Alpine20: Fun Center

Alpine20: Fun Center

Author: The Local NEWS Network April 23, 2025 Duration: 16:25
Pete Tabor and Joe Washburn own Fun Center Cycles in Durango, Farmington and Cortez. Fun Center specializes in power sports of all kinds, from on & off road motorcycles, to snowmobiles, watercraft and more!

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

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Beyond The Headlines: Matt Martensen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
Matt Martensen is trying to change the paradigm of internet monetization. His tech startup, User Cooperative, is a user-owned internet browser structured as a member-governed cooperative. He says trillions of dollars and…
Beyond The Headlines: Gary Barnett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:14
Gary Barnett led the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks football team to multiple wins over his two seasons as the Fort Lewis College Head Coach. After coaching the Skyhawks, Barnett led the Northwestern Wildcats and Colorado B…
Beyond the Headlines: Nicholaus Sandner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:30
The theater community is celebrating Nicholaus Sandner as Colorado’s top drama teacher. Sandner is a Durango local, a Fort Lewis College graduate and a drama teacher at Montezuma Cortez High School. Sandner was recently…
Beyond The Headlines: Levi Kurlander [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:05
Levi Kurlander is leaving his position as Executive Director of Durango Devo after serving for nearly eight years in the role. Under his leadership, Devo’s enrollment numbers have grown by nearly three times. Still, he c…
Beyond The Headlines: Clayton Lytle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:14
Clayton Lytle is the new Head Brewer at Animas Brewing Company. He’s worked at breweries across the country, including Stone. Over the course of his career at places like Spice Trade Brewery in Denver and Stone Brewery i…
Beyond The Headlines: Jennaye Derge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
Jennaye Derge is the Founder of Bike Durango, a non-profit advocacy group for bike commuters and pedestrians. She’s also a journalist whose work can be found in The Durango Telegraph, Adventure Cycling Magazine and Cycli…
Beyond The Headlines: Lisa Diersen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:32
Lisa Dierson is the Founder and Director of the EQUUS Film & Arts Film Festival. She’s preparing to bring the equestrian-themed festival to the Four Corners region for the first time in the event's 12-year existence. The…
Beyond The Headlines: Darrin Parmenter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
Darrin Parmenter is Colorado State University Extension’s Western Regional Director and Co-Host of The Garden Guys radio show on KSUT. He previously served as the La Plata County Extension horticulturist and county direc…
Beyond The Headlines: Dustin English [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:02
Dustin English is the co-founder of Voormi, an outdoor apparel company based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Since 2011 the company has evolved into more than just a garment company, featuring locally made textiles, technol…
Beyond The Headlines: Justin McBrayer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:46
Fort Lewis College Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer has won a Fulbright Scholarship for the second time in his career. As part of the program, McBrayer will spend a term in Italy both conducting research and teaching…