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Real Estate in the News
As real estate professionals, we like to keep a pulse on national news. Sometimes the real estate news differs in the local market; other times we see similar trends. Here are a few recent headlines we found interesting and applicable: Mortgage Rates Dip: This is a big topic. For several weeks this year, we were noting the steady increase in mortgage rates. At the end of last week, they dropped again, making it the fourth drop in the...
La Plata County Colorado Aassociation of Realors Numbers for June
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of June. 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...
La Plata County Residential Real Estate June Transactions
This week, we have our June month-end numbers for La Plata County residential real estate. With 111 total sales, this number is lower than last June at this time. In fact, it is a lower total of sales than the last three years. While we don’t know exact reasons for number variances, it’s possible the 416 Fire slightly impacted June’s sales numbers this year. This could have occurred if any homes fell out of contract or houses that...
Have You Been to Silverton?
If you’re looking for a fun summer outing, have you thought about a trip to Silverton? There are so many ways to enjoy the little town, and it makes for the perfect day trip, overnight trip to a hotel, camping trip, or stop along a longer road trip. At just over 9,000 feet above sea level, its mountain location is gorgeous. There’s a rich mining history, and the San Juan County Historical Society offers a plethora of information,...
Bitcoin Just Hit $8,000 — Here’s What’s Pushing It Up
The bitcoin price has today climbed above the $8,000 mark for the first time since mid-May — leading many to predict a return to the bull run that last year powered bitcoin to almost $20,000. The latest boost for bitcoin comes after a week that saw it add almost 20% to its price on the back of news that established financial giants are looking to get in on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and a raft of positive regulatory news around the...
Don’t Miss This Week’s Deep Red Blood Moon – The Longest Lunar Eclipse Of This Century – July 28th
Take a moment this Friday, July 27th and look up at the sky toward the longest lunar eclipse of this century, a magical deep red blood moon. Earthlings around the world will be treated to a special event, a lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes long, close to the theoretical longest lunar eclipse possible and the longest of the 21st century. As the moon rises on Friday, July 27th in 2018 you will begin to see the process by...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Creativity
“Creativity is no substitute for knowing what you are doing.”– 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
25 Years of Loving the Outdoors
Artist Paul Folwell celebrates his 25th annual studio show, but this year, it’s not at his studio. It’s at the Rochester Hotel. Find out why.
IT’S YOUR MONEY: Get Inspired
Find it difficult to plan for your financial future? Brad Tafoya with Tafoya Barrett and Associates knows how to inspire a change in your financial planning.
E-Bike Rental Company ‘Rolls’ in Durango
A new pedal-assisted electric-bike rental company takes a stab at serving customers, despite uncertainty of City of Durango trail policies.
Train Looks to Alternative Engines
The Durango Train vows to find alternatives to its coal-fired steam engines to prevent closures during drought years.
AGAVE – Three Springs – Thursday August 9th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, August 9th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: AGAVE AGAVE is a five piece string band with percussion playing groove based Americana originals and covers. Sponsored in part by: Alpine Bank Special thanks to: Fort Lewis College Community Concert...
El Mercado Open Air Fair
Everything had made, used items, baked goods, good, plants, health and beauty, face painting and family fun……….and during the San Ignacio Fiesta! Don’t miss this! Vendor spaces available, $15 Face Painting and Family Fun! 8:00 AM | Saturday Jul 28, 2018 ELHU Community Center 115 Ute Street Ignacio, CO 81137 Email [email protected] to sign up as a vendor Visit El Mercado on FaceBook for more...
Fiesta Days
This upcoming weekend and next week is Fiesta Days, one of Durango’s longstanding local traditions. Since 1935, the “Fiesta” has been a popular event. It used to be the Spanish Trails Fiesta, was at one time Navajo Trails Fiesta, and is now Durango Fiesta Days. This celebration offers a rodeo, preserves western heritage, and also showcases the local agricultural history. It’s a full summer event, and such a fun way for the entire...
Paint Party with Picasso and Vino
PAINT. SIP. BE HAPPY. Join us for a creative & fun evening at the Durango Arts Center. Have a date night, grab a group of friends or family and come paint with us. Wine will be available for purchase. No Experience Necessary. Date: July 29 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Durango Arts Center 802 E. 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301
Rains bring mudslides to 416 fire area; drier air expected Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms came to parts of southern Colorado on Tuesday, resulting in burn area mudslides that shut down some roads and highways. Article from The Denver Post by By Kieran Nicholson Wildfires have scorched more than 175,000 acres this season, leaving lands stripped of trees, brush and other vegetation. When rains come, water washes down barren landscapes, uprooting fire debris and channeling mudslides and flash floods....
BPA and Your Microbiome
If you’ve been following my work even for just a short while, you know I’m big on gut health. That’s because science is increasingly discovering the huge impact that our good bacteria have on our health, and how bad bacteria can hinder it. We’re always learning more about the intricacies of our beneficial bacteria, called the microbiome, and the many functions they serve to keep us well. Functional Medicine always assesses the gut...
Durango Makes Another “Best Of” List
Durango has been named No. 4 on Budget Travel’s “Coolest Small Town” list.
Donors Help Humane Society with 416 Fire Evacuees
The La Plata County Humane Society housed more than a 130 pets whose owners were evacuated, and the community stepped up to help.
HEALTHY LIVING: Respect=Healing
San Juan Regional Medical Center goes beyond tolerance or respect for differences. Reverence for each and every individual is part of its mission, and it’s one way the hospital supports healing.
