Durango Events

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ANIMAS RIVER DAYS
Jun01

ANIMAS RIVER DAYS

JUNE 2 – JUNE 4 EVENT DESCRIPTION Animas River Days is dedicated to celebrating the Animas River’s role in Durango by providing a venue for public gathering with whitewater competitions as well as community outreach about river resources and conservation. Events take place throughout downtown Durango. For more information, call (970) 259-3583. Animas River Days includes these sporting events: river surfing, stand-up...

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Ten Ways For Writers To Use ChatGPT
May30

Ten Ways For Writers To Use ChatGPT

In late 2022, along came ChatGPT. I describe it as a search engine (Google) on steroids. COPYRIGHT 2022 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As a customer service and CX expert, I’ve written more than 3,000 articles over the years, including almost 500 articles for Forbes. I’m often asked how I get ideas for content. I’ll admit that it’s not easy to develop new ideas week after week. I’m often pitched by PR agencies that want me...

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A Veteran’s Train Ride For The Iron Horse Classic
May29

A Veteran’s Train Ride For The Iron Horse Classic

Image by Rusty Oremus of engine before leaving the depot Durango, CO – The annual Iron Horse Bicycle Rally took place once again, attracting over 1,900 cyclists who eagerly signed up to conquer the challenging U.S. Highway 550 route from Durango to Silverton. This unique event, which pits participants against the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train, has become a thrilling tradition for both riders and...

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Austin Russell became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2021; now he owns Forbes
May28

Austin Russell became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2021; now he owns Forbes

Austin Russell is on quite a run. The 28-year-old founder and CEO of Luminar, which develops vision-based lidar and machine perception technologies primarily for self-driving cars, told The Wall Street Journal earlier today that he is buying an 82% stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings in a deal that values the company at nearly $800 million. According to the WSJ, Russell’s stake includes the remaining portion of the company owned by...

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Your Key To Thought Leadership: Part 4
May26

Your Key To Thought Leadership: Part 4

  Becoming a known expert and thought leader in your field requires diligence and a willingness to give away your expert knowledge in the form of various resources. This week, hear from our Director of Book Planning on how to construct thought leadership articles that will attract your audience base.  How to Write Successful Thought Leadership Articles Learn the essential elements of thought leadership and how to turn your expert...

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IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC
May24

IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC

IRON HORSE BICYCLE CLASSIC MAY 26 – MAY 28 EVENT DESCRIPTION The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is THE big race! Gear up or just watch as bikers race the train from Durango to Silverton all day. Events include the most popular race, the McDonald’s Citizen Tour, which winds through 50 miles of beautiful Colorado scenery, La Strada La Plata Gravel and the Durango Mesa Cycling Festival. Since 1971, this iconic event has tested man vs....

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APR I-dition 2 2023 420 & Jah Shaka with JahMek on M.C. Rasta Stevie’s HEART BEAT OF ZION
May17

APR I-dition 2 2023 420 & Jah Shaka with JahMek on M.C. Rasta Stevie’s HEART BEAT OF ZION

New show by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION APR I-dition 2 2023 420 & Jah Shaka with JahMek on M.C. Ras… By RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION #Reggae #Reggae Fusion #Roots Reggae #Dub Reggae #Reggae Rock ITS 420 2023 !!!! Freshest and newest Ganja Anthems with JahMek’s Tribute to JAH SHAKA !!! It’s the FRESHEST REGGAE MUSIC from Yard and Abroad on M.C. Rasta Stevie’s AWARD WINNING Heart Beat of Zion...

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Rise and Vibes. May 19-21.
May17

Rise and Vibes. May 19-21.

  Rise AND Vibes Roots & Reggae, RockinG on the River May 19-21, 2023. Just outside of Durango, Co Rise and Vibes Music Festival is an annual music and camping festival that unfolds within the natural beauty of the Animas River Valley. Located between Aztec, NM and Durango, CO, this carefully curated music festival is in the heart of one of the most breathtaking parts of Colorado and New Mexico. Rise and Vibes Music Festival...

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Mother’s Day 2023
May13

Mother’s Day 2023

From ours to yours, Happy Mother’s Day! Working hard, providing, taking care of the family, mother’s do a lot and May 14th is a day to rest and relax. Durango has a wide variety of locally owned and operated shops to put a nice gift together for the do-all mom.   Flowers For a nice bouquet of flowers, visit one of the local florists such as April’s Garden, Adela Flora, or Bayfield Blooms for a colorful, naturally scented,...

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DURANGO FARMERS MARKET IS BACK
May13

DURANGO FARMERS MARKET IS BACK

EVENT DESCRIPTION The Durango Farmers Market offers fresh produce, protein, high-quality artisan crafts and ready to eat food and beverage – all from our local region! Every Saturday you can find us in the parking lot of the TBK Bank on 8th Street in between Main Avenue and Camino del Rio. Free Parking is available at the City Transit Center lot. The market opens at 8 am from May through September and 9 am in October and goes...

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BOOST YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE!!
May12

BOOST YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE!!

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Basketball and Cannabis? The NBA gives the OK!
May09

Basketball and Cannabis? The NBA gives the OK!

In a major development for cannabis legalization, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that it will no longer test players for cannabis use. This marks a significant shift in the NBA’s approach to cannabis, which has long been prohibited under the league’s drug policy. The decision to end cannabis testing was made after consultation with the National Basketball Players Association, which had been pushing...

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La Plata County Assessor
May09

La Plata County Assessor

Carrie Woodson, the Assessor for La Plata County, visited The Wells Group to share that the new property valuations are being mailed out to owners in early May 2023. Property values are reassessed every two years. This latest cycle runs from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022.  La Plata County saw an average of a 20% increase in value.  While this may seem high, it was actually the lowest in all of Colorado.  In comparison, Archuleta...

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TICO TIME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
May09

TICO TIME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

MAY 11 – MAY 14 EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us at TICO TIME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, May11-14, 2023 at Tico Time River Resort, just 20 minutes south of Durango, Colorado. Lineup includes Yonder Mountain String Band, The Travelin’ McCourys, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Lindsay Lou, Big Richard, Kyle Tuttle Band, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, Pick & Howl, and SO MANY MORE! Here at Tico Time Bluegrass festival, we strive to cultivate the...

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CINCO DE MAYO
May04

CINCO DE MAYO

A traditional Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo has made its way into the United States as a lively fiesta. Especially in places that have Mexican influence this holiday is celebrated at many local residences and businesses.   The Three Durangos   Durango, Colorado is one of the world’s three “Durangos” alongside Durango, Mexico and Durango, Spain. Durango, Colorado was named after Durango, Mexico and has a wonderful influence...

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DANDELION FESTIVAL
May04

DANDELION FESTIVAL

  SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 LOCATION Rotary Park Durango, CO 81301 EVENT DESCRIPTION Let’s christen the Spring and welcome the warm season, together! You are invited to the 14th annual DandeLion Festival! This is a free, all-ages concert and celebration of Beltane, Organic Land Stewardship, Plant Medicine, and the ongoing movement for Organic Parks in Durango which seeks to protect the health of our children, pets, people,...

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Home Sales Surge Signaling Start of Peak Spring Market
May02

Home Sales Surge Signaling Start of Peak Spring Market

    Hi, The peak spring selling season is here! March inventory was down 2.8% from February, but March sales jumped 37.7% over February. Demand for homes remains high which is great news for sellers, and prices remain fairly stable which is good news for buyers. Some of the other noteworthy highlights from March’s National Housing Report: The median sales price rose 3.4% from February to March, up to $396,000 from $383,000....

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Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes
Apr23

Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes

Two seamounts from the Kim-Wessel catalog before and after being centered (20 Eotvos contours). Light blue colored points indicate the original location of the seamounts. Red points are the new centers chosen based on the maximum VGG value. Credit: Earth and Space Science (2023). DOI: 10.1029/2022EA002331   A team of oceanographers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working with a colleague from Chungnam National...

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Durango Events Calendar
Apr19

Durango Events Calendar

(Courtesy) Wild Child Media Co. Highlight of the week Tickets are on sale now for the 37th season of Music in the Mountains summer classical music festival, July 6 through July 30. This season, expect a lineup of performances featuring orchestra, chamber music and free community concerts of classical and world music. Artistic Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa, has assembled all-star soloists from around the globe to bring them...

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DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN APRIL 21 – APRIL 23
Apr19

DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN APRIL 21 – APRIL 23

Get ready to hear the hills of the San Juan Mountains ringing with the sweet sounds of strings: The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is just around the corner. Taking place in April each year, the festival breaks up the long winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance and other celebrations for visitors. It is an annual event that you will not want to miss. Bluegrass Meltdown The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a festival that brings...

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