This week in Durango, the airport is collecting donations for TSA workers affected by the federal government shutdown, Durango Comedy takes the stage at the Durango Arts Center, and the Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival closes out the month at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This story is sponsored by The FLC Center for Innovation and Dunkin Donuts.
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You’re watching the Local News Network brought to you by the FLC Center for Innovation and Dunkin’ Donuts. Durango – La Plata County Airport is collecting food and supply donations for TSA personnel affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. TSA workers nationwide have been without pay and the airport has set up collection bins near airline ticketing just inside the main entry doors. Accepted donations include non-perishables, shelf stable food, hygiene products, and infant supplies. Airport staff will collect donated goods daily and bring them to the airport conference room for TSA personnel to access. The drive is ongoing drop off donations at the airline ticketing lobby inside the main entry doors. On Wednesday, March 25th, Durango Comedy brings March Sadness to the Durango Arts Center. A local standup showcase featuring an all local lineup of comics telling honest, relatable stories about life in Durango. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at durangocomedy.com.
And closing out the month, the spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival comes to the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday March 29th. The festival features 70 local artists and crafters from across the region along with food indoor prizes. Thank you for watching the Local News Network. For more events happening in your area, visit whatshappeningdurango.com. And for more stories like this, visit durangolocal.news.
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