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Steamworks Half Marathon
Steamworks Half Marathon Saturday, June 6, 2026 Durango Fitness Club • 1600 Florida Rd, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description The Steamworks Half Marathon will take place in the San Juan Mountains. This high-elevation, 13.1-mile race will take place at 6,500 feet above sea level. The course is a point-to-point route and runners will race down County Road 250, alongside the Animas River. The race will finish at the...
Durango Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
Durango Summer Arts & Crafts Festival Jun 6-7, 2026 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description The Summer Arts & Crafts Festival is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, featuring everything from paintings and sculptures to handmade jewelry and textiles. Meet local artists, learn about their work, and shop one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying a fun,...
Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain
Weight loss may be driven by an unexpected partnership: a changing gut microbiome and a rewired brain working together. Credit: Shutterstock More than one billion people worldwide now live with obesity, a condition that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Yet losing weight and keeping it off can be extremely difficult. The body does not simply respond to fewer calories in a straightforward...
Why Marie Kondo’s Organization Method Failed For 73% of People (Until Japanese Researchers Discovered The Real Problem)
I spent three years trying every organization method on the planet. KonMari. The Container Store. Label makers. Color-coded filing systems. Apps that promised to “change my life.” My apartment looked perfect for exactly 11 days. Then the chaos crept back in. Papers piled up. Dishes sat in the sink. Important emails got buried. Deadlines started slipping. The worst part? Everyone thought I had it together. Georgetown...
Durango Farmers Market Saturdays from May 9 – Oct 31, 2026
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 til...
iAM Music Fest! April 30 – May 3, 2026
Event Description iAM MUSIC Fest! is a celebration of independent music, art, and community, bringing together musicians, performers, and local businesses to support accessible music education in the Four Corners region. There are 6 stages, 30+ artists and 3 nights of music! What started as a multi-day festival has evolved into a dynamic concert series, featuring live music, visual and performing arts, and more. Don’t miss this unique...
True Western Roundup Select dates from Apr 25 – Sep 4, 2026
Event Description Saddle up for an unforgettable western experience at the True Western Roundup, formerly known as the True West Rodeo, celebrating the rich heritage of Durango. Presented by the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, TBK Bank, and other esteemed partners, this event brings together the essence of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. Join us for an exhilarating weekend showcasing working ranch activities and...
Durango Wine Experience April 24-25, 2026
Events Event Description Join us at the end of April for 2 days celebrating food & wine in Durango! Experience educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings featuring hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers. The Walk-About Durango is our signature, casual, multi-location, downtown Durango tasting event on Saturday. Top local chefs are showcased and the finest wineries, distributors, breweries and...
Durango Devo Bike Swap Apr 24-26, 2026
Bike Swap April 24-26, 2026 @ Chapman Hill, Durango CO – Gear Drop Off: Friday, April 24th, 9am-7pm – In Person Check In: Friday, April 24th 9am-7pm – Swap Sale: Saturday, April 25th, 9am-7pm – Unsold Gear Pickup: Sunday, April 26th, 9am-1pm Sign up to volunteer here! Events Bike Swap 2026 Bike Swap April 24-26, 2026 @ Chapman Hill, Durango CO Schedule for the Weekend Gear Drop Off (if you checked in...
Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival
Mar 28-29, 2026 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 Event Description Join us for the Spring in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival. This two-day festival will include over 75 arts and crafts vendors, local food, and door prizes. It is a great opportunity to pick up a unique gift for Mother’s Day or graduation or get a little something for yourself. The festival will be on...
Durango Celtic Festival March 27-28, 2026
Event Description The Durango Celtic Festival is back for its 12th season, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars for March 27 – 28, 2026, and join us in Durango for two days of unforgettable live Celtic music. This year’s festival features an incredible lineup of Old Blind Dogs, Dàimh and Heron Valley. The Durango Celtic Festival is a 2 day celebration of live Celtic music. You’ll hear the sounds of Ireland,...
I’m A Cardiologist — Here’s 1 Food I Always Tell Patients To Eat More Of
Because they know how important heart health is, cardiologists make it a point to eat as many better-for-you foods as they can — and they encourage their patients to do the same. At your next doctor’s visit, you might want to ask, “What food do you recommend I eat more of — something you eat a lot of yourself?” Since these are smart people with a limited amount of time, you’ll most likely hear choices that are easy to find,...
’50 Years of Rock & Roll’ at Fort Lewis Concert Hall, April 4
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will turn back the clock to the music that shaped generations when Neil Berg’s “50 Years of Rock & Roll” takes the stage on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm. Created by composer and producer Neil Berg, this electrifying concert experience features a talented cast of vocalists and musicians performing many of the songs that shaped rock music’s first decades. The evening combines live...
Is sleeping on your right side bad for your heart?
Resting on your right side, gravity draws the heart from those sleeping on the right to the center of the chest. Where gravity influences your heart, these slight alterations can impact symptoms, cardiac output, or even your pulse. Due to gravity relocating the internal organs to the right, the heart will move the mediastinum to the right lung. This will decrease lung volume, which could be significant in specific pulmonary...
Durango Film Festival 2026 March 4-8, 2026
Durango Film Festival March 4-8, 2026 Downtown Durango • Main Street, Durango, CO81301 MapEvent Website Event Description The 21st Annual Durango Independent Film Festival will be held in theaters March 4 – 8, 2026. About Durango Film: Durango Film brings a community together with independent filmmakers for the unique opportunity to experience and discuss global, innovative and diverse films. People who have attended our festival...
How to Start an Eco-Friendly Pet Care Business and Grow Sustainably
How to Start an Eco-Friendly Pet Care Business and Grow Sustainably Dog breeders, Great Dane enthusiasts, and local pet service founders are seeing a shift as eco-conscious pet owners look harder at what goes into food, shampoos, toys, and shipping materials. The challenge is clear: building a sustainable pet care business that genuinely lowers pet care environmental impact without drifting into greenwashing or eroding margins. At the...
How to Help Your Great Dane Thrive Through Big Life Changes
How to Help Your Great Dane Thrive Through Big Life Changes Great Dane owners, especially families managing moves, new work schedules, renovations, or a new baby, often notice that a small shift in household dynamics can hit their dog harder than expected. The core challenge is that pet routine disruption can look harmless to humans while it steadily chips away at the emotional wellbeing of pets. When familiar sounds, spaces, and...
Imbolc ~ This Tender Blooming
Imbolc is finally and thankfully upon us. It is traditionally seen as a festival of inspiration; it certainly feels a relief to be anticipating those first green shoots after a long, cold winter. And yet, the irresistible sense of anticipation felt as the year gradually accelerates can lead to many a false start when we realise that the chill still nips at us; that our energy still curls in upon itself, not yet fully awake to its own...
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day Monday, February 16, 2026
Mesa Verde Entrance Fee-Free Day Select dates from Feb 16 – Nov 11, 2026Select dates from February 16 through November 11, 2026 Mesa Verde National Park • Mile .7 Headquarters Loop Road, Mesa Verde National Park, CO81330 Map Event Description Mesa Verde waives it’s entry fee several times each year. This is due to efforts to encourage everyone to visit their national park, and applies to all national parks. Complete Schedule...
Silverton Skijoring
Silverton Skijoring February 14-15, 2026February 14 through February 15, 2026 Silverton- Blair Street • Blair Street, Silverton, CO81433 MapEvent Website Event Description As one of the most popular winter events in the area, skijoring draws thousands to Silverton each year. Visitors watch as skiers, who are holding onto ropes attached to a horse, are pulled through gates and jumps on Blair Street. In addition to the normal...
