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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.
A Unique Fund-Raiser for Annie’s Orphans
A group of Durango chiropractors will donate proceeds from treatments on Wednesday, Aug. 15, to Annie’s Orphans.
Train to Add Two New Diesel Locomotives
After suspending service for several weeks in June, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has purchased two diesel locomotives to substitute for its coal-fired steam engines when dry conditions warrant.
Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons – Three Springs – Thursday August 30th
Join us at Three Springs for the Concerts in the Plaza series this summer! Thursday, August 30th, 6:00PM-8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments! Featuring: Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons Sneaky Pete And The Secret Weapons is a collective of musicians channeling original music through a lens of hazy funk and unending groove, all witnessed and...
Meltdown on the Mesa
A full day and evening of Bluegrass featuring 7 bands including the Ginny Mules and free tent and car camping Saturday night (no trailers or RV’s). Bring your own food and beverages (no glass) and enjoy the music and spectacular views from the future Durango Mesa Park. More information and Tickets are available on-line at Durango Melt Down, Animas Trading Company or at the gate. Saturday August 18, 2018 @ 12:00PM Sunday August...
Line Dance Lessons
Free Line Dance Lessons Thursday August 16, 2018 Three lessons throughout the night. Lessons start at 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30 pm. Drop in for one or come for all three! Wild Horse Saloon 601 E 2nd Ave Durango, CO 81301
Residential Real Estate Numbers for July
This week we have the La Plata County residential real estate numbers for the month of July. We are just over half-way through the year, and in the middle our busiest time of year in terms of real estate activity. With 121 total sales in July, this is the highest number of sales per month we’ve seen this year. It is also higher than last July of 2017, and we are pleased to see such strong results, especially after the 416 Fire earlier...
Rocky Mountain Race Series
Date: August 17, 2018 to August 19, 2018 Location: Purgatory Resort #1 Skier Place DurangoCO 81301 United States Website: http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/events/rocky-mountain-race-series On behalf of Chocolate Bunny Productions Purgatory is excited to be a part of the first annual Rocky Mountain Race Series. The Rocky Mountain Race Series will kick-off May 2018 at Pajarito Bike Park and feature one event per month through...
Next to Normal
This musical takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, heart, and humor. This powerful rock musical digs in to the lives of a fragmented family grappling with crisis and loss. This musical’s graceful, brutally honest, yet humorous handling of grief, mental illness, and ethics in modern psychiatry has expanded the scope of subject matter and transformed the possibilities of...
Asleep at the Wheel with special guest, StillHouse Junkies
10-Time Grammy Award-Winners Voted Best Country & Western Band by Rolling Stone Awarded “Touring Band of the Year” by Academy of Country Music Americana Music Association honored Asleep at the Wheel with the Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday August 12, 2018 / 7:30pm Community Concert Hall at FLC 100 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia 46 years ago. Now based in Austin,...
Four Corners Comedy Festival
The Four Corners Comedy Festival hits Durango with 3 nights of laughs, featuring over 30 comics from all over the country. The Henry Strater Theatre is proud to host the Main Stage for headline performances each night. We welcome stand-up acts from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Utah, California, New York and elsewhere. Get your tickets now, this will sell out quickly! DATE: Aug 24 2018 – Aug 25 2018 TIME: 07:15 PM...
What’s the Big ‘Dill’ with Pickleball?
Pickleball enthusiasts say the game is a cross between tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, and it’s growing in popularity in Durango.
