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Christmas Tree Train
Create a new family memory! Ride the Cascade Canyon Train and cut your own Christmas Tree to be hauled back to Durango on the steam train! Ride the regular Cascade Canyon Train but come prepared to cut your own Christmas Tree to be hauled back to Durango on the steam train! Maybe this will be a romantic couples day to choose your first Christmas tree together. Maybe a Family Day with mittens and hot chocolate for everyone! “The...
Durango Man Creates Healthy Seed Spread
A Durango man who was looking for a healthy alternative to dairy products for his daily calcium intake couldn’t find what he wanted, so he created his own concoction out of four simple ingredients.
Alliance Forms to Lower Health Care Costs
Local-First in Durango is spearheading an effort to form a local health-care alliance to negotiate lower medical fees and lower health-insurance premiums for its members. Learn how the alliance is drawing upon the lessons from agricultural cooperatives.
Durango Choral Society – Viva Snow! A Traditional Family Christmas
The Durango Choral Society again presents our annual gift to the community. Your family, friends, and neighbors from all four DCS ensembles will celebrate the season with a focus on fun and family. Join us for jazzy, classy, and cool music that will put you in the mood for a holiday party. This year we will celebrate our 50th season with the world premiere of a commission by Santa Fe composer Linda Rice Beck that will feature all of...
What A Girl Wants
We oftentimes say Durango has a little bit of everything, but this weekend’s expo at the Fairgrounds proves that fact! The What A Girl Wants Expo this Saturday, November 9, from 10am-4pm will feature a full day of women-centered events, information, gift ideas, and more. This is a fantastic set of resources for women of all ages. There will be workshops that cover body image, motherhood, mindfulness, women in business, sports, and...
Is the Durango Train Worth the Environmental Impact in 2020?
Coming in to 2020, 140 years after its construction, we must ask: how long should this once useful piece of technology continue to run on an outdated fuel source – coal? It has its fans for sure, and its importance to Durango’s origin is undeniable. But as its utility has waned and environmental cost remains, when does the cost outweigh the nostalgic benefit? Many Durangoans live in the plume of the train’s nightly...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Work
“Some people love work. It fascinates them. They can sit a look at it for hours.” – 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
Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg- Artists You Should Know Series
Daniel Ward and Heidi Swedberg will further the “Artists You Should Know Series,” bringing an acoustic ukulele show to the stage – again, with the audience seated on the stage (limited seating). Both artists of the world, they have embraced the ukulele as “the people’s instrument,” and perform a variety of genres – all through their ukuleles. Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Time: 7:30 PM Community Concert Hall STAGE Seating 1000 Rim...
Maintenance Tips to Winterize Your Home
Temperatures are dropping and many years we’ve even had snow in Durango by late October, which means it’s incredibly important to ensure your home is ready for winter. Every late fall we like to send a reminder to our clients with some tips for winter home preparation. Remove hose from spigot. We remind our clients of this every year, but the importance cannot be overstated. When hoses are attached and freezing temperatures occur,...
Feeling the Pressure with Oxygen Therapy
A Durango hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic treats brain trauma, fibromyalgia, PTSD, chronic depression, stroke, and many other health issues. Users say it makes a difference in their quality of life.
It’s Your Money: Get Ready for Tax Day ‘20
We hate to say it, but Tax Day 2020 is only five and a half months away. It may seem like an eternity right now, but you may wish to start planning now for deferring income to offset your tax liabilities.
Veteran Gets Forever Home in Bayfield
Retired U.S.A.F. TSgt. Matthew Slaydon lost his sight and his right arm while on a mission in Baghdad. He and his wife have received a mortgage- free home in Bayfield from the Sinise Foundation.
Business Matters: ‘My Dog Made Me Do It’
No, Durango resident Lou Galinson’s dogs did NOT make him put the cute kitties in a cage. But his dogs did inspire him to open the Pet Haus 10 years ago. Since then, he’s adopted out more than 750 Humane Society kittens from his store.
Airport Invests $1.7 Million in Infrastructure
The $1.7 million investment may not seem like much from a passenger’s view, but the behind- the-scenes improvements will make room for a third carrier and more efficient baggage handling.
Thanksgiving Dinner – Purgatory Resort
Enjoy a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner at Purgy’s with options for the whole family. We have a great menu planned for this buffet-style Thanksgiving feast. Reservations required. Thanksgiving Dinner Purgy’s serves Thanksgiving dinner with seatings at 12 noon, 2:30pm, and 5pm. Buffet Prices: Adults $65 (plus tax) | Children (ages 4-12) $22 | Children Under 3 FREE Reserve Now This traditional dinner includes two types of...
Tips to Winterize a Vacation Home
Last week we mentioned ways to winterize homes for our clients who live in winter weather all year. However, many of our friends and clients utilize their homes in La Plata County as vacation homes, and they leave for the winter. If this is the case, there are additional preparations that should be made to ensure a home’s safety through the cold season. Below are some tips we recommend. Turn Water Off: Be sure to turn water off if you...
56th Annual Ski Swap / Saturday November 2nd
Saturday, November 2nd 8am to 4pm La Plata County Fairgrounds More Than 10,000 Items to Choose From Almost 20 vendors from Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah will have new and used Ski/ Snowboard equipment for sale at prices that cannot be beat. In addition to the vendors, public individuals will have their equipment for sale as well. Buyers will experience further bonus as they discover hiking gear, packs, car racks, and many other...
Top Dining Trends to Try Out in Durango
As 2019 comes to a close, those in the culinary industry are already excited to share the news of trends to watch out for in 2020. Whole Foods, for instance, published its list of top upcoming food trends just this week, announcing the prominence of trends like West African cuisine and regenerative agriculture. Durango itself has a thriving culinary industry, with various restaurants and bars that are definitely on the ball when it...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Problems
“An intellectual solves a problem. A genius avoids it.” – 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
Bruce Cockburn
One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while travelling to such far-flung places as Guatemala, Mali, Mozambique, and Nepal, and writing memorable songs about his ever-expanding world of wonders. “My job,” he explains, “is to try and trap the spirit of...
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