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Iris DeMent
Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel and folk, Iris DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty. As noted by NPR, “Iris DeMent makes music that celebrates humanity’s efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on Earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we don’t feel so redeemed.” Merle Haggard dubbed her “the best singer I’ve ever heard” and asked...
Drinking in Durango
Durango is home to many microbreweries, which is a result of many people who want to drink beer. While these craft beer establishments in Durango are considered microbreweries, they brew a comparable amount of beer of that to larger scale operations. The defining factor is the family-owned and locally-owned aspect. Consequently, these microbreweries offer a variety of activities that don’t always necessitate drinking. As the seventh...
Durango Wine Experience
This first weekend of May ushers in a favorite local event—The Durango Wine Experience. Thursday through Sunday, Durango will be filled with educational seminars, wine tastings, dinners, and more. Wines, artisan spirits, and craft beers will all be present, and top chefs feature their creations at the Grand Tasting Restaurant Showcase. Some of the unique seminars include: Bourbon and Bon, Bons! (chocolate and whiskey pairing); Cinco...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on The Bright Side
“Sometimes the best part of my job is that the chair swivels.” – 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
Mother’s Day Train Adventure
Start an exciting new Mother’s Day tradition with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Mother’s Day Train. Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2019 Durango Departure: 8:45am Silverton Arrival: 12:15pm Silverton Departure: 2:30pm Durango Arrival: 6:00pm Normal Fares apply; There is no additional fare for the Mother’s Day train ride. Adult fares start at $89* *fares subject to 8% historical preservation fee On...
Dancing with the Durango Stars 2019
Dancing with the Durango Stars 2019 is a fundraiser for the Durango Derailers. When: May 4th – 5:30pm & 8:30pm Where: Henry Strater Theatre Similar to the popular TV show, Dancing with the Stars; Local Durango dancers are dancing in support of families in the Durango area whose children receive treatment at Children’s Hospital Colorado. At checkout, PLEASE enter the code that correlates with the first name of the dancers you...
Health, Wealth, & Wholeness: Retreat For Women
Purgatory Resort is pleased to present this very special retreat for women. Join us for three days devoted to your health and wellness, in an intimate setting. Date: May 30, 2019 to June 2, 2019 Where: Purgatory Resort This retreat is designed and led by Dr. Kim D’Eramo, physician, founder of the American Institute of MindBody Medicine, and bestselling author of The MindBody Toolkit. Special Invite from Dr. Kim! Dr. Kim...
FREE – D&SNGRR Train Ride for Active Duty Military
FREE – D&SNGRR Train Ride for Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Military-affiliated Gold and Blue Star (parents, spouses, family members, friends) Please help The Wells Group of Durango fill the FREE seats for military on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad from Durango to Silverton for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Veterans Celebration – Saturday, May 25, 2019. Presented by The Durango & Silverton Narrow...
Consider a 1031 Exchange to invest in real estate
The term 1031 Exchange is defined under section 1031 of the IRS Code. This strategy allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is sold, as long another “like-kind property” is purchased with the profit gained by the sale of the first property and the funds are temporarily held by a Qualified Exchange Intermediary . To receive the full benefit of a 1031 exchange, your replacement property...
Durango is positioned for a great summer tourist season!
With the HEAT INDEX rising in some of our “feeder markets”, Durango is positioned for a strong summer tourist season from residents escaping the heat in nearby states. Durango Area Tourism Office is also expecting a strong travel season based on bookings thus far. Although AAA Colorado predicts prices for gasoline in Colorado will top-off above $3.00/gallon by Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in Colorado are still below the average...
Tips to Go Green at Home
This past Monday, the world celebrated Earth Day, which is the perfect time to consider some green living tips for our homes. According to the latest REALTORS & Sustainability report, 69% of real estate professionals say promoting energy efficiency in listings is “very” or “somewhat valuable” in a home sale (https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/04/22/6-ways-to-go-green-this-earth-day). While there is a large variety of actions...
2019 Durango Home and Ranch Show
This weekend the 2019 Durango Home and Ranch Show returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds. It’s the 25th Anniversary and is the perfect place to come for information and displays on all facets of home décor and projects. Whether you’re looking for home items, a complete remodel, landscaping or even insurance, vendors will be available. The Show occurs on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, and typically draws around 2,000 people...
NAR 2019 Profile of Home Staging Highlights
The National Association of Realtors recently released its 2019 Profile of Home Staging. It contains interesting statistics and generalities for home buyers and sellers, and represents results from over 2,000 REALTORS. We wanted to share a few of the results, as they are great reminders on the benefits of home staging. 40% of buyers’ agents noted that home stating had an effect on most buyers’ view of the home. 52% noted it has an...
New Car and Road Safety Trends That Can Benefit Road Users in Durango
Speeding, weaving through traffic, and tailgating are some of the reasons why roads in Colorado, are not as safe as those in most other states according to an article on the Colorado Public Radio website. Of course, in Durango such aggressive drivers also exist. Maybe one reason for this aggression is the traffic jams that occur in places like Durango City. Road safety can be enhanced not just through regulations enforced by police...
Reading in Durango, Co
As a mountain town, Durango often focuses on outdoor activities of all kinds, but many don’t realize the amount of locally-owned businesses that reside in town. Until recently, I was under the impression that Maria’s Bookshop was the only bookstore in Durango. Bi-weekly I’d wander the sleek and orderly shelves at Maria’s – always curious to find something of a new genre. The air here feels different. It’s...
Healing EMF Sensitivity—With Dr. Garrett Smith
Lloyd Burrell of electricsense.com interviews Dr. Garrett Smith on electrosensitivity EHS Posted by Lloyd Burrell on April 23, 2019 under Podcasts & Teleseminars Dr. Garrett admits that he’s always been one of those sensitive types. He would notice things sooner than other people. “I think the sensitive people are the ones that are the canaries in the coal mine that tend to show these problems earlier.” One of the earlier...
11 Cat Breeds That Act Like Dogs, Even Though They Are Cats
I’m sure if you asked most cats to sit and stay, they’d somehow roll their eyes at you, and possibly even hiss at your demand. Then, of course, they’d strut off and do their own, independent thing. Cats, as a species, get the reputation that they aren’t sources of unconditional love like their canine counterparts because they’re far more blasé than dogs. However, this couldn’t be further from the...
Durango Kennel Club – AKC Dog Show
McGee Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds Farmington NM The McGee Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds is located in the heart of the Four Corners just minutes away from Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec. the 186-acre fairgrounds is positioned three hours north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 40 minutes south of Durango, Colorado. Join us at this great site! Visit Durangokennelclub.com for more...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Relationship Advise
“The best relationship advice: be sure you are the crazy one.” – 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
Narrow Gauge Day – May 3rd, 2019
Narrow Gauge Day! Help us celebrate as we begin another season of continuous train operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882. Join in the fun and festivities on Friday (Narrow Gauge Day) and Saturday (Silverton Kickoff). We’ll kick off the opening of summer service to Silverton with the annual FREE PICNIC and community celebration at the Durango depot. Our fantastic volunteer staff will be grilling hot dogs and serving...
