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Celebrating Women on the Frontlines
Apr01

Celebrating Women on the Frontlines

The Women’s Resource Center, in collaboration with the Durango Public Library and Wild Child Adventure Collective photography, has put together an exhibit highlighting several of the frontline women workers in the Durango community as part of the WRC’s Women’s History Month Events. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Closets Plus

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Life and Death and Boundless Rewards
Apr01

Life and Death and Boundless Rewards

La Plata Search and Rescue has a variety of teams that deploy according to need. One such team is Rae Randolph and her German Shepherd Oso, who is a certified cadaver detection dog. They work with Search and Rescue, Colorado Forensic Canines, and law enforcement officials to assist in investigations and recovery work. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and ServiceMaster Restore

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Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 2
Apr01

Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 2

Wendy is a professional diet yo-yo’er. But, PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition is showing her how to take the weight off and keep it off.

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Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 1
Apr01

Wendy’s Journey with PHD Weight Loss – Episode 1

Local NEWS Network anchor, Wendy Graham Settle, shares her personal struggle with weight loss and how PHD Weight Loss will help her through it.

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Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 Excursions APRIL 2 – MAY 8
Mar31

Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 Excursions APRIL 2 – MAY 8

  Goose Excursions to Cascade Canyon April 2   (Durango to Cascade Canyon) April 23 (Durango to Cascade Canyon) May 7    (Durango to Cascade Canyon) May 8    (Durango to Cascade Canyon) May Goose Excursions to Event Park May 6 (Durango to Event Park) The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is hosting former Rio Grande Southern railcar, the Galloping Goose No.5, for excursion operations on select dates in April and May...

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Pet Insurance
Mar31

5 Reasons You Should Consider Pet Insurance

  10 years or so ago, pet insurance wasn’t a very popular topic of conversation. But now, thanks in large part to the ways in which digital advertising has changed (and thanks to social media), more people are considering it; even Twitter’s beloved We Rate Dogs account that raises money for dogs in need has become an ad platform for pet insurance. And as a result of this kind of publicity, more pet owners are giving the matter...

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San Juan College President Honored During Women’s History Month
Mar31

San Juan College President Honored During Women’s History Month

Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass re-established her roots here, when she returned home and joined San Juan College as president in July 2012. In the meantime, she has increased the number of graduates by 143 percent and continued to advance student success while shouldering a pesky pandemic. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and ServiceMaster Restoration Specialists

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Enjoy The Spring Equinox My Friends
Mar22

Enjoy The Spring Equinox My Friends

This year in the Northern Hemisphere, the Vernal Equinox is March 20th , as the Sun enters Aries. Millennia ago this was considered the beginning of the New Year; hence the sign of Aries at the beginning of the Zodiac. The Persian New Year is still celebrated on the Spring Equinox, following these very ancient traditions. Equinox means that day and night will be balanced at the equator. Also known as Ostara or Eostre (the origin of...

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Spotify Who? Musician’s Earnings Go From $300 to $60,000 in Web3
Mar21

Spotify Who? Musician’s Earnings Go From $300 to $60,000 in Web3

  For smaller acts, NFTs offer financial gains once elusive in a music business dominated by streaming — at least for now. By Akayla Gardner March 12, 2022, 8:00 AM MST Singer-songwriter Iman Europe has made 22.2 Ether selling five singles and a music video as NFTs since November. Photographer: Tracy Nguyen/Bloomberg   A savvy cadre of recording artists has been using the new, blockchain-based digital frontier sometimes...

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5 Essential Oils Proven To Improve Memory
Mar21

5 Essential Oils Proven To Improve Memory

  For years, essential oils have been the rage in the natural health arena. From improving your mood to helping stimulate healing, is there anything they can’t do? Whether you’re in school and test time is looming, or you’re concerned with aging gracefully and retaining your memory functions as you do so, there are a number of essential oils to help you achieve your goals. I’ve pulled together a list of my five favorite essential...

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FLC Debuts New Musical Theater Program with “Sweeney Todd”
Mar17

FLC Debuts New Musical Theater Program with “Sweeney Todd”

Fort Lewis College will offer a new Musical Theater Degree beginning in Fall 2022 that combines music, dance and acting classes under the umbrella of a Performing Arts Program. And the new professor who’s leading the effort will make his directorial debut in Durango with a production of Sweeney Todd March 31 through April 3. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience
Mar17

Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience

ROAR, Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience, is a coalition of organizations addressing issues of substance abuse among youth in La Plata County through education, resources, and changing the language around substance abuse. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Kroeger’s Ace

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Meet Katri Annast from Homes in Durango
Mar17

Meet Katri Annast from Homes in Durango

After learning from her own personal real estate investments Katri decided to pursue her broker/real estate license. She also believes in giving back to the community having volunteered hundreds of hours with Durango Trails and community centered children’s mountain bike programs Durango Devo and EveryPedal.

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Snowpack Approaches Normal, Extraordinary Women Awards
Mar15

Snowpack Approaches Normal, Extraordinary Women Awards

Snowpack in the San Juans and La Platas are near normal for this time of year, but reservoirs are well below what they should be. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck and RV Center and Service Master Restore

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Celebrating Women, Supporting Women
Mar15

Celebrating Women, Supporting Women

Every March, the Professional Women’s Network of Durango puts on a marketplace event to support the Women’s Resource Center. This year, multiple vendors joined to create a market supporting and benefitting women in the community. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

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Buyer’s Remorse
Mar15

Buyer’s Remorse

The current competitive market has put more pressure on buyers to make quicker decisions, sometimes leading to buyer remorse. With elevated prices, not getting carried away with the market and losing sight of your own budget is important. When supply is limited and sale prices increase, the odds of finding your dream home at a dream price get slimmer. Having a list of must-haves and keeping to your budget can help make the right...

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Renewing Old Houses
Mar15

Renewing Old Houses

Matt Lavinder, president of New Again Houses in Bristol, TN., addresses how the pandemic changed our view of a home, “A house is no longer just a place to sleep. It’s become a school, an office and a movie theater.” Having these alternate necessities for a home opened up creativity for many families in how to use their square footage. Since inventory has remained low and out median price has increased, many homeowners have opted to...

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Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Demand for Housing?
Mar14

Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Demand for Housing?

Interest rates on a 30-year mortgage are expected to increase, which may affect how many investors buy up real estate deals. Could that presage more housing on the market and lower prices? Dan Korman, owner broker with Alpenglow Properties, looks at what past trends may predict.

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McDonald’s Cardboard Derby
Mar11

McDonald’s Cardboard Derby

Date: March 12, 2022 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm Location: The tubing hill #1 Skier Place Durango CO 81301 United States The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby at Purgatory Resort is a classic winter competition you won’t want to miss! Build your derby racer out of cardboard and duct tape only, and pilot it down the slopes during one of the most fun days on the mountain! Watch as teams compete in vessels made entirely out of cardboard and...

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Living with the Bighorns
Mar09

Living with the Bighorns

Former firefighter from Colorado, Chadd Drott, gave a presentation at the Farmington Public Library on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Western Montana, the largest of the unique species in the world. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and Three Rivers Brewery

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