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DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN APRIL 21 – APRIL 23
Get ready to hear the hills of the San Juan Mountains ringing with the sweet sounds of strings: The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is just around the corner. Taking place in April each year, the festival breaks up the long winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance and other celebrations for visitors. It is an annual event that you will not want to miss. Bluegrass Meltdown The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a festival that brings...
The Oxford brings something new to Durango bar scene
Durango’s newest bar called The Oxford, located at 119 W. Eighth St. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Management team taps into a different demographic with cocktail lounge The Oxford cocktail bar’s March 18 opening returns the space formerly known as Joel’s Bar to Durango’s night scene. While the bar may be in the same place as Joel’s, owner Chip Lile assures it is not the same vibe. Along with business partners Chris Lile and...
Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water
Clint Brooks, left, and Neil Diamond, co-owners of Brooks Well Service, have cleared their schedules making it a priority to get water to the residents of Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park as they work connecting lateral lines on Thursday to mobile homes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) For the last two months, Reed Thompson has had to hope he gets off work with enough time left in the day to gather his six children and drive them...
Spring Events in Durango
Spring is celebrated in Durango with annual events including biking, wine, and music. Coloradoans are excited to see warmer weather after a snowy winter, so don’t miss out on these local events. Music, specifically bluegrass music, can be heard all throughout town during the annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown festival at the end of April. This three day event brings together 20+ local and traveling bands to perform at concerts,...
Inclusion As a Leadership Skill
The brain works fast. It consciously can process about 40-50 pieces of information per second. Wow! Even more amazing, and potentially troubling, we unconsciously process 11 million bits of information in that same second. To survive this onslaught of raw data entering our own central processing unit, we create shortcuts and unconsciously exclude a lot most of it; we are better at exclusion than inclusion. While inclusion...
Pets in La Plata County
Durango is a small city surrounded by acres of farm and ranch land. There are many different opportunities for pets of all shapes and sizes in the area. In town – within city limits, dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and even chickens can be commonly allowed and found. There are many local pet shops, veterinary clinics, local non-profits, and shelters available for resources, procedures, supplies, lost & found, and adoption. La...
April 2023 Events
April is a transition month for the weather in the Rocky Mountains, even with melting snow and warming days, the local events do not take a break! Here are some of our favorite April events in Durango, CO. Sunday, April 9th is Purgatory Ski Resort’s closing day. In celebration of another great season, the annual pond skimming contest begins at 12:30 with live music from local musicians all day. 100 contestants will strive to...
Education Resource Fair
The Durango Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce our first Spring Resource Fair: a one-stop-shop of summer programs and resources for students and their families. We are blessed in the Durango area to have a wealth of opportunities for our children but it’s often difficult to find all of them. Whether it’s school-level activities, after-school programs, tutoring/mentoring opportunities, physical activities,...
Spring Cleanup Schedule Starts April 3rd
Spring Cleanup Questions? Please call (970) 375-4861. This is a great opportunity for fire mitigation and creating a defensible space around your home! Accepted Materials Furniture & Mattresses Large appliances (no refrigerators or air conditioning units) Scrap metal Drywall, carpeting, tiles, and other remodeling debris (no commercial quantities, DIY home projects only) Open and dried paint cans Fencing and lumber (must be less...
Durango Celtic Festival
Musicians Two days of traditional and modern Celtic music, covering the sounds of Ireland, Scotland, the Hebrides, and Cape Breton, along with original blends. Hailing from all across the Celtic world from Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, don’t miss the exhilarating and toe-tapping performances from our bands: On the Lash, The Jeremiahs, Runa, and Téada! Locations: The Community Concert Hall is located on the Fort...
CONTESTS Durango and Silverton Railroad nominated for ‘Best Scenic Train Ride’
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been nominated once again for being one of the best scenic train rides in the United States. The contest is being held by USA Today and their readers can vote on who has the best scenic ride. The Durango and Silverton Railroad takes commuters through Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. The railroad has won the award for the last two years and is going for a third...
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
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...
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....
Durango Herald News
- US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year June 17, 2026
- Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year June 17, 2026
- Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast June 17, 2026