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Trails 2000: Durango’s Trail Organization
Springtime is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to be thinking about hiking and enjoying the outdoors during the next season. Have you ever wondered how our local trails stay groomed, and how conditions stay updated? We have so many places to hike and enjoy, ranging from easy to moderate to hard in level of difficulty. In Durango, we owe much of the success of our trails to Trails 2000, “a 501c3 organization that builds and...
Various Loan Types Offer More Opportunity to Purchase Homes
We have been saying that this is the perfect time to purchase a home if you are in the market. Typically, however, one major obstacle must be overcome for homebuyers to succeed in a purchase. A homebuyer must secure a home loan. Historically, homebuyers sought conventional loans. Essentially, these are loans not guaranteed by a federal agency. They typically require excellent credit, and also process quickly. However, if a...
Durango Independent Film Festival Kicks Off This Week
This week and weekend, Durango welcomes the 12th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival. March 1-5 will see an event-filled weekend dedicated to celebrating a variety of independent films. Types of films include: feature length films, short and feature-length documentaries, animated films, family films, and more. Durango has hosted a film festival since 2001, although the name of the organization has morphed over the years. We are...
Winter FUN– Snow day/powder day– let’s play
WINTER FUN! Going snowboarding? Hitting the slopes… It’s a snow day/powder day– so let’s play! Check out area ski reports–
Animas River Trail to Extend North
Construction on a two-year project to extend the Animas River Trail north to Oxbow Park and Preserve is expected to begin this spring. The project also includes a new footbridge over the Animas, a pedestrian overpass across 32nd Street, and a new sidewalk for the neighborhood north of 37th Street.
Finally, a Formal Housing Program
The City of Durango is developing a new comprehensive housing plan to address the city’s chronic housing shortage. City planners are seeking input from residents through an online survey to further guide the process.
How to Clean Naturally With Natural Cleaning Products and Homemade Recipes?
Cleaning a home with harsh chemicals is a risk for both the human health and natural environment. Many cleaning products that are commonly used come with chemicals dangerous for overall human health. Many of these products omit gases that are harmful. Even many cause major diseases. Use of such products is dangerous in a home, especially for children. Many households are switching to natural cleaning products instead of chemical, due...
Don’t forget your heart– it is essential!
It’s February, Heart Month, time to nourish your heart. Your heart health is more than a fun game… it is essential to your well-being… so remember to nourish your heart all year long! The good news is that when you eat right for your heart, you improve your circulation, while also benefiting your mental sharpness, energy, waistline, and sexual function, too. What are the best foods for your heart? Here are my top six you...
Art, Music & MORE… at Fort Lewis College
FORT LEWIS COLLEGE CALENDAR – February 26 – March 11, 2017 Sunday, February 26 FLC Music Department’s Student Honor Recitals– 3 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College Visit www.fortlewis.edu/music for more information. Tuesday, February 28 Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Student Union Vallecito Room FLC Music Department’s Midday Music Recital– 12:20 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College...
Chocolate extraordinaire… “chocolate with a passion!”
Chocolate extraordinaire… YUM!! Animas Chocolate Company Not your average chocolate shop! It’s Chocolate with a passion! At least these chocolatiers are passionate about it! Some of you may know that I am a chocolate connoisseur so when we happened upon this little business, tucked sweetly into the the quaint and scenic Durango, you know I’d have to drop in. Walking through the door, we were promptly greeted...
National Margarita day (and night)!
FEBRUARY 22nd is National Margarita day (and night)! “Margaritas are popular in several Durango restaurants. Olde Tymer’s– known for “cheating tourist and drunks”– offers great ones at reasonable prices… both frozen and on the rocks. I have also enjoyed them at Tequila’s as well as Fiesta Mexicana– all are on Main Street, Durango, Colorado, USA 81301 and all of them serve good...
Blue Sky Day– fun in the sun; play in the snow! WINTER FUN!!
Today is a Blue Sky Day– a time for fun in the sun with play in the snow! WINTER FUN!! Colorado is blessed with 280 to 300 days of sunshine per year… and along with that comes the most awesome blue sky. We get some snow, and then the bright blue mountain sun dazzles your eyes with sparkles of brightness! Durango, Colorado is the center of my universe– and I am a local and global citizen. Durango, known as the jewel...
A beautiful snow day, turning into rain as the day goes by…
It’s a beautiful day for snow today in Durango Colorado and the surrounding areas AND it will get warmer as the day progresses– up into the low 40’s– and the snow will probably turn to rain! So use caution when you drive in this winter wonderland… Check out Durango Downtown’s Durango area weather and climate information! Including Durango Snow and Ski Reports .. with info on Purgatory, Wolf Creek...
Silverton Skijoring 2017
One of the most unique winter events in the area will be held in Silverton Colorado —the 8th Annual Silverton Skijoring Contest. On Saturday and Sunday, February 18th and 19th, 2017 – Silverton will be overtaken by horses, skiers, and riders. This amazing sport uses a horse and rider to pull a skier behind the horse, who holds on with a tow rope. Imagine waterskiing, but behind a horse and on top of snow! During the race, the...
Intergalactic Snowdown
Durango’s intergalactic journey into the land of Snowdown certainly brought out the silly and creative in our community last week. So to brighten up your Snowdown meltdown after a week of partying, we decided to teleport into the stellar past to review the Snowdown that was…
Healthy Living – Breakfast and Lunch Tips
In her next two appearances on Healthy Living, Ashley Lucas, founder of PHD Advanced Nutrition, will share a few recommendations for meals and snacks. In this installment, get the most energy out of breakfast and lunch while avoiding a mid-day slump common with other traditional options.
Snowdown winds to a close!
DURANGALACTIC SNOWDOWN winds down… More than a hundred events– in dozens of locations– are now drawing to a close for 2017’s INTERGALACTIC SNOWDOWN– Durango, Colorado’s premier winter festival! Colorful balloons graced the skies of the north valley both Saturday and Sunday. Hundreds enjoyed the LIGHT PARADE downtown Durango on Main street… on Friday night! Next year’s...
Trimble Hot Springs
We introduce a new segment this week called Close to Home, a travelogue of places to see and things to do in the Four Corners. This week, Trimble Hot Springs.
Intergalactic Snowdown Preview
This year’s Intergalactic Snowdown took off like a rocket with Fashion Do’s and Don’ts. Watch our preview, and be sure to check back next week for a complete Snowdown wrap-up!
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