Old Fashioned Sleigh Rides, plus Santa!
Dec12

Old Fashioned Sleigh Rides, plus Santa!

Enjoy the Colorado winter by horse drawn sleigh! Warming hut pavilion for hot cocoa sipping!! Regular sleigh rides are available through January 20th, but you can also enjoy a Santa Sleigh Ride from December 16th to the 24th.  See rappcorral.com for more info and booking. Rapp Corral has offered custom horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter wonderland between Durango and Purgatory Ski Area since 1984. Sleigh rides are a great idea for...

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Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue

Image:Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Main Avenue Enjoy an enchanting horse drawn sleigh ride down Main Avenue with San Juan Sky Outfitters. The open sleigh departs from the Historic Strater Hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings or by appointment. Fore more information visit www.strater.com or call 970-247-443.  

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Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position
Dec22

Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position

Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position Just before Christmas, let’s hope this doesn’t screw up the deliveries of the North Pole’s most famous resident. Hoping to keep tabs on the magnetic north’s wandering ways, the World Magnetic Model 2025 has been released this week, revealing the latest official predicted placement of Earth’s magnetic fields. This version will remain valid...

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Battle of the Bards
Nov08

Battle of the Bards

Battle of the bards At a loss for words right now? Well, you’re in luck. This Sat., Nov. 9, dozens of local poets will be filling the intellectual and literary void as they face off (as much as poets can) in Durango’s first Poetry Contest at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center. This idea for the event was hatched a little over a month ago with a call to the community for poetry submissions. A panel of local judges reviewed the...

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Christmas in Durango, Colorado
Oct20

Christmas in Durango, Colorado

Christmas in Durango, Colorado Christmas in Durango extends the entire month of December. Our little mountain town comes alive with activities all month long for everyone from the adventure seeker to the holiday traditionalist. Durango, Colorado has so much to offer during the Christmas season. Take A Ski Trip Around Christmas, it is common for Durango to turn into a snowy winter wonderland. Enjoy skiing at one of the great ski spots...

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Durango Christmas Events 2019
Nov26

Durango Christmas Events 2019

Durango sure knows how to do the holidays!  Get out there, sing some songs, meet Santa and spread some Christmas cheer! Singing with Santa Start the holiday season with Singing with Santa. This annual event which takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and march on Main Avenue while singing Christmas carols at this fun meet-up. Singing with Santa will take place at 6 p.m. Friday the 29th at TBK Bank, 259 West...

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Traveling This Holiday? Remember These Home Safety Tips
Dec28

Traveling This Holiday? Remember These Home Safety Tips

This time of year, many will be traveling to spend Christmas and New Years with family or friends. While Durango is one of the safest places to live, it’s still prudent to exercise caution when you leave your home over the holidays. Here are a few tips: Don’t let packages, newspapers or mail pile up. If you expect deliveries (as many Americans utilize Amazon, Target, and other online retailers for shopping), be sure to ask a neighbor...

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Durango—Truly One of the Best Places for the Holidays
Dec20

Durango—Truly One of the Best Places for the Holidays

Did you know Durango frequently appears on “best of” lists to visit? This time of the year, we have been recognized nationwide as a magical place to spend the holidays (https://www.theactivetimes.com). Over the past few weeks, we’ve highlighted some of the town’s events, including the famous Polar Express. However, there’s still more to do! If you’re approaching vacation in the next week and looking for some family-friendly...

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With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April!
Mar14

With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April!

  Purgatory Resort’s New Transfer Lift is Now Open!   With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April! Durango, Colo. —  Purgatory Resort opened its newest lift on the backside of the mountain, which provides skiers and snowboarders easy access to the Legends Express quad chairlift from some of the best fall line skiing on the mountain.  Officials also announced that with the incredible snowfall...

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New General Manager for Purgatory Ski Resort
Jan06

New General Manager for Purgatory Ski Resort

Purgatory Resort Announces New General Manager!   Durango, Colo. —  Purgatory Resort officials announced the appointment of Colin McBeath as its new General Manager.  McBeath was most recently the general manager at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa in Alaska and has more than 20 years of international and national experience as a general manager and hotel manager for groups such as the Sheraton, Kimpton Hotels,...

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