Posted on Jul 11, 2023
SANGHA YOGA FESTIVAL JULY 13 – JULY 16, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Sangha Fest celebrates health & wellness, conscious community, and personal development through yoga, breathwork, music, meditation, movement, art, dance, nature, ceremony, and play. You may arrive on Thursday, July 13 to get settled in and join us for opening ceremony in the evening followed by candlelight yoga. Then start bright and early on Friday with 3 full...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The City of Durango has announced that parking meters in high-occupancy areas downtown will see a 25¢ price increase as of July 1st, in accordance with the comprehensive parking plan. Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites amateur sportswomen to apply for the Ladies Cast, Blast, and Fling event this August, and participate in a survey to determine the “livability” of Durango this July. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The Grand Canyon Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, initiated the Pinyon Jay project to involve volunteers in wildlife conservation. Pinyon Jays have a symbiotic relationship with pinyon trees, making them a key marker in forest preservation for the pinyon and juniper forests dotting the Colorado Plateau. The project aims to gather data and protect the ecosystem while engaging amateur birders and outdoor enthusiasts, making the project accessible to everyone. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Three Rivers Brewery
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
When some people see an issue, they go out of their way to find a solution. Mandy Magill realized that many places in Durango still used pesticides and other toxic products on landscaping and gardening, and decided through her organization – Project Dung Beetle – to create a speaker series designed to address all the different ways we can incorporate regenerative practices in our own backyard. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The end of April marked the beginning of a multi-year expansion project at the Durango La-Plata Airport with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project, currently in Phase 1A, plans to address the growing services at the airport while simultaneously enabling day-to-day operations to continue. Since its construction in 1988, the airport has seen over a 100% increase in use with no major renovations or additions. By Hannah Robertson and Andy Wingerd. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings
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Posted on Jul 8, 2023
The City of Durango Municipal Court is now offering in-person, court-certified Spanish translation once a month to ensure equal access and aid in court decisions for cases requiring translation. The upcoming week is filled with Fourth of July celebrations across town, including events like pie-eating contests, ice cream socials, and the popular pancake breakfast. The week concludes with Elder Grown’s Summer Camp, a one-night music festival showcasing diverse talents and music styles at Tico Time Resort, hosted by the Durango-based band Elder Grown. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware
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Posted on Jul 6, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS 2023 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OUR 2023 SCHEDULE IS LIVE! Browse all upcoming events below to learn more about each event, or click here to buy your tickets! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Free Mobile Stage Concerts JUMP TO TICKETED EVENTS > THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023 11:00 AM FREE MOBILE STAGE CONCERT: DURANGOSTRING ENSEMBLE Cottonwood Park, Next to Animas Valley Elementary, Durango, CO 81301 LEARN MORE THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2023
JULY 1 – JULY 4, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION July 4th celebration in Historic Downtown Durango will feature a whole weekend of festivities and events! Things will kick off on Saturday, July 1st at the 11th Street Station with a watermelon eating contest. The night will also include live music! On Saturday evening at the 11th Street Station, get ready to dance like no one is watching during a live concert and silent disco. On Sunday,...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2023
Ideal weather conditions have allowed local fire crews to do more mitigation work than in recent years, but they caution against letting your guard down heading into our warmest months. The Colorado State Forest Service, Live Wildfire Ready, teaches homeowners how to take simple measures to reduce the risk of losing a home to fire. The San Juan National Forest urges recreationists to know about current fire restrictions. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jun 28, 2023
Professional clean office space with 10 individual enclosed offices with natural light, reception area . . .
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Posted on Jun 27, 2023
The Southern Ute Food Distribution Program aims to better the relationship between food and the people on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and beyond. The Ignacio Community Library wants to see your art grace its walls this summer, and come join the Books and Brews book club for fresh reads and roasts this July. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jun 27, 2023
Dan Korman of Alpenglow Properties, LLC discusses commercial and residential real estate in this installment of The Durango Real Estate Update.
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Posted on Jun 26, 2023
This is a spectacular 20.7 acre parcel that borders BLM and is just minutes from downtown Durango . . .
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Posted on Jun 24, 2023
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo perfectly located just 10 miles from Durango. Enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony . . .
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Posted on Jun 23, 2023
CANNABIS CUP & REGGAE PARTY !!! 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...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2023
Four local students from Durango High School and Big Picture High School will join the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education to help provide a student perspective on meetings and the like. The Southwest Rural Philanthropy Conference proved a wide success with over 350 participating individuals brought together with the focus on improving funding to southwest nonprofit organizations, and Durango has made it on to yet another unique list – one of 175 “alternative” romantic destinations in the United States. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Sky Ute Casino
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Posted on Jun 20, 2023
As temperatures rise, so too does the number of D.U.I. and impaired driving cases. The issue is particularly bad in Southwest Colorado. Local non-profit, School Community Youth Collaborative, is bringing awareness to Ride Responsible. A program highlighting the problem of impaired driving and making safer modes of transportation more widely available. The organization partners with rideshare alternatives and works with transportation departments for special events. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Sky Ute Casino Resort
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Posted on Jun 16, 2023
Santa Rita Park is the location of a new demonstration garden and landscape program, showcasing sustainable landscaping techniques for the arid Southwest region. At next week’s City Council meeting, the allocation of an extra $361,084 in lodger’s tax will be discussed, with proposed funding for electric vehicle chargers, transportation signage, and Visit Durango projects. Clean Commute Week, starting on June 24th, will feature various sustainable transportation activities and challenges, culminating in Bike to Work Day and the Love Your Commute celebration at Buckley Park. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Kroeger’s Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ
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Posted on Jun 15, 2023
The call is out to share your story with the Ignacio Community Library to help contribute to the preservation of Ignacio’s unique history. Voices of Ignacio aims to find, curate and preserve stories from and related to our residents and region. Organizers hope the project unifies and promotes the community. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya, Barrett & Associates and Kroegers Ace Hardware
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Posted on Jun 14, 2023
Nearly five hundred dogs strutted their stuff at the Durango Kennel Club’s Show at McGee Park in Farmington. Dozens of breeds and their handles traveled from across the country to compete in the four-day event. Categories included conformation shows, obedience trials, and rally trials. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Northern Edge Casino and Ace Hardware in Farmington
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