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Local Advocate Begins Alzheimer’s Initiative
May19

Local Advocate Begins Alzheimer’s Initiative

A new Four Corners area resident has established a network of support and education to help those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Sponsored by The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands and FASTSIGNS

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Chamber Chat: Warm Weather Brings Spring Programs to Durango Businesses
May17

Chamber Chat: Warm Weather Brings Spring Programs to Durango Businesses

Kim Oyler of the Durango Chamber of Commerce recaps this year’s Durango Rocks award recipients and announces community programs on the horizon. Sponsored by Durango Chamber of Commerce

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New Space for The Hive
May17

New Space for The Hive

Durango-based non-profit, The Hive, has a new space on Main Avenue where it will host youth to engage them in art, music and skateboarding activities. Filmed and edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and San Juan Basin Public Health.

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Grub Hub Food Pantry
May13

Grub Hub Food Pantry

Grub Hub, a students run non-profit on Fort Lewis campus, provides food to students in need. Through 16 different community sponsors, the problem of food scarcity is being addressed on Fort Lewis’ campus. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Durango Party Rental.

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Organic Parks May Day Celebration
May12

Organic Parks May Day Celebration

Katrina Blair, founder of Turtle Lake Refuge and organics parks advocate, tells us about the importance of using organic fertilizers in our public parks. She tells us about the Dandelion Festival, celebrating May 1st at Rotary Park. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands.

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Become a Licensed Electrician with Colorado electricians Continuing Education
May11

Become a Licensed Electrician with Colorado electricians Continuing Education

The electrician shortage across the United States is a bit worrying for the nation due to commercial projects and green resource demands. Due to the high demand for electricians in the country, more people have started adopting courses to become a licensed electricians. Did you know you can even renew your electrician licenses online? Everything you want to know about Colorado Electricians Continuing Education is given in this post....

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Is a real estate investment right for you?
May11

Is a real estate investment right for you?

Dan Korman, founder of Alpenglow Properties, discusses the pros and cons of buying a house as a rental property, vacation rental, or corporate rental. Sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.

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Durango Trains Converts from Steam to Oil
May11

Durango Trains Converts from Steam to Oil

Chris Brophy, the Roundhouse foreman tells us about how coal is used to create steam to power the trains, normally. However now the railroad is going to be converting their engines to gasoline power. This will allow for safer travel, fire prevention and no longer needing to rely on sources for coal. Filmed and Editted by Tucker Cocchiarella. Sponsored by Durango Party Rental and 2180 Lighting & Design

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Looking for a Job? Consider Becoming a Home-Health-Care Professional
May10

Looking for a Job? Consider Becoming a Home-Health-Care Professional

The home-health-care industry is expected to grow exponentially during the next five to 10 years, so if you’re looking for a job or career change, local home-health-care professionals say a rewarding position in the field is available right now. Sponsored by Whole Health Family Medicine and Tafoya Barrett and Associates.

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Welcome to Durango Land and Homes
May10

Welcome to Durango Land and Homes

Durango Land and Homes is a customer service organization which happens to sell Durango real estate. We pride ourselves on making the transition into, out of, and around our community as seamless and enjoyable as possible. We are known for our commitment to customers and clients and to this community.   Durango Land and Homes has a fantastic collection of real estate listings all over La Plata and North County. Christina and...

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AMAZING Bayfield, Colorado property
May10

AMAZING Bayfield, Colorado property

DurangoColoradoRealEstate.com has amazing listings from all over SW Colorado. Check out this AMAZING Bayfield, CO home for sale ❮ ❯   featured listing Listed by Homes In Durango 11623 CR 502, Bayfield CO $750,000.00 Description This property is truly amazing and is perfect for a family compound or live in one home and have income coming in on the other 2 homes. There is a spectacular 2 bedroom 2 bath log home with a garage and carport...

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APR 30 2021 Heart Beat of Zion w Emcee Rasta Stevie FRESH NEW IRIEleases
May09

APR 30 2021 Heart Beat of Zion w Emcee Rasta Stevie FRESH NEW IRIEleases

New show by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION APR 30 2021 Heart Beat of Zion w Emcee Rasta Stevie FRESH N… By RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION Reggae, Roots Reggae, Reggae Dancehall …, Dub Roots Reggae, Reggae Music Rasta Stevie steps up[ to the throne on the HEART BEAT OF ZION on KDUR FM with this strong’s INstallment of fresh NEW IRIEleases plus a tribute to the TICO TIME REGGAE FEST. The latest and greatest reggae...

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Colorado woman killed in rare black bear attack, authorities say
May09

Colorado woman killed in rare black bear attack, authorities say

A 39-year-old Colorado woman died in an apparent black bear attack, just the fourth fatal mauling in the state since records began in 1960, authorities said on Saturday. The woman’s boyfriend found her body on Friday night near the town of Durango, about 350 miles south-west of Denver, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. The man told police he arrived home around 8.30pm and found the couple’s two dogs outside and his girlfriend missing....

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City to Thin Forests in Wildland-Urban Borders
May09

City to Thin Forests in Wildland-Urban Borders

The City of Durango, in partnership with residents and seven local, state, and federal agencies, will thin forests adjacent to high-density developments this summer to reduce fire danger. Sponsored by The Payroll Department and Kroegers Ace Hardware.

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Job Searching in a Pandemic
May05

Job Searching in a Pandemic

With unemployment claims making the news almost as often as surges in the coronavirus, what are local employment agencies doing to help job seekers find jobs? By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and The Payroll Department.

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What to Eat for Lunch to Stay on Your Health Plan
May05

What to Eat for Lunch to Stay on Your Health Plan

Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, offers lunch menu ideas to keep your new healthy eating habits on track and to avoid that afternoon slump. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss.

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Shift to Level Blue
May04

Shift to Level Blue

What does the change from the COVID State Dial to the local guidelines called “Level Blue” mean for San Juan Basin residents? By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Carver Brewing Company.

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Opening Day for Paragliding on Smelter Mountain
May03

Opening Day for Paragliding on Smelter Mountain

Jeremiah St. Ours talks about the importance of the winter closure on Smelter, Paragliding Safety, and the joy of free-flight for the community. Sponsored by 2180 Lighting & Design Studio and Carver Brewing Company. Filmed and Edited by Tucker Cocchiarella.

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May Updates from LPEA Wire: 5 Top Tips to Stay Safe Around Electricity
May03

May Updates from LPEA Wire: 5 Top Tips to Stay Safe Around Electricity

On average, one person dies every day in the United States from electricity-related injuries. May is National Electric Safety Month, and to help you stay safe around electricity, here are 5 electric safety tips from LPEA’s VP of Operations Jerry Sutherlin.

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LPEA legal efforts take giant step towards achieving Tri-State rate decreases
May01

LPEA legal efforts take giant step towards achieving Tri-State rate decreases

DURANGO, Colo. – The Tri-State Generation and Transmission (Tri-State) Board of Directors approved a rate settlement to reduce wholesale power rates to its members, including La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), by 2% immediately with an additional 2% reduction in March of 2022. The decision will now go to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for final approval. If approved, the rate decrease will go into effect...

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