Posted on Mar 8, 2024
Durango’s The Women’s Resource Center is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The month kicked off with a chocolate and wine tasting on March 7th, followed by a photo exhibit at the Durango Public Library on March 12th. Additional events include a diversity panel on March 18th, a WomenAid fundraiser on March 20th, and the culminating Extraordinary Women Award Dinner on March 27th at the DoubleTree hotel, honoring women who exemplify the theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
Posted on Mar 7, 2024
Soil Outdoor Learning Lab has reached its fundraising goal of $75,000 and plans to begin construction on a new Grow Dome, a geodesic greenhouse for year-round gardening, before the end of the school year. The City of Durango is seeking artists and creative teams to contribute art installations along three stretches of the Animas River Trail, with applications due by March 29th. Durango Hot Springs is reintroducing live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, featuring various artists. Additionally, the Durango La Plata County Airport is recruiting up to 75 volunteers aged 18 and older for an emergency exercise training on April 17th, simulating a mock plane crash scenario. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Sky Ute Casino.
Posted on Mar 6, 2024
Ignite Reading emerges as a force against declining literacy, delivering personalized virtual tutoring for significant student advancement. With a focus on individual needs, Ignite closes reading proficiency gaps and revolutionizes educational outcomes. Ignite Reading recently held a showcase at Sunnyside Elementary School to offer 9R School District leaders the chance to learn more about the program. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Payroll Department and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings.
Posted on Mar 5, 2024
Get ready for a night of laughter with Mary and Cindy! Join us at the Durango Arts Center for an improv extravaganza, featuring both short- and long-form comedy. Watch as we create scenes on the spot, inspired by your suggestions. Plus, we’re thrilled to share the stage with our talented friends for an unforgettable night of spontaneous entertainment! COMPLETE SCHEDULE Friday, March 8, 2024 Friday, April 12, 2024 Friday, May 10,...
Posted on Mar 4, 2024
La Plata County Public Health Department plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community’s well-being. Beyond behavioral health and communicable disease prevention, the department oversees on-site water testing, waste management, and rigorous restaurant inspections. Megan Graham highlights these vital responsibilities, emphasizing the department’s commitment to the overall health and safety of the community. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank.
Posted on Mar 4, 2024
Solana (SOL) based memecoin Dogwifhat (WIF) has surprisingly surged by 300 percent in the last 7 days, initiating a significant price rally. With this rally, the price reached $1.25, and the increase in the value of the altcoin led to reports of some investors making high profits, with individuals earning millions of dollars in a very short period. Contents $310 Investment Skyrockets to $3.12 MillionRise of the Memecoins $310...
Posted on Mar 4, 2024
In recognition of a prevalent issue affecting nearly 16 million Americans, July has been officially designated as “Dry Eye Awareness Month” by the leading nonprofit and eye health organization Prevent Blindness. Dry eye, a common ocular condition, arises when there is an insufficient production of tear film, improper drainage of tears, or tears of inadequate quality to sustain eye health. The risk factors for this...
Posted on Mar 1, 2024
Durango High School Troupe 1096 presents the satirical comedy musical Urinetown from February 29th through March 9th at Durango High School. Urinetown envisions a dystopic future where water shortages have led to government regulation and corporate control of bathroom use, and the divide between the rich and the poor comes down to the right to pee freely. The critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical is known for its clever storytelling and impressive musical score. Troupe 1096’s production will be sure to entertain audiences and make them think. For ticket sales and information on how to donate, visit Troup 1096’s website. By Jessica McCallum. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.
Posted on Feb 29, 2024
The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department presents the award-winning one-act play The Wolves, written by Sarah Delappe and directed by Associate Professor Felicia Lansbury Meyer. The play features an all-female cast and centers on the conversations of a high school girls’ soccer team. The Wolves runs from February 29th through March 3rd at the Gallery Theatre in the Fort Lewis College Theatre Building. By Jessica McCallum. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
Posted on Feb 28, 2024
32 students from Ignacio Middle and High Schools attended the San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair at Fort Lewis College. A handful of students joined the competitive portion of the event, like Sophomores Evan Perkins and Max Montoya. Judges awarded Montoya and Perkins third place for their A.I.-based voice recognition project. The fair is a collaborative effort to encourage learning and exploration through the scientific process. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Dunkin’ Donuts.
Posted on Feb 27, 2024
The brainchild of snowboarder Travis Rice, the Natural Selection Tour showcases the world’s top riders from Olympians to big mountain film icons all competing on the world’s most iconic locations. Natural Selection DUELS feature six mountain venues from around the world, where head-to-head competition between two top riders will decide who moves on to the next stages in the Natural Selection Tour. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings.
Posted on Feb 23, 2024
Beverage businesses can lose as much as ten percent of revenue during January. But “dry-January” represents a trend that goes beyond one month. Drinking less, or not at all is becoming accepted culturally, and businesses are taking note. Tesstastic Mixers opened in October, with an equal focus on alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Serious Texas BBQ.
Posted on Feb 22, 2024
It remains unclear if there is a connection between the two events. Two outbursts from the sun occurred as widespread cellphone outages were reported throughout the United States on Thursday (Feb. 22). Two powerful solar flares erupted from the sun on the evening of Wednesday (Feb. 21) and during the early morning of Thursday (Feb. 22). An X1.8-class flare occurred at 6:07 p.m. ET (2307 GMT) on Feb. 21, and another, an X1.7...
Posted on Feb 22, 2024
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Soars After Launch Of OpenAI’s ‘Sora’ Video Tool TOPLINE The price of Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token for Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning digital ID venture, has soared following the release of OpenAI’s latest AI tool, Sora,, after a bullish week for crypto and as hype grows for artificial intelligence. A man has his eyes scanned by an orb at a Worldcoin registration point in Barcelona. COPYRIGHT 2023 THE...
Posted on Feb 22, 2024
Sector tokens jumped 7.7% on average in the past 24 hours, CoinGecko data shows, with Ocean Protocol’s OCEAN and Fetch.AI’s FET rising more than 10%. Narratives can often fuel significant bumps in token prices, and there are renewed hopes around AI-related tokens. Worldcoin’s WLD zoomed 30%, the highest among all AI tokens, setting a new lifetime peak at $7. Tokens related to artificial intelligence (AI) or claiming to be...
Posted on Feb 22, 2024
A closely followed crypto strategist is predicting big bursts to the upside for two artificial intelligence (AI)-related altcoins including Worldcoin (WLD). Ali Martinez tells his 46,500 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the native asset of the decentralized storage network Filecoin (FIL) is close to witnessing a big breakout. Filecoin’s decentralized network offers a cheaper alternative for data storage,...
Posted on Feb 21, 2024
The City of Durango plans to contribute $250,000 to the Housing Catalyst Fund to support housing projects in La Plata County, building on previous grants. The 2024 DurangoScape Conference theme centers on native plants and climate adaptation, with featured speakers including Ross Shrigley and John Wickman. Additionally, the Powerhouse received a $100,000 nonprofit grant to enhance its services, while the Colorado Department of Revenue announced the start of tax season for 2023 income tax returns. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Sky Ute Casino.
Posted on Feb 16, 2024
There’s something exciting about seeing a movie or a tv show and recognizing the landmarks. With the opening of a film backlot – a place created to provide a backdrop for a scene – in San Juan County, Four Corners residents may soon be able to see the place we call home featured on-screen. With growing interest in the film industry and tax breaks for New Mexico, San Juan County hopes to draw in both the shows themselves, but also the people who make the movie magic happen. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College and Home2Suites.
Posted on Feb 15, 2024
Dan Korman, owner/broker of Alpenglow Properties in downtown Durango, CO, highlights a data packed episode outlining real estate numbers of 2023. Some of the stats include average price, number of sales, as well as some commercial real estate insights and predictions for the future. By Dan Korman. This story is sponsored by Alpenglow Properties.
Posted on Feb 13, 2024
Durango School District 9-R has partnered with energy solutions provider Veregy for solar power and energy improvements across ten district schools and sites, reducing carbon emissions by 1,836 metric tons annually. Fort Lewis College will host a screening and discussion of the film “making of buffalo soldiers: reVision,” exploring the complex history of the Buffalo Soldier regiments, followed by a panel discussion with artists involved in the creation of the exhibition. Amidst ongoing winter storms, viewers are advised to take precautions when planning winter travel, ensuring preparedness for snowy mountain passes and staying updated on road conditions and closures. This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and Tafoya Barrett & Associates.
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