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Kick off the holidays in Durango

The Durango Business Improvement District kicks off the holiday season for Durango with an event, Singing with Santa, and a promotion, the Holiday Rewards Program. Singing with Santa is a Du...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Ballots and balloons on tap for downtown

The Durango Business Improvement District is funded by a small property tax levied on about 400 commercial properties in the Central Business District and in the North Main District. This ta...

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Do not miss these events in October and November

Hot air balloons, trick or treating, and Santa are all coming to Downtown Durango in the next several weeks. The Durango Business Improvement District manages multiple events every year as a...

DATE: Sep 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Biggest, best beer fest in the Four Corners

The San Juan Brewfest is coming up Aug. 25 and 26. My column this month will tell you everything you need to know about this great, annual event. The Durango Business Improvement District st...

DATE: Aug 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

What’s coming up for the remainder of summer?

As usual, summer is flying by. In just more than a month, the kids will be back in school. Even so, there are still many great events and activities to do before we get to our wonderful fall...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Four days of fun for the 4th

The 4th of July is nearly upon us. What do you normally do for the 4th? Many locals head of out town, but this year, I want you to stay in town because there will be an amazing amount of fun...

DATE: Jun 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Cleaning up downtown and wrapping up spring rewards

The Durango Business Improvement District and the Durango Chamber of Commerce have partnered for 20 years on Downtown Clean Day. BID is a proud member of the Chamber for many reasons, includ...

DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

What is Downtown’s Next Step?

The Durango Business Improvement District has worked for businesses in the heart of Durango since 1997. BID views itself as the protector of downtown, so we need to know what changes might b...

DATE: Apr 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

BID’s Spring Rewards Program Starts April 1

No fooling, the Durango Business Improvement District’s Spring Rewards Program starts April 1. This program rewards you for shopping local. Save some of your tax return money and spend it lo...

DATE: Mar 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Does downtown need more parking?

Does downtown need more parking? Seems like a silly question, right? Well, not so fast. It depends on where you want to park. BID has analyzed the city of Durango’s monthly parking counts fo...

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Holiday season in the heart of Durango

The Durango Business Improvement District has several holiday events and promotions to help you get into the holiday spirit. First up is Singing With Santa. This event kicks off the holidays...

DATE: Nov 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

October Offerings – Shakespeare Snowdown, Hot Air Balloon Glow, Children’s Halloween

October is shaping up to be yet another busy month in the heart of Durango with multiple events and happenings. Here is a preview of some of the fun times coming up. On Oct. 5 from 5:30 ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown