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Girls on the Run Durango 5K – Three Springs – November 9th
Girls on the Run of Western Colorado hosts a 5K on Saturday, November 9th at Three Springs! Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. The Girls on the Run 5K series is one of the largest running events in the U.S. It is the culminating event for the Girls on the Run program, and the very first 5K for...
Animas Valley Balloon Rally
Durango offers a lifestyle unlike most places in the world—events and festivals, food and outdoor activities. This week, we celebrate the third annual Animas Valley Balloon Rally, October 18-20, 2019. It’s a special weekend to color the sky and watch these fascinating balloons. There are several opportunities to watch the balloons in the sky. On Friday morning, there will be a Media Flight from Hermosa Meadows Road to kick off the...
Haunted Houses in Durango
Elks Lodge Haunted House The 5th annual Nightmare on Elk Street Haunted House is on! This event supports the local Elks Lodge. This event is $7 and runs from 6-10PM on October 25th, 26th, 30th & 31st! Durango Colorado Elks Lodge 901 E 2nd Ave, Durango, Colorado 81301 Haunted Circus at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College’s Annual Haunted House! Free for FLC students and $5 for community members. All proceeds to...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Loafing
“It is better to have loafed and lost than to never have loafed at all.” – 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
Bringing Durango’s ‘Humor’ to the World
A group of volunteers have organized an independent Tedx Talk featuring Durango speakers who have ‘Ideas Worth Spreading.’ Although the inaugural event is sold out, it will be broadcast on YouTube worldwide.
Pueblo I Site Excavated to Preserve Record
Archaeologists with the Colorado Department of Transportation have wrapped up excavation of a small Pueblo I village that is in the path of the Farmington Hill realignment project. Local Indian tribal experts assisted on the research project.
Fort Lewis 101: Becoming a College Student
Finding the dining hall, let alone the Registrar’s Office can make the first year of college intimidating for any new student. So Fort Lewis College has started a program for first-time students to help with retention and student success.
David Sedaris
NPR humorist and bestselling author of Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Theft by Finding and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. For Sedaris, laughter...
Stephanie and Paolo
Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi have earned widespread success with their arrangements of classics from the stride piano, ragtime and boogie-woogie repertoires, as well as from the swing era and the Great American Songbook. Blending impeccable technique and mature musicality with humor and showmanship, they are considered the most engaging piano duo dedicated to the repertoire of...
It’s Not Too Late—See the Fall Colors!
For many, fall is the best season in Durango. The weather turns slightly cooler, but it’s still possible to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities before snow covers the ground. This is also the time of year the leaves turn a gorgeous array of colors, and the mountains are picturesque. There is still time to see the colors, even if some of the high elevations have already peaked. There are several ways to enjoy the sights—a hike, a...
Colorado Association of Realtors Numbers for September – La Plata County
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of September. The attached charts show a detailed breakdown of several market segments in La Plata County, showing La Plata County as a whole, Durango In-Town, Durango Rural, Bayfield In-Town, Bayfield Rural, Ignacio In-Town, Ignacio Rural, and Durango Mountain Area. These charts indicate the statistics and key metrics for single family homes and...
Here’s How Long It Takes to Feel the Effects of CBD
CBD oil is the top trendy ingredient on the market right now. It’s so popular, in fact, that revenue from products made with CBD are projected to grow to $20 billion by 2024. In case you’re wondering what is CBD, exactly?, here’s a quick refresher: CBD is a naturally occurring compound present in the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants. There’s no THC in it, which means it can’t get you high, no matter how much you take....
10 High-THC Strains You Should Know About
Every year, weed gets higher … in THC, that is. Throughout our shared history with the cannabis plant, we’ve slowly bred the plant to produce more of its primary intoxicating and psychoactive cannabinoid, with THC percentages of some plants now reaching the mid-30s. Though the cannabis plant contains myriad cannabinoids, with more than 100 cannabinoids identified in the plant to date, it’s still tetrahydrocannabinol that...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Annoying Enemies
“Always forgive your enemies. It annoys them so much.” – 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
Children’s Halloween in Downtown Durango
Trick or Treat in Downtown Durango at 100 stores and shops! Children’s Halloween is for kids 10 and under, in costume, accompanied by an adult. Where: Downtown Durango When: Thursday October 31st Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Event information courtesy of Durango.org
Learn about Multi-Generational Workplaces
Tim Kirkland with Renegade Hospitality Group will be the keynote speaker at the annual La Plata County Economic Summit, and you can learn how to handle multiple generations in the workplace.
Ray Bonneville
Ray Bonneville, as part of the Concert Hall’s “Artists You Should Know Series” will take the stage on Oct. 19, 2019 – along with the audience, as the audience will be seated on stage with the artist (limited seating). Acclaimed raconteur Bonneville strips his bluesy Americana down to its essentials and steeps it in the humid grooves of the South, creating compelling poetry of hard living and deep feeling. Date: Saturday, October 19,...
13th Annual Three Springs Fall Festival / October 26th
Join us at Three Springs for the 13th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 for all your favorite Fall Fest activities: Trick or Treating Live Music from Dave Mensch Pumpkin Patch DOWNLOAD THE COLORING FORM FOR THE CONTEST Traffic/Parking: Due to street closures around the Plaza, please follow traffic and parking signage on the the day of the event. There will be free event parking available! Download the flyer you see...
What A Girl Wants Expo / November 9th
Show Times 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 La Plata County Fairgrounds $5.00 for general admission adult tickets, kids 12 and under free $15.00 for Women’s Resource Center Cocktail Competition wristband (all proceeds donated to WRC). Competition 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM with awards given out at 3:45 PM. What A Girl Wants Expo is an event featuring all things of interest to women – jewelry, hair and nail salons, cosmetics, clothing...
Magic in the Mountains!!
“Life in Durango” MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS! As autumn sets in the San Juan’s come alive with color. Post courtesy of Homes In Durango Blog. Read more here or search Durango real estate.
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