What would you plant first if you wanted to start a farm? The Bryant family planted 4,000 lavendar bushes on Los Miramontes Lavender Farm. Watch the story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/little-purple-flower-inspires-big-dreams-for-family-farmSponsored by Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware and TruWest Auto Outlet Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

The San Juan Mountain Association harvests white firs from local forests to thin overgrowth, reduce wildfire fuels, and raise revenues during its annual Christmas Tree sale. Watch the  story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/buy-a-christmas-tree-save-the-forestSponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley, LLCSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

The City of Durango is taking some of the most aggressive action to date to address the need for affordable and workforce housing. Learn about the initiatives under way.  Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/city-of-durango-making-progress-on-housing-crisisSponsored by Service Master Restore and The Payroll DepartmentSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

In this edition of #LPEAwire, learn more about LPEA’s 2022 scholarships, help your neighbors keep the lights on this holiday season with LPEA’s Giving Tree program, and catch up on the latest with LPEA’s future power supply options. Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/lpea-opens-2022-scholarship-programSponsored by La Plata Electric AssociationSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

Durango Transit received the 2021 Outstanding Innovation Award from the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies for their work adding the Three Springs route during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/innovating-public-transportation.Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and Closets PlusSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

Visit the Festival of Trees to get into the holiday spirit and marvel at the inventiveness of this year's sponsors and the decoration themes they've created. The festival benefits Community Connections Inc.  Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/enchanted-forest-of-christmas-trees-supports-community-connections-incSponsored by Alpine BankSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

The Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation is one of the recipients of the Build to Scale Grant Program funded by the EDA. The grant will allow the Center to expand its current opportunities to include mentorship, more coworking spaces, and more partnerships to local and aspiring entrepreneurs. Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/building-up-businesses Sponsored by Service Master and Closets PlusSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921.Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/farmington-museum-opens-new-exhibition-built-by-gasSponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers BrewingSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

If you've been in Durango for more than a couple of years, you know we like to go crazy with our holiday events, starting the day after Thanksgiving. Here's a brief roundup. Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/singing-with-santa-colorado-gives-noel-niteSponsored by Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, LLC and Closets PlusSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)

Literally dozens of backcountry enthusiasts each year can thank La Plata County Search and Rescue volunteers who came looking for and found them, and in some cases, saved their lives. Watch the full story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/lost-and-found-champions-since-1981Sponsored by Alpine Bank Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lnVwLUjtnvy6klI_cwFZHX3QD7_Qq31bfc__61o5YYQMk6dVdXRyI_pfDd0uYN4HkgRZIjjaj4Qw1R1_)