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Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Scapegoats
“A good scapegoat is hard to find.” – 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
HEALTHY LIVING: Riding Your Motorcycle
Dr. Trapper Niccum with Thrive Chiropractic Studio offers tips for health and safe motorcycle riding.
30 Years of Leave No Trace
The San Juan Mountain Association celebrates 30 years of sharing the ‘leave-no-trace’ philosophy with wilderness users.
It All Starts with Good Night’s Sleep
The foundation of your students’ academic success is a good night sleep and a healthy lifestyle.
Labor Day Weekend
Downtown Durango hosts several events over Labor Day weekend for locals and visitors, all proceeds benefit Building Homes for Heroes. Dates – August 31, September 1 & 2, 2018 Check out the SHOP LOCAL SALES at multiple businesses Downtown before or during the events on Labor Day Weekend. Like our Facebook Page for more details Post courtesy of DowntownDurango.org
“Circus In Wonderland” with The Durango Circus
Durango Aerial Arts & Acrobatics presents The Durango Circus’ premiere appearance in “Circus in Wonderland”! Once upon a time, long before Alice’s story, Wonderland was a beautiful, peaceful, and prosperous place… Discover what your favorite Wonderland characters would be doing if they had run away and joined the circus! Aerialists and acrobats of all ages will fly high from the ground to silks, rope, trapeze and lyra…...
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Join us in Durango for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally on Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31-Sept.2). There will be Poker Runs, a Veteran’s ride, Live music, vendors, Hooligan Dirt Dash flat track racing, Hot Bke Chopper Show, a motorcycle parade, and much more! For a full schedule of the weekend’s events visit Four Corners Motorcycle Rally! Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, Colorado 81301
Fort Lewis College Squawker MTB Classic
Date: September 1, 2018 to September 2, 2018 Time: 6:00am – 5:00pm Location: Purgatory Resort Collegiate racing returns to Purgatory this Labor Day for two days of Cross Country, Short Tack, Dual Slalom, and Downhill racing! Event details and a race schedule is listed below:
Durango’s Real Estate “Shoulder Season”
It’s the time of year Durango starts to slow down for fall. If you spend any time in town, you’ll notice some differences in the last couple weeks: there are fewer cars, colors start to change, school is back in session, and some of our tourists head back home to their own routines. So what does this mean for La Plata County real estate? Typically, this time of year (mid to late August) is a “shoulder season” for real estate activity....
‘Next to Normal’ on Stage at DAC
Can a rock musical about mental illness be uplifting? Learn more about the latest stage production at the Durango Arts Center.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Frustration
“Frustration is not having anyone to blame but yourself.” – 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
Party Honors “Mother” of Community Gardening
Marye Jackson has been gardening since she was a child in the 1930s. It’s her passion, and so are community gardens. She helped start a number of community gardens in the area, and now, her fans will celebrate her contributions at a 90th birthday party at Ohana Kuleana Community Garden on Sunday, Aug. 19.
HEALTHY LIVING: Get Ready for Your Motorcycle Ride
With the Iron Hore Motorcycle Rally just around the corner, Dr. Trapper Niccum offers some tips to make your rides safe and comfortable.
Have Gear, Will Deliver Anywhere
If you’re planning a camping trip in the Cascade Mountains, but don’t want to haul your gear on an airplane, have Check Outside deliver your gear to your destination.
San Juan Brewfest
The San Juan Brewfest is the BIGGEST and BEST beer tasting festival in the Four Corners. 50 breweries, live bands, and tons of fun, all to benefit United Way of Southwest Colorado. Price: $35 – $75 Purchase tickets at SanJuanBrewfest.com 1:00 PM | Saturday Aug 25, 2018 Buckley Park 1200 block of Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301
2018 Family 5K Walk/Run
A FUNdraising event for the entire family! Adult and Kid’s 5K as well as a Kid’s one mile. Supports Durango Pregnancy Center www.durangopregnancy.com. Medals will be awarded and delicious treats from Serious Delights to satisfy your hunger. CASA of the Southwest www.casasw.org will be hosting the Back to School Bash game booths and facepainting. Lots of fun on a Saturday morning. Price: $15 – $35 Registrations are...
Culinary Heritage Dinner
Over the past few years, the Culinary Heritage Dinner has taken diners back in time, to the beginning of the 20th Century in 2016 and to the World War I era in 2017. This year’s dinner, “Swinging Sixties Restaurant Revival” will recreate some dishes from popular spots like the Terrace at the Strater, Red Barn BBQ, Silver Spur, and Chez Louis. So, save the date, Saturday August 25, 6:30 PM at the Historic Strater Hotel. Strater Hotel,...
Lake Nighthorse—Durango’s New Lake
As the perfect weather in our summer days continue, it’s a great time to check Durango’s newest outdoor recreation area—Lake Nighthorse. This amazing lake is located only a couple miles outside of Durango, and the reservoir area is approximately 5,500 acres. This is such a benefit to our town, and the close proximity makes this a viable option for a variety of outdoor activities. The Lake was constructed as a part of the Animas La...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Conversation
“Always stop talking before people stop listening.” – 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
HEALTHY LIVING: What It Means to Be ‘Baby-Friendly
San Juan Regional Medical Center is taking steps to become a baby-friendly hospital. Find out what that means.
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