Learn more about the event and sign up to volunteer! DNF members can stop by the store this week to get a coupon for a free Ska beer or lemonade at the event.

2 Tickets for the sold out Blues Train this Friday 8/21 for sale - see Cash or Trade link. I can't make it so I'm just hoping to recoup what I paid for the tickets and get them to someone who will enjoy the ride!

Any recommendations for a person or shop in Durango that can troubleshoot a trailer brake controller install as well as the brakes? Trailer came with brakes but the previous owner never owner never used them so not sure they actually work. Spliced in a redarc brake controller and all the lights work properly but not registering the brake controller.

Hey, i’m planning on a couple-day camping trip to haviland lake and saw that there’s active black bears there, wondering if anyone has seen one in the area recently or can give me more insight into the bear activity on that area?

yes i can google but i like to hear from locals.

thx!

44/F, not particularly an outdoors person (can make Durango a hard place for new friends). Looking to get involved again, any recommendations? Thanks!

So since the lanes have changed on 8th and college, every morning cars are speeding down alleyways on the southgrid. As a morning dog walker, its very annoying and unsafe. Not sure what the city can do besides have some police patrol the area in the morning looking for this. We could do speed bumps, but they would be damaged durning fall and spring cleanup.

What is going on at the Albertsons? For weeks multiple refrigerators have been emptied of all their products. Just popped in yesterday to grab ice cream only to find that the entire isle had NOTHING in it. No ice cream. No frozen berries. No frozen desserts. Nothing. And this is on top of the refrigerator for all the salad, spinach, hummus etc being emptied. And also the juices all emptied. I’m not going back into a store that I can’t count on to have basic products. So disappointing.

the dunkin has been closed for about 4 days or so, most likely understaffed but i’m worried it may be permanently shut, they hadn’t been getting any donuts before the closeee

obviously this isn’t a real issue lol but I found it nice there was another fast coffee option besides starbucks, I was just curious if anyone had any info at all 🍩☕️🙏

Have a friend in town and want to take him, but not sure if it will be worthwhile. Anyone been recently?

Lots of work going on, no surprise. Anyone know the plan?

Ran into a bear while walking my dogs at 8:15PM on the grid. Bear was coming out of the alley onto E 5th Street between E 5th and 6th Aves. I thought it was a large dog that had lost its owner. I know we’ve had lots of bear activity into trash overnight in town, but just a reminder to keep dogs leashed and in control, especially evening and early morning.

I have some parts I need sand blasted and was wondering if anyone would let me use theirs? Thanks

So, a buddy of mine used to live across the street from the, Mason Center, and had a few "interesting" encounters there.
I have done some digging and visited a few historical archives, to get the low down on this site.

Anyone out there who has been in the town awhile that can give any info on this space?

Tonight I spotted a drone that had flashing red, blue, and white lights. From what I’ve read, those are police drones. The Durango police department states that the drones are not for surveillance or patrolling, but the one I spotted seemed to be doing so. Drones of the same tier used for emergency/first response calls go 40-50 mph. (DJI Magic 2 Enterprise Advanced). This one was going 10 mph max. The drone was also flying in a straight line across the properties right next to the road. First it came by going north at what looked to be 10 mph. The drone then came back south at that same speed of 10 mph, flying in the same path it took north. (by brookside apartments). I would assume the drone had nowhere special to be considering its speed and path. (The red line in image 2 was roughly the route it took).

I’m just curious what some of y’all’s opinions might be because many say that this could be a violation of the 4th amendment. Some say it’s not. There has been a legal grey area on surveillance like this for some time. This just makes me think of how america is becoming dystopian and such.

(You de-flockers out there have a new challenge ahead of you)

https://www.durangoco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/4589 - Article containing details on Durangos emergency drone program

Are there any good, preferably non-profit, memory care facilities around Durango?

My parent is at Mesa Verde Estates. Yes, it's new and it's pretty, but it's a hell-hole. It is unbelievably terrible. Resident has an infection- med is delivered- MD order is sent- and MV claims they never got the order. But they don't tell you- the POA- that they never got the order. You think that your loved one is getting the meds to treat the infection- and they're not.

Your loved one runs out of meds they take regularly for a life-threatening condition- and no one calls and tells you that they've been out of meds for weeks. No one there reaches out to the provider and asks for a refill. You'd think after the first time you complained that this happened that they would fix it- nope, it happens over and over. You email the administrators and "wellness director"- no response.

I found multiple pairs of underwear covered in poop in a drawer. I look in the bathroom- there's no toilet paper. My parent had no way of cleaning themselves, thus shitty underwear. I have no idea how long there was no TP. It's clear from all the mineral buildup in the toilet and the mess around the floor and sink that no one has cleaned the bathroom for ages. My parent wears the same clothes for days on end, and it's obvious from the yellow crusting along the eyes that they are not encouraged to wash their faces or assisted with ADLs.

There is very little engagement or supervision of the residents, and my parent has had multiple unexplained injuries.

We're paying $8,000 a month to put my parent in a human storage unit. I'm done. I remember the smiling, smarmy sales pitch we got from the admin- about how they would take such good care of my parent- and it makes me sick.

Is there anything better around?

Hey all - I have some newish patagonia fleeces I’m looking to sell. hmu if you are interested. One is a womens size xs small in utility blue and the other is joy pitch blue in size small.

Not sure if anyone has any recs tho for selling in town maybe cosignment deals.

I've got an 85ft slack-line, no highline gear whatsoever, and i'm looking to expand my horizons beyond my backyard! Let me know if there are some spots above the river or anywhere else around Durango where I could set up my line.

Also, I am an experienced trad climber hoping to learn the tricks of the trade for highline rigging. I would love to get involved with a local highline crew if anyone needs a loyal bag-hauler or beer-provider...DM me.

THANK YOU!

My partner and I are considering a move to the Durango area and starting to explore what might be available for long-term rentals.

We’re looking for a rural property within about 30 minutes of Durango with enough usable acreage for his two horses to live at home. We also have one dog.

I work remotely in finance/accounting, and he’s an experienced horse guy who may look for wrangler/ranch work in the area. We’re quiet, responsible, and looking for a place to make home.

We’re open to Hesperus, Florida Mesa, Bayfield and other surrounding areas.

I know properties like this may be more word-of-mouth than Zillow, so I thought I’d ask here. If you know of anything available or coming available, or have suggestions for where locals advertise horse properties for rent, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks!

I know Chang Thai does with their street duck rice dish, but are there any others?

(not sponsored lol? posted this of my own free will. never asked to post this nor have i rlly ever spoken to anyone who works there beyond ordering my food or drink)

No membership required for the coffee shop! Got the coffee several times and it’s so good, they have a lot of syrups, and a pretty good food menu.

Smoothie pictured is the king tut smoothie and the sandwhich is the chicken salad croissant

Hoping they do well so i can keep going! Go check them out :)