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New Chairlift Under Construction
Helicopters placed new towers for a high-speed quad that will carry passengers from the bottom of Lift 8 to the top in about 5 minutes! . . . It’s Countdown to Snowdown . . . What will you wear for this year’s ‘Back to the Eighties’ theme? . . . And it’s not too late to catch the changing fall colors . . . Find out where . . . in this edition of Durango TV News.
Lunar Eclipse Visits Durango
A gathering of astronomic proportions took place this last Sunday throughout Colorado. Starting at about 8 pm a lunar eclipse was visible in the early evening sky. Folk of all kinds gathered to witness the stellar event from backyards, porches and trail-heads. In Durango, The Lion’s Den picnic shelter near Fort Lewis College, was a favored viewing location and parking in the area was scarce. Viewers excitedly talked as the...
Moose Visits Animas River Trail
Friday morning community members and pedestrians along the Animas River Trail were gifted with an odd surprise. Sometime early Friday a young male moose was spotted in town. The moose was visible near the Animas River north of 9th street bridge and lingered in the are for some time. It was reported that people along the river trail respectfully watched the animal and enjoyed it’s presence. Viewing wildlife in the fall is not too...
Preventing Skin Cancer
Tips for not Getting Burned in the Colorado Sunshine Summertime in Durango is an epic time of year. Hiking, biking, rafting, boating, climbing, and the list continues make for many hours spent in the outdoors. One of the greatest things about living and playing in the Southwest is all of the sunshine, but there is a darker side. Exposure to UV Rays is a known carcinogen that may lead to various types of skin cancer. Furthermore, skin...
Modern Herbalism in the Southwest
It’s been five years since I interned with Deb Buck. At the time I was an ambitious college student looking for some practical knowledge about the ecosystems of the Southwest. I bought a few guide books about native edible and medicinal plants and very quickly realized how hard it was to learn about plant identification from books. After explaining my challenges to a good friend, who recommended I talk with Deb, I got...
EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 18, 2015
EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 18, 2015 Contact: press (970) 812-3351 For immediate release: August 18, 2015 EPA Update on Gold King Mine Response Efforts for August 18, 2015 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is committed to working closely with response agencies and state and local officials to ensure the safety of citizens, respond to concerns and to evaluate impact to water contaminated by the...
Animas on the Mend?
The Animas River appears to be on the mend after the accidental release of of toxic water from the Gold King Mine near Silverton. But what happens next? With all the local breweries in the area, scientists at the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus hope to find a strain of hops to create a new cash crop for local farmers. And find out who’s coming to the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall. These stories and more with Ashley Dickson!
Hiking Blind on the Colorado Trail
A blind hiker completes the Colorado Trail with his seeing-eye dog, Tenille. Find out how a local volunteer group helped him on his journey . . . A little Mancos brewery is creating a big splash with the town’s first-ever brewfest . . . And meet the new head-of-school at Animas High School. Watch these stories and more with news anchor Ashley Dickson!
Colorado’s Rainbow Trout Comeback
Colorado trout populations recover from whirling disease, but why are rainbow trout declining in the Animas River? Will a Superfund designation help speed reclamation of mines and reduce pollution int he Animas River near Silverton? And a Durango grandmother takes on a healthier skat e park with Thrasher Thursdays. Join Ashley Dickson for this edition of Durango TV News!
Camping Ban
Squatters living illegally on public lands have forced the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management to ban camping in several areas around Durango.
July 4th, 2015
Business Improvement District announces 4th of July Parade “Call for Entries” Cash awards planned for three top entries in Independence Day Stars & Stripes Parade Durango, CO– In preparation for a fun-filled 4th of July, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has announced a “Call for Entries” for the Stars & Stripes Parade held on Main Ave. in Downtown Durango. The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015....
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express on Saturday, April 4, 2015
Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express Durango, CO – Passengers purchasing tickets to ride Peanuts™ The Easter Beagle Express will ride in premium-class seating in the rear half of our train. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, musical entertainment, games, refreshments and other Easter-themed activities onboard. Everyone will receive a take-home souvenir mug that can be refilled ALL DAY with non-alcoholic beverages from the Concession Car!...
Purgatory is Back!
Local Durango Businessman James Coleman Finalizes Purchase of Durango Mountain Resort and Changes Name Back to Purgatory! Durango, CO – Durango Mountain Resort announces that James Coleman, a local Durango, Colo. businessman, finalized the purchase of the resort on February 25, 2015. Coleman disclosed that his first order of business is to change the name of Durango Mountain Resort back to “Purgatory” Resort and use the ski area’s...
Your snow dances are working! Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-26-2015
Plan a trip to Wolf Creek this weekend – MORE SNOW IN THE FORECAST! *******Snow Report for Thursday, February 26, 2015******** Summit Base Depth: 79″ Midway Base Depth: 79″ New Snow (24 Hours): Trace New Snow (48 Hours): Trace New Snow (72 Hours): 8″ New Snow (7 Days): 42″ Latest Storm Total: Trace Year-to-Date: 207″ The Fun Race series continues this Saturday, February 28th! As always, it’s...
35″ of New Snow at Silverton Mountain
35″ of New Snow at Silverton Mountain
Purgatory is Back!
Open letter from Purgatory (the ski resort formerly known as Durango Mountain Resort)! Dear friends, As a member of the Purgatory family, we wanted to update you on the sale of the resort. As you know, we announced this past fall that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman and avid skier would be purchasing 100% of Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. We are pleased to announce that the sale of the resort to James has been...
Durango Mountain Resort Pounded with 31 inches of Powder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2015 Purgatory gets Pounded with 31 Inches of Powder! More Snow on Horizon for the End of the Week! DURANGO, Colo. – Mother Nature delivered 31 inches of snow at Purgatory over 48 hours, starting Sunday morning. Additional snow is in the forecast for Purgatory later this week and through the weekend. “The snow was rich with moisture, providing great coverage across the mountain,” stated Greg Ralph,...
Inside Durango News: King Coal Mine, Snowdown Recap, & Chef’s Secrets
Find out why a 70-year-old coal mining operation is under siege by its neighbors…Relive the zaniest moments from this year’s Steampunk Snowdown…And learn why a good sharp knife should be your best friend in the kitchen during Durango Coffee Company’s Chef’s Secrets…all these stories and more on this edition of Inside Durango News.
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