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Learning to be Yourself
May09

Learning to be Yourself

The Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center opened its doors in 2015 with the goal of creating a space where LGBTQ+ youths could safely hang out, learn about services available to them, and where parents of LGBTQ+ youths can find resources. The Center offers after-school programs for youths ages five to 18, as well as a couple of parent groups and a couple of community-wide activities aimed at education about and for the LGBTQ+ community. This story is sponsored by StoneAge Tools and Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

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World-Renown Bicycle Classic Celebrates 50 Years
May06

World-Renown Bicycle Classic Celebrates 50 Years

The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will honor the past and look to the future during this year’s 50th anniversary celebration. This story is brought to you by Alpine Bank.

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Walk your dog– 800 acres of parks and 3 million acres of forests are calling!
May04

Walk your dog– 800 acres of parks and 3 million acres of forests are calling!

Walk your dog– it’s good for you!  Your dog loves it and in this fabulous wilderness areas there are plenty of places to hike and beautiful nature to see.  Durango, Colorado– the jewel of the Southwest– is a wonderful place to live work and play!  It is dog friendly, and part of the Durango system of 800 acres of parks includes the dog park where dogs can run free and socialize together.  Durango’s parks...

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Cinco De Mayo: How did the holiday become more popular in the United States than Mexico?
May04

Cinco De Mayo: How did the holiday become more popular in the United States than Mexico?

Christian Gonzalez, 9, and Jayliah Villa, 7 perform Mexican folk dance with Baile Folklorico Raices Mexicanas in Passaic, New Jersey, on Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2019. Look out for the sombreros, margaritas and everyone saying “gracias” at your local Mexican restaurant on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, when many celebrate the “biggest Mexican holiday of the year.” Leer en Español Except it isn’t. That’s Sept....

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May Events 2022
May04

May Events 2022

May is the beginning of Durango’s summer celebrations. With warmer days for outdoor events, you won’t want to miss these fun activities. On May 1st, the Powerhouse Science Center in hosting Rockin’ on the River. This live concert will be featuring Lavalanche and more to come for five Sundays this summer! While the event is free, there will be a bar open for drink purchases. This lively event right next to the Animas River will surely...

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Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 6
May03

Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 6

Wendy is no longer letting her weight interfere with her life and her goals. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have given her the tools to not only lose the weight, but maintain it as well.

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News on Pickleball Courts and Electric Bikes
May03

News on Pickleball Courts and Electric Bikes

The City of Durango unveiled several design alternatives to build pickleball courts at the Duane Smith Sports Complex at Fort Lewis College, and charge up your e-mountain bikes. You now can ride them on the Twin Buttes Trail System. This story is sponsored by the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley and Pop’s Truck and RV Center

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Durango Colorado Real Estate – May 2, 2022
May02

Durango Colorado Real Estate – May 2, 2022

Durango Colorado Real Estate durangocoloradorealestate.com and the SW Colorado Real Estate Region   Meet Kris Daly Introducing the final phase of Cedar Ridge in Durango! Gorgeous 35 acre lot in Durango HEATED AND AIR CONDITIONED RETAIL SPACE OR OTHER USES Durango Area Commercial Property Search By the La Plata Economic Development Alliance   FUN things to do in Durango and SW Colorado Restaurants Whatever you're...

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May Day Newsletter
May01

May Day Newsletter

Celebrate Life Force Energy on May Day,   May Day is the time when nature has truly come alive. Our ancestors joyfully embraced the fertility of Mother Earth; flowers bloomed, offering their pollen to the bees. The Celtic name for this period is Beltane, which means bright or sacred fire. During the festival, great bonfires were lit and animals and fields were blessed in hopes for an abundant year. Traditionally May Day began on...

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March 2022 Statewide Statistics
Apr28

March 2022 Statewide Statistics

Every month the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) releases statewide real estate statistics and key metrics so we can review past trends and try to see where the market is headed. In March 2022, there were 9,390 new single-family listings. The year has now totaled 21,545 new listings, of which just 195 were in La Plata County. In 2021, there were 22,355 new listings by this time. This speaks to the inventory drought, resulting...

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Curb Appeal
Apr28

Curb Appeal

Updating the exterior of your home can add a lot of curb appeal to your property. Realtor.com recommends these easy things to spruce up the outside look. Paint can add a fresh new cover not only your house but shed, garage, fence, and more. Picking the right color and maybe a complimentary accent color for the trim will make a world of difference. While you’re looking at the trim, see if it needs any recaulking. The front door can...

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March 2022 DAAR Numbers
Apr28

March 2022 DAAR Numbers

Comparing 2020, 2021, and 2022 1st Quarter Stats is like taking a walk through memory lane of the pandemic. While pandemic feels like a bad word, it is important when considering the impacts on real estate. Q1 2022 more closely resembles Q1 2020, rather than Q1 2021. The total number of home sales in La Plata County in Q1 2020 was 208, Q1 2021 saw 251, and Q1 2022 saw 202 units sold. This trend continues across most of the rest of the...

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COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Protection Against Hospitalization Wanes After 3 Months
Apr28

COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Protection Against Hospitalization Wanes After 3 Months

Kaiser Permanente finds the Pfizer COVID-19 third dose vaccine protection against hospitalization from omicron wanes after 3 months. A research study released on April 22, 2022, in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine shows that a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides strong protection, roughly 80% to 90%, in the first few months against hospital admissions and emergency department visits caused by the delta and omicron...

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Shadow of Jupiter’s largest moon looms in magnificent new Juno photo
Apr28

Shadow of Jupiter’s largest moon looms in magnificent new Juno photo

NASA’s Juno spacecraft imaged Jupiter and Ganymede during the mission’s 40th close pass by the giant planet on Feb. 25, 2022. (Image credit: Image data: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS Image processing by Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY­­) Giant Jupiter and the shadow of its biggest moon, Ganymede, dominate the view in this latest image from the system based on a NASA spacecraft’s data. NASA’s Juno mission whizzed close...

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La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approves $45,500 in grants to local non-profits in Q1 2022
Apr28

La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approves $45,500 in grants to local non-profits in Q1 2022

  DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation Board approved 13 grants totaling $45,500 to local non-profit organizations at its meetings in January, February, and March of 2022. The Animas Alano Club, Durango Education Foundation, Durango Nordic Ski Club, Housing Solutions of the Southwest, In the Weeds, Pine River Shares, Southwest Organization for Sustainability, and Upper San Juan Search and Rescue were awarded...

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Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 5
Apr26

Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 5

Halfway through her weight loss journey, Wendy is feeling joy and confidence again in her clothes as well as how she presents herself. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have been there for her the entire time.

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Frontier Resumes Vegas Flights; Fishing at Nighthorse; Spring Snowpack
Apr26

Frontier Resumes Vegas Flights; Fishing at Nighthorse; Spring Snowpack

Spring snowpack below normal; Fly to Vegas on Frontier, catch Kokanee at Nighthorse, LPEA donates $150,000 to nonprofits and scholarships. This story is sponsored by The Norm Phillips Team and TBK Bank

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Number of Home Sales Drop; Prices Continue to Soar
Apr26

Number of Home Sales Drop; Prices Continue to Soar

With the availability of housing stock dwindling in the wake of the pandemic, prices are soaring with the average sale price about 101.4 percent above asking price. Alpenglow Properties owner Dan Korman touches on the factors affecting housing costs.

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320 Acre property with breath-taking views
Apr23

320 Acre property with breath-taking views

  Absolutely stunning 320 acre property with breathtaking 360 degree views and ‘in your face’ La Plata Mountain views. There is approximately 160 acres in natural grasses and approximately 160 acres is heavily wooded for total privacy so you have the best of both worlds with grassy meadow areas and private forested areas. This is a spectacular property for hunting elk, deer and bears. This property is best suited for...

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Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 4
Apr22

Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 4

PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition clinicians is supporting her Wendy on weight loss journey. Having that guide and accountability partner is helping her stay on track to reach her weight loss goal.

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