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CONCERT HALL AT THE PARK
CONCERT HALL AT THE PARK Select dates from Jun 20 – Aug 1, 2024 Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is happy to announce the return of its free summer concert series, “Concert Hall @ The Park” in downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning June 20 through August 1. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are...
This 100-year-old woman who still works and drives has simple tips for a long life
Miriam Todd has no plans to retire. “It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me,” she says. Miriam Todd, 100, at her desk in Nehlig’s Furniture in Stratford, New Jersey, where she still works six days a week.Courtesy Christy Todd-Hoffman Create your free account or log in to save this article June 24, 2024, 9:33 AM MDT / Source: TODAY By A. Pawlowski At 100 years old, Miriam Todd works more hours than many...
GARDENS ON TOUR
GARDENS ON TOUR Saturday, June 22, 2024 Durango Public Library • Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Get ready for another edition of Gardens on Tour! This tour will feature a number of residential gardens that will inspire you to consider ideas to make your own yard and landscape Tour level worthy. Post courtesy of Durango.com.
Level Your Summer Up w/ A Music Workshop!
Check out all of our upcoming Summer Workshops! We have some great workshops coming up over the next couple of months! Keep scrolling for more info! LEARN MORE This is a week-long workshop that will meet daily during the week of June 24th-28th from 11:00AM-1:00PM Vocal Technique and Harmonizing in Old Time Folk / Americana music. Signup Here! This is a week-long workshop that will meet daily during the week of...
The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Crucial Differences
(Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images) Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. How long humans can live, and what determines a long and healthy life, have been of interest for as long as we know. Plato and Aristotle discussed and wrote about the ageing...
TRUE WESTERN ROUNDUP
Each summer, more than 4,000 spectators gather to preserve western history 8 seconds at a time at the True Western Roundup, formerly known as the True West Rodeo. Held every Wednesday night all summer long at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, this event is where old west heritage and modern athleticism combine for a bronc bustin’ fun! True Western Roundup The mission of the True Western Roundup is to preserve western heritage in a...
Father’s Day Guide to Durango, Colorado
When Father’s Day rolls around once again and it’s time to celebrate the dad in your life, there’s no better place to do exactly that than Durango, Colorado. Father’s Day in Durango is a terrific place to spend quality time with those you love most enjoying activities that are sure to make your dad smile. Whether he’s one for the great outdoors, a history buff, or a flavor fanatic, Durango makes it easy to create an itinerary that’s...
Investment banker says Walmart is enough competition in Albertsons-Kroger merger
Albertsons is one of four major grocery retailers in Durango. If the merger is to go through, Kroger would own three of the four major retailers in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) Scott Moses, head of grocery, pharmacy and restaurants for Solomon Partners said competition in the Southwest Colorado grocery market won’t be an issue if the Albertsons-Kroger merger goes through. Solomon Partners was hired by Albertsons to...
The streets are alive with the sound of music
Durango musician Tyler Reed Smith taps out a tune Friday on a street piano in front of Maria’s Bookshop while Harrison McInnis looks on. A second street piano will show up soon on the patio at the Durango Public Library. The Durango Street Pianos program is in its third year. The pianos will stay out until fall. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Casey Gray, 9, of West Lafayette, Ind., plays a street piano Friday in front of...
Under the heat dome: Durango keeps breaking records for temperature highs
Residents across Southwestern U.S. find ways to beat the heat Friday, Jun 7, 2024 6:21 PM Updated Friday, Jun. 7, 2024 6:34 PM Record-setting heat caused the top of this Coca-Cola can to blow off inside a vehicle Thursday. The high temperature hit 94 degrees – 2 degrees hotter than the previous record – based on temperature records being kept at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) How hot was it?...
DURANGO FARMERS MARKET
DURANGO FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from May 11 – Oct 26, 2024 TBK Bank Parking Lot • 259 W 9th St, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Durango Farmers Market offers fresh produce, protein, high-quality artisan crafts and ready to eat food and beverage – all from our local region! Every Saturday you can find us in the parking lot of the TBK Bank on 8th Street in between Main Avenue and Camino del...
FIRST FRIDAY
FIRST FRIDAY Select dates from Apr 5 – Dec 6, 2024 Durango, CO MAP List of Events: EVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Every First Friday of the month, businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host local artists of all kinds! Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets all across town. Hosted...
ANIMAS RIVER DAYS
ANIMAS RIVER DAYS June 1-2, 2024 Santa Rita Park • 149 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 MAP EVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Animas River Days is dedicated to celebrating the Animas River’s role in Durango by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as community outreach about river resources and conservation. Events take place at Santa Rita Park. For more information, call (970)...
Durango’s Cobe Freeburn wins Iron Horse road race
Cobe Freeburn crosses the finish line winning the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday in Silverton. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Jerry McBride Durangoan Cobe Freeburn rode well beyond his years on Saturday in the 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race. The 22-year-old bided his time as other riders raced off out of his eyesight in the beginning. Freeburn was in total control of his...
Numerous Memorial Day weekend events lined up in Durango
Durango is ready to again honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military with a number of Memorial Day weekend events. VFW Post 4031 Cmdr. David Latham said it means a great deal to be able to recognize those who served. “It’s a huge honor for us to be able to do that,” he said. “We have various ceremonies going on throughout the weekend.” Here are events planned for the weekend in Durango, each of which...
GET READY TO RIDE: THE IRON HORSE CLASSIC
GET READY TO RIDE: THE IRON HORSE CLASSIC An Epic Battle Of Man Vs. Machine BIKING DURANGO EVENTS The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is Colorado’s largest, oldest and most renowned cycling event. There is no other event like it in the state. It will return from May 24-26, 2024. Find the schedule of events on our event page. 2024 Iron Horse Event Info Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Brotherly Competition The Iron Horse Bicycle...
‘Best form of dosage’ for apple cider vinegar boosts its efficacy for weight loss
Dieticians around the world have touted apple cider vinegar as a superfood thanks to its antioxidant effects. In recent years, the superfood has gained recognition as a weight loss tool thanks to its satiating effect. To enjoy the condiment’s slimming effects, experts believe the timing of doses may be essential. Sarah Herrington, MS, CNC, CPT, Nutritionist for Brio-Medical, says “apple cider vinegar does not have a ‘fat burning...
Durango, CO Parks & Green Spaces
Durango, Colorado is well known for our many outdoor recreation opportunities. From being a mountain biking mecca, to skiing/boarding at Purgatory Ski Resort, to hundreds of miles of trails in town and nearby, and the Animas River flowing through town, the possibilities are endless. In addition to all of these great activities, public parks and green spaces are also a part of our outdoor attractions. Many of these are city run...
Mother’s Day 2024 Was Joyful
From ours to yours, Happy Mother’s Day! Working hard, providing, taking care of family, moms and mother figures do a lot and May 12th is a day to celebrate! Durango has wonderful locally owned shops to put a thoughtful gift together for the do-all mom. Flowers For a nice bouquet of flowers, visit one of the local florists such as April’s Garden, Adela Flora, or Bayfield Blooms for a colorful, and unique arrangement. This...
Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
The northern lights flare in the sky over a farmhouse, late Friday, May 10, 2024, in Brunswick, Maine. Brilliant purple, green, yellow and pink hues of the Northern Lights were reported worldwide, with sightings in Germany, Switzerland, London, and the United States and Canada. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday’s powerful solar storm was likely on Sunday. The U.S. National...
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