Durango Native https://durangonative.com/ Explore Historic Durango Colorado Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:02:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.6 https://durangonative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Durango Native https://durangonative.com/ 32 32 Tom & Penni Compton tell their story https://durangonative.com/tom-penni-compton-tell-their-story/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:49:22 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=520 If you missed Tom and Penni Compton’s presentation at Durango Native Stories, you can now watch it online. ENJOY!

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If you missed Tom and Penni Compton’s presentation at Durango Native Stories, you can now watch it online. ENJOY!

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]]> Mary Jane Clark on Durango Government Television https://durangonative.com/mary-jane-clark-broadcast-schedule/ Sun, 30 Jun 2019 13:40:57 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=513 Mary Jane Clark, the founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957), shares her story on Durango Government Television.  It’s a fascinating tale of growing up at a trading post, training as a nurse for World War II, hunting, fishing, skiing and other adventures that span nine decades. Tune into Durango Cable (Spectrum) channels 191 and 981 […]

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]]> Mary Jane Clark, the founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957), shares her story on Durango Government Television.  It’s a fascinating tale of growing up at a trading post, training as a nurse for World War II, hunting, fishing, skiing and other adventures that span nine decades.

Tune into Durango Cable (Spectrum) channels 191 and 981 and over the air channel 10.1.

Broadcast schedule:

Wed. July 3   – 8:30 PM

Fri. July 5       – 8:30 PM

Sun. July 7    – 8:30 PM

Mon. July 8    – 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM

Wed. July 10 – 8:30 PM

Fri. July 12    – 8:30 PM

Sun. July 14 – 8:30 PM

Mon. July 15   – 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM

 

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]]> Tagging Bambi (for wildlife research) https://durangonative.com/tagging-bambi-for-wildlife-research/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:19:41 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=491 How many people do you know that are a Professor of Biology (Fort Lewis College) and a respected Colorado Rancher? Tom Compton and his wife, Penni, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. This is a program not to be missed.

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]]> How many people do you know that are a Professor of Biology (Fort Lewis College) and a respected Colorado Rancher? Tom Compton and his wife, Penni, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. This is a program not to be missed.

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]]> How Lemon Reservoir got its name https://durangonative.com/how-lemon-reservoir-got-its-name/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:51:35 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=488 Lemon Reservoir now covers their pioneer ranch. Penni Lemon Compton and her husband, Tom Compton, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. For tickets: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=4950e782d07de0a917b8543519c320fa&vqitq=acfab7d0-0623-479a-999e-2dd9dfb69660&vqitp=dbb9ce89-9a96-4fbb-b916-76943a9a3aed&vqitts=1560854402&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=b43da73f1f6df31344091980750671c6

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]]> Lemon Reservoir now covers their pioneer ranch. Penni Lemon Compton and her husband, Tom Compton, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. For tickets: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=4950e782d07de0a917b8543519c320fa&vqitq=acfab7d0-0623-479a-999e-2dd9dfb69660&vqitp=dbb9ce89-9a96-4fbb-b916-76943a9a3aed&vqitts=1560854402&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=b43da73f1f6df31344091980750671c6

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]]> Mary Jane Clark – June 20 Storyteller https://durangonative.com/mary-jane-clark-june-20-storyteller/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:59:48 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=485 Mary Jane was born at home at her father’s trading post.  She is a WWII nurse trainee, hunter, skier, and founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957). Mary Jane Clark will share her Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. Purchase Tickets.

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]]> Mary Jane was born at home at her father’s trading post.  She is a WWII nurse trainee, hunter, skier, and founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957). Mary Jane Clark will share her Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. Purchase Tickets.

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]]> On Location – Durango Native Media Services https://durangonative.com/464-2/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:07:39 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=464 and… ACTION! Our Team provided Location Management services to production crews for a PSA to promote the outdoors to kids. Specific details are top secret for the moment but there will be a big reveal sometime in July. Big shout out to Laurel Turner Waller, David Waller, Luke Briseno, and Bill Koons for their great […]

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]]> and… ACTION! Our Team provided Location Management services to production crews for a PSA to promote the outdoors to kids. Specific details are top secret for the moment but there will be a big reveal sometime in July. Big shout out to Laurel Turner Waller, David Waller, Luke Briseno, and Bill Koons for their great work.  This production was permitted by the City of Durango, CO and the United States Forest Service.

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]]> Iron Horse Week! https://durangonative.com/iron-horse-week/ Wed, 22 May 2019 14:09:01 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=442 Thousands of riders converge on Durango for the Iron Horse Classic bicycle race - 50 miles of mountain highway, 2 passes, and 5,700 feet in elevation gain. With record snows we had this winter, we predict a chilly ride.

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]]> Landing the Mary Jane https://durangonative.com/landing-the-mary-jane/ Tue, 21 May 2019 11:14:49 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=343 The Mary Jane arrived in 1939 by train and is now on display in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum (479 Main Ave.).  She’s a 1939 Century Sea Maid runabout build from Philippine mahogany.  The Mary Jane called Electra Lake (22 mi. north of Durango) home for 80 years before her final […]

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]]> The Mary Jane arrived in 1939 by train and is now on display in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum (479 Main Ave.).  She’s a 1939 Century Sea Maid runabout build from Philippine mahogany.  The Mary Jane called Electra Lake (22 mi. north of Durango) home for 80 years before her final landing at the train station where she first arrived. Generations of local families and friends have enjoyed countless hours of fun.  Stop by the DSNGRR museum to see the Mary Jane and many other wonderful exhibits.  It’s fun and free!

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]]> Old West Traditions https://durangonative.com/old-west-traditions/ Thu, 16 May 2019 17:16:08 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=350 The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering happens every September. The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at The Strater Theater, performing classic and contemporary poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in […]

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]]> The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering happens every September. The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at The Strater Theater, performing classic and contemporary poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in stitches.  Associated events include a Cowboy Poetry Train Ride, Chuckwagon Breakfast, and a horseback trail ride in the San Juan National Forest.

The Cowgirls Parade (1919) is just one chapter in the wonderful history of Main Avenue Parades (photo courtesy of Strater Hotel).

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]]> Our first story https://durangonative.com/our-first-story/ Fri, 10 May 2019 17:55:59 +0000 https://durangonative.com/?p=332 The first version of Durango Native Stories was told by Rod Turner (b. 1931) and his daughter, Laurel Turner Waller, on June 8, 2017 at the Henry Strater Theatre. Click here to see Rod’s story for an example of the history and humor of shared by our storytellers. Special thanks to Drew Semel (IlluminArts Photography) […]

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]]> The first version of Durango Native Stories was told by Rod Turner (b. 1931) and his daughter, Laurel Turner Waller, on June 8, 2017 at the Henry Strater Theatre. Click here to see Rod’s story for an example of the history and humor of shared by our storytellers. Special thanks to Drew Semel (IlluminArts Photography) and Richie Fletcher (Solo Arts) for filming and and production.

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