Durango Events
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Celebrating St. Patty’s Day in Durango
Another holiday is just around the corner and if there is anything 100% known, it’s that Durango knows how to do St. Patrick’s Day! With everyone in sight wearing green, some even from head to toe, live music, Guinness drinking and more, who wouldn’t want to celebrate this Irish holiday in Durango? Whether you are planning to toast to this holiday in your own style or you need some help with ideas on what to do, you simply cannot miss...
ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Ska
DATE:March 17, 2023 Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with $5 pints of Modus and live music from local Celtic band, Patrick Crossing. Post courtesy of Ska Brewing.com
LPEA seeks members due to receive Capital Credit refunds
DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is seeking current and former members who are due to receive Capital Credit refund monies. Capital Credits represent member investment in the cooperative and are credited to members based on the amount of electricity they consume. As a cooperative utility owned by its members, LPEA regularly returns Capital Credits to its membership. Each year, the LPEA Board of Directors...
Interruptus Contageous
Interruptions Occur Frequently, and Disrupt Our Thinking “Quick question…”, spoken from someone standing at our office door. The interruption seems innocuous. But it is not. The Latin root of the word interrupt is rupt, meaning to burst. Thus, an interruption bursts our thinking. It is an unseen contagion, and these cost us time and mental energy. A recent Harvard Business Review found that 40% of respondents were interrupted more...
Durango Film Festival 18th anniversary March 1st – 5th
101 FILMS 73 FILMMAKERS 6202 ATTENDEES We strive to showcase all genres of independent film for you and our community Our goal is to connect our community with independent filmmakers, engaging the audience in a unique viewing and interactive experience. Bringing the Four Corners Film Office into our organization reinforces our commitment to filmmakers to share their art with the community and to encourage them to film in our...
HELLUVA WEEKEND! March1st-5th
CATCH THE SWEET LILLIES AND DREW EMMITT OF LEFTOVER SALMON FREE! PLUS MORE FUN MARCH 1 – 5 Let’s celebrate, just because! Come on up and join us for live music, fireworks, a balloon glow, tubing, the mountain coaster, and more! Locals, try something new and mix up your routine. Visitors, save on your stay and see what fun in the snow is all about. This family-friendly weekend is sure to lift your spirits and reignite your excitement...
March 2023 Events in Durango
March in Durango offers warmer days and fun events. Spring skiing is in full swing and the town continues to celebrate winter with film and music. Purgatory Resort’s Helluva Weekend celebration is from March 1st through 5th featuring fireworks, a balloon glow, live music, and “beach” parties. Uncle Clyde’s Run & Slide Race is included with costume fun team races. For those visiting, or a great staycation, they are...
A Ape Liquid NFT Music Video
https://durangodowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1-APE-LIQUID-4-RUSTY.mp4 This is a video I had made up by my amazing friend Enigmatic Octopi the song is by The Score and is titled Legend. It shows my journey while playing the new groundbreaking, blockchain, turn based, role playing game. For more information check out their website at ApeLiquid.io You can also come and ask questions on their discord at...
This CryptoPunk NFT Just Sold For $373,124 in ETH
CryptoPunks are a generative art collection, and one of the first ever applications of NFTs for digital art. There are only 10,000 Punks in existence, and some of them are thought to be lost forever. What happened: CryptoPunk #4608 just sold for 220.00 ETH (CRYPTO: ETH) ($373,124 USD). The value of CryptoPunks is typically determined by Punk’s attributes, with the hoodie, beanie, and pilot helmet traits being the most coveted....
The True History of Valentine’s Day Might Surprise You—Here’s What to Know
A Valentine’s Day postcard circa 1913. UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE / GETTY IMAGES If origin of Valentine’s Day were a Facebook relationship status, it would read, It’s complicated. Sure, today the meaning of Valentine’s Day is entrenched in love and romance, bringing to mind boxes of chocolate, bouquets of flowers, romantic dinners, and heart-eye emojis. And for kids, it’s all about those creative Valentine’s Day boxes for...
VALENTINE’S DAY IN DURANGO
Things To Do For Valentine’s Day As A Couple In Durango HOLIDAYS#events#things to do in durango#valentine’s Valentine’s Day comes just once a year and while Durango is always the perfect spot for a couple’s getaway, the town is always full of unique romantic things to do for this special occasion. Plan in some of these things to do for Valentine’s Day in Durango for the ultimate trip with your...
Thrift Stores in Durango
Let’s go shopping! Thrift stores are infamous for offering well priced clothes, small appliances, books, jewelry, and much more. They support the reuse of items, benefit local organizations, and can provide tax deductions. The La Plata County Humane Society works in coalition with the animal shelter and adoption center and offers a huge selection of items. Profits from the shop goes directly next door to support the animals....
The Benefits of Local Real Estate Professionals
Buying and selling real estate is an intricate transaction that needs to be executed correctly. From contracts, to pricing, assuring everything is in place to close, and everything in between, these steps are easy to lose track of but vital to the process, hiring a REALTOR® that is up to date with real estate laws as well as the local market will relieve a lot of stress. In Colorado, education is pertinent and ever changing...
February 2023 Durango Events
In the midst of the winter’s chill, Durango still hosts a plethora of events for the whole family. The Shakespearean week of Snowdown 2023 will be carried out through February 5th but the fun doesn’t stop there. Tuesday, February 7th from 5:30-7:30, there is a slow bluegrass jam session at the Union Social House. For beginner/intermediate players, this is a great opportunity to practice and riff with other local musicians....
Romance on the Rails February 11 and February 12
Romance on the Rails 2023 Romance On The Rails February 11 and February 12 Romance on the Rails Special Add On Package Available For All Passengers over 21 years of age. LOCATION Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 479 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 EVENT DESCRIPTION Celebrate Valentine’s Day as you experience turn-of-the-century ambiance with your love. Ride the historic, steam-powered narrow gauge train and travel...
Typical Tigers NFT Over $27,000 In Donations
Typical Tigers Project Info The Concept and Art of “Typical Tigers” “Typical Tigers” is a collection of 3,900 randomly produced NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. These NFTs exemplify the endangered tigers in the wild population. Consequently, 50% of the net mint generated from the Typical Tigers NFT initiative will be donated to foundations that closely work on saving the endangered tiger species. Additionally, Typical Tigers will...
Healing Awareness in Times of Distress
Our lives are guided by change. Everyone is aware of changing thoughts, feelings, and moods. You can be happy and alert in the morning, full of ideas about the rest of your day, or you can be the opposite. It’s the opposite that starts to dominate in times of distress. You feel pulled around by mood swings. Bad news reinforces a sense of gloom and doom. Negative thoughts arise of their own accord. All of this is unnecessary once you...
Snowdown’s Over For 2023
TY Sam Rose For The Photo It was another great Snowdown event and on the last day there was a amazing balloon show. “Be not afraid of greatness!” Gazeth thine eyes skyward as the greatest of hot air balloons riseth into the heavens. Mass upgoingeth of hot air balloons floateth gently down the Animas Valley. Viewing can be done from Lone Pine Dr and North Animas Valley neighborhoods. Here was a list of the last day’s events:...
The Month of February 2023: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
Everything You Should Know About February What do we celebrate in February? What is February famous for? Here’s a short list of holiday happenings and February facts that you should know! The Month of February February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year. See all the...
