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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Posted on Oct 10, 2023
Mug Crawl and Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser October 13, 2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Start at Carver Brewing Co. Free – $25 suggested donation per person to support student scholarships Kick off Homecoming weekend and take advantage of drink specials in downtown Durango all evening with your alumni mug! Proceeds from this event support scholarships at FLC. The first 50 RSVPs get an FLC Alumni beer stein. Event Starts at...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southwest Colorado was recently voted Small Agency Board of the Year at the national Big Brothers Big Sisters convention. Rebuilding after the challenges of the pandemic, BBBS of Southwest Colorado has implemented a new three-year strategy that emphasizes leadership and development within the staff and board. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Oct 7, 2023
Merely Players brings Shakespeare to life for modern audiences and contributes to a thriving local theatre scene in Durango. Talented actors, artists, and technicians in the local community come together to create collective art that celebrates imagination, innovation, and creativity. Merely Players has a diverse and interesting season ahead in 2023-24, kicking off with a Shakespearean classic, the Bard’s final play, The Tempest, showing from October 6th – October 15th at the Merely Underground in the Durango Tech Center. By Jessica McCallum. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Kroegers Ace Hardware
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Posted on Oct 3, 2023
FLC Theatre Department – Eurydice October 5th at 7:30pm Prices: $0.00 – $23.00 Mainstage Theatre Fort Lewis College Theatre Department – Room 102 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301-3911 Map & Directions Phone: (970) 247-7657 Email: [email protected] Website: https://durangoconcerts.com The 2023-24 season will kick off with the award-winning play, Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House, In the Next Room:...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2023
IAM MUSIC FEST! October 5-8, 2023 Downtown Durango • Main Street, Durango, CO 81301 EVENT DESCRIPTION The iAM MUSIC Fest! is back the first weekend of October for their last festival of the year! With over 20 bands performing across 5 different stages throughout the weekend, you will not want to miss this music-packed weekend! The Day-By-Day Schedule: Thursday October 5th: Pre-Party @ The iNDIGO ROOM -8pm-10m -$10 (Limit 65...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2023
San Juan National Forest has released its annual Fall Colors Report, catch the leaves when you can! Cowboys abound this weekend with the 35th annual Cowboy Gathering, bringing poets, musicians, artists, and cowboy enthusiasts to downtown. Spoketober starts October 1st, catch the kick-off concert at Durango Hot Springs on October 4th, and there is no hazardous waste collection event this fall. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Tafoya Barrett and Associates
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Posted on Sep 27, 2023
On a sunny fall Saturday, 140 dogs and their owners took part in a rattlesnake avoidance training course, hosted by Durango Kennel Club. Professional Trainer Terry Chandler (Rugerheim Kennels) has over 35 years of experience training field dogs, and he brings that expertise from Las Cruces, New Mexico to help keep dogs and their owners safe while hiking in the southwest. The aim of the training is to replace curiosity with founded fear, and keep dogs from getting bit by rattlesnakes. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Sep 26, 2023
Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center, like the artistic endeavors of its founders and participants, is a constantly evolving work. While its roots as an artistic co-op have not been forgotten, the non-profit has grown into a community center for visual and performing arts, offering classes, co-op space, and opportunities for the community of Ignacio to express themselves through art. The newest evolution – Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, has broken ground to create and develop a location that will house galleries, performances, and more – and is built with the ongoing support of the community it serves. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023
Colorado cyclist Sepp Kuss climbs to victory at the 2023 Vuelta a España The Spanish bicycle race is one of three grand tours, alongside the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia Colorado cyclist Sepp Kuss has gone from climbing hills in Durango to ascending to the top of his sport. Earlier this week, Kuss cemented himself into cycling lore by winning the 2023 Vuelta a España. The Spanish bicycle race is one of three grand tours in the...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023
Durango Derby is the next evolution of MTB racing. Showcasing 36 miles of Durango’s premium in-town single track with 12 miles of untimed transfers, racers will compete in four unique stages, in one day, on Saturday, September 23rd. Hardened and professional riders will take on all four stages alone, battling over 50miles to stake their claim in Durango MTB history. For riders looking for some friendly (or serious) competition amongst...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023
Mountain Marmot Trail Run September 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Have you ever stood at the bottom of a mountain, staring up at the top, thinking to yourself: “I wonder if I could run all the way up there?” This race is for you! The Race Course Mountain Marmot is an epic trail race. The course is simple—start at the bottom of the mountain…run to the top and back. Sounds hard? It’s definitely a challenge. But think how great you will feel...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023
With school in full swing, Ignacio School District 11-JT would like to remind parents to fill out the free meals form so that every student can get free lunch. There is still the option for corporate sponsorships with the school district – support the students with athletics, clubs, and more! The Ignacio Community Library has added new events to its line-up heading into fall, with a teen night and Silly Science Saturdays happening once a month! By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Tafoya Barrett & Associates
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023
Durango School District 9-R teachers achieved their certification for teaching Native American Games over the summer, thanks to a three-day training program through the Montana Office of Instruction. The traditional Native American games offer students of all grade levels various challenges and benefits, mental and physical. Title VI Program Manager Orlando Griego believes the addition will bring a sense of belonging to Native American students in the district. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and The Payroll Department
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