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La Plata County Residential Sales for February
This week we have the latest La Plata County residential real estate numbers for the month of February. There were 56 total sales, which is a lower amount than the last couple of February results for La Plata County; however, this number falls in line with several of the years prior. Year to date, there have been 120 total sales compared to 137 total sales at this time last year. The median sales price is $365,750, which is lower than...
Spring Driving Safety Tips in Durango
Spring Driving Safety Tips in Durango Spring in southwestern Colorado brings warmer temperatures, but also more precipitation and water as snow melts. Although winter is best known for its treacherous driving conditions with snow, ice, and slush on the road, maneuvering your car in spring can equally become demanding. There are many possible road challenges and conditions such as unexpected weather changes and increased traffic that...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Ignorance
“We are all born ignorant but one must work hard to remain stupid.” – 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
IT’S YOUR MONEY: A case study of financial planning
Durango TV News Director Deborah Uroda works with Life Financial Planner Brad Tafoya with Tafoya Barrett & Associates to determine what retirement dreams she has and how she may achieve them in the next 5 years.
Do You Need to Shovel Your Roof Before It Caves In?
As the snow piles up, so does the weight, and county emergency officials warn that it may be time to shovel the snow off your roof before it collapses.
HEALTHY LIVING: Why exercising isn’t enough
Are you exercising like crazy, but still aren’t losing the weight you wanted? Learn why exercise doesn’t work as a weight-loss strategy and why you need to change what you eat to lose weight.
Wolves Visit the Mountain!
Date: March 13, 2019 Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Location: In the Plaza – Purgatory Resort Website: http://www.wolfwoodrefuge.org/ Have you ever wanted to get to know a wolf up close? Today is your chance! Our good friends from Wolfwood Refuge are bringing these beautiful animals up to Purgatory Resort for the day. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to learn about wolves and interact with these majestic...
Teacher Appreciation Day, presented by Vectra Bank
Date: March 3, 2019 Purgatory Resort Teachers — today is your day! Join us on the mountain so we can honor you for your commitment to our children. All School Employees Are Invited! Teacher Appreciation Day is not just for teachers. Anyone who works for a school in La Plata County is invited. So if you are a cafeteria worker, bus driver, custodian, counselor, principal, or administrator, you are invited too! Just bring a school ID...
Stephen Marley Acoustic Tour with special guest Koral Delatierra
Stephen Robert Nesta “Raggamuffin” Marley is a Jamaican-American musician who is the son of Bob Marley and his wife Rita Marley. He is an eight-time Grammy Award winner (including Grammys for Best Reggae Album and the Best Alternative Hip Hop performance, a first for a Jamaican artist.) Marley is said to display artistic creativity associated with American legends such as Stevie Wonder and Prince, composing and producing...
Durango Regional Job Fair
Four Corners Expo – Durango Regional Job Fair March 2019 Show Times 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 Vendors from March 2018 4CornersJobs.com Aflac American General Media Aramark Mesa Verde Durango Transfer Ballantine Communications/ The Durango Herald Bar-D Chuckwagon Bloomfield Schools Blue Lake Ranch & Ridgewood Event Center City Market Colorado Dept. of Transportation Colorado State Patrol / Cortez Port of...
New Home Build and Interior Design Features for 2019
It’s the time of the year we start seeing trends and predictions for both home design and interior design. Last week, the National Association of Home Builders revealed the top trends at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. This is fascinating news, as it shows us what to expect in new builds, and also reflects on the industry as a whole.So what are the top preference in new homes? Laundry rooms and energy-saving features and...
Uncle Clyde’s Run & Slide
Date: March 2, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm Location: Purgatory – The tubing hill (Columbine area) Get ready for the whackiest race ever in Durango! It’s on the tubing hill. Run up… tube down. Repeat! Most laps wins! Oh, and it’s a relay race! Register Here! Competition Categories: Team up with your best buddy for this tag-team style race. We will have male, female, and coed divisions for adult teams, as well as race...
Durango Celtic Festival 2019
Durango’s Celtic Festival is back! This is one of our favorite yearly festivals and you can’t miss it! Four days of Celtic music and events that’s fun for everyone! For More Info go to: http://www.durangocelticfestival.com/
Comedy Showcase – March
Comedy Showcase comes to us once again for their March “Drop In” show! Click HERE for tickets / additional information
Pagosa Winter Wonderland – Vacation Rentals
IT’S A WINTER WONDERLAND IN FEBRUARY CALL TEAM PAGOSA TODAY (970) 731-8599 AND GET 15% OFF OF ANY BOOKING. WOLF CREEK SKI RESORT HAS AMAZING POWDER. COME PLAY IN THE SNOW AND COZY UP WITH HOT COCOA IN A BEAUTIFUL VACATION RENTAL. Post courtesy of Pagosa Springs Realty Blog. Read more here or search Pagosa real estate.
Durango Fire & Rescue needs your help with the snow…
Post courtesy of Jim Wotkyns Blog. Read more here or search Durango real estate.
The Wells Group Real Estate FORECAST – March 13th
Post courtesy of Jim Wotkyns Blog. Read more here or search Durango real estate.
High Altitude Baking TIP
Even those who’ve lived in the Rocky Mountains for years need a reminder how to adjust a baking recipe for HIGH ALTITUDE. Adjustment for 5,000 feet and above: Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon. Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 2 tablespoons. Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons. Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F. Post courtesy of Jim Wotkyns Blog. Read more...
Spring Selling Tips—Get a Jumpstart Now
With the amount of snow we’ve had recently, it’s hard to imagine spring selling season is right around the corner. However, as the winter turns to spring, we typically see a spike in La Plata County real estate. Many sellers choose spring as the ideal time to sell a house. If this is you, we have some suggestions to start preparing and readying your home for the season. A Fresh Coat of Paint: This step may seem laborious, but...
Amazing Local Skiing
With recent snow and more forecast this week, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of local skiing. This weekend a couple unique events are available at Purgatory. On Saturday, February 23, there’s a Snowcat Dining Excursion. Riders will leave Purgy’s and ride in the Snowcat up to the Powderhouse Restaurant. There will then be a unique meal at the restaurant, then the ride back in the Snowcat. The views at this time of year are...
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