Rally Parade has been made possible due to strong community support. Thanks to local government, service and veteran's organizations, businesses and citizen volunteers, the Downtown Durango community is now the official host and organizer of the Sunday morning Rally Parade. Of special significance is the Veteran Dedications beginning at 10:30 a.m. under the Transit Center tent. Army Specialist BJ Jackson, a double amputee, will speak on behalf of Building Homes For Heroes, followed by a Tribal Blessing of the parade. A Veteran's Memorial Table will honor all lost and missing soldiers.

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The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is right around the corner!  September 30 - October 3 join us in Durango for the celebration of the rich culture and heritage of the American Cowboy.  The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at the Diamond Circle Theatre, performing classic and contemporary poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in stitches.  Make sure you check out the schedule, performers and ticket information if you're interested in attending the 2010 Cowboy Gathering.    

This year will be the 22nd annual Cowboy gathering and a great way to experience the gathering is by becoming a sponsor!  The Durango Cowboy Gathering, Inc. is a non-profit organization working to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of working ranch people in the American West. We celebrate the lifeways of rural people by creating the “campfire” around which anyone with an interest can come to share in the appreciation of the culture and traditions unique to the West. Monies received support our annual Gathering and youth programs.

We hope you can attend! Make your Durango accommodations today, before it's too late!

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Are you planning on purchasing a season pass to Purgatory this season?  If so, you can save more than $200 if you purchase before September 6.  As a Purgatory season passholder, you’ll get unrestricted skiing and riding at Purgatory, plus 10 free days at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, three free days at Monarch Mountain, three free days at Taos, and half-price lift tickets at Crested Butte and Arizona Snowbowl*. You’ll also receive a 10-percent discount at Durango Mountain Resort’s retail shops and restaurants (alcohol excluded)*. Call (970) 385-2164 or visit www.skipurg.com to purchase your season pass today!

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The Durango Railfest is an annual event that celebrates all that goes by rail. Durango is the ideal location to remember the heady days of railroading. After all, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been in continuous operation for over a century.What better place to remember railroading than a place that has never forgotten it? Rare and unique railroad equipment and cars are the stars at the Durango Railfest. The Denver and Rio Grande's Galloping Goose is one rail star not to be missed. An 1875 wood fired locomotive is another example of the equipment that appears at the Railfest. This locomotive makes special excursions on the D&SNGR. This an event for all to enjoy, especially railfans.

Railfest will be the ONLY excursions for the Durango&RGW 315 in 2010!  The 315 is making limited runs with their newly-restored locomotive and this is the only time and place she will be running in 2010! She will be pulling a mixed consist and a Pullman Green consist resembling an excursion from the 1940s! Don't miss it!

For more in-depth information, reservations, and the full Durango Railfest schedule of events, visit Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad's official website.

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Durango sure does have some great brewers  in town and everyone has their favorite.  For all you Ska fans, make sure you vote them as your favorite on the Denver Post homepage today! They may not be as well-known as other, but make sure to show your Durango love today and vote SKA!

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Mark your calendar for Labor Day weekend to attend Ignacio Bike Week, August 31-September 6, 2010!  What can be more irresistible than the sight and sound of more than 22,000 roaring motorcycles riding in grandeur through the spectacular scenery of southwest Colorado?  For those thousands of past attendees, you know what to expect: Amazing daily poker runs deep into the best roadways of our country! Full-time-fun in downtown Ignacio, featuring free concerts, 2 beer tents, scores of vendors and artists, custom bike shows, biker bull-riding, tattoo contests, and plenty of great biker games, including the famous Weenie Grab! And if you’ve never been, know that Ignacio Bike Week is more than one of the nation’s premier biking events. It is a high-value experience, a shared community, where entire families can participate in a wide variety of special activities. It’s a place and a time that more and more people want to come back to, year after year. So be a part of it! It’s the Great Colorado Wide Open and we have plenty of room. Tell your sons, tell your daughters, tell your friends, tell your family: the place to be for Labor Day week and weekend is Ignacio Bike Week, THE Four Corners Motorcycle Rally 

Check out a little more of what you can find at the Four Corners Bike Rally, that started 17 years ago! 

No Gate Fees! Mega Concert • Free Live Music
Miss Bike Week Contest ($1,000 prize)
Two Beer Tents
Pipes & Putters Golf Tournament
Field Events
Bike Parade
Southern Ute Indian Dancers
IBW Arm Wrestling Championships
Veterans Sunday
Motorcycle Demo Fleet
Fantastic Rides in the Rockies
Zillions of Vendors
Kid's Rally
Tent & RV Camping

Make sure to check out the schedule  so you don't miss a thing!

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Music in the Mountains is about to wrap up the 24th festival season with performances in the festival tent at Durango Mountain Resort. There will be a "Masterworks" festival orchestra concert on Saturday, July 31, where you will be treated to but two performances by David Castro-Balbi and Katherine Audas with the Festival Orchestra under the direction of Guillermo Figueroa.  The Sunday, August 1, production will be, "A Night at the Opera" orchestra concert. Tickets can be purchased by calling (970) 385-6820.
 


Also, new this summer, guests can enjoy the majestic mountain views while listening to the sounds of Music in the Mountains with Durango Mountain Resort's "Grass Pass." On concert nights, come experience Music in the Mountains from the grassy area just outside the festival tent for only $5 per person (children 15 and under are free). Bring your own food and drinks, or stop by the Village Market and Deli to purchase a custom picnic basket and a bottle of wine from Kendall Mountain Liquors. Picnic baskets can be preordered by calling (970) 385-2116.

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The Colorado Peace Ride changed their dates due to a big concert coming to Telluride.  The ride will be July 29 - August 1 this year.  The Colorado Peace Ride is a 4-day, 238-mile ride along Colorado's San Juan Skyway. There are 4 passes topping 10,000 feet, larger-than-life views and sweet descents.  This makes the Colorado Peace Ride a must for cyclists and the best part?  You're raising awareness and funds for peace workers and the Sophia Peace Center in Dolores, Colorado.  Help spread the peace! 

Be the Ride ~ Experience the Peace
    

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Climb to Conquer Cancer is a unique activity held by the American Cancer Society in our western states. This is Durango's 3rd annual Climb to Conquer Cancer.  It is a unique event that offers everyone in a community the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.  The climb will be Saturday, August 14th at Durango Mountain Resort.  This is a one day event, where teams can participate in a hike/walk around Durango Mountain Resort hiking trails where they can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery.

Because Climb to Conquer Cancer is a non-competitive event, anyone and everyone can participate. Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools, children, service organizations and even dogs (as long as they are kept on a leash). These individuals all share a common purpose - their support of the American Cancer Society’s Mission.  Children ages 12 and under will not be required to register they may attend the event with a registered adult.

Register Today!

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Make sure you check out what's going on in Downtown Durango! From the unique shops to the seasonal Farmer's Market there is something in Downtown Durango for everyone!  



A stroll down Durango’s Main Avenue is a sensory treat: the Colorado air is crisp and subtly scented by restaurant and café delicacies; on most days the sun streams through the streets, intensifying the colorful store-front awnings and highlighting the neighboring mountain ridge. Streets are a bustle with commerce and visitors mingling in every-day transactions. Smiles and friendly greetings are commonplace along the downtown’s Main Avenue, where it is safe to walk and explore at all hours, day and night.

And, this summer don't miss the Farmer's Market on Saturdays and Evenings on Eighth on Wednesday evenings in downtown.   

Check out some of our downtown favorites!

• Duranglers
• General Palmer Hotel
• Best Western Rio Grande Inn
• The Gable House B&B
• Durango Lodge
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
• Animas Museum
• Outlaw Tours


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Not surprisingly, Always…Patsy Cline’s solid appeal comes from the music – 27 of Cline’s hits. Songs such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walkin’ After Midnight spin a tribute to the legendary country singer – a poor girl from small-town Virginia who started on Arthur Godfrey’s radio show, was a star at 28 and dead at age 30. Cline is still regarded by many as the top female country singer ever. Her acclaimed career lasted barely five years; she cut only three albums. Ten years after her death, she became the first female solo artist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Based on a true story, the revue centers on Patsy’s friendship with Louise Seger, a Houston fan who befriended the star in 1961. Although they only met once, the two corresponded often, their letters revealing details of their lives and the pain that apparently backed up the emotion in most of Cline’s heart-felt ballads. The play’s title comes from the closing in all of Patsy’s letters to Louise, Love always, Patsy Cline. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children 16 and under and for DAC members. Performance dates are June 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, July 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, August 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Curtain is 8 PM.

Tickets are available at the DAC box office or online. For information call the DAC, (970) 259-2606.

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Eco Logic Events presents Evenings on Eighth! A weekly community fair featuring fresh food from the Durango Farmer's Market and local restaurants, locally produced beer and wine, local artists, kid's activities, and live music. Every Wednesday night on 8th Street in downtown Durango between the railroad tracks and Main Avenue.  The event will continue every Wednesday night through September 29th.  Eighth street will be closed to traffic from 4 - 8 p.m. every Wednesday. 

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Also, hiking, biking and camping are great ways to enjoy the great outdoors!  The San Juan National Forest is the perfect place to marvel at the beautiful Rocky Mountains! The Durango area boasts literally thousands of miles of incredible hiking trails. Choose from trails that promise an enjoyable afternoon stroll, or for the more ambitious, seek out a trail that clambers across the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Both new seasoned hikers will find something to suit their hiking desires in Durango. For those who brought their bikes to Durango, whether you are a professional downhill racer or a roadie, Durango, Colorado is your home to world-class riding. From the world's best single track mountain biking and road biking to down hill riding, and fat tire fun, Durango, Colorado has over 2,000 miles of trails and hundreds of miles of road for your riding pleasure. Also, camping in Durango, Colorado is very popular whether you camp in the nearby San Juan National Forest or in one of the many campgrounds and RV parks the area has to offer.

A little more adverturous?  Make sure you try rock climbing in the Rocky Mountains!  Whether it's bouldering, rappelling, top-rope, or free ascent abounds, there's plenty of rock for all your climbing needs in the Rocky Mountains of Durango. The West offers unique geological formations found nowhere else in the world. Many popular areas for rock climbing are near Durango, making it the ideal place to stay for your rock climbing adventures. Also for those looking for an adventure, Outlaw Tours has all kinds of great packages including jeep and hummer tours, whitewater rafting and even ATV tours.  They have great combinations and packages of just about anything you can think of.  The best part?  We've got a coupon! 

Durango.com has also put together some great vacation packages for all ages and interests that will make your vacation awesome!  You choose from a Tree Soaring Adventure Package, a 1 Day Rail and Raft package, a Cultural Heritage Tour, Train Enthusiast Tour and a Summer Train and Lodging package.  - We know they all sound awesome!  Check out each one and book today! 

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The evening events are all downtown on Main Avenue and begin with the Stars and Stripes Parade at 6 p.m.  The parade will travel along Main Avenue from 5th to 10th Street. Parade entrants will be led by a Color Guard made up of representatives of the United Veterans Council. Other highlights include the popular Tin Lizzies, a high-wheeler bicycle group, and many community clubs and organizations. Parade entrants are welcome and should call 375-5067 for sign-up information.  You can also can enjoy several hours of great music and dancing at the “Salute-To-America” street dance. The music of the High-Rollers will be begin after the parade and end with the first BOOM of the fireworks. Coco-Cola products and local brews from SKA Brewing will be available. The 800 block of Main Avenue will be closed to traffic until 10 p.m.

Topping off the day’s celebration will be the “Salute America” fireworks display presented by Durango Fire and Rescue. The show boasts over 2,200 charges and lasts nearly 30 minutes. Most locals have their favorite viewing spot, and newcomers can find many great downtown locations from which to enjoy the show. Start time is planned for dark, approximately 9:15 p.m.

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