Derailed Pour House
RestaurantsFor cozy, classic vibes: Derailed Pour House nails the old-school tavern thing with a mahogany bar, fireplace, and a patio locals actually use, serving creative American fare that hits the spot.
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Antiques, Thrift, & VintageCloset refresh, Durango: Skip the landfill guilt and snag something new-to-you at Lizard Head Trading Company this week.
Pine Needle Mountaineering
Sporting GoodsUpgrade your kit: If your pack, boots, or layers need an upgrade before your next San Juans push, check out Pine Needle Mountaineering this week for legit hiking, climbing, camping, and ski gear, plus dialed boot-fitting.
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Colorado alpine coaster closed after rider injured
The alpine coaster at Copper Mountain ski resort is closed due to an incident that injured a rider on Aug.
Full story at denvergazette.com ↗
Nearly 2,000 acres of private land in Durango are becoming a public park
Nearly 2,000 acres of private land in Durango, Colorado, are being transformed into a public park.
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Mercy Hospice change in operator created conditions that posed ‘immediate jeopardy’ to patient well-being, state regulators say
The ownership transition of Durango's Mercy Hospice program has been found to have caused serious problems in patient care and organizational oversight, according to state inspections.
Full story at durangoherald.com ↗
Bear's messy jaunt through Aspen restaurant one of thousands of encounters as drought leaves food sources scarce
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reported over 6,000 bear reports this year, double the number from the previous year due to drought conditions reducing natural food sources and pushing bears into communities as they search for calories.
Full story at cbsnews.com ↗
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