Posted on Nov 4, 2023
ANNUAL SKI SWAP Nov 4 – Nov 4, 2023 • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION More than 10,000 items to choose from! New and used ski and snowboard equipment for sale at prices that cannot be beat. In addition to the vendors, local individuals will have their equipment for sale as well. Buyers will experience further bonus as they discover...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2023
Local Durango breweries create unique, seasonal, and go-to beers that are enjoyed in town and even across the country. Many of these breweries also double as a restaurant preparing delicious meals paired with a homemade beer. How Is Beer Made? Beer origins date back to 2400 BCE but modern brewing techniques, including using hops, were first used in Germany in the 11th century and the lager was born. Over the centuries,...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2023
After spawning kokanee salmon from McPhee Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gives away salmon that otherwise would die in the Dolores River. Parks and Wildlife have been doing these giveaways since the 1990s. Two more giveaways are planned for November 2nd and November 9th. Hopeful recipients should line up an hour before the start time, as the salmon runs out quickly. By Ilana Newman. This story is sponsored by the LOR Foundation and Blondies Trophy Room
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Posted on Oct 31, 2023
Fox Fire Farms Winery has been producing wine commercially since 2010. Every year since then, it has relied on the efforts of volunteer grape harvesters. The group comes from around the region to make sure Fox Fire gets the most out of its fruits. The group comes from around the region to help the winery end its season. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Oct 29, 2023
October 31, 2023 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MAP EVENT DESCRIPTION The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children’s Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids to trick or treat in costume at nearly 100 participating merchants. This event is for children 10 and under, accompanied by an adult, and in costume. Approximately 75-100 merchants on...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2023
Cyclist Sepp Kuss played an integral role in Jumbo Visma’s historic dominance of the sport’s three grand tours. He topped it off by winning the Tour of Spain. Durango honored its native son with a party, including live music, a downtown bike parade, and a live Q&A session. American cycling fans flocked to Durango for the event. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Sky Ute Casino
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Posted on Oct 25, 2023
ROCKY HORROR SHOW October 27 – November 5, 2023 Durango Arts Center • 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Come and be a part of the Rocky Horror experience at the DAC. New Location, Same Crazy Fun! For its 16th year The Rocky Horror Show returns to Durango. Sing and dance the “Time Warp” along along with Brad and Janet as they discover the wonders “over at the Frankenstein place” as they learn...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2023
Fort Lewis College is renaming its School of Business Administration to the Katz School of Business in recognition of a generous donation of $10.4 million by Marc and Jane Katz. Durango School District 9-R is hosting a school safety training event, organized by the I Love U Guys Foundation. The City of Durango is inviting artists to contribute to various art projects at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility, and celebrate Halloween at the Children’s Halloween in downtown Durango with businesses offering treats, and a Halloween carnival and trunk-or-treat organized by TBK Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Sky Ute Casino
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Posted on Oct 24, 2023
Residents in Montezuma County and surrounding areas are frustrated with solar development in the community. They cite loss of views, loss of wildlife habitat, land degradation, and construction noise and dust as main concerns. But, agrivoltaics, the combination of agriculture and solar, could provide a potential solution for concerns and give farmers another source of income. By Ilana Newman. This story is sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai Barbecue and Northern Edge Casino
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Posted on Oct 23, 2023
Come celebrate the final weeks of the “We Are Water” exhibit at Ignacio Community Library with a book discussion and a free book. Make your very own Frankenstein’s monster to celebrate Halloween – pick up a design from the library’s desk and remember to vote for your favorite! The Halloween Carnival promises to be a family-fun event, enjoy the celebrations with friends and family. And applications are open for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environment Program’s cost-share programs for landowners. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Tafoya, Barrett & Associates
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Posted on Oct 22, 2023
Exciting plans are in store for Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings, with a planned expansion to Denver and beyond! Owner Mark Anderson has announced that Happy Pappy’s will soon become a chain, creating stores beyond Durango while providing opportunities for Durango students with a $1,000 scholarship for the career and technical education program. As part of the planned expansion, Anderson is looking for a local family to take over the running of the Durango location. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and The Payroll Department
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Posted on Oct 20, 2023
WIIN grant funds are available to private landowners within the mapped program area in the Florida River watershed who complete a free home wildfire risk assessment and hire a contractor to complete wildfire mitigation on their parcel. La Plata County’s goal is to protect the Florida River, improve emergency response and evacuation times and reduce the threat of severe wildfire. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Tafoya, Barrett & Associates
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Posted on Oct 20, 2023
The City of Durango and Table to Farm Compost are partnering to provide leaf composting services to city residents as part of a new pilot program. The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles has announced record sales of the commemorative plates for the sesquicentennial anniversary of Colorado, and motorists and pedestrians are asked to use alternative routes while work on the Highway 160 Animas River Bridge is completed. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Oct 20, 2023
Dan Korman from Alpenglow Properties discusses the third-quarter stats for single-family homes in Durango. He highlights the challenges for buyers due to rising interest rates nearing 8% and the scarcity of affordable homes. Despite a 10% increase in single-family home listings in town compared to last year, there’s a surprising dip in September sales due to low supply. The median price for in-town homes is $817,000, up 7% from the previous year. County-wide, it’s $750,000, an 11% increase. With low inventory, high prices, and increasing interest rates, the future is uncertain, but Dan remains cautiously optimistic for 2024.
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Posted on Oct 17, 2023
This past September, Pueblo Community College Southwest moved back into the Commons Building in Durango from its Durango High School location. The move will provide more opportunities for community involvement between the school and Durango, as well as provide opportunities to expand existing programs and add new programs. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the move, PCC staff and administrators expressed excitement about the move and the opportunities now available to the school and its students. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Tafoya Barrett & Associates
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Posted on Oct 17, 2023
Dancing with the Durango Stars is an annual fundraiser for the Durango Derailers’ Patient Assistance Fund. This couple’s dance competition is choreographed by Leslie Carlson and is one of Durango Derailers biggest fundraising events and a whole lot of fun! In the fund’s 17-year history, they have fund-raised over $1 MILLION in aggregate support. This fund is available to children and families living in SW Colorado to help with travel expenses when they need to go to a pediatric hospital or pediatric specialist for a higher level of pediatric specialty care (outpatient or inpatient). The fund provides gas cards and hotel assistance. By Kristi Dean and Andy Wingerd. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware
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Posted on Oct 16, 2023
ANIMAS VALLEY BALLOON RALLY October 20-22, 2023 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO EVENT DESCRIPTION The Animas Valley Balloon Rally hosts a full weekend of events each October. The event kicks off with the Downtown Balloon Glow on Friday evening, where spectators will see multiple hot air balloons light up. The event also features a few candlesticks (baskets without their balloons.) This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2023
A fundraiser for The Hive will be hosted by Punk Rock Breakfast at Anarchy Brewing on Sunday. (Courtesy) The Punk Rock Breakfast returns at 10 a.m. Sunday at Anarchy Brewing, 225 East Eighth Ave. Bands, including Hawaii 5-0, The Present Moment, Acid Wrench and others, will perform as a fundraiser for The Hive. Not only will ticket sales be donated, part of the profits from Dope Street Tacos and The Chalkboard Kitchen will be as well....
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Posted on Oct 13, 2023
A golf tournament that started as a way to introduce women golfers to the golf courses in Durango is now a powerful fundraising event. Founders Dolly Turner and Doris Douglass started the Columbine Classic Charity Golf Tournament in 1995 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, and in 2004 became a charity event for local nonprofit organizations in Durango. This year, members presented a $25,000 check to the Fort Lewis College Women’s Varsity Golf Team for the Nick Turner Scholarship Fund – a fund that aids the young women with their academic and athletic futures. Dalton Ranch and the Glacier Club play host to the annual two-day tournament, supporting the next generation of golfers. By Hannah Robertson and Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Tafoya Barrett & Associates
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Posted on Oct 11, 2023
The 2023 annular solar eclipse will pass directly over Colorado, one of nine states that will be able to see the “Ring of Fire” astronomical event in its entirety. Find some of the best viewing towards Mesa Verde National Park, or join the fun in Durango at the Chili Chase at Backcountry Experience. And come join Bode Miller and filmmaker Brett Rapkin at the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado’s Making a Difference Speaker Series. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ
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