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48th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and for locals in Durango, that means one thing: it’s time for The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. This year is the 48th Annual bike race, and the weekend (May 24-26) is full of activities. The featured race is from Durango to Silverton, heralding back to when one brother challenged another to race to Silverton: steam engine vs. bicycle. That first year, the biker beat the train, and started a trend that’s now...
Rocketry Team Qualifies for Nationals
A local rocketry team is in Washington, D.C., this week to competed on the National Team America Rocketry Challenge. Find out how the students were selected for the competition.
Healthy Living: Dietary Fat & Weight Loss
We’ve been told for years that fat is bad for us, but it turns out, that medical conclusion is based on faulty research. Dietary fat like bacon and butter can help you LOSE weight.
Fashion Forward Students Host Show
Durango High School students in the Fashion and Design class hit the runway last week with their creations. While they learned to design and sew, they learned so much more.
Steel Logs Forged for the Fireplace
A Hesperus craftsman custom designs steel logs for gas fire places. They don’t burn, but they look like they are. More importantly, they increase the heat output of your fireplace.
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad • Saturday, June 15 Sky Ute Casino Resort Doors open at 7PM • Show starts at 8PM VIP $49 • Reserved $39 • GA $29
Creature Comforts Mutt n’ Strut Festival & 5K For Dogs
Date: June 22, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: Base area – Purgatory Resort It’s Durango’s dog-friendliest event of the year! Come enjoy a day on the mountain with your best friend. We have a morning full of activities that you and your dog will love. Register Now! All of the following are included in your entry fee: 5k race: Your dog will love this 5k run along some of the most beautiful single-track trails...
How Are Property Taxes Determined?
It’s the time of year many of our clients inquire about property taxes and how they are figured. While this seems like a complicated formula, it’s fairly simple once you understand a few of the basics. In the state of Colorado, we have what is called the Gallagher Amendment, which basically divides the state’s total property taxes between residential and commercial properties. It states that 45% of the property taxes must be collected...
La Plata County CAR Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of April. 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...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Self-Knowledge
“Self-Knowledge Is Worth More Than Personal Achievement.” – 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
This Is What Fish Oil Supplements Actually Do
Is fish oil really just snake oil? For centuries, humans have used fish oils, orally or topically, to treat a wide array of ailments, from aches and pains to rickets and gout. The popularity of this supplement has shifted over the years, as have its primary uses. But over the past couple of decades, the hype around fish oil has arguably reached an all-time high. According to National Institutes of Health statistics, in 2012, at least...
The Weird Reason Tonight’s Full Moon Is ‘Blue’
Usually, a Blue Moon marks the second time a full moon rises within the same month. But the full moon arriving on Saturday (May 18) is May’s first full moon, so why are people calling it a Blue Moon? The answer has to do with an obscure rule, according to Space.com, a sister site of Live Science. In this case, the May 18 moon — also known as the Full Flower Moon — is called a Blue Moon because it’s No. 3 of four full moons...
Iron Horse – 2019
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! It’s the unofficial kickoff to Durango’s summer season, and also the weekend locals welcome the 47th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. It’s a weekend filled with tradition, challenges, and lots of events for all ages.
Putting Safety First in River Rafting
We talk to a local rafting company about its safety training to prepare for this summer’s rafting season. Most important message: wear your personal flotation device!!!
Work Begins on North ART Extension
The long-awaited north extension of the Animas River Trail from Animas City Park to the Oxbow Preserve is expected to cost more than $6 million. Find out when it’s expected to be finished.
Healthy Living: Learn Signs of Stroke
Can you identify the signs of a stroke? As soon as you realize that you may be experiencing a stroke, call 911. The faster you get treatment, the more likely you’ll recover.
Durango Barbershoppers – Harmony Explosion
The Durango Barbershoppers presents our Annual Concert – Harmony Explosion! featuring Ante Up. Come join us for a rousing night of a cappella singing, with some of your favorite recent music sung in that classic harmony style. Date: Friday, May 31, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM Community Concert Hall at FLC 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 Phone: (970) 247-7657 Email: [email protected] Website:...
Outdoor Movie Night – Hotel Transylvania 3 – Three Springs – June 7th
Outdoor Movie Night – HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 Rated PG Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs! Movie starts at dusk which is between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available, please bring your own chair and/or blanket. A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our...
Special Events Saturday May 18th – Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Paddle and Race at San Juan River-Downtown First Whitewater Race Through Downtown. Free Fun Runs Start From City Park: 11am-1pm. Downriver Mass Start Race from Riff Raff on the Rio to Yamaguchi Park. Registration at 2:30pm at Riff Raff on the Rio. Race Starts at 4:00pm sharp. Awards 6:30pm $10/person Pagosa Pickleball Club Tournament at Pagosa Springs Middle School Men’s, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles 8:00am...
D&SNG Railroad is rolling from Durango to Silverton!
The first Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train engine of 2019 rolled into a snowy Silverton last weekend. https://www.durangotrain.com/ Post courtesy of Jim Wotkyns Blog. Read more here or search Durango real estate.
