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Hold the Sun’s Warmth in Your Hands
A Durango woman with Raynaud’s Syndrome was looking for a way to keep her fingers warm during outdoor, cold-weather activities. She and her partner have created a unique solution.
Real Estate Update: Latest Housing Prices
How much is your house worth? What’s the average price of a house right now in La Plata County? How long will a typical house be for sale on the market? Find out more with this update.
Mysto’s Really Big Magic Show
Then family-friendly fun comes to the full Concert Hall on Dec. 21, 2019, with Mysto’s Really Big Magic Show. Mysto the Magi (aka Mitch Harwood) takes audiences on a vaudeville journey with play-lets, mystery, secret messages and group participation, with the entire intent of “having fun.” Date: Saturday, December 21, 2019 Time: 7:30 PM Community Concert Hall at FLC 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 Phone: (970) 247-7657 Email:...
November La Plata County Residential Sales
This week we have the latest numbers from the La Plata County residential real estate market for the month of November. With 84 total sales, it was a slower month compared to November of 2018 (which had 102 total transactions), but it was a comparable number of transactions from several previous years. Year to date, we are at 1,052 total transactions. Last year at this time we had 1,080 transactions; a difference of 28 sales. The...
Pj Moon & the Super Groupers
Pj Moon & the Super Groupers are made up off multiple members of some of Durango’s favorite bands. Tickets available at Animas City Theatre, Animas Trading Comapny, and online at www.animascitytheatre.com “Have you ever noticed how many amazing musicians reside in our small town of Durango, CO? The caliber of musical talent tips the scale much past what we might expect. This night is a showcase of all of the best...
Community Benefit Day # 1
Date: December 15, 2019 Purgatory Get reduced-price lift tickets with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting Mountain Studies Institute and the 2nd annual San Juan Youth Resiliency Summit, bringing together school children from around the region to share research related to forest health. Community Benefit Day lift tickets must be purchased online at least 48 hours in advance! Ski and Snowboard Demos Deal: Demo the latest equipment...
Bar D Wranglers 2019 Christmas Jubilee
Durango’s much-beloved cowboy crooners come off the Bar D and return to the Community Concert Hall stage for their traditional cowboy Christmas show. Founded by Cy Scarborough in 1969, the Bar D Wranglers offer their own unique style of Western music, cowboy poetry and humor. The Christmas Jubilee is a warm-hearted and fun-filled show that inspires the entire family to remember the true meaning of the holidays. Date: Wednesday,...
Holiday Events This Weekend!
Durango is one of the most enchanting places during the holidays, and this weekend several events populate the calendar for a unique small-town experience. Noel Night is one of our favorite local traditions. Friday evening several local businesses will be offering special offers, entertainment, food, and fun. This event started in 2002 after the Missionary Ridge Fire as a way to support the local economy. It still continues as one of...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Owing
“The world owes you nothing. It was here first!” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Tips to Make Your Holiday Travel Easier
Traveling during the holidays can be a pain, but follow some of these travel tips from Durango Airport Director Tony Vicari, and turn your trip into a smooth ride rather than a roller-coaster of stress.
Durango Christmas Events 2019
Durango sure knows how to do the holidays! Get out there, sing some songs, meet Santa and spread some Christmas cheer! Singing with Santa Start the holiday season with Singing with Santa. This annual event which takes place the day after Thanksgiving. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and march on Main Avenue while singing Christmas carols at this fun meet-up. Singing with Santa will take place at 6 p.m. Friday the 29th at TBK Bank, 259 West...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Hard Work
“If hard work was such a wonderful thing, surely the rich would have kept it for themselves.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band
iAM MUSIC PRESENTS New Years Eve featuring J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band iAM MUSIC PRESENTS New Years Eve featuring J-Calvin with special Guest Mesquite & Alex Blocker Band Henry Strater Theatre December 31st / Doors 8 p.m. / Show 8:30p.m. Tickets $25 pre-sale / Day of Show $30 / VIP $50
Country Countdown with Eric Sage Hot Hit
Country Countdown with Eric Sage Hot Hit New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Sky Ute Casino Resort December 31, 2019 to January 1, 2020 Come ring in the New Year…country style! Dinner begins at 6PM and the party starts at 9PM. Tickets are only $75 per couple or $40 for a single ticket for both the dinner and the party. Ticket price also includes New Year’s Eve party favors and a champagne toast at Midnight. New Year’s Eve party...
Zero-Gravity Treadmill Shortens Recovery
Physical therapists with Mercy Sports Medicine are using NASA technology to rehabilitate patients with leg injuries more quickly by creating (an almost) zero-gravity environment for exercise. _
New License Plate Celebrates Mesa Verde
You can celebrate Mesa Verde National Park and support the foundation’s programs by purchasing a new Colorado license plate featuring the cliff dwellings.
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s NUTCRACKER 2019
As is now tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, will usher in the holidays with two matinee and two evening performances. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet in this Tchaikovsky masterpiece, creating a traditional “Nutcracker” set in Victorian times and suited for all ages. The...
Advantages to Selling A Home During the Holidays
As the holidays quickly approach, sometimes clients wonder if it makes sense to have a home listed during this time of year. However, there are several reasons it can be advantageous to keep your home listed, despite the craziness of the season. Serious Buyers: If a buyer is spending the weeks around Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas looking at homes, it typically means they are serious about buying. For various reasons, some...
It’s Time for the Polar Express
Durango is an enchanting holiday town. It’s the time of the year people come from near and far to celebrate the holidays, and one of the most spectacular features is the annual Polar Express Train Ride. The story of the classic children’s book comes alive on the train with favorite characters such as the Hero Boy, Billy, the elves, hobo, conductor and chefs. Each passenger receives hot chocolate and a treat, and the story of The Polar...
Fourth-Grade Demons win YAFL Super Bowl
The fourth-grade Demons won the Youth American Football League ‘Super Bowl’ championship for the second year in a row. Coach Noah Lopez attributes a strong returning roster for the winning season.
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