

Overcoming Adversity with Three Legs

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

After an accident when Dexter Dog Ouray was a puppy left him with three legs, the industrious pup decided he wanted to get back to moving as fast as he could, by teaching himself to walk on his back legs. Living in Ouray, he has amassed a large fan base across the world through social media, and took a little jaunt down to Durango during the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering to bring some light, laughter, and smiles to the town. This story is sponsored by the Payroll Department and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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Wines of the San Juan Celebrates 20 Years
Oct10

Wines of the San Juan Celebrates 20 Years

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

After ten tons of red and white grapes are picked, it’s time to party at Wines of the San Juan’s annual Harvest Festival. Visitors arrived by the thousands for the two-day event to enjoy wine, art, food, live music, and the celebrated Great Grape Stomp. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and Boon’s Family Thai BBQ

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DHS Boys Soccer on a Roll
Oct10

DHS Boys Soccer on a Roll

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

The Durango High School boys soccer team started this season undefeated, now prepares for stretch run as the region’s top team. The Colorado High School Activities Association has ranked DHS as one of Colorado’s top teams this season. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and 2130 Lighting & Design

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The Drought Is Over! Rain this week! Monsoon Ended!
Oct07

The Drought Is Over! Rain this week! Monsoon Ended!

Posted on Oct 7, 2022

And the good news is: The Drought Is Over! Rain this week! Monsoon Ended! This week ABQ’s Channel 13 weather reported that the drought has officially ended. More good news: Rain all this week!   Here is more about the local monsoon season!

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Biden pardons thousands with federal convictions for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
Oct07

Biden pardons thousands with federal convictions for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

Posted on Oct 7, 2022

 

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Fall Clean-Up Begins!
Oct07

Fall Clean-Up Begins!

Posted on Oct 7, 2022

The City of Durango has announced the schedule for the fall clean-up, make sure your lawn debris is set out for clean-up. Early Bird pass deals for the Durango Independent Film Festival end at the end of the month, and the City of Durango won a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health to increase the accessibility of secure bicycle parking around town. This story is sponsored by Kroeger Ace Hardware and TBK Bank

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Grace and gratitude are elegant leadership qualities
Oct05

Grace and gratitude are elegant leadership qualities

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

The word gratitude is from the Latin gratia, meaning grace or graciousness.  Definitions of grace include a simple elegance or refinement of movement, courtesy, poise, goodwill, acknowledgment, recognition, obligation, and gratefulness. Leaders consume a lot of brainpower and physical endurance during the day.  Leaders may do some or all the following:  listening, discerning, reflecting, analyzing, imagining, decisioning, negotiating,...

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How to Adopt a New Pet During COVID-19
Oct05

How to Adopt a New Pet During COVID-19

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Pets need good homes at all times, regardless of what’s going on in the world. If you’ve been wanting to adopt a pet, you can still do so during the pandemic. Some pet shelters and breeders might have different policies during the pandemic, but you can still find many pets to choose from. Here’s everything you need to know about the process. First, Pick the Pet That’s Right for You Each type of pet and specific breed has its own...

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The Landmine Stocks to Dump Now • Giant Profits in Sinking Stock Market $1,000 in Extra Cash Flow Weekly • How to Get Under the Radar Safely

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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Hollywood intersection named after late singer Yma Sumac
Oct05

Hollywood intersection named after late singer Yma Sumac

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Peruvian-American singer Yma Sumac is seen at the Waldorf Hotel during a visit to London on May 27, 1952. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) HOLLYWOOD — A Hollywood intersection was dedicated Thursday as Yma Sumac Square in honor of the record-setting Peruvian singer and one of the best known performers of exotica music in the 1950s, nine days after the 100th anniversary of her birth. Damon Devine, who was...

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Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango
Oct05

Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

The Good Food Collective’s gleaning coordinators gathered about 630 pounds of apples from just two trees on Friday. Rachel Landis said apples are biennial crops, meaning they produce fruit in “massive quantities” – an estimated 2.3 million pounds during an average season in the Animas Valley watershed – every other year. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8 Apple, peach,...

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Stunning NASA James Webb Telescope Image Reveals Neptune’s Delicate Rings
Oct05

Stunning NASA James Webb Telescope Image Reveals Neptune’s Delicate Rings

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

  The trailblazing machine delivers once again, offering us the best view of Neptune since 1989. When we imagine a world embraced by cosmic haloes, we typically envision Saturn. One might even argue Saturn based its entire personality on those dazzling rings — and rightfully so. They’re solid. Visible. Luxurious even. But if you didn’t already know, it is my honor to tell you Neptune has rings too. They’re...

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7 Ways to Start Celebrating Fall in Durango
Oct05

7 Ways to Start Celebrating Fall in Durango

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Just like that– summer is gone and fall has crept up on us in our lovely little mountain town that is Durango, Colorado. You may be thinking that the jam-packed summer events are long gone, but fear not! There are still many events and celebrations for you to participate in as well as exploring everything Durango has to offer. After all, we don’t call our town an ‘adult playground’ for no reason. Kick back, relax...

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Taking Flight in the Big Blue Yonder
Oct05

Taking Flight in the Big Blue Yonder

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

After over a decade, hot air balloons returned to the Farmington skies for the first annual Four Corners Balloon Rally, September 23rd – 25th. 18 balloons representing the Four Corners states managed mud and wind to jump-start what looks to be a yearly festival in Farmington. From candlestick balloon glows to actual flights, concerts and chilly mornings, the rally was deemed a success by organizers and participants alike. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College

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Building the Future
Oct05

Building the Future

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Bond Issue 4A provided a boost of funds for schools in Durango, including Mountain Middle School. Through funding provided in part by the bond, Mountain Middle School added an additional 12,000 square feet of classroom space – including an outdoor classroom, a digital Makerspace, and more. The new construction finished just in time to welcome the 300 students, staff, and teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and 2180 Lighting and Design

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Making an Impact
Oct04

Making an Impact

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

Durango High School announced the start of construction for the new IMPACT Career Center with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 19th. The new center will provide new space for career and technical exploration at the high school. The building, funded by Bond 4A funds, will provide new spaces for CTE classes, breakout spaces, and more. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and The Norm Phillips Team, at Draper & Kramer Mortgage

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Dial-A-Ride Expands Service, Fall Balloon Glows
Sep29

Dial-A-Ride Expands Service, Fall Balloon Glows

Posted on Sep 29, 2022

Dial-A-Ride, a part of RoadRunner transit, has announced expanded service areas to better serve rural La Plata Residents. Table to Farm Compost is offering three months of free compost service in exchange for filling out a short survey, and LPEA is looking for area builders to partner with. Watch this story again and more at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/dial-a-ride-expands-service-fall-balloon-glows. This story is sponsored by Tafoya & Barrett & Associates and the Man Cave Barber

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Spoketober: Celebrate Durango’s Cycling Community in October
Sep27

Spoketober: Celebrate Durango’s Cycling Community in October

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

Get ready to celebrate all things bicycle with the inaugural Spoketober celebration, a month-long series of citizens tours, jump-jamming, and more that highlights Durango’s reputation as a top cycling destination in the nation. This story is sponsored by Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

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Reinventing Oneself
Sep27

Reinventing Oneself

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

The Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit returns for its fourth year with a new theme: Reinventing Yourself. The Summit, a conference for and by women in the four corners region, is a unique opportunity for professional networking and relationship-building. The theme for this year is purposefully open – allowing every attendee to choose their own definition of what it means to reinvent themselves. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Boon’s Family Thai Barbecue

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Chimney Rock Celebrates 10 Years as National Monument
Sep23

Chimney Rock Celebrates 10 Years as National Monument

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

Chimney Rock National Monument will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a day of educational events and tours. Purgatory Resort announces its 2022-23 season opening date. And get your work done at the La Plata County Clerk and Reporter’s Office before Fridays. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and TBK Bank

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