DURANGO'S COOL!

FUND RAISER: The weather was terrific and roughly 1,000 people turned out for our Fire Disaster Fund benefit. With the help of local restaurants, merchants and businesses we smoked and served about 50 briskets. Local fire fighters and Mercy Hospital nurses pitched in. It was a fun, yet very movin...

BENEFIT: We have been approved by the city to hold a benefit for the victims of the Main Avenue fire. Friday, March 21st, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm the 700 block of Main avenue will be closed.Local merchants and restaurants have donated cash and food for the event. Jim McVean & I will have our smok...

WHY REAL ESTATE? Every day we here about the down housing market, the slumping economy and Wall Street losses. There's no argument that housing nationwide has been going through a down cycle. But there's also little doubt about the housing market's long term prospects.The United States is adding ...

THE SPIRIT OF DURANGO! A week ago, a huge fire erupted in the 700 block of downtown completely destroying Season's Grill, Le Rendezvous Swiss Bakery and 1/2 Price Tees. Nine firefighters were injured in the fight and the community, of course, has supported and applauded their efforts.One fact tha...

FORECLOSURES: If you pay attention to the broad picture painted by the media it is easy to conclude that every housing community in the nation is struggling under the weight of staggering numbers of foreclosures.While it's obvious foreclosures are at record levels nationally, it is important to n...

FIREWOOD TIPS : "Wood warms you thrice--when you chop it, when you stack it, when you burn it." Farmer's Almanac.To help avoid insect pests, never store firewood on the ground or touching your house.Burn only seasoned wood (seasoned logs seem light in weight and have dark ends with cracks or spli...

WINGS OVER DURANGO! Frontier Airlines announced Thursday it will expand service to eight cities across the Rockies - including Durango!The flights will start in April and May using turboprop aircraft from its Lynx Aviation subsidiary and regional jets operated by Republic Air, both of which are m...

One thing you learn about living in Durango --- KEEP YOUR CAMERA HANDY!

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM YOUR AGENT? In a recent interview with Anne Randolph of Murray Consulting Anne was asked, "What is the number one thing consumers want from their transactions with real estate agents?"If you think that getting the highest possible price for their home would be consumers' top...

IT'S SNOWDOWN! Today begins Snowdown, Durango's crazy celebration of winter. With this years theme of "Ye Olde Snowdown" expect to see the streets and castles of Durango packed with Lords, Miladies, vassals, serfs and knaves.The next 5 days will be filled with over 60 contests, events, gatherings...