News
Community Concert Hall Reopens
DURANGO BMX MOUNTAIN BIKE OPEN SERIES
DURANGO BMX MOUNTAIN BIKE OPEN SERIES JULY 2 – OCTOBER 1 EVENT DESCRIPTION Introducing the Durango BMX Mountain Bike Open Series! The first Friday of every month June until October we will be holding mountain bike open races! Riders will be separated based on age. Entry per race: $10 All riders will need a USABMX membership to enter. A one day pass will be available for the first event. LOCATION Durango Durango,CO UPCOMING DATES...
ANIMAS CITY NIGHT BAZAAR
ANIMAS CITY NIGHT BAZAAR JUNE 30 – OCTOBER 30 EVENT DESCRIPTION The great Animas City passeggiata returns! We’ll see you back on the streets each last Wednesday of the month from 5-8 pm June till October! Check out our mobile-enabled map for a next-level experience of our twist on this Italian tradition that is the perfect solution to physically distanced fun. 2021 Themes: June 30 “Homegrown Hootenanny” (sponsored by The...
Top Rainy Day Activities In Durango
With all the rain we’ve had lately, you made need a fresh list of activities in and around town. We’ve compiled a list of ways to enjoy town, even on wet and rainy days. 1) The Durango Community Recreation Center is full of fun activities! Along with exercise equipment, there’s an indoor gym, a pool, waterslide and activity area, and even a climbing wall! This is a place you could spend hours playing and relaxing, and perfect...
Animas Museum: More than a Building
Ricketts Park Readies for 2021 Connie Mack World Series
Chamber Chat: Is Your Pet the Next Top Dog or Coolest Cat?
Economic Factors Affecting the Demand for Housing
When to See the ‘Strawberry Moon,’ the Last Supermoon of 2021
The last supermoon of 2021—the Strawberry Moon—is poised to light up skies later this week. Photo: Kresimir Rajakovic (Shutterstock) If you’re an avid stargazer, June alone has been a crowded month in an otherwise busy year of celestial events. A solar eclipse, a planetary conjunction, and an asteroid careening within a reasonably close distance of the planet have added a nice bit of cosmic intrigue as the days get warmer and...
LPEA June 2021 Newsletter
Dear valued member, We just concluded our 2021 director elections and want to thank those who took the time to cast their vote! Voter turnout this year was just 24%, lower than in previous years, so we hope to see a higher return in 2022. The future of LPEA’s power supply was a big point of discussion this election season. To address some of the questions, concerns, and misinformation out there, LPEA’s CEO Jessica Matlock...
Food Truck Rendezvous
Aptly named for it’s location on the corner of 11th Street and Main Avenue in downtown Durango, 11th Street Station is the retro “truck stop” meet-up place featuring drinks from Ernie’s Bar and food from a variety of food trucks. Seating, primarily outside, makes for a great community space to enjoy the Colorado summer weather and a delicious bite! About eight different cuisines are created by the food trucks including The Box’s...
May 2021 CAR Numbers
May brought spring flowers as well as an interesting real estate market. Every month the Durango Area Association of Realtors provides a breakdown of key metrics to our La Plata County area real estate activity. We will be looking at May 2021 activity versus May 2020 as well as year to date statistics. In La Plata County, there have been 120 new single-family listings making a total of 467 since January 1, which is 7 less for the...
MUSIC AT THE NUGGET
iAM Music Fest Presents: MILLER & THE OTHER SINNERS BE IT A MARTYR – SEAN FARLEY – ROBERT KENT VOSS June 18, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Nugget Mountain Bar – Durango, CO Cost: $10 – General Admission Schedule: 4:30 PM – Doors Open 5:00 PM – Robert Kent Voss 6:00 PM – Sean Farley 7:00 PM – Be It a Martyr 8:00 PM – Miller and the Other Sinners 9:00 PM – End of...
LPEA 2021 director election results announced
DURANGO, Colo. – Results of the 2021 La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) director election were announced today at the cooperative’s partial virtual annual meeting. This meeting was held solely for the purpose of electing and seating new directors. The remainder of the meeting is postponed until later this year. In accordance with LPEA Bylaws, one seat in each of LPEA’s four districts comes up for election annually. This...
MOVIES IN THE PARK
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 20 EVENT DESCRIPTION The City of Durango is presenting a free Movies in the Park series this summer. Movies will be projected on a 20′ screen and there will be plenty of space for blankets, chairs, family, friends & a night of fun. There will be popcorn and beverages available for purchase. Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset, with seating starting at 7:45 PM. LOCATION Buckley Park June 4: The Lion King...
LPEA re-opens lobbies to the public
DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) today re-opened its lobbies in Durango and Pagosa Springs to the public. Members are welcome to come in for face-to-face service and support during normal business hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Telephone and drive-through services are also still available during those hours. LPEA is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric distribution cooperative serving La...
RIDE THE ROCKIES NOW THROUGH JUNE 18
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ride The Rockies in an event of The Denver Post Community Foundation. The Denver Post Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serves to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community by raising and distributing funds to metro-area and Colorado nonprofit agencies serving the areas of arts, youth, education and human services. Ride The Rockies route changes every year, but always includes a...
Bar D Ranch and Chuckwagon
Cowboy Music and Comedy Stage Show with songs of the Old West, comedy and lively instrumentals to please the whole family. The Show ticket includes a chuckwagon supper and an evening’s entertainment. The Chuckwagon Fare is sliced roast beef or chicken breast simmered in our famous barbecue sauce, a combo that includes both beef and chicken, or an optional flame grilled ribeye steak all served with a Potato, Oven Baked Beans,...
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Outdoor Concert and Barn Dance with the Tim Sullivan Band
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Outdoor Concert and Barn Dance with the Tim Sullivan Band Sunday June 13 at 5:00pm Prices: $20.00 – $20.00 Share This: River Bend Ranch 27846 Hwy. 550 Durango, CO 81301 Map & Directions Phone: 970-769-3126 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.durangocowboygathering.org The 7th Annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Outdoor Concert and Barn Dance featuring the Tim...
Galloping Goose Museum Reopens in Dolores
Durango Herald News
- Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA August 4, 2026
- Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts August 4, 2026
- Durango’s Patterson takes disc golf national title, will represent USA at world championships August 4, 2026