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LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits
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LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits

November 25, 2019

In La Plata County: Alternative Horizons: $3,900, program supportAnimas Alano Club: $15,000, capital campaign/matching fundsAnimas Museum: $20,000­, building upgrades/hvac systemCommunity Treehouse: $4,000, security enhancementsELHI Community Center: $4,000, emergency communicationsFort Lewis…

Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico
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Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico

November 25, 2019

Hops thrive 700 miles farther north, but the high elevation of northern New Mexico and intense sunshine are beneficial to hops, according to Rich Headley, one of the founders of…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year
What's Up Downtown

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

November 23, 2019

BID’s signature Christmas event is Singing With Santa, a long-standing Durango tradition to kick off the holidays. Join us downtown the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29, between 5:30 and…

Santa Fe Opera finds additional revenue streams
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Santa Fe Opera finds additional revenue streams

November 18, 2019

The money that comes in from non-operatic performances such as this season’s concerts by Ringo Starr and Bobby McFerrin and the sharing of productions with operas in New York, San…

Recovery, revamp and refresh
The Tourism Effect

Recovery, revamp and refresh

November 16, 2019

During the 416 Fire, Visit Durango quickly enacted a crisis recovery plan to mitigate the impact of the fire on tourism and subsequent economic losses. We ramped up digital marketing…

Columbine Landscapes promotes crew member
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Columbine Landscapes promotes crew member

November 10, 2019

Hefferandu1-i-syn Hefferan has been a part of the crew since 2017. Her leadership skills, refined attention to time management and planning have helped promote her to estimator/project coordinator. Her knowledge…

4Core welcomes new employees
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4Core welcomes new employees

November 10, 2019

Weston Medlock moved to Durango in early 2019, coming from Boone, North Carolina. Medlock is excited to apply his degree in sustainable development and nonprofit experience at 4Core. As program…

KYD receives financial award
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KYD receives financial award

November 10, 2019

The money will go toward funding financial literacy programs, presented by Know Your Dough Inc, at Miller Middle School and Bayfield Middle School. For more information, contact incoming Executive Director…

Lesson from Durangoans: Make every day count
From the Chamber

Lesson from Durangoans: Make every day count

November 9, 2019

In the last few months, Durango has lost four amazing community citizens. New folks to town won’t ever have had the opportunity to meet all of them, but you all…