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166 Mama Llama is your next home!
Nov08

166 Mama Llama is your next home!

Posted on Nov 8, 2021

This property is unique because of it’s ability to have an individual pond for irrigation unlike other parcels in the subdivision, giving the owner more than enough Irrigation water throughout the year. Take a tour through our virtual Matterport 3-D tour and Drone footage then schedule a showing!

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LPEA Closer to Meeting Carbon Footprint Goals
Nov08

LPEA Closer to Meeting Carbon Footprint Goals

Posted on Nov 8, 2021

LPEA is on track to reduce its carbon footprint six to seven years ahead of schedule – AND – save $7 million a year. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Closets Plus

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Voters Say ‘No’ to ‘Building Durango’s Future’ Slate
Nov05

Voters Say ‘No’ to ‘Building Durango’s Future’ Slate

Posted on Nov 5, 2021

Erika Brown, Rick Peterson, and Andrea Parmenter will take seats on the Durango School District 9-R Board of Directors. Lawsuit still pending. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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Here’s what YOU need to know this November
Nov01

Here’s what YOU need to know this November

Posted on Nov 1, 2021

In this edition of #LPEAwire, LPEA VP of Member Experience Hillary Knox highlights three things to watch out for: Your LPEA Capital Credit refund, phone scams, and LPEA’s annual “Fill the Bucket” food drive on November 20th. Sponsored by La Plata Electric Association

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Animas High School Gather At Site of New Building
Oct30

Animas High School Gather At Site of New Building

Posted on Oct 30, 2021

Animas High School students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate at the soon-to-be new location on the Fort Lewis College campus. This move was made possible by the BEST Grant. Sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Express Employment Professionals

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LEED Certified building available for lease in Three Springs
Oct29

LEED Certified building available for lease in Three Springs

Posted on Oct 29, 2021

Prime main level corner location in the heart of Three Springs, adjacent to Homeslice Pizza. LEED Certified building with Class A finishes throughout. Lease rate is $15/SF plus CAM. Utilities and Property Taxes are already conveniently calculated into the CAM fee.

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Delta Leaving, Frontier Staying, Airport Expanding
Oct29

Delta Leaving, Frontier Staying, Airport Expanding

Posted on Oct 29, 2021

At the start of the summer, Durango-La Plata Airport announced two new carriers, Frontier and Delta, would start offering regular flights out of Durango. Although Delta has announced they will no longer be flying out of Durango beginning November 1, the summer had higher-than-usual numbers of people traveling to and from Durango, and it looks like the trend will continue into the holiday season. Interview with Tony Vicari. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and Ace Hardware

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HALLOWEEN 2021 IN DURANGO
Oct28

HALLOWEEN 2021 IN DURANGO

Posted on Oct 28, 2021

  Haunted Ghosts Tours, Spooky Thrills & Halloween Parades In Durango, Colorado Halloween is not just a single day celebration, it’s one entire season where tricks and treats happen, people put on their spookiest costumes and attend the eerie ghost tours in Durango. Other than the regular traditions, there are crazy parties and Halloween events in Durango lined up this 2021. You can be a master at cooking Halloween special...

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My Own Pioneers: The McCoys and the Hoods
Oct27

My Own Pioneers: The McCoys and the Hoods

Posted on Oct 27, 2021

When Barbara Hill began researching her family history twenty years ago, she had no idea that her great, great grandfather, Levi McCoy, was part of the posse to track down the most notorious outlaws in San Juan County, Porter, and Ike Stockton. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai Barbeque and Distill Beer Wine and Spirits

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From the Classroom to the River
Oct26

From the Classroom to the River

Posted on Oct 26, 2021

This year, Fort Lewis College has launched a new interdisciplinary program that combines river studies, river management, and engineering to help set up the next generation of river management officials. Interview with Dr. Gigi Richard. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore by Restoration and Big O Tires

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October updates from LPEA
Oct25

October updates from LPEA

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

    Thank you to those who attended our Member Appreciation Lunches last month! We served more than 1,000 meals in Durango and Pagosa Springs and enjoyed connecting with you in person after a year’s hiatus. It’s been a busy autumn event season for us. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of our Annual Meeting and of our electric heating technologies webinar. Also, don’t miss our upcoming virtual town...

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Don’t Miss: Hunter’s, Blood Moon and Orionid Meteor Shower
Oct25

Don’t Miss: Hunter’s, Blood Moon and Orionid Meteor Shower

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

    The Next Full Moon is the Hunter’s Moon; the Travel, Dying Grass, Sanguine, or Blood Moon; Shared Purnima; Pavarana; the full Moon of the Thadingyut Festival of Lights, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival, and the Boun Suang Huea or the Boat Racing Festival; and the Lucy Moon. The next full Moon will be on Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021, appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 10:57 a.m. EDT. This...

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FULL MOON IN OCTOBER 2021
Oct25

FULL MOON IN OCTOBER 2021

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

  October’s full Moon appears on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Learn how the Hunter’s Moon got its name—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more! WHEN TO SEE THE FULL MOON IN OCTOBER 2021 The Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination at 10:57 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 20. It will be below the horizon at this time, so we’ll have to wait until sunset to watch it take its place in the sky....

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LPEA will host two virtual town hall meetings to update members on future power supply options
Oct25

LPEA will host two virtual town hall meetings to update members on future power supply options

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

DURANGO, Colo. – On Monday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m., La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host two virtual town hall meetings to update members on the most recent developments in LPEA’s future power supply negotiations. “The topic of LPEA’s future power supply has been a hot one for the past several years, with a diversity of opinions regarding how LPEA should be powering our...

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Back to the Farm
Oct25

Back to the Farm

Posted on Oct 25, 2021

A local company is working to help make composting more accessible and sustainable. Table to Farm Compost provides resources, transportation, and information on composting and the benefits for the community. Interviews with co-owners Monique DiGiorgio and Taylor Hanson, Operations Director Chris Cullaz and Driver Jeremy Church. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

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Merely A New Space
Oct22

Merely A New Space

Posted on Oct 22, 2021

Mona Wood-Patterson and Charles Ford have found a new home for the Durango-based theater company Merely Players. Merely Underground, the new space opened their first production since 2020 October 1st and are looking forward to sharing community-based theater once again. Sponsored by San Juan Basin Public Health and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

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Meet Mary Rigby from Homes in Durango
Oct22

Meet Mary Rigby from Homes in Durango

Posted on Oct 22, 2021

Mary obtained her real estate license in 1979 and she has been selling real estate as a full time career from that date to present. Mary has received numerous awards during her real estate career and has been consistently the top producing agent for the companies that she has been with.

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Kicking Off for Fall
Oct21

Kicking Off for Fall

Posted on Oct 21, 2021

On October 2nd, Purgatory Mountain Resort hosted the kick-off for the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, including the sports buddies program that helps wait-listed children find a mentor. Interview with Caleb Speas, Program Manager. Sponsored by San Juan Basin Public Health and Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic

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Disney Star Pearce Joza Visits Hometown Durango
Oct20

Disney Star Pearce Joza Visits Hometown Durango

Posted on Oct 20, 2021

Pearce Joza is an alumnus of the Durango Arts Center youth theater program. Early this October, he returned from Hollywood to screen his new short film, “Under The Lights,” and answer questions from the community. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and The Payroll Department

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Third Quarter Numbers Are In
Oct20

Third Quarter Numbers Are In

Posted on Oct 20, 2021

Dan Korman, founder of Alpenglow Properties, discusses third quarter trends, no surprises so far. Interest rates are up and inventory is low, but homes slowly continue to trickle onto the market. What will be available in Q4!? Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.

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