Hollywood Stars Start Dgo PlayFest

7/4/2018

Hollywood television and movie actors are joining a local committee to develop a new play festival this August in Durango.

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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES

Fort Lewis College to Match Civic Scholarships

FLC students who receive a civic scholarship from a Southwest Colorado orgnization will be eligible for a matching scholarship from the college.

Healthy Living: Treating Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million people in the United States. Learn about treatments for the disease from a San Juan Regional Adult Rehabilitation Center physical therapist.

LPCO TV: Offering Alternatives to Jail

Sixth Judicial District Attorney Christian Champagne explains how the courts offer alternatives to incarceration for those who’ve been convicted of a non-violent or victimless crimes.

It’s a Rockin’ Snowdown This Year

Get ready to rock-n-roll with this year’s Snowdown theme, ‘It’s a Rockin’ Snowdown.’ Rock star Dave Imming (and Snowdown board member) tells us what to expect for this year’s rockin’ good time.

Can You Leave Your Phone at Home?

Imagine a social event without your cell phone, without your Smart Watch, without your i-Pad. Could you do it? Find out more about the Real Social Event sans electronics coming up soon.

City Considers Plastic-Bag Restrictions

A group of residents called Durango Beyond Plastics wants the City of Durango to consider a measure to ban plastic bags and to impose a fee on paper bags to encourage the use of reusable bags.

Real Estate Market Poised for Buyers

The Durango-area real-estate market is poised for Millenial buyers with low-interest rates, new developments coming on line, and a big inventory of homes for sale.

Mason Center Scheduled for Demolition in ‘20

The old Mason Elementary School on Third Avenue is falling apart, so the City of Durango plans to demolish the old building. The public will be invited to suggest new uses for the site.

Fostering Economic Success in Rural Colorado

Front Range communities are enjoying an economic boon, but that boon isn’t spreading as quickly to rural Colorado. A new organization hopes to change that. Here’s one story.

FLC Business Graduate Wins a Sweet Deal

Aaron Stone says he likes chocolate. Now he’ll own a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise store for writing the best business plan for its operation. Find out how the deal came together.

Is Vaping a Safe Sub for Smoking Tobacco?

Our Animas High School Intern explores whether vaping is a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes, especially in light of the recent vaping-related deaths. Learn what he discovered.

Homeless Get Hand Up from Entrepreneur

Joslin Roderick started Solutions Candle Company so that she could offer homeless workers an oppotunity to earn a daily wage. Her company has a commitment to serve the public good.

Escalante 6th-Graders Learn About Manners

What do manners have to do with citizenship? Escalante Middle School sixth-graders explored the answers to that question while also learning table manners at a luncheon at the Himalayan.

Rental Properties & Taxes: It’s a Business

If you’re thinking about renting your house or buying a rental property, be forewarned: It’s just like owning a business. Learn about the tax implications in this episode of ‘It’s Your Money.’

Advantage PT Launches Annual Coat Drive

Amy and Mike Testa became physical therapists because they wanted to help people. That desire to help extends beyond the doors of their clinic with their 14th annual coat drive.

Is Ordering Your Children Not Working Well?

No one likes to be told what to do. It goes for your children as well. And they will resist. Dr. Doug Miller offers effective tips for turning the tables to ensure your kids’ compliance with your wishes.

Pendleton puts Durango on the Map

Pendleton Woolen Mills has selected two rare weavings from The Durango Collection to replicate into its world-famous wool blankets for its Preservation Series.

Festival of Trees Raises $22,000 for CCI

Hundreds turned out to bid on the sparkling Christmas-tree ornaments and gifts during the annual Festival of Trees fund-raiser for Community Connections.

Why Buy One Xmas Tree? Buy a Forest!

For the friend or family member who has everything, why not start a new forest for a Christmas present? The San Juan National Forest has gift certificates for seedlings to reforest burn areas.

Beautifying Empty Store Fronts Downtown

The Durango Business Improvement District wants to use empty storefronts downtown for artistic installations. Artists can earn a small stipend for creating individual displays.

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