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HEALTHY LIVING: Diabetes & Sight
Learn how diabetes can affect your eyesight if you don’t keep your blood-sugar under control.
Is Real Estate Dead During the Holidays?
This is a common myth at this time of year. In fact, many people will take their homes off the market during the holidays/winter and list again during the spring (which is typically referred to as the “Spring Selling Season.)” While there are benefits and strategies that vary depending on each situation, we believe the holiday season is oftentimes a fantastic time to buy and sell, and below are some reasons. More Serious Buyers and...
Holiday Train Events
It’s one of the most special times of year around Durango. Christmas events stack the calendar and holiday decorations are around town. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers a couple unique events and ways to celebrate the season. The Polar Express is now operating. This magical evening allows passengers to experience the delight of the Polar Express Story. Each train car reads the story and drinks hot chocolate on...
Noel Night – December 7th – Downtown Durango
Join us for Durango’s BIGGEST Christmas Party and shopping day of the year! This all-day and all-evening holiday celebration features over 100 participating businesses- all with their own discounts, raffles, holidays refreshments, parties, and so much more! Featuring live music and entertainment all over downtown Durango, the 16th Annual Noel Night will surely put you in the holiday spirit. Start your holiday shopping off right-...
Winter Wonder Bands
Stillwater Music will present its eighth annual “Winter Wonder Bands” student concert and fundraiser from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Enjoy youth band performances, a catered meal provided by Hot Tomatoes, and a silent auction which benefits Stillwater programs. DATE: Dec 17 2018 TIME: 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM WHERE: Henry Strater Theatre
Michael Martin Murphey Christmas Show
Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the Pop, Country, Western and Bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels. A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for this chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac,” “Cowboy Logic,” and many more across his 35...
44th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
There will be Fine Art and Amazing Crafts at this 3 day event! Come Meet the Creative People from the 4-Corners Christmas decor, food, salsa mixes, dips, spices, wine barrel art, ornaments, goat milk soaps and lotions, blankets, hand blown glass, baby and childrens items, LuLaRoe clothing, jewelry, Native American art, quilts, rustic wood furniture, Scentsy, crosses, jams & jellies, gemstones, bird baths, and items for cats &...
Demo Day @ Purgatory
Date: December 9, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm Location: The Beach #1 Skier Place DurangoCO 81301 United States Come try all the latest gear! Just $10 for unlimited demos, all day long. Your favorite local shops will be on the mountain offering demos of their newest skis and snowboards. Demos start at 9am, and last demo is at 2:30pm. Come find us right at the base of Lift 1, and be sure to bring a photo ID and $10 cash. Big...
Holiday Home Safety Tips
After Thanksgiving, many Americans take the holiday weekend to set up Christmas and holiday decorations. We like to remind our clients of some basic home safety tips. According to the Unites States Fire Administration, the following facts apply to the holiday season (https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/holiday.html): One of every four home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. Although Christmas tree fires...
‘The Nutcracker’ performed by State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara
As is now tradition at the Community Concert Hall, the magical holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, will usher in the holidays with two matinee and two evening performances. Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson holds true to the original classical ballet in this Tchaikovsky masterpiece, creating a traditional “Nutcracker” set in Victorian times and suited for all ages. The...
Durango Choral Society – A TRADITIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS
All four Durango Choral Society choirs take the stage for our joyous holiday celebration! You’ll dig our jazz combo’s swingin’ beat, highlights from Handel’s Messiah, and a variety of music to get your holiday season off to a great start. Santa Claus even takes a break from his busy schedule to stop by and say hi to the kids. Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018 Time: 3:00 PM Community Concert Hall at FLC 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301...
Community Thanksgiving
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered once again this year. Check out our story for details and learn how to volunteer for this well-attended event.
New Owner Restores Avon
Daniel Clute is a world traveler who likes funky hotels. And fancy hotels, too. He just likes establishments that capture the character of a town, and that’s what he wants for Silverton’s Avon Hotel.
Turkey Trot
One of Durango’s most popular running races for close to 30 years, the Turkey Trot presented by Mercy Family Medicine is a holiday tradition for the whole family. Come burn off some calories and work up an appetite before your big meal! The Turkey Trot features a 5 mile race and a 1 mile fun run. All of the proceeds go to great local charities. Big thanks to Mercy Family Medicine, our presenting sponsor for the Turkey Trot! Fort Lewis...
Thanksgiving Dinner @ Purgy’s
Enjoy a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner at Purgy’s with options for the whole family. We have a great menu planned for this buffet-style Thanksgiving feast. Reservations required. Thanksgiving Dinner Purgy’s serves Thanksgiving dinner with seating’s at 12 noon and 2:30pm. Buffet Prices: Adults $59 (doesn’t included tax or gratuity) | Children (ages 4-12) $22 | Children Under 3 FREE This traditional dinner includes two types of...
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of October. 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...
Purgatory Opens Saturday
It’s the time of the year many locals wait in eager anticipation to arrive—ski season! We had snow dust around town this week, which heightens the excitement of winter and skiing. Purgatory Resort opens Saturday, November 17, and it’s right in time for Thanksgiving. Purgatory offers a few unique specials this year, as well. One of the biggest is that kids under 10 receive a free season pass this year! This is an amazing way for locals...
Chapman Hill Ice Maker
CJ Fuss tells us how me makes the ice for the ice-skating rink. It takes a lot more than flooding a bunch of concrete with the garden hose. And just HOW does he get the ice so white?
Singing With Santa – Friday November 23rd
Mark your calendar for Singing with Santa: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23, 5:45 to 7:30 pm, proudly sponsored by TBK Bank SINGING WITH SANTA is the official start to the holiday season in Downtown Durango! Meet Santa and march on Main Avenue singing Christmas Carols, help us light the Community Christmas Tree at Buckley Park, and enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies while they last. You can also get your photo taken with Santa, but bring your...
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