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June Colorado Association of Realtors Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of June. 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...
Music in the Mountains
Durango’s favorite music festival is in town through the month of July. If you haven’t had a chance to go to this spectacular event, it’s not too late; there are several shows left. The goal of Music in the Mountains is to “To produce an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber; entertain, educate and delight audiences with the richness of classical music, and complement concerts with year-round...
The Brenn & Andy Show: Cowboys in Concert
Singer and songwriter Brenn Hill and cowboy poet and humorist Andy Nelson present a synergistic performance of music and poetry which keeps the audience totally engaged. The combination of deep emotional and moving lyrics, along with the humorous and light hearted side of life experiences, coupled with a breathtaking photographic display, makes this is a show that will always be remembered. When: August 2nd, 2019 Where: Henry Strater...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Busy Lives
“Life is a zoo in a jungle.” – 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
Annual Gem & Mineral Show Rocks DGO
Make your own jewelry, feel some fossils, gawk at geodes at the 66th annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show scheduled for July 12-14. Learn what will be available on display and for sale.
Healthy Living: Surviving Social Functions
Learn how to survive social functions without blowing your weight-loss goals with these tips from Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss.
Watching the Creative Process Unfold
The Durango Playfest returns on August 5-10 with actors Dan Lauria and Wendie Malick hosting renowned playwrights and actors. See the productions unfold, page to stage. DurangoPlayfest.org
A’round In Durango – A Round at The Office Spiratorium with Community Connections
Check out the television series ‘A’round in Durango’ by Durango Land and Homes! See more episodes or search Durango real estate at Durango Land and Homes. For this episode, we meet up for a round of drinks at The Office Spiritorium with the president and CEO of the Strater Hotel Rod Barker. Then joining us is Ellen R. Stein, V.P. of Marketing and Development at Community Connections, Inc. Community...
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show – July 12, 13 & 14
66th ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW Fri July 12 to Sun July 14, 2019 The 2019 Gem and Mineral Show will be here before we know it. This is one of the best and largest shows for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region. If traveling to visit the mountains, deserts and archaeological wonders of this area, time your travels to take in this great show for jewelers, rock hounds, and geologists alike. Admission is $2...
Concerts In The Plaza – J-Calvin – Three Spring – Thursday August 8th
Join us @ Three Springs for our Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 8th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: J-Calvin J-Calvin is a Neo-Soul-Funk band from Durango, Colorado. On New Year’s Eve 2017, the five members of J-Calvin brought their unique and varied musical backgrounds together for the first time. The...
June La Plata County Real Estate Transactions
This week we have the latest residential real estate transactions for the month of June. With 105 total transactions, we are slightly below the total number of May transactions for this year. This number is also a bit behind the total number of transactions we have seen in recent previous years during the month of June. Year to date, we are at 501 total transactions. Last year at this time there were 528 total transactions. While we...
Durango Weekend Happenings
Durango is one of those unique places that offers outdoor activities year round. Summer is especially fun because the warm temperatures allow long days and evenings full of light. This upcoming week, there are several unique events around town. This Friday, July 12, there will be an outdoor movie held at the Durango Rec Center lawn hosted by the North Main District. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a perfect movie for all...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on The Road Less Traveled
“Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – 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
Amy Helm
Amy Helm is rock & roll royalty. The daughter of The Band’s legendary drummer and singer Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus, she’s the epitome of Americana. Her two solo albums, including 2018’s “This Too Shall Light,” call on folk, country, blues, R&B and gospel influences. A lifelong musician and music lover, she was a founding member of the alt-country collective Ollabelle and served as a backing musician in her...
Rocky Mountain Uke Fest
Join us for the Rocky Mountain UkeFest in Concert performance at the Henry Strater Hotel, Saturday, July 13, 7:30 pm. Enjoy performances by ukulele aficionados Gerald Ross, Peter Luongo, Marnie Ward and Devin Scott plus a very talented group of students! The festival is held on the campus of Fort Lewis College and in venues around historic downtown Durango. For more information go to www.rockymountainukefest.com Where: Henry Strater...
Mountain Archery Festival
Join us for the inaugural Mountain Archery Festival at Purgatory Resort! Date: July 12, 2019 to July 14, 2019 Where: Purgatory Resort We have been wanting to bring an archery festival to Durango for a long time and it is finally happening. Details & Registration! The festival will include various courses and competition formats over three days, including: Pope & Young course Train To Hunt course Kirsch course Kryptek course...
Bird’s Eye View of the San Juan Mtns
A local pilot is now offering tours of the San Juan Mountains in his Piper Comanche. Learn where he flies, why he’s doing it, and how you can sign up for your own tour from a bird’s eye view!
It’s Your Money: Do a Paycheck Check-Up
Brad Tafoya with Tafoya Barrett & Associates recommends that all taxpayers double-check their federal withholding taxes so that you don’t get caught with a surprise bill next year.
Healthy Living: Baby Friendly Hospital
San Juan Regional Medical Center recently earned certification as a Baby Friendly Hospital. The program, established by UNICEF and WHO, encourages breast-feeding and bonding right after birth.
Help Annie’s Orphans at Pawsta Dinner
Annie’s Orphans will host its annual Pawsta for Pups dinner to raise revenues for her no-kill dog shelter. The shelter also cares for dogs whose military moms and dads are deployed overseas.
