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Nominate An Exceptional Woman
Aug24

Nominate An Exceptional Woman

Posted on Aug 24, 2023

Do you know an exceptional woman who deserves the recognition? Nominate her for the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Merely Players present the premiere of “A Slow Crawl Towards Heaven” by Javon “Ja’Moon” Jones, a visual storytelling experience, and Durango School District 9-R has open board seats for the November election. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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Fort Lewis College Football Eager for Improvement
Aug23

Fort Lewis College Football Eager for Improvement

Posted on Aug 23, 2023

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks football team has lots of new faces heading into Head Coach Johnny Cox’s second year at the helm of the program. Coach Cox’s rebuild will continue in year two with three new coaches and many more new players. Though improvement in some statistical categories didn’t translate to wins on the field in 2022, coaches and players are hoping year two brings more wins. The Skyhawks open their season with two road games, starting with a clash against William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri on Saturday, September 2nd. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ

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THIRSTY 13 HALF MARATHON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023
Aug23

THIRSTY 13 HALF MARATHON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023

Posted on Aug 23, 2023

EVENT DESCRIPTION The Thirsty 13 Half Marathon is a fun race from Hesperus Church to Ska Brewing. When you finish the half marathon, there will be 50 breweries waiting to congratulate you at the San Juan Brewfest. The course is beautiful and has a lot of downhill. Sponsored by TBK Bank. LOCATION Hesperus Church TBK BankThirsty 13 Half Marathon Race Information     THE BASICS   Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Start...

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SAN JUAN BREWFEST AUGUST 25 – AUGUST 26, 2023
Aug23

SAN JUAN BREWFEST AUGUST 25 – AUGUST 26, 2023

Posted on Aug 23, 2023

EVENT DESCRIPTION The San Juan Brewfest is held at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. The Brewfest is the best beer tasting festival in the Four Corners and benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado. Friday August 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Only 700 general admission tickets will be sold for the opening day of the San Juan Brewfest. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and...

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DURANGO BLUES TRAIN AUGUST 24 – AUGUST 26, 2023
Aug23

DURANGO BLUES TRAIN AUGUST 24 – AUGUST 26, 2023

Posted on Aug 23, 2023

EVENT DESCRIPTION All aboard! We’re back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on August 24, 25, 26, 2023. Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live...

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Impeccably maintained, move-in-ready four-bedroom home with 3 car garage
Aug22

Impeccably maintained, move-in-ready four-bedroom home with 3 car garage

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

This south facing and light filled home overlooks a lovely pond on the 4th hole. Perfectly situated . . .

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BYE BYE BIRDIE: THE MUSICAL
Aug18

BYE BYE BIRDIE: THE MUSICAL

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 LOCATION Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave Durango, 81301 UPCOMING DATES Saturday, Aug 19 Sunday, Aug 20 Friday, Aug 25 Saturday, Aug 26 Sunday, Aug 27 Friday, Sep 1 Saturday, Sep 2 Sunday, Sep 3 EVENT DESCRIPTION Come out to the Durango Arts Center to see the musical comedy that is Bye Bye Birdie. A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as...

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MUSHROOM & WINE FESTIVAL
Aug18

MUSHROOM & WINE FESTIVAL

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Purgatory Resort’s Mushroom & Wine Festival is a wildly popular celebration of the bountiful wild mushrooms that can be found right here on the mountain. The celebration features a 5-course dinner with wine pairings. Each course features mushrooms sourced locally by our chef right here in the San Juan Mountains. Our wine steward selects exceptional wines to complement each...

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Selling this Fall? Spruce up your curb appeal.
Aug18

Selling this Fall? Spruce up your curb appeal.

Posted on Aug 18, 2023

      I hope that you’re having a great summer. As we shift our minds to fall, it’s time to start thinking about our fall to-do list. If you’re a home seller, it’s time to start sprucing up your yard and creating a good first impression for potential buyers. Here are a few tips on how to create an inviting fall yard. Clean Any Flower Beds Around Your House If plants or flowers have wilted for the...

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Durango Mesa Park Trails Close to Completion
Aug16

Durango Mesa Park Trails Close to Completion

Posted on Aug 16, 2023

Centura Health is now CommonSpirit with the consolidation of parent companies. Fort Lewis College and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance have announced a new program for high-priority jobs in the La Plata region. Trails in the Horse Gulch and Durango Mesa system are nearing completion, and add rafting to work to your list of things to do this week! By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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The Tool Lending Library
Aug15

The Tool Lending Library

Posted on Aug 15, 2023

This story was previously posted February 14, 2022 Ever been working on a home improvement project and find out you’re missing a specific tool? Durango Tool Library is here to help you find all the tools you need without breaking the bank. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and The Payroll Department

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Olivia Newton-John’s Family Reveals ‘Supernatural’ Ways She Has Visited Them Since Her Death
Aug13

Olivia Newton-John’s Family Reveals ‘Supernatural’ Ways She Has Visited Them Since Her Death

Posted on Aug 13, 2023

Just weeks after she died, Olivia Newton-John made her presence felt out of the blue. Well, more like, in blue form. While speaking to People on the one-year anniversary of Newton-John’s death, the Grease star’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and widower, John Easterling, shared the eerie way the late actress has kept a “supernatural” promise she made years ago. “Two weeks after she passed my phone...

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Back to School!
Aug12

Back to School!

Posted on Aug 12, 2023

Durango School District 9-R goes back to school on August 22nd – get your students ready for school with check-ins and in-person or online registration. Animas Museum invites you to learn about the history of the Buffalo Soliders in the southwest, and nominate yourself or someone you know for the “Coolest Thing Made in Colorado” competition by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Sky Ute Casino

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A Community in Symphony
Aug12

A Community in Symphony

Posted on Aug 12, 2023

There is a subtle excitement hearing the tuning note as a symphony is about to start, and San Juan Symphony wants to bring that excitement to everyone, performer or concert-goer. Through community-based programs, working within local schools, and supporting other local music groups, San Juan Symphony is bringing professional-grade music to the small towns and communities, breaking down barriers to access. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank

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Pavement Treatments and Road Planning Ahead
Aug12

Pavement Treatments and Road Planning Ahead

Posted on Aug 12, 2023

The City of Durango reviewed bids for the County Road 250 and County Road 241 improvement project at the latest City Council meeting. Pavement treatment projects are underway across town – make sure to plan your trip accordingly and be prepared for possibly delays and roadwork. And the Durango Adult Education Center would like to invite you to join its annual Literacy Luncheon fundraiser and celebrate the past year’s achievements. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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Get Your Fix On at Repair Café in Ignacio
Aug12

Get Your Fix On at Repair Café in Ignacio

Posted on Aug 12, 2023

An international organization, Repair Café has recently opened shop at Ignacio Community Library to help folks fix everything from zippers and electronics to toasters and bicycles for free. Tools and materials are on hand, along with a variety of volunteer experts doing and teaching the fixing. Join the crew the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQ

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Painted Feathers: Native American Artists Demonstrate their Crafts
Aug12

Painted Feathers: Native American Artists Demonstrate their Crafts

Posted on Aug 12, 2023

The fifth annual American Indian Art Festival was held under the trees at Aztec Ruins National Monument. It was nearly a hundred degrees in the shade, but the artists remained cool through the two-day event. Weavers, potters, painters, and jewelers came from all over the Southwest regions of the Four Corners, including Teec Nos Pos in Arizona and the ancient pueblo of Acoma, three hours south of Aztec. The artists demonstrated their various techniques and also sold their crafts. The event was supported by the Chaco Culture Conservancy. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck & RV Center and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College

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Meet Kris Daly
Aug11

Meet Kris Daly

Posted on Aug 11, 2023

As your full-time Resort expert, my objective is to bring decades of real estate experience and important market insight to you . . .

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Durango Colorado Real Estate – Aug 11, 2023
Aug11

Durango Colorado Real Estate – Aug 11, 2023

Posted on Aug 11, 2023

Durango Colorado Real Estate. durangocoloradorealestate.com – Photo by Ian Simon

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TICO TIME CANNABIS CUP & REGGAE PARTY
Aug09

TICO TIME CANNABIS CUP & REGGAE PARTY

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us at the Tico Time Cannabis Cup & Reggae Party August 11-13 presented by Elevated. This camping festival is a 2 night, 3 day event with music lineup Friday and Saturday Nights, Cannabis Cup Awards, Cannabis Trade Show, Workshops, Drum & Dance, Late Night Dancehall Parties, Yoga, and more. Our event is focused on celebrating each other & connecting all those interested in the Cannabis Industry. Also...

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