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2019 Music In The Mountains – Classical Music Festival
For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. We have entertained, educated and delighted audiences with the richness of classical music, and complemented concerts with year-round educational programs for youth. Concert dates from July 6th to July 28th Visit MusicInTheMountains.com for more information and to purchase tickets!
Concerts in the Plaza – Rob Webster – Three Springs – July 16th
Join us @ Three Springs for Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00PM-8:00PM All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Rob Webster Peace through music using electro, acoustic, rhythms and sounds. Singing, strumming, and warming people up to the idea of smiling because they truly feel...
The Impact of the Mortgage Rate
If you’re in the market to buy a home, are you aware of the impact of mortgage interest rates and their role in a home purchase? They have a large impact on the value of home you’re able to afford. In the last several years, we’ve seen historically low mortgage rates. While they have fluctuated, they still hover near all-time lows. Recently, we saw a steady increase as the Fed’s interest rates increased, and experts projected that...
True West Rodeo—A Durango Summer Past-time
Summertime in Durango means a plethora of activities from which to choose, and one of our favorites is the True West Rodeo. It only operates for a short window, and it’s in full swing now! It takes place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on the following Wednesdays: June 19,26; July 3,10,17,31, and August 7. The Rodeo events area a blast. Attendees can watch Saddle Bronc Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Mutton Bustin,...
MetLife Plans To Disrupt $2.7 Trillion Life Insurance Industry Using Ethereum Blockchain
When a family loses a loved one, it faces a litany of immediate tasks such as planning the funeral and placing an obituary in the local newspaper. All of this must be done while the bereaved is processing the emotional components of the individual’s passing. Amidst all of the raw feelings and deluge of family, it is natural for more mundane tasks such as filing a life insurance claim to fall by the wayside. Sometimes the family may...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Banks
“A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don’t need 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
Get Your Men Who Grill Tickets NOW!
The 16th annual Men Who Grill competition and fund-raiser for the Women’s Resource Center is this Saturday. Get your tickets ahead of time to save $5, or pay $25 at the gate.
WATTS UP: Lightning Season & Safety
Nothing more than lightning plays havoc with the power grid. LPEA explains about the safety measures they take to avoid power outages and to protect workers, users.
Healthy Living: Which Fats to Choose
If dietary fats can help you lose weight, which fats are best for your weight-loss goals? Dr. Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Weight Loss, offers some tips on choosing the right fats.
Farming with Fish in Montezuma Co.
The Coulon Family raise fish to harvest the nutrient rich water they produce, and they use the water to produce 100 percent organic vegetables all year in their greenhouse.
Durango Native Stories
Durango Native Stories is a series of personal stories told by locals who have called the area home for generations. Each presentation includes first-hand recollections and historic family photographs, many more than a century old. Where: Henry Strater Theatre When: June 20th, 2019 07:30 PM Cost: $15.00 Featuring: Mary Jane Clark is a founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957) focusing on Native American and Southwestern artworks,...
Concerts in the Plaza – Kirk James – Three Springs – Tuesday July 9th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza @ Three Springs series this summer! Tuesday, July 9th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Kirk James A blues performer of 20 years, Kirk is known for his strong blues guitar style and distinctive vocals. James plays both original material and also classics from the Blues...
Big adventure in Durango – the ANIMAS RIVER is running high
Snow is melting in the high country and the Animas River is raging right through Durango. River rafting is in full swing. Conditions are changing daily, so call ahead to reserve your adventure. Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours 724 Main Avenue (970) 259-0289 Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours 50 Animas View Drive (970) 247-4789 Mountain Waters Rafting 303 W College Drive (800) 585-8243 Outlaw Tours & Rafting 555...
May La Plata County CAR Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of May. 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...
Father’s Day in Durango
This weekend Durango celebrates Father’s Day, and there are several events for the men in your life. With summer temperatures heating up, there’s a ton to enjoy around town. Durango Friends of the Arts will be selling Father’s Day pies at the Durango Farmers Market. It’s a fundraiser and unique gift! A stroll around the farmers market on Saturday is a great start to the weekend. With fresh produce and artisans and service vendors,...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering 5th Annual “Barn Dance” and Picnic Fundraiser
Rotary Park 1565 E.2nd Ave. | Sunday June 23rd 5:00pm – 8:00pm
A Refreshing Durango Summer
Durango, Co seems to offer limitless drinking activities and leisurely opportunities all year round, especially during the Summer months. For a couple refreshing summer activities, here are a few watering holes (both the drinking kind, and the swimming kind) in and around Durango Sports Club Private Outdoor Pool The Durango Sports Club offers a refreshing outdoor pool, very near to Downtown Durango. It is a simple and easy...
Building a Website for Your Small Biz
Join us for a 2 hour workshop to learn how to build a basic website with our web master, Nathan Morris! Nathan has been building websites since 1994 – since before there was a dot-com. Learn what web hosting sight will be the right fit for you, how to review a website, how to build your site, and then how to optimize your SEO. When: Thursday, June 20th from 9am – 11am Where: TBK Bank (259 W 9th Street in Durango) Cost: $25...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Uniqueness
Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else.” 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
Raptors Wild
Established in 2018, Raptors Wild, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to public education in the conservation and natural biology of wild raptors. Many of the birds in our show came to us after being retired from breeding projects around the country. You’ll walk away from our live bird shows with a new perspective of the desperate plight some of the birds face as more and more habitat disappears, as well as the...
