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Training Future Farmers
A new Farmer-in-Training Program at the Old Fort Farm in Hesperus is helping to create the next generation of farmers.
And the Healing Begins
Forest service crews are beginning the long process of healing scars left by the construction of firelines that slowed the 416 Fire.
The Wailin’ Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody & Heather Masse: three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with...
4th Annual Animas Splash n’ Dash
Durango’s 4th Annual 5K Splash & Dash benefiting La Plata Youth Services! Test your endurance on our 5K course featuring our water gauntlet finish line or join us on our 1K youth fun course (strider bikes welcome). 9:00 AM | Saturday Jul 21, 2018 La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 Price: $0 – $50 Youth >5: Free Youth 5 – 12: $10 Solo: $20 Team of 5: $50 Please visit La Plata Youth Services...
Lawn Chair Kings – Three Springs – Thursday August 2nd
Thursday, August 2nd Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Three Springs Plaza All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Lawn Chair Kings LAWN CHAIR KINGS Lawn Chair Kings have been on the Durango, CO music scene since 2000. They have celebrated a “western garage” flavor, with country, rock, pop, and punk influences. Known for their catchy tunes and good-time...
Music in The Mountains – The Show Will Go On!
The Music in the Mountains Festival is ready for audiences. All it needs now are ticket sales.
Hollywood Stars Start Dgo PlayFest
Hollywood television and movie actors are joining a local committee to develop a new play festival this August in Durango.
Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders: Treat Them Separately or Together?
Anxiety and panic disorders encompass a wide range of psychiatric subtypes including generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder/panic attacks. Development of clinical anxiety disorders generally begins in childhood or adolescence, but adults can be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when they previously suffered minimal anxiety. Feeling constantly anxious and panic-stricken is...
What Are the Signs of Cocaine Use, Abuse, and Addiction?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), around 15% of Americans over the age of 12 have used cocaine at some point in their lives. Cocaine is classed as a stimulant that works on the central nervous system to increase energy levels, which many people come to rely on as a way of coping with a stressful lifestyle or high-powered job. While energy levels are maintained at accelerated levels when cocaine is used, it is...
What’s Involved in Holistic Drug Rehab?
“Holistic rehab” is a term that’s used to describe substance use disorder treatment that offers unique therapeutic approaches known as holistics. Holistic therapies are designed to treat an individual as a whole in terms of mind, body, and spirit. The objective of holistic rehabilitation programs is to utilize alternative practices as a supplement to traditional treatment to achieve optimal wellness in preparation for a life in...
Adult Board Game Night – Durango Library
Event Type: Adult Event Age Group(s): 17+ Date: 7/10/2018 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Location: Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave Durango, CO 81301 Description: Find your gaming people. Discover new board games. (Legos available for those who love gamers but hate gaming). Location: Program Room #1 Contact: Colleen Galvin Contact Number:...
King of the Cage
PERENNIAL KING OF THE CAGE Saturday, July 21, 2018 6:00 PM Sky Ute Casino Events Center KOTC Womens World Atomweight Title Bi Nguyen vs Jayme Hinshaw KOTC WORLD Jr Welterweight Title Jake Adams vs Sherwin Price Chris Jones • Esias Gordo Joey Trevino • Grant Hobbs Doors open at 5PM Fights start at 6PM TICKETS: $35 for General Admission $55 for Reserved $75 for Ringside 21 and over event • Card and schedule subject to change Purchase...
Dave Mensch – Three Springs – Thursday July 26th
Join us for Concerts in the Plaza at Three Springs series this summer! Thursday, July 26th, 6:00PM- 8:00PM. All concerts are FREE! Invite your friends and family, bring a picnic dinner and your favorite refreshments. Featuring: Dave Mensch His sound echoes influences of Dave Matthews, Staind, Matchbox Twenty, Bob Schneider and Daughtry, while his inspiration comes from the singers and songwriters of today and generations...
Rain falls in Animas Valley
Wow, Rain falls in Animas Valley… Monsoons are here! Wanted you to know! Hallelujah Time!!
Celebrate your FREEDOM!! Happy Fourth of JULY 2018
Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY!! Happy Fourth of JULY!!! CELEBRATE YOUR FREEDOM!! July 4th 1776 our Continental Congress declared that we are a NEW NATION! In our lovely Durango, CO there are FUN activities all day long: JOIN THE PARADE– Rotary Park to Main Avenue– 7;30 am to 9:00 pm Visit Durango.org for more info!
Cloud cover calms fire! Happy Fourth of July!!
Clouds roll in at Animas Mountain… calming the fire! This is the beginning of Monsoon season! More clouds bringing more moisture are excpected! Welcome Monsoon Season– bring the rain that washes away our pain!
Miss Margie’s Arts & Crafts Festival at Three Springs – Saturday July 21st
Date: July 21, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Location: Three Springs Plaza Join us for one of the best Arts and Crafts Festivals this summer! For more information contact 970.946.8050.
Vallecito Sporting Club Teaches Kids to Fish
Learn to fish, and you can feed yourself for a lifetime . . . and have fun, too.
