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This Once-Booming Texas Border City Loses Its Appeal Among Homebuyers
Courtesy of the City of McAllen Long recognized for its affordable housing and low cost of living, McAllen, TX, emerged as a COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown—but that surge has since reversed. McAllen a city of 146,000 people situated just a few miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border—experienced the sharpest decline in popularity among local homebuyers over the past six years, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. The report...
Wagging Tails and Wi-Fi: The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Pet-Friendly Remote Living
Wagging Tails and Wi-Fi: The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Pet-Friendly Remote Living Photo via Pexels Leaving the traditional 9-to-5 behind in favor of borderless work life doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the comfort of four paws at your feet. If anything, the companionship of a pet can anchor your days and add rhythm to a lifestyle that otherwise flows without borders. The challenge lies in building a lifestyle that honors...
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show
Durango Harley-Davidson and Elevated Auto Enthusiast’s Car and Bike Show Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 am Durango Harley-Davidson • 750 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, Colorado81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Join us for the first-ever Durango Harley-Davidson & Elevated Auto Enthusiasts Car and Bike Show! Happening July 12th from 10 AM to 5 PM, this all-day event is...
Music in The Mountains July 10 – August 3, 2025
Music in The Mountains July 10 – August 3, 2025July 10 through August 3, 2025 Durango, CO MapEvent WebsiteBuy Tickets Event Description For nearly 40 years, the graceful power of classical music has inspired Music in the Mountains to present the region’s premier summer music festival. Each July, musicians of the highest caliber come from across the country to call Durango home, performing world-class classical music and...
4th of July Fireworks Cancelled
4th of July Fireworks Due to ongoing drought conditions, there will be no fireworks show for 2025. Post courtesy of Durango.com.
4th of JULY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA for the whole family!
SUMMER FUN AT TICO TIME! 4th of July Extravaganza! Day Passes Available! Firework show on Friday the 4th at 9pm Guests can light your own fireworks after the big show! *Designated area (between the south east pond and the river) with supervision. Quiet Hours begin at 11pm (no fireworks past 11pm) COME CAMP ALL WEEKEND! 4th of July Extravaganza! Day Passes Available! CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT starting at 1pm in the event tent...
July 4th in Durango
July 4th in Durango Friday, July 4, 2025Friday, July 4, 2025 Durango, CO Map Event Description Join us for a spectacular July 4th celebration in Historic Downtown Durango , featuring a whole weekend of festivities and events! Things kick off on Thursday, July 3rd, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center with a thrilling rodeo. On Friday, July 4th, get ready for an amazing day packed with multiple events. Start your...
Concert Hall At The Park June 26 through August 7
Concert Hall At The Park Select dates from Jun 26 – Aug 7, 2025Select dates from June 26 through August 7, 2025 Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is happy to announce the return of its free summer concert series, “Concert Hall @ The Park” in downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning June 26 through August 7....
Durango Playfest
Durango Playfest June 24-29, 2025June 24 through June 29, 2025 Downtown Durango • Durango, CO MapEvent Website Event Description Each summer, professional playwrights, actors and directors gather for a week to develop and workshop new plays before showcasing them at staged readings in front of local audiences. The summer playwriting festival culminates with exciting stage readings of original stories and an...
Growing Old Together: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Your Aging Pet
Image via Pexels As your loyal companion begins to gray around the muzzle and slow their pace, your role in their life evolves into that of a caretaker, advocate, and source of daily comfort. Aging pets require not only more attentive care but a deeper emotional bond to help them through their golden years. Whether you’re living with an elderly dog whose joints ache in cold weather or a senior cat who naps more than they purr,...
Veterans 8th Annual River Raft Trip & Picnic
Veterans 8th Annual River Raft Trip & Picnic DESCRIPTION Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge sponsor the 8th annual picnic and FREE raft trips for Veterans & their Families. Raft trip registration starts at 10:30. Information available at Mountain Waters Rafting Community Web-page or [email protected] Honored to serve those who have served. CONTACT Event...
Reggae in the Park
Reggae in the Park DESCRIPTION Pagosa Springs Concert Series and Four Corners Flyers bring you another incredible year of Reggae in the Park! Get ready for a full day of live reggae music from Fayuca, Green Buddha, FutureFolk, and DJ I-Gene, plus community vibes and outdoor fun in the heart of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Before the music kicks off, join us for an all-levels yoga class at 2 PM with LucidSol Studio. Led by Elisa, founder...
Durango Star Party
Durango Star Party DESCRIPTION Join SJMA and the Durango Astronomical Society for our second year of summer star party series located at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center! All are welcome, amateur astronomers and enthusiasts alike, for a family friendly event discussing and observing our night skies – the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Just before sunset, an expert from the Durango Astronomical Society will lead...
Father’s Day BBQ
Father’s Day BBQ DESCRIPTION Father’s Day Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Bash! Treat Dad to an evening of Smokey BBQ, ice cold local beers and smooth bourbon tasting at Antlers on the Creek BnB. This will be an event you won’t want to miss! DATE & TIME Sun, June 15, 2025 5:00pm – 7:00pm Outlook/iCal Google LOCATION Antlers on the Creek 999 County Road 207 Durango, CO 81301 Post courtesy of...
Beaver Festival Jun 14, 2025
Beaver Festival Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSaturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am Rotary Park • Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Give A Dam is thrilled to announce Durango’s first-ever Beaver Festival, June 14th, 2025, at Rotary park in Durango, Co centered around the theme “When We Partner With Nature, Everyone Wins.” This exciting event will bring together many diverse organizations to...
The Good Life: Crafting an Enriching World for Your Dog
The Good Life: Crafting an Enriching World for Your Dog Image via Pexels Dogs, like people, thrive when their lives are filled with purpose, movement, connection, and novelty. It’s a mistake to think a backyard or a few toys scattered indoors is enough. What makes a dog’s tail wag isn’t just a full belly or a routine walk around the block—it’s engagement, stimulation, and the feeling that their environment holds something interesting....
Pudgy Penguins Waddle from Portfolio Pick to Wall Street
There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from watching one of your early recommendations break out from the crypto community to gain mainstream attention. In July 2023, I told members about Pudgy Penguins — an NFT collection inspired by the likes of CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club. And now, this speculative digital collectible is the subject of Wall Street’s first-ever NFT ETF filing. As someone...
Steamworks Half Marathon June 7, 2025
Event Description The Steamworks Half Marathon will take place in the San Juan Mountains. This high-elevation, 13.1-mile race will take place at 6,500 feet above sea level. The course is a point-to-point route and runners will race down County Road 250, alongside the Animas River. The race will finish at the Durango Fitness Club on Florida Road. After the race, enjoy a party by the pool at Durango Fitness Club with food and drinks...
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Jun 4, 2025
Event Description Platinum-selling Colorado quartet kicks blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll that makes you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing a long like no one’s looking, and live a little freer. Post courtesy of Durango.com.
True Western Roundup June 4 – August 29, 2025
Event Description Saddle up for an unforgettable western experience at the True Western Roundup, formerly known as the True West Rodeo, celebrating the rich heritage of Durango. Presented by the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, TBK Bank, and other esteemed partners, this event brings together the essence of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. Join us for an exhilarating weekend showcasing working ranch activities and...
Durango Herald News
- Nuggets and Spurs meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage November 27, 2025
- Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip November 27, 2025
- What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday November 27, 2025