City of Durango to Ask for Tax Increase Again

Boutique Air's four-year contract to provide passenger airline service at the Cortez Airport ends this September, and two companies have submitted proposals to become airport's next service provider. Which company should win the contract? The City of Cortez and the U.S. Department of Transportation seek public comment on the proposals. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

Durango’s 2022 Magical Mystical Snowdown came back with a bang! With events for all ages, everyone had the chance to enjoy the magic of Snowdown. While some events were canceled or altered to accommodate for COVID restrictions, classic events like the Follies and the parade were still able to be had. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and Closets Plus

Owner Danny Perez of Guild House Games envisioned a store that would draw in everyone from board game aficionados to people who had never thought to set foot inside a game store before. Now, three nights a week, evening game nights offer everyone a chance to try something different, meet new friends, as well as browse the store’s expanding collections. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Closets Plus

A new lounge and bar has opened in the former Sow's Ear Restaurant, and it's owners want it to become the kind of place where “everyone knows your name.” This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Closets Plus

Durango's semi-annual Bike to Work Day celebrates sustainable transportation options; LPEA will hold a virtual town hall to update members about the latest developments to negotiate a new power supply contract, and the Durango Education Foundation seeks donations to address student achievement gaps that have widened as a result of the pandemic. This story is brought to you by Pop's Truck and RV Center and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

Hypnotic comic Rusty Z thrilled the crowd at SunRay Park and Casino’s Laugh ‘Til It Hurts Comedy Night, which includes a delicious buffet dinner, and full bar. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar

They're BAAACK – in-person screenings of independent films, conversations with filmmakers, and social events that are the hallmark of the Durango Independent Film Festival. This story is brought to you by Alpine Bank

This week's Roundup summarizes a community survey about hopes for a new downtown plan; trash, recycling and sewer rates go up; and where to find free COVID masks. This story is brought to you by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas Barbecue

Outdoorsy Van Rentals rents camper vans and RVs across the United States, helping to introduce more people to the world of camping, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Outdoorsy uses the same concept as other home- or ride-sharing companies (such as AirBnB and Uber) to facilitate the equipment rentals. This story is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware

Winter 2022 will see the first electric school bus from Durango School District 9-R on the roads. The joint venture between Durango 9-R and the La Plata Electric Association is powered by electricity and might start offsetting energy costs as well as emissions. This story is brought to you by Serious Texas BBQ and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

Nonprofits from throughout Southwest Colorado will benefit from wine lovers when they attend the 2022 Durango Wine Experience, now under the direction of the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. This story is brought to you by Service Master Restore, Ace Hardware of Farmington, Choice Building Supplies Ace Hardware, and Kroegers Ace Hardware

U.S. Congressional Rep. Lauren Boebert has launched an attack campaign and website accusing primary challenger Don Coram of corruption; Coram fights back.This story is brought to you by FASTSIGNS and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

Dan Korman gives a concise recap of the crazy real estate market in 2021 and why prices soared countywide. Brought to you by Alpenglow Properties

The highly contagious Omicron variant of the COVID virus is prompting a number of event cancellations, but the Snowdown board of directors voted to move forward with Snowdown 2022 – with caveats. This story is sponsored by the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley and Service Master Restore

Durango resident Michelle Lachner suffered 40 years from nightmares, anxiety, depression, panic attacks and anorexia after a friend's brother sexually assaulted her when she was 16. Telling her secret was the first step on a journey to healing. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and FASTSIGNS

Topics in this week's Roundup include a COVID update, LPEA's Round-Up grants, and new license plates. Sponsored by Service Master Restore, Closets Plus, Happy Pappy's Pizza and Wings, and the law firm of Downs McDonough Cowan and Foley, LLC

The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado offers support and understanding to survivors who've lost a loved one so that they once again can find hope and joy in their lives. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and The Payroll Department

With all the craziness of the holiday season, sometimes Fido and Fluffy may get themselves in trouble. La Plata County Humane Society Director Chris Nelson shares some of his top tips for ensuring that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

The 6th Judicial District is one of only three areas in Colorado that does NOT have a place where child sexual assault victims can receive help and support in one location. A local non-profit, 4 the Children, wants to change that. Sponsored by Kroeger's Ace Hardware and Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

Early plans are in the works for a proposed traffic-calming design along 32nd Street, with the goal of improving traffic conditions and reducing traffic infractions. Sponsored by Closets Plus and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings