Issue: #828 April 23, 2025

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT HACK

When we created the Heart of Durango Dollars gift card, we thought we were inventing something useful that would keep more shopping dollars local. Little did we know, we created the easiest gift to give in Durango. Show the mother in your life you care this year by presenting her with a Heart of Durango Dollars gift card, currently accepted at 85 of the best local businesses in Durango. She gets to choose where to spend it to make it the Mother’s Day that she wants. Her options include Zia Taqueria and Zia Cantina, Affordable Framing on Main, Urban Market, Serious TX BBQ North, Durango Olive Oil Company, 2180 Lighting and Design, 2nd Ave Sports, Maria’s Bookshop, and so many more. See the full list of businesses and purchase your gift card now at DowntownDurango.org/Heart-of-Durango-Dollars.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE


Nearly $100,000 in local spending has been generated so far through BID’s Spring Rewards program! As of this morning, there are still 87 rewards to be claimed. Earn local spending money back when you shop, dine, access services, enjoy attractions, stay on a property, or simply spend money at any of more than 350 eligible businesses during the month of April. Once you reach your chosen spending level, submit your receipts at DowntownDurango.org/Spring-Rewards where you will also find all contest details and the list of eligible businesses. In return, BID will buy you a Heart of Durango Dollars gift card. Spring Rewards is presented by Alpine Bank. 

A NOTEWORTHY VINTAGE

The Durango Wine Experience kicks off this Friday, April 25 with the Walkabout Durango Tasting. Featuring ten Downtown locations and hundreds of wines, the Walkabout date also marks our fearless leader’s 58th trip around the sun: make sure to say cheers to Tim while he attempts to age as gracefully as a fermented grape this weekend. We also hope to see you at the Grand Tasting in Buckley Park on Sunday. The Durango Wine Experience is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado, and festival proceeds go toward supporting our local nonprofit sector. Check out all the participating vendors, festival locations, and purchase your tickets at DurangoWine.com. 

THE FACES IN OUR PUBLIC SPACES

BID offers their congratulations and welcomes Durango’s new city councilors Kip Koso and Shirley Gonzales. Kip is president of BID’s partner organization, Local First. Shirley owns the Downtown business Pedal the Peaks. City councilor and Downtown business owner Jessika Buell was elected to her 2nd term. Dave Woodruff and Gilda Yazzie are continuing their terms with Gilda as the new mayor and Dave as mayor pro tem. Thank you to everything that gives of themselves to better our hometown. 

CHOO-CHOO-CHOOSE OUR TRAIN

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been transporting passengers through the remote and scenic San Juan National Forest wilderness for 144 years. Our historic train has been nominated in the 2025 USA Today Best Scenic Train Contest, and we need all aboard for voting! Vote daily now through May 12 to help DSNGRR claim the top spot on the list. Learn more and vote here.


Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, April 23

Thursday, April 24

Friday, April 25

Saturday, April 26

Sunday, April 27

Monday, April 28

Tuesday, April 29


For a full list of events, visit DowntownDurango.org or WhatsHappeningDurango.com
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