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McDonald’s Twilight Nights Race Series
If you are into Nordic skiing, snow shoeing, or fat biking, you will want to be a part of this exciting series of races at Purgatory Resort. It’s the Twilight Nights series, presented by our friends at McDonald’s and organized by the Durango Nordic Center. Headlamps required! Twilight Nights is not your typical Wednesday night out. Set at the base of Purgatory Resort, this short track race series is for nordic skiers, fat bikers,...
Happy New Year!
With Christmas behind us, it’s time to focus on the New Year! Durango may be cold, but the cold never stops our town from celebrating New Year’s Eve. New Year’s eve parties are a fun way to ring in the start of 2020, and Durango has some great options. Purgatory hosts their annual New Year’s Eve party with a buffet dinner at Hoody’s. Then, there is a special torchlight parade down the mountain at 6 pm. This unique event lights up the...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Genius
“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it limits” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Silent Sundays with Swanson / January 12th
Henry Strater Theatre January 12th, 2020, 2:00 PM / Cost $8.00 Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with silent film classics accompanied live by professional pianist Adam Swanson (to learn more about Adam read below)! Silent Sundays on January 12th will begin with an obscure yet brilliant comedy short wherein the star invents a new machine to “doctor” people’s hair to disastrous effect. The feature film will be another one of Buster...
Is Vaping a Safe Sub for Smoking Tobacco?
Our Animas High School Intern explore whether vaping is a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes, especially in light of the recent vaping-related deaths. Lern what he discovered.
Real Estate in the News
This week we have a compilation of real estate news and headlines. Below are some interesting articles we found. Holiday Home Safety: If you plan on traveling during the holidays, take a look at this link for some helpful tips. It’s important to take care of your house and be sure you’ve employed some home safety tips to make it seem like you’re home. Some fun ideas include utilizing apps to control lights when you’re away, as well as...
Dog Sledding Tours – Local Winter Fun!
With Christmas week ahead of us, many people have time off and look for fun activities for the entire family. Or, you may be visiting from out of town and are searching for a fun way to spend vacation. One of the most unique and exciting options is available in Hesperus—Durango Dog Ranch Dog Sled Tours! There are two-hour tours and evening racing tours available. All trails are within 30 miles of Downtown Durango. For the two-hour...
International Guitar Night – 20th Anniversary Tour
Each year, International Guitar Night’s founder Brian Gore invites a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world for special concert tours highlighting the diversity of acoustic guitar music. For IGN’s 20th Anniversary, the tour will feature Guest Host Mike Dawes (England) and his two-hand contemporary style, joined by Cenk Erdogan from Turkey, who is a fretless guitarist, with an intriguing, exotic style and an engaging...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Brightness
“Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people appear bright until they speak.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Why Buy One Xmas Tree? Buy a Forest!
For the friend or family member who has everything, why not start a new forest for a Christmas present? The San Juan National Forest has gift certificates for seedlings to reforest burn areas.
Chimney Rock – Ancestral Temple of the Sky
Chimney Rock National Monument is an undiscovered gem located at the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains. At more than 7,000 feet above sea level, the ancient Chimney Rock settlement was the sacred center of astrological and calendrical knowledge for Ancestral Puebloans of the Chaco Canyon. This undiscovered gem is an intimate, off-the-beaten-path archaeological site located at the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains in...
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Returning once again to Durango, the widely popular Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats will astound and amaze as the troupe delivers, as the New York Post reported, “… beautifully choreographed routines showcasing their amazing skills and physicality, accompanied by a musical score of traditional Chinese music filtered through a New Age sensibility… Juggling everything from umbrellas to soccer balls – and with props as varied as ladders...
Choir of Man
Returning to Durango by popular demand, Choir of Man features a high-paced show of entertainment that combines live music and foot stomping choreography from nine “ordinary guys” who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock. Envision the greatest pub gig ever seen and multiply it by 10. There’s something for everyone in what is revered as a joyous and uplifting show for all ages. Noted Broadway Baby, “A feast for...
November Colorado Association of Realtors Numbers for La Plata County
This week, we have the latest real estate numbers for La Plata County for the month of November. The attached charts show a detailed breakdown of several market segments in La Plata County, showing La Plata County as a whole, Durango In Town, Durango Rural, Bayfield In Town, Bayfield Rural, Ignacio In Town, Ignacio Rural, and Durango Mountain Area. These charts indicate the statistics and key metrics for single family homes and...
Festival of Trees Raises $22,000 for CCI
Hundreds turned out to bid on the sparkling Christmas-tree ornaments and gifts during the annual Festival of Trees fund-raiser for Community Connections.
Pendleton puts Durango on the Map
Pendleton Woolen Mills has selected two rare weavings from The Durango Collection to replicate into its world-famous wool blankets for its Preservation Series.
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Time
“Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Ike’s America Holiday Show
Ike’s America Holiday Show featuring Power Lounge hosted by Ted Holteen. Power Louge, comprised of some of Durango’s best jazz musicians, will be performing songs out of the great American songbook as well as popular holiday classics. The band will be fronted by both John Rubano and Alison Dance, bringing audience members back to the Rat Pack days. Dance floor will be open! DATE: Dec 21 2019 TIME: 07:00 PM COST: $25.00 PURCHASE...
Santa Claus on the Mountain
Location: Purgatory Base area When: December 21st / 2:00pm – 3:30pm Bring the kids for an afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus! They’ll be on the beach giving out candy canes and finding out who has been naughty or nice. Enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere in the base area as we get ready for Christmas!
Durango Herald News
- Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated August 6, 2026
- Man arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts in public with pool float in Bayfield August 6, 2026
- Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down August 6, 2026