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Durango Football Star Prepares for National Spotlight
Joshua Bates accepted the prestigious selection last season. Only 100 football players receive the honor of putting on the All-American Bowl jersey each year. Each player selected to participate will culminate their high school careers at the All-American Bowl. The game will be televised live on NBC at 11 AM MT. By Connor Shreve Post courtesy of Durango Local...
‘I’m an Infectious Disease Doctor, and These Are the 5 Things I Always Do During Cold and Flu Season’
This year’s so-called “tripledemic”—a particularly bad season for COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—has taken off with a vengeance, and no part of the country has been spared. Influenza cases in particular have skyrocketed, with many months of flu season still to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 9 million people in the U.S. have already gotten the flu,...
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA Dec. 14th
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION Santa and his crew are visiting TBK Bank! Bring your family to this free community event for holiday crafts, letters to Santa, caroling with Durango Choirs, cookies, cocoa and pictures with Santa! 12/14 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION TBK Bank 259 W. 9th Street Durango, CO ORGANIZER TBK Bank Post courtesy of...
The Lizard Head Quartet Gets Down With Funk and Jazz-Fusion at Durango Hot Springs
The Lizard Head Quartet, a fusion band based here in Durango, Colorado, played a marvelous performance at a spectacular venue of Durango Hot Springs on Thursday, October 13th, 2022. Getting together amidst a worldwide pandemic in 2020, the now-called Lizard Head Quartet started as the McCurry Organ trio. Which was named after one of the past band members, Ryan McCurry, who was also a music teacher at Stillwater Music here in...
The Drought Is Over! Rain this week! Monsoon Ended!
And the good news is: The Drought Is Over! Rain this week! Monsoon Ended! This week ABQ’s Channel 13 weather reported that the drought has officially ended. More good news: Rain all this week! Here is more about the local monsoon season!
MONSOON Season starts early this year! Rain is here!!
Monsoon season started Friday night which is early for SW Colorado. The Durango Area is expected to receive more than an inch of rain over the weekend. When planning to visit or recreate in the Southwestern United States in the summertime, it’s important to be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms typical of “Monsoon Season“. This time of year should be associated with afternoon rainstorms and lightning, so be prepared and plan...
Durango Theatreworks Brings Musical Theatre to Community Concert Hall
Community Concert Hall Durango, CO Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | June 4 & 5 -semi-staged and choreographed in concert- Durango Theatreworks at The Fort will present its inaugural season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Saturday, June 4, 7:30 pm and Sunday, June 5, 2 pm on stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Dr. Michael McKelvey directs this semi-staged and choreographed...
Walk your dog– 800 acres of parks and 3 million acres of forests are calling!
Walk your dog– it’s good for you! Your dog loves it and in this fabulous wilderness areas there are plenty of places to hike and beautiful nature to see. Durango, Colorado– the jewel of the Southwest– is a wonderful place to live work and play! It is dog friendly, and part of the Durango system of 800 acres of parks includes the dog park where dogs can run free and socialize together. Durango’s parks...
Uncensored Crypto– 56 experts share their view!
Here is the latest on the crypto revolution in this free seminar: 56 industry insiders share their raw, unfiltered, and uncensored insights into the crypto revolution. In these explosive, controversial, and never-seen-before interviews they reveal: What’s next for crypto… the assets they own… the risks and rewards they see on the horizon… the threats facing cryptocurrencies… how to get started… and much, much more. Click on...
Happy Hour Job Fair
We are hiring for multiple positions in many departments at Ska Brewing! Join us for a Happy Hour Job Fair. Bring your resumé, have a beer while you interview and learn about all the new job openings at Ska.
Merely Players present WAKEY WAKEY
Merely Players present WAKEY WAKEY Merely Players presentWAKEY WAKEY by Will Eno A poignant examination of Life and Death Watch online at any time you wish! 8am-midnight on these dates: OCTOBER 17,18,22,23 and 24, 2020 Tickets: Pay What You Can per Household Available on the Merely Players Website www.merelyplayers.us 970-946-2240 Minimum age: 8 DATE & TIME Thu, October 22, 2020 8:00am – 11:30pm LOCATION Virtual Visit...
Did you miss our herding trial last weekend?
Did you miss our herding trial? Kudos to our hard working, dedicated lovers of Herding events! Two highly successful days of herding fun and competition this past weekend! Special recognition goes to: Incredible Trial Chairpersons- Mia Stovall and Kay Rizzardi Amazing Trial Secretary- Kris Read Superb Course Director- Jim Lewis Purveyor of Gourmet Luncheons- Karen Lewis, assisted by Gail Gardner Photographer...
Forward to a new Normal
When will things go back to normal? Never. There is no going back. Just like the attacks on 9/11 led to many societal changes – the Department of Homeland Security and ubiquitous airport screenings, for example – the Covid-19 pandemic will alter behaviors in ways that will not take us backward in time to “normal”. Normal is a myth, of sorts. We want to wake up, expect our commute to take the same 22 minutes it did yesterday, know...
What a Beautiful Home We Have in Durango
During these intense times it is good to remember how lucky we are to live in a place as beautiful as this. For many of us who aren’t getting as much outside time as we’d like, here is a compilation of some 4K Drone footage of the Durango Area. Stay Healthy! Video Courtesy of Fearless 4K
LEFTOVER SALMON
Called the architects of what is now popularly known as “jamgrass,” Leftover Salmon has established itself as one of the great purveyors of Americana music, digging deep into the well that supplies its influences: rock ‘n’ roll, folk, bluegrass, Cajun, soul, zydeco, jazz and blues. ~ Ticket prices include all service fees ~ More info at:...
Durango Kennel Club Celebrates Dogs!
Durango Kennel Club Celebrates Dogs! The Durango Kennel Club just celebrated its annual awards banquet— celebrating the achievements of its members with their beloved dogs. Held at the Kennebec Restaurant in Hesperus this year, the food was excellent. and the DKC members all enjoyed the event. Once a year the DKC membership gathers in celebration of the AKC titles member dogs have earned in the past year. As the only AKC club in...
Pricing Pitfalls and Why to Avoid Them
Spring selling season for real estate is officially upon us. This is the time of year that many people decide to list their homes. They consider a move across town, a larger, move-up house, or perhaps look to relocate. Historically, this time of year proves to be one of the busiest in terms of activity and new listings. One of the most crucial factors for the success of selling a home is pricing it correctly. Many factors contribute...
Not So Hidden Gem – The Pinkerton Hot Springs
Driving north from Durango on the incredibly scenic HWY 550 you will find countless beautiful sights. Just before Hermosa there lies a natural wonder wrapped in obscure history. The Pinkerton Hot Springs is fantastic rock formation; painted with vibrant yellows and deep oranges. Only adding to its wonder is the story of James Pinkerton and his magical bottled spring water. Find out more and read the full history here:...
Canada pardons – useful things to know before starting an application
This article is meant to help those looking for a pardon in Canada determine whether or not they indeed require one, but also what they need to know before starting an application. It’s also a good idea to check out the FAQs – Pardons – Record suspensions because it contains additional valuable information on the matter. There are many situations in which it’s easy to mistaken the need for a pardon with the need for...
