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Inflation Reduction Act Provides Incentives to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Aug31

Inflation Reduction Act Provides Incentives to Reduce Carbon Footprint

A local group of climate change activists is on a mission to educate Four Corners Area residents about the incentives now available to them to play a significant role as individuals in reducing climate change. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and The Payroll Department

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New School Year: New School Improvements
Aug28

New School Year: New School Improvements

Durango School District 9-R spent the summer making improvements in several schools using money from the bond referendum passed in November 2020. The projects focused on everything from improving safety features to helping create cleaner school spaces. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by 2180 Lighting & Design Studio and Serious Texas Barbecue

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Farmington Celebrates New Student Housing at San Juan College
Aug28

Farmington Celebrates New Student Housing at San Juan College

Students will be living on campus at San Juan College for the first time this fall. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by the San Juan College Foundation. The community had an opportunity to tour the three-level, state-of the art facility, featuring a Great Hall, fancy elevators, and pergola-covered courtyard with a fireplace and a grill. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Boons Family Thai Barbecue.

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State Stimulus Payment Update: These States Are Sending Out Checks This Week
Aug24

State Stimulus Payment Update: These States Are Sending Out Checks This Week

In August alone, some taxpayers will receive tax rebates of more than $750. With inflation still raging across the US, many states have been giving back money to residents in the form of stimulus checks and supplemental tax refunds. While some states issued payments earlier in the year, others are sending out checks and direct deposits now. Taxpayers in Colorado and Pennsylvania should expect their payments in August, while Hawaii and...

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JAZZ JAM by iAM MUSIC (every other Sunday)
Aug24

JAZZ JAM by iAM MUSIC (every other Sunday)

Sunday, August 28, 2022 6:00 PM  9:00 PM 11th st station1101 Main AvenueDurango, CO, 81301United States (map) JAZZ JAM happening 6-9pm (most every other Sunday) 11th st station bring a chart and let’s get down tickets Tagged Jazz Jam, Funk Jam, Open to the Public, Music, Event Post courtesy of IAmMusic

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TBK BankThirsty 13 Half Marathon
Aug24

TBK BankThirsty 13 Half Marathon

Race Information     THE BASICS   Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022 Start time: 8am   PARKING   We will have a parking coordinator stationed at the entrance to Ska Brewing who will direct you to the nearest lot with available space.   Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Turner Drive) Closets Plus (Turner Drive) La Plata Electric Association (Frontage Road/Stewart Street) Century Link (Sawyer Drive) San Juan...

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SAN JUAN BREWFEST
Aug24

SAN JUAN BREWFEST

SAN JUAN BREWFEST AUGUST 26 – AUGUST 27 EVENT DESCRIPTION The 2022 San Juan Brewfest will be held on Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27 at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. The Brewfest features a VIP only day and a general admission day this year. Both days have unlimited tastings from up to 40 breweries, live music, and it all benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado. Friday August 26 from 5 to 8 pm is VIP...

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DURANGO BLUES TRAIN: AUGUST 25TH, 26TH, & 27TH
Aug24

DURANGO BLUES TRAIN: AUGUST 25TH, 26TH, & 27TH

  EVENT DESCRIPTION It’s never too early to start planning for the summer of a lifetime! Save the dates and mark your calendars for the perfect way to start or end your summer in Colorado! Join us for an exciting, moving musical experience of live blues on board the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s coal-fired, steam-powered train traveling through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the...

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Voters to Decide on Lodgers Tax, Ursine Feeding Frenzy
Aug24

Voters to Decide on Lodgers Tax, Ursine Feeding Frenzy

The Durango City Council voted unanimously this month to ask voters to keep nearly $1.2 million in excess Lodgers Tax revenues, the majority of which will be used for affordable housing. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and The Norm Philips Team at Draper and Kramer Mortgage

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Meet Debbie Loewen of OwnPagosa.com
Aug19

Meet Debbie Loewen of OwnPagosa.com

Two-time Realtor® of the Year and two-time Spirit Realtor® Award winner Debbie Loewen has called Pagosa Springs home since 1993, and has spent her life in the service industry. She and her husband of 30 years raised their four children to embrace and appreciate everything this community offers, including 4-H, horses, skiing and motorcycles. Playing in the river in the summer and snow tubing in the winter has always been a family favorite. Debbie and her husband are now the proud grandparents of two and could not be happier that they too will be raised in Pagosa Springs.

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The Power of “Just”
Aug19

The Power of “Just”

The Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team, or WESST, was founded with the goals of helping women, people of color, and low-income New Mexicans learn about best business practices, to support new entrepreneurs with financial and business advice, and provide resources within their communities. Farmington’s WESST center in San Juan College’s Quality Center for Business assists local entrepreneurs at every step of their small-business journey. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and Service Master Restore

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Safer Wildlife Crossing, Lodger’s Tax Update
Aug19

Safer Wildlife Crossing, Lodger’s Tax Update

The Durango City Council has identified three priority areas that it has asked residents to rank as part of its proposal to ask voters to retain $1.3 million dollars in excess Lodgers Tax revenues; find out what they are. A new wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 is expected to lower wildlife-vehicle collisions; and find out what’s new at this year’s San Juan Brewfest. This story is sponsored by the Man Cave Barber and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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BOSS HOGG’S RESTAURANT AND SALOON NOW ON THE OPEN MARKET!
Aug15

BOSS HOGG’S RESTAURANT AND SALOON NOW ON THE OPEN MARKET!

❮ ❯ featured commercial Listed by Wolf Creek Realty 157 Navajo Trail Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO $2,975,000 Description THE FAMOUS BRANDED BOSS HOGG’S RESTAURANT AND SALOON IN BEAUTIFUL PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON THE OPEN MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. THIS WELL ESTABLISHED, ONE OF A KIND RESTAURANT HAS BEEN A LOCAL AND TOURIST FAVORITE FOR 30 YEARS!! The rustic log and wood accented interior, along with...

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Durango Colorado Real Estate Aug 2022
Aug13

Durango Colorado Real Estate Aug 2022

Durango Colorado Real Estate durangocoloradorealestate.com and the SW Colorado Real Estate Region   Meet Debbie Loewen Featuring Unique Pagosa Springs Properties   Secluded Pagosa estate on 35 acres SOUTHWEST COLORADO GEM with incredible MOUNTAIN VIEWS!!! BOSS HOGG’S RESTAURANT AND SALOON NOW ON THE OPEN MARKET! Durango Area Commercial Property Search By the La Plata Economic Development Alliance   FUN things to...

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WE’RE GIVING AWAY 2 FUNDS!
Aug11

WE’RE GIVING AWAY 2 FUNDS!

Dear Fund Managers, Investors & Entrepreneurs WE’RE GIVING AWAY 2 FUNDS! INCLUDES: legal set-up (LPA + PPM), $2k fund course, & 1 private strategy session  THROW MY NAME IN THE HAT!Free & Easy Entry TIME LEFT UNTIL WINNER IS SELECTED VIA LIVE WEBINAR: 06DAYS19HOURS30MINUTES26SECONDS ALL THE DETAILS: WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN: DELIVERABLES • Reimbursable NFT that proves ownership • LPA & PPM to set-up your fund • 1...

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The last supermoon of the year ‘sturgeon moon’ is here
Aug11

The last supermoon of the year ‘sturgeon moon’ is here

SUPER MOON on 8-11-2022 rising over Durango Colorado at 1:30 am Photo by Sam Rose People across the world will be able to view the last supermoon of the year on Thursday and Friday. A “sturgeon moon,” as it is referred to in August, occurs when the moon is at its fullest during a time when it is also closest to the Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. Keep it here for images and updates. If you...

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The Buzz Bus is Back!
Aug10

The Buzz Bus is Back!

The Buzz Bus has begun making its rounds once more in Durango, now operated by The Hive. Originally a service provided by the City of Durango, the Buzz Bus provides an alternative to driving impaired, picking up and dropping off people for free. Since it restarted in spring, the Buzz Bus has become a staple on the streets of town on the weekends. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Tafoya Barrett & Associates

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LA PLATA COUNTY FRIDAY AT THE FAIR
Aug10

LA PLATA COUNTY FRIDAY AT THE FAIR

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION The La Plata County Fair is pleased to announce this year’s “Friday at the Fair” Concert will feature the incomparable Asleep at the Wheel. The 10 time Grammy winning western swing band will perform on August 12th in the rodeo arena at the fairgrounds. Bayfield’s local country rock band Midnight Backhand will be the opening act starting at 7:15. Asleep at the Wheel takes the...

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15 Proven Herbal Treatments for Diabetes That You Should Try
Aug10

15 Proven Herbal Treatments for Diabetes That You Should Try

  Herbs are considered to be one of the most effective and natural ways in effectively treating both type 1 as well as type 2 diabetes. If you are not into medication, herbs are the best alternative treatment for diabetes. The herbs mentioned in this post have medicinal properties which help in maintaining a stable level of blood glucose in diabetic patients. Let us look into the following 15 herbs which really help in the...

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The type and frequency of animals coming down with COVID is trying to tell us something
Aug10

The type and frequency of animals coming down with COVID is trying to tell us something

The type and frequency of animals coming down with COVID is trying to tell us something about the future of the pandemic. Scientists are on the case “Tiger in U.S. zoo tests positive for coronavirus, becomes first animal to get COVID-19,” an April 2020 headline proclaimed. Hardly. The story was referencing 4-year-old Malayan tiger, Nadia, who contracted COVID early in the pandemic, along with six other tigers at the Bronx Zoo—likely...

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