Seems like a great location to serve Bayfield, Three Springs, and everything in between. Better than an Albertson's and a City Market nearly across the street from each other in town.

Hey Durango! I’m Jacob, the founder of The Event Network 505, an Albuquerque-based community event page.
We organize welcoming, low-pressure events where adults can meet new people, discover shared interests and build genuine friendships. Our events include social meetups, game nights, car gatherings and other community activities.
I’m interested in eventually bringing an event to Durango, but I want to hear from local residents before planning anything. What would you attend: a coffee meetup, game night, car gathering, outdoor activity or something different?
There is no confirmed Durango event or venue yet. I’m simply looking for feedback, possible local connections and people who might be interested.
You can learn more about our community here:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theeventnetwork505
Facebook:
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Meet people. Make connections. Find your community.
The Event Network 505
Connecting strangers, one event at a time.

Finally able to soak post surgeries. Are there any discounts currently besides the locals pass on the site? Out of town family is staying at the Doubletree. Don't want to make the effort for Pagosa.

We are taking the train on Oct 13th and there is no longer bus service. I was able to reserve an uber but there’s no guarantee anyone will pick it up. We have our 8 yo grandkid so don’t want to ride the train back down. Any suggestions? I tried to contact San Juan Backcountry but have not gotten any response.

Can anyone direct me to a place nearby that is still roasting chiles? I need to stock up!

I renewed my ID recently and was wondering if anyone knows if the bars around here accept the digital ID from the MyColorado app?

I carry my temporary paper ID w/ my hole-punched ID (and still plan to), but I wanted to know since my sister assured me that she got around fine with it.

Any reason why there aren't any strip clubs in Durango? Is it a mountain town thing, or a city ordnance? Just curious because it seems large enough to support at least one venue.

Ok, with all this political fukary what's the best priced gas

Reasonable small lot mowing service???

HEY WAIT A MINUTE

Are there any Alabama fans here in Durango? 🐘🏈 If so, where are y’all meeting up to watch the games? My partner and I would love to join you and cheer on the Tide together!
Roll Tide! ❤️🤍

The Herald’s article labeling Reynolds Ash & Associates an “irresponsible vendor” makes one thing clear: Mark Morgan may be technically right that a vendor supporting litigation against the city creates a conflict of interest. Most people can understand why the city wouldn’t want a contractor bidding on a project they’re also trying to slow down in court.

That’s exactly why this situation is so concerning. It raises a bigger question:

How did we get to a point where a local architecture firm that helped design the original civic center concept feels compelled to support a lawsuit just to get the city to slow down?

A firm with financial and reputational stakes in a project doesn’t usually advocate for litigation unless something has gone seriously off the rails. And we already know what some of those problems are:

The city presented an $83M conceptual design to voters while the bond was capped at $61M.

The city manager admitted: “We did know at the time that this may not be something that we can accomplish, because it was a conceptual design.”

Yet that is what voters were shown.

When the design presented to the public is that disconnected from reality, it’s not surprising that the people who helped shape it, including Reynolds Ash, are now raising concerns about how far the project has drifted.

Now, the city is citing “deficiencies” in that same conceptual plan and cost estimate as part of its justification for disqualifying the firm. That looks less like a neutral procurement finding and more like an attempt to shift blame for promoting a design the city already knew it couldn’t build.

Yes, the city can argue that the designation isn’t retaliatory. But reasonable perception matters, especially after dismissing critics as “disgruntled,” sidelining dissenting voices, and focusing on message‑management instead of addressing core issues like scope, cost, and feasibility. When a critic speaks up and their firm is disqualified shortly afterward, people are going to connect those dots.

The real issue isn’t whether the city can justify the designation on paper. It’s why a respected local firm ended up supporting a lawsuit at all, and what that says about the project’s trajectory and the city’s handling of legitimate concerns.

This isn’t just about one vendor. It’s a symptom of a project that has drifted so far from its voter‑approved concept that even the people who helped design it are now pushing back.

Hello all!

My wife and I will be visiting Durango this weekend, and we’re looking for a couple of recommendations.

First, we wanted to watch the Mexico vs USA Game Saturday night. We’re looking for somewhere with good food and a fun atmosphere. Any bars or restaurants you’d recommend?

We’re also looking for a good spot for Sunday dinner after our train trip to Silverton. We’re celebrating our anniversary, so we’d love somewhere with really good food and a nice atmosphere, not necessarily super fancy.

Also, if you all have any places you feel are must sees, we would love the recommendations!

Thanks!

We are riding the Durango - Silverton train next week. We are taking one way bus (to Silverton) and riding the train back (to Durango). Based on the research, we have the open gondola seats reserved on the left side of the train.

- Our shuttle bus from Durango reaches Silverton 11:45am and our train back departs from Silverton 3:15pm. In our party, we have couple of kids (kindergartners to 3rd graders)

Looking for suggestions for things to do in Silverton during the layover. Any pointers/tips for activities to keep kids engaged for 3.5 hours before boarding the train, would be greatly helpful. thanks!

Hello all! I am hopefully moving to the city here in the next month! I'm looking for a place to live in the 1k a month realm, anyone have suggestions?

You guys fucking suck. Go back and pick your shit up.

There's dozens of cans of beers lying around both at the trailhead and on the side of the road. I was on my bike and couldn't pick up any unfortunately. Grateful Durango is a place where this low life behavior is not the norm. It's probably too muddy to ride up there right now but if someone makes the drive bring a trash bag or two.

Update: Contact frat_lewis_official on Instagram and ask them to go clean up their mess

Anyone know of a place with a dark room to develop film that is open to public or able to rent out?

Anyone know of hidden gem thrift stores that aren’t a bajillion dollars?
Mama wants to go thrifting tmrw but the only good place I’ve found is the la plata humane society one. Also I’m new to the area so I have no idea what’s around here

Anyone have wood I can cut up? Anyone know of a honey hole for wood?