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SAN JUAN BREWFEST AUGUST 25 – AUGUST 26, 2023
EVENT DESCRIPTION The San Juan Brewfest is held at Buckley Park in Historic Downtown Durango. The Brewfest is the best beer tasting festival in the Four Corners and benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado. Friday August 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm: Only 700 general admission tickets will be sold for the opening day of the San Juan Brewfest. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and...
DURANGO BLUES TRAIN AUGUST 24 – AUGUST 26, 2023
EVENT DESCRIPTION All aboard! We’re back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on August 24, 25, 26, 2023. Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live...
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BYE BYE BIRDIE: THE MUSICAL
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 LOCATION Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave Durango, 81301 UPCOMING DATES Saturday, Aug 19 Sunday, Aug 20 Friday, Aug 25 Saturday, Aug 26 Sunday, Aug 27 Friday, Sep 1 Saturday, Sep 2 Sunday, Sep 3 EVENT DESCRIPTION Come out to the Durango Arts Center to see the musical comedy that is Bye Bye Birdie. A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as...
MUSHROOM & WINE FESTIVAL
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Purgatory Resort’s Mushroom & Wine Festival is a wildly popular celebration of the bountiful wild mushrooms that can be found right here on the mountain. The celebration features a 5-course dinner with wine pairings. Each course features mushrooms sourced locally by our chef right here in the San Juan Mountains. Our wine steward selects exceptional wines to complement each...
Olivia Newton-John’s Family Reveals ‘Supernatural’ Ways She Has Visited Them Since Her Death
Just weeks after she died, Olivia Newton-John made her presence felt out of the blue. Well, more like, in blue form. While speaking to People on the one-year anniversary of Newton-John’s death, the Grease star’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and widower, John Easterling, shared the eerie way the late actress has kept a “supernatural” promise she made years ago. “Two weeks after she passed my phone...
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TICO TIME CANNABIS CUP & REGGAE PARTY
EVENT DESCRIPTION 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 Cannabis Industry. Also...
Navigating Altitude in Durango: Tips for a Comfortable Stay
The elevation of Durango is 6,512 feet above sea level. Durango, Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes and mountain charm attract visitors from far and wide. However, the higher elevation can pose challenges for some. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, here are some tips for acclimating to the altitude and preventing altitude sickness. Gradual Acclimatization: Take it easy during your first day in Durango. Your body needs...
LA PLATA COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 9 – AUGUST 13, 2023
EVENT DESCRIPTION For years, the La Plata County Fair has brought generations of families, friends and neighbors together to showcase the county’s best animals, garden products and the many fabulous foods and crafts of our outstanding community. We encourage you to enjoy the great talent, great music, good eats and exciting entertainment with your family and friends at this ‘udderly’ extraordinary community event! The La Plata County...
CARVE WARS AT PURGATORY
CARVE WARS AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 6, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Come watch these amazing artists create magnificent works of art right in front of you. Best of all, you can bid on the carvings during the auctions on Saturday and Sunday and take home a great piece of art! Meet at the base area. LOCATION Purgatory Resort 1 Skier Place Durango, CO 81301...
BUCKLEY PARK ARTS & CRAFTS 3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for the Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival! The event will feature local artists and crafters allowing for guests to shop through a variety of vendors with handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts. Plus the Carhart Customs food truck will be there with providing breakfast, lunch and snack foods. The craft festival will be located downtown in Buckley Park on Saturday, August 5th...
RE/MAX National Housing Report
June Sales Match Seasonal Norms Hi, June is typically the biggest month of the year for home sales, and so far that is proving true for 2023. While the market is slower overall than in 2022, we still saw home sales increase 5.4% from May. Three more noteworthy highlights from June’s National Housing Report: June’s new listings were up just 0.5% from May, but down 25% compared to June 2022. The median sales price in June was $425,000,...
I ate eggs every day for a month and THIS happened
My colleague Catherine (one of my favorite Nutritionists) just wrote this article about eggs last week. I thought it was fantastic and wanted to share… _______ When I was a kid, my mom would only allow us to eat eggs every other day. We had “Egg Days” and cereal days. Back then eggs were considered a heart attack risk if you ate them every day. Instead, people were filling up on bagels, oatmeal, cereal, doughnuts, pancakes, and...
Leadership as Stewardship
What is your lasting legacy that you will build every day? “Our life is what our thoughts make it.” -Marcus Aurelius “Our life is what our words make it.” -Marcus Haeussler We frame our lives, relationships, and actions by our thoughts. And our thoughts are guided by our choice of language and vocabulary; our internal choice of words influences our reality. Stewardship is being entrusted with an asset, person, organization,...
POPS NIGHT: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS
POPS NIGHT: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS | MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BENEFIT DINNER & CONCERT SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Don’t miss one of our community’s most anticipated events and our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring guest conductor, the incomparable Richard Kaufman! Delicious food and incredible music compete for center stage at this elaborate evening designed to bring you the glamor of Hollywood’s most...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CHRISTMAS IN JULY SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for Christmas in July – a holiday craft market! Start your shopping early by supporting local artisans and vendors and surprise your loved ones with one of a kind gifts. The market will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. LOCATION La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango,CO81301 Post courtesy of...
Durango postal worker helps save woman’s life
Seana Green, Durango mail carrier for fifteen years, helped save a woman’s life after noticing her untouched mail. (Courtesy of Seana Green) 89-year-old hadn’t picked up mail in three days, causing concern By Georgia Landeryou Herald Staff Writer Monday, Jul 10, 2023 5:07 PM Updated Monday, Jul. 10, 2023 5:07 PM A seemingly ordinary day of delivering mail turned into a lifesaving moment for Durango postal carrier Seana Green on...
Purgatory Resort’s SUMMER BREW
SUMMER BREW SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION Enjoy unlimited samples of all your favorite summertime beers from the best breweries in Durango and Colorado! There will be live music from Colorado’s favorite jam band, State 38! Tickets are just $27! Kids are free! Bring the whole family. With tons of space to spread out you can throw down a blanket or a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the beers. LOCATION Purgatory Resort 1 Skier...
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