Alpine20: Durango Outdoor Exchange

Alpine20: Durango Outdoor Exchange

Author: The Local NEWS Network March 31, 2025 Duration: 18:19
Since 2011, Durango Outdoor Exchange has been the hub for second hand outdoor gear in Durango. Owners Jen & Chase Lacroix have prioritized giving back to local non-profit organizations that contribute to the vitality of the community.

There's always more to the story than what fits in a bulletin or a column inch. Beyond the Headlines, from The Local NEWS Network, is a podcast that explores the human creativity and cultural texture behind the events shaping our area. We move past the initial facts to examine how local arts and community expression are intertwined with the news of the day. Each episode is a conversation that connects the dots between a city council decision and a mural project, or between a development plan and the fate of a historic theater. You'll hear from the artists, organizers, and everyday residents whose lives and work are directly impacted, providing context that transforms a simple headline into a richer narrative. This isn't just about what happened; it's about why it matters on a personal and cultural level, and what it reveals about the character of our community. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded look at the forces and the faces that define where we live, finding the unexpected connections and artistic spirit that often go unreported in the daily rush.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 42

Beyond the Headlines
Podcast Episodes
Beyond The Headlines: Mark Daley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
Mark Daley is a Durango snowboarding legend. Known for his effervescent personality and his work building log rides at Purgatory Mountain Resort, Daley has earned nicknames like “The Dale,” and “The Logfather.” Daley is…
Beyond The Headlines: Fenceline Cider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
Fenceline Cider aims to revive the once thriving orchard culture in Montezuma County. Fenceline upcycles apples from local growers, no matter their size, in order to make extraordinary cider rooted in local flavors. Fenc…
Beyond The Headlines: Dave Towle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:42
If you’ve been to a bike race in America, you’ve likely heard the booming voice of Dave Towle calling the action. Having worked events from the Tour of Georgia to Levi’s GranFondo, Towle has become the voice of American…
Beyond The Headlines: Emily Hutto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:51
Emily Hutto is an author, podcaster and craft beer industry storyteller. Her most recent project, the Radcraft Industry Relief podcast documents the pandemic-era Zoom calls she orchestrated with many beer-industry leader…
Beyond The Headlines: Michelle Kooi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
After years of working as a CPA, Michelle Kooi made a career change with the intention of helping others. Kooi uses her experience to help women business owners prioritize getting more done. She now runs Confluence Consu…
Landmark Renovation Continues Cañon City Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
Colorado has a special relationship with historic hotels. From Telluride’s New Sheridan to Durango’s Strater Hotel to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park - among other examples. They can serve as the focal point of a town's…
Beyond The Headlines: Chef Safari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:20
Chef Arnold Safari has brought his blend of African Fusion cuisine to Durango for years. The most recent iteration of his culinary creativity is Chef Safari’s African Fusion Food Truck in Durango. The menu draws from Che…
Beyond The Headlines: Rob Javier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:02
Climber Rob Javier is an educator at Escalante Middle School in Durango, Colorado. He’s one of only about 21,000 people who have ever summited Mount Denali. On this episode, Javier reflects on his trip to the top of Nort…
Beyond The Headlines: Mark Stevens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:18
Author Mark Stevens is the 2023 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Writer of the Year. A two-time winner of the award, Stevens' most recent release, ‘The Fireballer’ was named one of the best baseball books of the year by ba…
Beyond The Headlines: Blue Moon Ramblers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:44
The Blue Moon Ramblers Americana band are synonymous with The Strater Hotel. In three decades as the Sunday night house band at The Diamond Belle Saloon, the group has performed 1900 times, with more than 50 musicians. I…