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Summer Picker’s Circle on the River
~MUSICIANS WANTED~ We will be hosting a weekly picker’s circle in the White Rabbit Garden, Saturdays from 3-5pm, June 2nd through August 25th. Bring an instrument, a tasty beverage, and a pal or two, and do a little pickin’ by the river as the clouds and rafters float by… All instruments and skill levels welcome. Admission is Free! White Rabbit Books & Curiosities 128 W. 14th St. Durango, CO 81301 For additional...
Durango 416 Fire Update – Share Your Story
Get the latest news, updates, and commentary on the Durango, CO 416 fire. Share your story and pics in the comments!
Colorado 416 Fire Map Update: Durango Fire Spreads to 27,420 Acres as Lightning Threatens Containment Efforts
Colorado officials announced 165 new pre-evacuations as firefighters continue to fight the 416 Fire outside of Durango, Colorado. The wildfire has spread to over 27,000 acres, with containment at only 15 percent. The 416 Fire initially started on June 1 about 10 miles north of Durango, AccuWeather reported. The fire has expanded to 27,420 acres as of Wednesday morning. From Newsweek.com Officials announced that 163 homes and two...
The Importance of Wildfire Mitigation
Durango has made national headlines this week as the 416 Fire has erupted just north of town. This fire is the stark reminder that it’s crucial to employ fire mitigation strategies, especially if you live in an area that is surrounded by forest. Many local properties border undeveloped land, or contain high levels of trees and brush, thus creating flammable environments. What is wildfire mitigation? This is the idea that the...
Activities in and Around Durango—Not Impacted by the Fire!
At The Durango Team, we write a weekly lifestyle blog that highlights features, events, and activities in and around Durango. With the 416 Fire impacting our local area, we want to address the concern that Durango is not open for business or tourism, or there is not anything to do if you come visit. In fact, Durango and our surrounding area are filled with so many choices, there’s no shortage of fun for the entire family Here are some...
Mutt n’ Strut 5k & Festival for Dogs
Purgatory Resort | Saturday June, 23 2018 | 9:00am – 12:00pm Your dog is the guest of honor at this event that features: 5k run with your dog 1k option Agility practice and competition Trick and costume contest Free training consultations with certified dog trainers Splash pools for your dog Prizes! Big thanks to Creature Comforts, our presenting sponsor for this event. Event Supported By: Purgatory Resort Upcoming Occurrences...
Bridging the Divide: Growing from the Ashes
Wolf Creek Ski Area & South Fork Visitor Center | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Join local forest and fire experts to learn about wildland fire management, explore the impacts and recovery from the West Fork and Million fires, and understand how to protect your home from future fires. On June 22 from 5:00-8:00pm, evening fire discussions at the Wolf Creek Ski Area will be followed by a FREE BBQ and local beer from both sides of the...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
“The course of true love never did run smooth.“ When mischievous fairies meddle in the forest, love goes astray in this dizzying love potion of magic and delight. By popular demand, Merely Players brings you another Shakespearean comedy. Bring the family, and join homegrown professional actors for a bit of Midsummer madness, laughter, and charm. Tis almost fairy time! JUNE 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A Midsummer...
Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation
416 Fire – now at 27,420 acres – expected to burn well into July Wildfire Update as of June, 13 2018 9:26pm Courtesy of Durango Herald After 13 days of wondering when good news for evacuees would come from the 416 Fire that started June 1, it came Wednesday. Evacuation orders were lifted in the afternoon for 560 residences and 20 businesses in the Rockwood, Tamarron and Glacier Club areas. But just hours later, more pre-evacuation...
Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire
Blaze grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close Wildfire update as of June 11, 2018 10:33pm courtesy of Patrick Armijo / Durango Herald Education, business & read estate reporter HERMOSA – The ominous plume north of Durango churned for an eleventh day Monday, putting up periodic puffs of black smoke as the blaze found pockets of thick vegetation – some discovered by natural fire progression, others...
Ethereum Classic Spikes 25% on Coinbase Listing News
The price of ethereum classic, the cryptocurrency that was forked off the ethereum blockchain in July 2016, surged by 25 percent on Tuesday, following the news that it is being added to Coinbase’s trading options. The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange announced on Tuesday morning in a blog post that it is has started the engineering work to integrate ethereum classic with its platform and expects the service to be live in the...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Odds
“If there’s a 50-50 chance that it will go wrong, then 9 times out of 10 it will.”– 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
416 Fire update– Saturday night– 8961 acres
How big is that fire? Who knows, but watch it grow… As of around 9 pm on Saturday night it was 8961 acres and growing! Wow, this fire has already had a very explosive run and with 10% containment– this is far from over. These important facts about the fire’s size and containment was gathered form the US Forestry’s Incident website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5822 Use this important resource to help...
5 things to know Friday about the 416 Fire
The 416 Fire grew to 7,180 acres as of Friday morning and remained at 10 percent contained. Here are five things you need to know. Article courtesy of Alex Semadeni / Durango Herald Staff Writer 1) Evacuation Notices The 416 fire has prompted over 1,000 evacuations and more than 1,500 pre-evacuation notices. Homes in the Hermosa area from north of Cometti/Mead Lane to the intersection of County Road 250C and U.S. Highway 550. It also...
416 Fire May Burn for Weeks
Fire-fighting agencies told Durango-area residents on Tuesday that the 416 Fire may take weeks to douse.
Why They Do It
Some of the first responders on the 416 Fire last weekend were volunteer members of the Durango Fire Protection District. Find out why they do it.
Grab More than Photo Albums When You Evacuate
San Juan Basin Public Health officials offer a comprehensive look at what you should pack for an evacuation.
Pit-A-Billy’s Meet & Greet Cruise In
Pit-A-Billy is a non-profit organization that hosts events such as car shows and cruise-ins to raise money for local animal shelters that support “bully breeds.” Join us for our first Durango event at Ska Brewing on June 17th! Live music from Thee Fearless Peasants from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, raffle at 1:30 pm (must be present to win!), adoption showcase with local adoption agency Lisa Parker’s Puppies, and guest vendors...
Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet, one need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong. Widely...
Evacuations ordered for 304 homes in Electra Lake area
Residents told to leave by 4 p.m.; 416 Fire expands to 7,000 acres Wildfire update as of June 8, 2018 10:29am courtesy of Alex Semadeni, Durango Herald Staff Writer A mandatory evacuation order was issued Friday morning for 304 residences on the east and west sides of U.S. Highway 550 from Electra Lake Drive north to Hermosa Cliffs Road and the north end of Two Dogs Trail subdivision. Law enforcement began notifying residents door do...
