More snow? Yup! Durango got 9 more inches this weekend and more snow is in the forecast for the upcoming week.  Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is happy to currently have a 62 inch base and plenty of skiers and snowboarders on the mountain.  If you have President's Day weekend off, that sounds like the perfect time to come spend a long weekend in Durango!  There are even some great events going on this upcoming weekend, and who could forget Valentine's Day?  A snowy Durango would be a great romantic getaway for that special someone.  We hope to see you all here playing in the snow!

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Happy Groundhog day! Looks like snowy Durango will enjoy 6 more weeks of this fabulous winter.  Currently the snow report for Durango is clear until tomorrow that is.  Looks like Durango will be getting some more snow starting tomorrow and continuing through Friday.  We hope everyone has been enjoying their winter so far and hope to get in plenty more snowy, winter fun activities this winter season!  Also, there are plenty of fun upcoming events on our calendar of events for all those who like to get involved in the happenings in Durango. 

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SheRide is a one of a kind snowboard camp for women, hosted and created by women. The camp is held February 5, 6 and 7 at Durango Mountain Resort.  SheRide welcomes all levels, from the first time beginner all the way to the advanced rider.  Campers say this camp is like no other! "Our team does everything we can to jump in and get to know you from the start. Our top priority is helping you to meet your goals and have a fantastic time. We're happiest when you're happy! "

This great camp includes 3 days of riding, learning and laughing, a SheRide T-shirt, video analysis and a celebration dinner and raffle. Campers are videoed during the weekend and have the opportunity to review the footage with the coaches. They can analyze your movement to help show you what you are learning. They help you understand your gear, make adjustments, and fit you so that you're the most comfortable.  SheRide also has a photographer come and take group photos and individual action shots.

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Durango, Colorado is an amazing place to spend your Valentine's Day.  Weather you're visiting from out of town for a romantic weekend getaway in the mountains or a local enjoying your hometown scenery there is plenty of Valentine's Day fun for all!



For those of you looking for a relaxing Valentine's day weekend there are plenty of beautiful accommodations such as cabins, lodges and resorts for you to escape to.  There also are some fun events going on this weekend for those of you who would love to get out on the town and even take a train ride through the mountains. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad have a special Valentine's day Train Ride called "Romance on the Rails Valentine Train." This ride will be leaving the station at 1:30p.m. and returning at 6:30.  This will be special, romantic evening and dinner on a memorable ride through the San Juan Mountains. 

Although these are great for those who have a Valentine to spend this evening with, but for those who may not, there are still some fun things you can do this Valentine's weekend!  There is a Valentine's Day 5K for anyone who would like to participate.  The race is Valentine's Day at 10 a.m. starting at the Durango Community Recreation Center Amphitheater.  For more info on the race please call (970)375-7306 or email.  And for those of you who are feeling a little more adventurous and/or giving, hop on over to Pagosa Springs and March with the Pagosa Penguins! Where from 11am- 2pm feel free to come out and plunge into the icy San Juan for your favorite nonprofit.  If that’s a little too crazy for you come support those who do take the plunge! There will be prizes awarded to those with the best costumes. Contact the chamber for entry forms and more information. 970-264-2360.

We hope these Valentine's Day ideas make your 2010 Valentine's Day extra special!

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The snow is coming down here in Durango!  In the past 72 hours 43 inches have accumulated and a whopping 25 inches of that have been in the past 24 hours and it is still coming down!  We are so happy to see so much snow, we haven't seen much over the past couple weeks so Purgatory Mountain is very happy to get fresh powder on the slopes!   Durango Mountain Resort is so excited about all this snow they are even running some specials so make sure you check those out before heading out to the slopes!  This has hugely increased their 35 inch base as of last week to a current 70 inch base.  So if you're in the area get out there and play in the snow this weekend!

Also, all this snow is just in time for the annual Durango Snowdown, the 32nd annual premier winter celebration! The kickoff for the 2010 Snowdown, "Life's a Beach" will be this upcoming Wednesday January 27th and the festivities will continue through the 31st.  There will be PLENTY of fun activities and events to participate in for all ages!  So grab those swim trunks and bikinis and come on out to the 32nd annual Snowdown! Why? Cause "Life's a Beach!"  

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The Abbey is pleased to bring some of the most diverse live performances to our little corner of Southwest Colorado. This winter we have some great talent in our line-up, and if you haven't caught a show at the Abbey, this is the winter for fun! The Abbey is the perfect venue for all styles of music, from Blues to Jazz, Hip Hop to Rock and Roll.



The Abbey Avalanche Music Festival will be January 16-23 with great performances every night!  You can purchase a Beacon Badge for the festival for $50, which gets you VIP seating, all access, early entry and to the front of the line. 

The Lineup:

16th - Green Sky Bluegrass with The Scrugglers
17th - Band of Heathens with Jason Eady and Jamie Wilson
19th - Tim Reynolds & TR3 (of the Dave Matthews Band) with opening act Kirk James
20th - The Swingtones (Big Band Revival)
21st - Great American Taxi with Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon and Red Eyed Djinn
22nd - Gigi Love & Wisebird
23rd - Megan Burtt

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The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross is joining the effort to raise $1 million for earthquake relief in Haiti. “We've been swamped with calls from people who want to know what they can do," chapter Executive Director Cindi Shank said.  “It's Durango, so people are wonderful and want to step up whether it's our community or internationally."  Shank asked people not to offer food or clothing because there is no way to send the items to Haiti. Monetary donations can be converted to hard goods, she said.

In addition to the fund drive, the Red Cross has made all relief supplies in its warehouse in Panama available for the effort. The warehouse can meet the basic needs - such things as food, clothing, water and mosquito netting - of 5,000 families, Shank said.

Monetary donations to earthquake relief in Haiti may be made online at www.coloradoredcross.org/haiti or mailed or delivered to the Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross office at 1911 Main Ave., Suite 282, Durango, CO  81301, with "Haiti" on the memo line.

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Looks like it's about time for Mother nature to freshen up the slopes with some new powder!  We haven't been seeing too much new snow in Durango the entire month of January but it is in the upcoming forecast.  Currently there is snow developing and it should be snowing on and off throughout the next week.  We know Durango Mountain Resort is excited about the fresh power that will be nicely improving their slopes along with adding to their current 35 inch base.  This also means there will be fresh snow just in time for the 2010 Snowdown festivities!

The upcoming 2010 Snowdown, "Life's a Beach," looks like it is going to be a blast!  From January 27th through the 31st Durango will no longer be the southwestern Colorado town its known for, it will morph into a tropical paradise all in the name of the annual Durango Snowdown.  There are always so many fun  events to participate in and this year they have added 25 brand new events! Anywhere from oyster eating contests to the "Beachin Bull Bash" to a Spamcastle building contest, the new events will be nothing short of fun!  We hope all of you who can join us for Snowdown have a blast, and for those of you who at the last minute just can't miss it, start booking those accommodations today!



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Looks like the snowstorms are over in Durango, but don't worry, there is still plenty of snow!  Over the past couple of days and in the upcoming forecast they are calling for slight flurries and small chances of snow, perfect for skiing and snowboarding at Purgatory.  Durango Mountain Resort is looking very nice with plenty of powder to please all those skiers and snowboarders out there. 

There is currently a 37 inch base and Westfork is the local's groomed pick and Siegele Street has also been groomed.  If you do happen to be in the Durango area this weekend, remember the Friday Afternoon Club! For $39, you’ll get a half-day lift ticket valid from 12:30 to 4 pm plus a Purgy’s Meal Deal. Add a demo ski and boot package from Expert Edge and pay just $59. Look in this week’s Durango Telegraph for the Friday Afternoon Club coupon or download the coupon online.  Also, if you're feeling really adverturous, Outlaw Tours offers some great snowmobiling packages! For the ultimate in winter fun, the Train and Snowmobile Adventure Package may be the ticket for you!

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Snowdown is Durango's annual Winter Celebration. A costume party, parade and annually changing theme makes this event one of a kind. Previous themes include Snowdown in Da Nile, an Egyptian themed Snowdown, and A Jolly Roger Snowdown, a pirate themed Snowdown party. The upcoming theme for the 2010 Snowdown is "Life's a Beach," so start getting your costumes ready as the Snowdown kick-off party is on January 27, 2010 and the celebration continues until the 31st. There will be a golf tournament, "Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament," on the 30th for all those golfers out there!  The deadline to register is January 13th, so get those entry forms mailed by the 10th to make sure you can play! 

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91 year old Dorris Higgins has been through a lot over her lifetime and still finds the time and sees the importance to help those in need.  She has an amazing talent for sewing and a huge passion for helping those in need.  As a retired seamstress in Durango, CO, she works year-round making around 60 dresses and 25 totebags for Operation Christmas Child.  Higgins is a firm believer in keeping busy with the activities she enjoys most.  Every fall she donates her hand-sewn dresses and tote bags to be included in some of the gift-filled shoe boxes packed by members of the First United Methodist Church in Durango.  Last year the congregation, along with area-churches, packed some 3,200 shoe boxes with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy and hand-written notes of encouragement.

"I think about these little girls when I am sewing dresses and how little they have and how much they will enjoy something new," said Higgins who has been a member of the Methodist church for 76 years.  "While I am making them I am praying that they can make a difference in somebody's life."

Operation Christmas Child is a project of the international relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse, headed by Franklin Graham.  The thousands of boxes packed by Higgins and other members of the First United Methodist Church in Durango will contribute to Operation Christmas Child's 2009 goal to collect and deliver some 8 million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 100 countries.  Operation Christmas Child, the world's largest Christmas project, encourages volunteers to fill simple shoe box gifts with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy and hand-written notes of encouragement.  The gifts are then hand-delivered to children worldwide who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty.

For many of these children, the shoe box gift will be the first gift they have ever received, letting them know they are loved and not forgotten.  For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call (800) 353-5949 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org.  Shoe box gifts are collected all year.

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Looking for something to do on New Years Eve?  The Durango & Silverton New Years Eve Train will be a great way to bring in the new year! You will take an evening ride through the San Juan Mountains and enjoy live entertainment and fun New Years party favors. The D&SNGRR will provide souvenir champagne flutes for the midnight toast aboard the train.  You have three different class options to choose from while riding the New Years Train including premium, deluxe and standard class. 

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Durango.com would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas! If you happen to be in the Durango area we hope you are enjoying the snow and are taking full advantage of all the fun things Durango has to offer this holiday season!

For those of you wanting to get out of the house this Christmas grab those skis and snowboards and head out to Purgatory! Saturday and Sunday Purgy's will be presenting Badly Bent, playing from 2 - 5 PM if your in need of some live entertainment.  Then for those of you who would like a more relaxed weekend you could also take a winter ride on the Winter Cascade Train to enjoy the beautiful snow covered San Juan Mountains. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad  also will be running their last The Polar Express™ train rides through the 28th. 

For all those of you who are spending the holidays elsewhere and wishing you were in Durango, start planning now!  We know you want to visit so start planning your winter vacation to Durango! We can't wait to see  you!  Visit www.Durango.com for all your planning needs!

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In addition to the snow that is already on the ground, the snow in Durango will not be stopping there! After the big dump of snow about a week and a half ago, we have not seen large amounts, but the little flurries have been on and off over the past two weeks.  Currently there is just a light snow, but we are expected to get anywhere from 6-12 inches over the next 2 days.  Then, the forecast for Friday through the weekend is sunny.  You know what that means! Looks like Durango is going to have a beautiful white, sunny Christmas! So if you're looking for something to do while you're in Durango this Christmas season, look no further! Purgatory will be there for all you who are ready to put those skis on! Also, Saturday and Sunday Purgy's will be presenting Badly Bent, playing from 2 - 5 PM.  You could also take a wintery ride on the Winter Cascade Train to enjoy the beautiful snow covered San Juan Mountains.   Or, for those who are really feeling adventurous, try snowmobiling!  Outlaw Tours even offers a snowmobile and train ride combo for those who just can't decide!

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After the first snowstorm of the season the Durango snow has not slowed down! After the 24 inch snowfall over the weekend, Purgatory now has a 43 inch base and is opening more and more runs everyday.  Beginning last Friday, December 11, Purgatory is now open for daily operations.  Purgatory will also be hosting their first ever "Locals Day" on December 20th, for all locals to come out and ski on a discounted lift ticket where a portion of the proceeds to benefit KSUT and Manna Soup Kitchen.  

Also new for this year, Buck’s Livery will offer nightly sleigh rides from Purgatory’s base area. Sleighs will depart the base area at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., and each sleigh holds a maximum of six people. Guests can purchase tickets for a 45-minute tour around the mountain or special packages which include a sleigh ride and dinner at Purgy’s or a romantic sleigh ride and fondue for two. Reservations are strongly recommended, you can make these by calling 970-385-2110.


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The New York Times recently wrote a Ski Guide for 2010, and placed Colorado's Wolf Creek on the guide under "Affordable Skiing."  They point out how great the skiing is for such a great price!  Most Colorado ski areas are so nice you have to spend a fortune to take a skiing vacation.  Luckily for those on a budget, Colorado has Wolf Creek, which has great skiing and gets some of the heaviest snowfall in the state.  Although you are not going to find all the great resort amenities at Wolf Creek such as electronic ticketing or fancy lodges, but you will be able to ski for cheap at this "charmingly retro alternative."  Lift tickets are a whopping $52 and ski rentals are only $14.



The biggest expense you will have in traveling to Wolf Creek will be getting there.  The closest airport to Wolf Creek would be the Durango La-Plata County Airport which is about 80 miles west. They service three routes: Frontier and United from Denver and US Airways from Phoenix. As far as where to stay, the nearest lodging is going to be in the small town of South Fork, 18 miles east of Wolf Creek. But Pagosa Springs, in the other direction, has more restaurants and other amenities.

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On December 17 & 18, 2009, The Strater Hotel will be hosting a seminar presented by David A. Enger, a nationally recognized expert on the subject of financial management.  This two-day seminar explains, in simple, clear language, what financial  is, why it can greatly improve your profitability and how you can communicate with company financial advisors. You are guaranteed to walk away with tangible tools that you can put to use immediately in your own company. 

 

This seminar is eligible for 16 credit hours of CPA continuing education credits and the fee includes the course text, workbook materials, seminar, breakfasts, lunches and reception.  Don’t miss this great seminar! For questions and registration email Jill at (970) 385-5338.

This event is sponsored by:

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There is currently a big snowstorm rolling into Durango and is expected to produce a foot or more of snow.  Meanwhile, a blizzard warning is in effect for the San Juan Mountains, which could see up to 3 feet of snow.

It is said the brunt of the storm is expected to hit tonight and the winter storm and blizzard warnings are scheduled to stay in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday, when most of the snow is expected to have moved out except for some flurries in the mountains.“It looks like the snow is going to be very significant," said Paul Frisbie, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

“There's going to be some significant drifting snow," Frisbie said. The entire state is expected to be hit, particularly the southern half, he said.

Local ski areas certainly were sharing that sentiment.  Purgatory, with a 17-inch base, had only 6 percent of the ski area open Sunday, according to its Web site.  But some snow already had fallen Sunday, and much more was expected. Wolf Creek ski area had received 9 inches overnight Saturday and had a 39-inch base Sunday, according to its Web site. Telluride Ski Resort was reporting a 20-inch base. Silverton Mountain Ski Area, which will be open Saturday and Sunday this week, was reporting variable conditions Sunday, with a 30- to 40-inch base on northern exposures and thinner snow down low.

After a break Wednesday, another storm is expected to move into the area Thursday, but Frisbie said it is expected to be warmer and carry less moisture.

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"Durango, Colorado: Put the Mountains First"



"For multisport adventurers seeking a home that has it all, Durango feels like the center of everything. Head uphill and you're in the Rockies, hiking, skiing, and ice climbing in legendary alpine terrain. Hit the lowlands and you're in the Southwest, with year-round access to mountain biking, Anasazi ruins, and slot canyons. Hang around town and you'll discover Main Street's Wild West character and a thriving community euphoric about life in America's premier outdoor hub."

Learn more about why National Geographic loves Durango

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In the November issue of Outside Magazine, our very own Southwest Colorado made the list of North America's Best Ski Areas.  Landing a whopping number 4 on the list, Silverton is praised for being in the "cream of the crop" of skiing.  Chris Davenport, professional big-mountain skier was the local expert who tells the magazine what's great about Silverton.