Animas Valley Balloon Rally
Durango offers a lifestyle unlike most places in the world—events and festivals, food and outdoor activities. This week, we celebrate the third annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally, October 18-20, 2019. It’s a special weekend to color the sky and watch these fascinating balloons. There are several opportunities to watch the balloons in the sky. On Friday morning, there will be a Media Flight from Hermosa Meadows Road to kick off the...
Haunted Houses in Durango
Elks Lodge Haunted House The 5th annual Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House is on! This event supports the local Elks Lodge. This event is $7 and runs from 6-10PM on October 25th, 26th, 30th & 31st! Durango Colorado Elks Lodge 901 E 2nd Ave, Durango, Colorado 81301 Haunted Circus at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College’s Annual Haunted House! Free for FLC students and $5 for community members. All proceeds to...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Loafing
“It is better to have loafed and lost than to never have loafed at all.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Bringing Durango’s ‘Humor’ to the World
A group of volunteers have organized an independent Tedx Talk featuring Durango speakers who have ‘Ideas Worth Spreading.’ Although the inaugural event is sold out, it will be broadcast on YouTube worldwide.
Pueblo I Site Excavated to Preserve Record
Archaeologists with the Colorado Department of Transportation have wrapped up excavation of a small Pueblo I village that is in the path of the Farmington Hill realignment project. Local Indian tribal experts assisted on the research project.
Fort Lewis 101: Becoming a College Student
Finding the dining hall, let alone the Registrar’s Office can make the first year of college intimidating for any new student. So Fort Lewis College has started a program for first-time students to help with retention and student success.
David Sedaris
NPR humorist and bestselling author of Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Theft by Finding and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. For Sedaris, laughter...
Stephanie and Paolo
Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi have earned widespread success with their arrangements of classics from the stride piano, ragtime and boogie-woogie repertoires, as well as from the swing era and the Great American Songbook. Blending impeccable technique and mature musicality with humor and showmanship, they are considered the most engaging piano duo dedicated to the repertoire of...
It’s Not Too Late—See the Fall Colors!
For many, fall is the best season in Durango. The weather turns slightly cooler, but it’s still possible to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities before snow covers the ground. This is also the time of year the leaves turn a gorgeous array of colors, and the mountains are picturesque. There is still time to see the colors, even if some of the high elevations have already peaked. There are several ways to enjoy the sights—a hike, a...
Colorado Association of Realtors Numbers for September – La Plata County
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of September. The attached charts show a detailed breakdown of several market segments in La Plata County, showing La Plata County as a whole, Durango In-Town, Durango Rural, Bayfield In-Town, Bayfield Rural, Ignacio In-Town, Ignacio Rural, and Durango Mountain Area. These charts indicate the statistics and key metrics for single family homes and...
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