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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...
HEALTHY LIVING: Allergies Driving You Crazy?
Dr. Sugar Singleton with San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Urgent Care Center offers some tips for dealing with the sniffles, sneezes and other symptoms that arise during allergy season.
Loverboy – Saturday May 18
Saturday, May 18 Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center Doors open at 7PM • Show starts at 8PM VIP $49 Reserved $39 • GA $29
Artists Celebrate Town Plaza Mural Completion
Meet the artists who created this colorful mural on the Kroeger Building in Town Plaza. The project is part of Local First’s efforts to connect artists and business owners,
The 2019 Durango Wine Experience
The Durango Wine Experience, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Durango, Colorado. We provide a forum for winemakers to showcase new and existing products. For over 10 years we have donated all our proceeds to various chosen local Durango charities and non-profit organizations. The 2019 Durango Wine Experience Thursday May 2nd – Sunday May 4th Join our annual 3-day event in downtown Durango which includes educational seminars,...
Bird Enthusiasts Head to Cortez for Avian Festival
Hundreds of birding fans are expected in Montezuma County to explore the region’s diverse bird populationsas part of the 15th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival.
Easter Events in Durango
Spring has sprung, and we are looking forward to Easter this next weekend! Durango offers a variety of activities over the holiday weekend for the whole family to enjoy. The Easter Egg Scramble, a free community event, will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Smith Sports Complex, starting at 9:45 a.m. This is one of Durango’s annual traditions, and toddlers to 8 year olds are divided by age group for the hunt. Bring a basket to carry...
March La Plata County CAR Numbers
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of March. 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...
Durango, a Cultural Hub
Durango, as a cultural hub in the corner of Southwest Colorado is quintessential to small town mountain living. The artisan restaurants, the unlimited access to outdoor activities, and of course, the ease of sitting by the river and enjoying a beer at one of the many microbreweries, all speak to allure that attracts tourists and holds locals here. Magic is around every winding hill in Durango. Admittedly, the urban amenities...
Sorrel Sky / Ben Nighthorse
Durango – 970-247-3555 Rocky Mountain PBS Features “Ben Nighthorse Campbell” High school dropout, artist, Olympic athlete, Senator – meet Ben Nighthorse Campbell Shop Online At: www.SORRELSKY.com Or Check out Sorrel Sky’s Blog for New Ideas + Inspiration
