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December/Year-End La Plata County Residential Sales Numbers
This week we have the December/year-end numbers for 2018. With 76 total sales for the month of December, it was a decent month, although slightly lower than several recent December transaction totals, and also lower than the total number of sales for December 2017. With 1,155 total sales for the year, it was a solid year, although still slightly behind the total for 2017. Still, this has been the second-highest total number of...
Snowdown Bed Race
We are approaching one of Durango’s most beloved winter celebrations—Snowdown. January 30-February 3, Durango becomes an exciting winter festival. This year’s theme, “Get Your Comic On” will surely be a blast. The Wells Group is excited to be a sponsor for the Snowdown Bed Race on Friday, February 1 at 4 pm. Groups of 5 people (4 pushing and 1 on the bed), will race down and back Main Avenue, changing their comic-con “onesie” halfway...
STUDENTS – Enroll at Fort Lewis College (FLC) Next Year to Ski for FREE!
In the Winter edition of Fort Lewis College’s Alumni Magazine there is good news…Colorado Lifestyle: Work Hard, Play Hard program. Next year, all full-time first-year or transfer students starting in Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 will receive a FREE season ski pass from Purgatory Ski Resort. If you know of a college student selecting a school for next year, this could be their deciding factor, so spread the word. Information / Post...
Earth’s magnetic field has moved unexpectedly, and Scientists aren’t sure why
Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving fast and in an unexpected way, baffling scientists involved in tracking its motions. Our planet is surrounded by a magnetic field. It is thought to arise from the electric currents generated by Earth’s core—a solid iron ball surrounded by a liquid metal. This field is one of the reasons life is able to thrive as it deflects the solar wind, protecting us from harmful radiation. However, the...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Being a Rainbow
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – 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
Landing of the Mary Jane
Join us for the Landing of the Mary Jane new exhibit reception at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Jan 9, 2019 from 7PM-8:30PM The Mary Jane is a 1937 Century Sea Maid runabout. She’s 18 feet long, made from African Mahogany with a 4-cylinder, 62 HP Gray Phantom engine. Purchased in 1937 by John W. and Richard W. Turner, the Mary Jane is still owned by the Turner family and has only been launched on Electra...
McDonald’s Twilight Nights Race Series
If you are into Nordic skiing, snow shoeing, or fat biking, you will want to be a part of this exciting series of races at Purgatory Resort. It’s the Twilight Nights series, presented by our friends at McDonald’s and organized by the Durango Nordic Center. Headlamps required! Twilight Nights is not your typical Wednesday night out. Set at the base of Purgatory Resort, this short track race series is for nordic skiers, fat...
Real Estate Investing in 2019
As we begin a new year, you may be considering your financial goals and priorities. Perhaps you are considering investments and making plans. Is real estate investing on your agenda? There are several positive reasons to consider adding a real estate investment to your portfolio. We’ll take a high-level approach to some of the benefits. Intrinsic Value: Real estate is a “real” asset. You can see, feel, and touch it. Whereas some...
Durango Skiing Right In-Town
With our recent back-to-back snow storms, we have enough SNOW in-town for winter enthusiasts to enjoy downhill skiing and jumps at Chapman Hill, plus cross country skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing on the groomed ski track at Hillcrest Golf Club which is free of charge (donations accepted). Bring your own equipment. More details, call 970-375-7395 (Chapman) or 970-259-0424 (Hillcrest). Post courtesy of Jim Wotkyns...
HomesFund Record-Breaking Year
2018 was a record-breaking year for HomesFund, providing: 47 Mortgage Assistance Loans to 38 households containing 112 people $917,467 in Mortgage Assistance Loans for low- and moderate-income families Homebuyer Education to more than 275 people Homebuyer Counseling to more than 100 households Visit www.jimwotkyns.com and click “Homebuyer Education Class” at the bottom of my homepage to view the class schedule. I currently serve on...
Winterfest 2019, January 25th – 27th – Pagosa Springs, CO
Join us on SATURDAY for the following events: Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension–8:00am Downtown Downtown Pagosa Springs by the San Juan River. Enjoy the spectacular winter view as balloons fill the sky. Pagosa Mountain Sports Fat Bike Race -Location and Time TBD 16K, 8K, KidK $20/adults, $10/racers under 18. This is a fun activity for the whole family! Click here for more information, and to register. Pagosa Nordic Club Learn to Cross...
Supersuckers & The Hangmen
SUPERSUCKERS & THE HANGMEN Fri · January 11, 2019 Doors: 8:00 pm/ Show: 9:00 pm(event ends at 12:30 am) THE ANIMAS CITY THEATRE – MUSIC $18.00 – $20.00 Tickets THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER Tickets available at Animas City Theatre box office, Animas Trading Company, www.animascitytheatre.com 30th Annv Big Show (Country and Rock) and the 1st two records in their entirety. A country set (45min) Smoke of Hell in its entirety....
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Facing the Light
“Keep your face always towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.” – 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
Made In Durango: Sheet Metal
If you can’t find a part you need for your equipment, many local manufacturing companies turn to Holt Sheet Metal. But did you know that they also make potato-processing machinery sold worldwide?
Healthy Living: Blood Pressure & Eyes
Find out how doctors can detect early warning signs of high blood pressure through regular eye examinations in this edition of Healthy Living with Dr. Moss Fenberg, ophthalmologist with Southwest Retina Consultants.
Volunteers Protect Cultural Sites
An army of volunteers monitors Ancestral Puebloan cultural sites in Montezuma County to reduce vandalism and erosion to the sensitive archaeological treasures.
It’s Your Money: Making Life Changes
When a major life event or life change occurs, it’s helpful to have a financial advisor to keep on top of money issues.
Two Hearts Wedding Expo – January 5th
Welcome to The Two Hearts Wedding Expo, Durango and Farmington’s premiere bridal fair! The Two Hearts Wedding Expo is the region’s best bridal show, featuring dozens of local exhibitors. With this concentrated exposure to all that the Four Corners area has to offer, you can literally “Plan Your Day In A Day!” There are representatives from every size and category of wedding business, from large department stores to local specialty...
Traveling This Holiday? Remember These Home Safety Tips
This time of year, many will be traveling to spend Christmas and New Years with family or friends. While Durango is one of the safest places to live, it’s still prudent to exercise caution when you leave your home over the holidays. Here are a few tips: Don’t let packages, newspapers or mail pile up. If you expect deliveries (as many Americans utilize Amazon, Target, and other online retailers for shopping), be sure to ask a neighbor...
Thank Goodness Friday!
Wolf Creek is currently experiencing a beautiful powder cycle that began yesterday throughout the day. This storm cycle so far delivered 3 inches yielding a fresh surface of powder and an all natural base of 40 inches at the midway. The year to date snowfall currently stands at 102 inches. *******Snow Report for Thank Goodness Friday, December 28th, 2018******** Summit Base Depth: 42″ Midway Base Depth: 40″ New Snow (24...
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