Fighting Wildland Fires
The Durango Fire Protection Authority shows us how firefighters prepare to attack a wildland fire.
New Brewfest Benefits Music Program
The new Pine River Brewfest is on tap Aug. 4 in Bayfield. Learn about the beverages, music, and kids activities that will be part of the fun.
Trout Populations Suffer from Debris Flows
As difficult as it may be to see trout killed by the debris flows from the 416 burn areas, there will be a silver lining
Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race
Get muddy and conquer the obstacles on the First National Bank of Durango Muck & Mire Mud Adventure Race guaranteed fun for the whole family. This is one of Purgatory’s most popular events of the year. This mud run has more than 20 great obstacles, tons of mud, and the most amazing scenery of any mud run around! Date: August 4, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Register here for the Muck & Mire The “Muddy Muck” 5k If having...
Bow Wow Film Festival
We are proud to present the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival! Come join us to celebrate our beloved canine companions and the joy they bring to our lives. We are so excited about the movies in the 2018-19 Tour! A few highlights for this years films; we have movies about working dogs, both old school and new school, we have the return of the delightful Ask Frank and his advice column and we go to camp with pups and their people! Join...
Elder Grown – Three Springs – Thursday August 16th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, August 16th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Elder Grown ELDER GROWN Funk meets Rock, Pop meets Hip Hop. Elder Grown combines the freedom of improvisational jams with their captivating, original songs. From the first song to the fourth hour, Elder Grown...
Real Estate in the News
As real estate professionals, we like to keep a pulse on national news. Sometimes the real estate news differs in the local market; other times we see similar trends. Here are a few recent headlines we found interesting and applicable: Mortgage Rates Dip: This is a big topic. For several weeks this year, we were noting the steady increase in mortgage rates. At the end of last week, they dropped again, making it the fourth drop in the...
La Plata County Colorado Aassociation of Realors Numbers for June
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of June. 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...
La Plata County Residential Real Estate June Transactions
This week, we have our June month-end numbers for La Plata County residential real estate. With 111 total sales, this number is lower than last June at this time. In fact, it is a lower total of sales than the last three years. While we don’t know exact reasons for number variances, it’s possible the 416 Fire slightly impacted June’s sales numbers this year. This could have occurred if any homes fell out of contract or houses that...
Have You Been to Silverton?
If you’re looking for a fun summer outing, have you thought about a trip to Silverton? There are so many ways to enjoy the little town, and it makes for the perfect day trip, overnight trip to a hotel, camping trip, or stop along a longer road trip. At just over 9,000 feet above sea level, its mountain location is gorgeous. There’s a rich mining history, and the San Juan County Historical Society offers a plethora of information,...
Durango Herald News
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