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World Snowboard Day: January 22, 2017
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, and with resorts across the country providing deals on rental and ski or snowboard lessons, there’s no better time to hit the slopes and take up a new sport. According toSnowSports Industries America (SIA), over 100 million people participate in snowsports annually, and there’s plenty of ways for you to help that number grow by getting involved with skiing or snowboarding this month Learn...
Looks like snow today!
“Honey, can you look outside and see if it is snowing yet?” “Yep, it looks like snow today!” WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT! Check out the Durango weather forecast! Areas impacted include: Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Mancos, Pagosa Springs, Cortez and Dove Creek. Travel can be challenging this weekend with limited visibilty and snowy roads. (Photos: Sam Rose) Time for sledding, toboganning, and getting ready...
Donald Trump inaugurated as new USA president!
Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the new president of the United States of America, January 20th, 2017. (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images) President Trump’s full Inagural Speech can be found: President Donald Trump’s inaugural address! Durangodowntown.com’s standard editorial policy is to limit political articles as we are mostly a local entertainment and...
Colorado Experience program
Community invited to showing of Dinosaurs at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – On Wednesday, January 18, Fort Lewis College is partnering with Rocky Mountain PBS to host a free showing of the documentary Dinosaurs in the Student Union Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Dinosaurs is part of the Colorado Experience program shown locally on Rocky Mountain PBS. Colorado has become known as the Dinosaur Highway....
The Met: Live in HD has been cancelled!
Given the significant snow event underway, this morning’s The Met: Live in HD showing of Romeo et Juliette at Fort Lewis College has been cancelled! The Met: Live in HD continues Jan. 21 with new Roméo et Juliette Performance transmitted “live” to FLC campus from New York’s Metropolitan Opera Durango, CO – The Met: Live in HD, presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College in partnership with The Metropolitan Opera,...
Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College
Life-Long Learning opens with the history of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Durango, CO – The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College presents “The Rio Grande Southern Railroad: A Short, Eventful History” on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. This free lecture will be held in Noble Hall, Rm. 130. Cres Fleming, retired chemist, railroad historian, volunteer, and collector, shares how the RGS connected the...
More Rain and Snow coming this week!
More rain, snow and ice have been forecast– for the later part of this week… higher elevations may get a foot of snow or more! It pays to keep track of the rain, snow, and ice… as it has been challenging to keep the roads clear… To stay in touch, DurangoDowntown.com has a great weather section… Take a look: Durango Area Weather and Climate We all love our snow! Great Dane Oreo just wants to have fun and...
EPA Releases Final Gold King Report
The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the Animas and San Juan Rivers have returned to conditions that existed prior to the Gold King Mine spill. The findings were released in the Agency’s final report, which was made available to the public last week.
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals
EPA Releases Final Analysis of Metals Released from Gold King Mine in the Animas and San Juan Rivers WASHINGTON, (Durango, CO) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the final fate and transport report for the Gold King Mine (GKM) release. The report focuses on understanding pre-existing river conditions, the movement of metals related to the GKM release through the river system, and the effects of the GKM...
Skiing for a Cause
You can ski at Purgatory Resort for half price, and benefit local non-profit organizations this winter through the resort’s Benefits Day program.
Free Legal Clinic
Free Legal Clinic at the Ignacio Community Library Friday, January 13, 2017 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Ignacio, CO – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM on the second FRIDAY of each month at the Ignacio Community Library at 470 Goddard Avenue in Ignacio. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and...
It’s Your Money – Tax-Saving Strategies to End the Year
This week, we introduce a new financial segment called It’s Your Money, featuring financial and tax advice from Tafoya Barrett and Associates. In this premiere edition, learn how to plan financially for changes proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump.
Ska Brewing HQ is Host Venue for UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup
Ska Brewing HQ is Host Venue for UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Free spectator event to take place at Ska, Dec. 14-17 Durango, CO (Dec. 13, 2016) – Ska Brewing and Durango Rock Lounge welcomes over 70 of the world’s best ice and mixed climbers from 14 countries to Durango this week where they will be competing in the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation)/AAC (American Alpine Club) Ice Climbing World Cup. Youth and...
Mercury goes Retrograde – Once Again
MERCURY goes RETROGRADE once again— The planet Mercury– which rules the mind, communication, business, & transportation– is getting ready for another vacation and this one starts December ,19th and goes to January, 8th. The holi-daze (holidays) slip into plod mode and stay that way through the first week of January 2017. Actually the holi-glaze times are a good opportunity to slow down a little and be centered in the...
LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army
LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army Varieties of green chili and more on menu Wednesday, Dec. 14 Durango, CO – In an effort to assist the Salvation Army over the holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host its Stuff the Kettle Green Chili Lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the cooperative’s Durango headquarters, 45 Stewart Street in Bodo Industrial Park. No reservations required. From 11:30 a.m. to...
Bar D Wranglers preform on Dec. 17, 2016
Bar D Wranglers return to the Community Concert Hall, Dec. 17, 2016 Very limited tickets remain for annual, fun-filled “Christmas Jubilee” Durango, CO – The Bar D Wranglers’ popular “Christmas Jubilee” returns for the holidays, as Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D ranch and take the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Limited tickets remain. With the...
Events at Fort Lewis College – December, 2016
Are you looking for something fun to do around the holidays? Checkout the amazing talents that Fort Lewis College is bringing into town these next couple weeks! FORT LEWIS COLLEGE CALENDAR – December 4 – December 17, 2016 Sunday, December 4 Merely Players Presents “A Christmas Carol” – 1 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College Visit www.durangoconcerts.com for more information. Durango Choral Society Presents “A Traditional...
Polar Express
Polar Express Durango, CO – Make it your holiday tradition to bring the whole family to take the magical journey to the North Pole! Seats sell quickly for this very special event, especially premium seats. The award-winning book comes to life through the chefs, hobo, conductor, the Hero Boy, Billy, Santa and all the elves on this historic steam train! All passengers will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat served by your personal...
Light Show at Aztec Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument will be ablaze with hundreds of luminarias on the night of Thursday, December 8. Viewing begins at 6 P.M. and the event is free and open to the public.
Manna Soup Kitchen – Meals for families 2016
Manna No Go Gala! This is the ninth year the Manna Soup Kitchen is hosting a special fundraiser to feed families in our community! You can help feed the families in need in our community by mailing a donation to the Manna soup kitchen at P.O. Box 1196 or by making a secure donation through Manna’s Soup Kitchen’s Website. Make a Donation Online Or if you’d like to contribute non-perishable food or...
