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Veritas Fine Homes specializes in luxury custom homes throughout Durango and the surrounding Colorado landscapes, bringi...
09/10/2026

Veritas Fine Homes specializes in luxury custom homes throughout Durango and the surrounding Colorado landscapes, bringing thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship and a highly personalized approach to every project.

Their proven design-build process has been refined through years of experience, creating a seamless collaboration from the earliest ideas through construction. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Veritas brings together a hand-selected team of trusted architects and interior designers based on each client’s vision, lifestyle and budget.

The result is a home that feels distinctly personal, thoughtfully designed for the people who live there and beautifully suited for Colorado living.

Learn more at veritasfinehomes.com

📣 Here’s what’s happening around town with some of our local businesses:• LePlatt’s Pond at L-J Ranch is bringing people...
09/08/2026

📣 Here’s what’s happening around town with some of our local businesses:

• LePlatt’s Pond at L-J Ranch is bringing people together on a 100-acre working cattle ranch in Bayfield with lakeside weddings, community events, overnight stays and plenty of Colorado hospitality.

• Artesanos Design Collection has been part of Durango since 1991, offering heirloom-quality furniture, handcrafted décor and complimentary design services with a mountain-inspired touch.

• Hal Lott Real Estate is giving back beyond real estate. As vice president of the Durango Arts Center board, Hal supports the local arts and invites the community to the 32nd Durango Autumn Arts Festival, Sept. 19–20.

Read more in this month’s issue of Durango City Lifestyle!

A new month means a fresh lineup of things to do around Durango. Save these September dates!• Four Corners Motorcycle Ra...
09/04/2026

A new month means a fresh lineup of things to do around Durango. Save these September dates!

• Four Corners Motorcycle Rally | Sept. 3–6
• Purgatory Mushroom Festival | Sept. 4–6
• Durango Parade of Homes | Sept. 11–13
• 32nd Durango Autumn Arts Festival | Sept. 19–20
• San Juan Songwriters Festival | Sept. 25–27
• Durango Cowboy Gathering | Kicks off Sept. 30

Want all the details? Comment EVENTS below and we’ll DM you the full article!

For Carl Brucher, it started with the glint of polished chrome at the fire station where his dad and uncle worked. That ...
09/03/2026

For Carl Brucher, it started with the glint of polished chrome at the fire station where his dad and uncle worked. That early fascination grew into a lifelong appreciation for cars and, eventually, YUK Custom Designs, his Durango-based concierge service built around the details that make a vehicle personal.

Today, Carl helps clients restore family heirlooms, source vintage vehicles, restyle interiors with custom leather and coordinate the details of vehicle ownership and upkeep. But at the heart of his work is something bigger: the belief that a car is rarely just transportation. It’s where road trips begin, where kids learn to drive and where countless everyday memories are made.

Read how Carl is bringing a more personal approach to vehicle care in Durango. Comment YUK and we’ll DM you the full story.

The September issue is here! This month, we’re celebrating style the Durango way: rugged, refined, real, and shaped by t...
08/28/2026

The September issue is here! This month, we’re celebrating style the Durango way: rugged, refined, real, and shaped by the people, places, and creativity that make our community one of a kind.

• See how Durango’s outdoor lifestyle has shaped a look all its own, where function, comfort, Western influence, and personal expression come together. | Durango Outdoor Exchange Claire | Sustainable Goods | Durango Lizard Head Trading Durango

• Meet Carl Brucher of YUK Custom Designs and discover his concierge approach to vehicle customization, restoration, detailing, and preserving the memories behind the cars we love. | Carl A. Brucher

• Step inside the world of local silversmith Allysia Brooke Edwards, whose handcrafted jewelry combines Southwest inspiration, beautiful stones, mixed metals, and one-of-a-kind storytelling. | ✧ 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 ✧

• Discover how Durango artist and custom framer Deb Wolf turns meaningful artwork, photographs, and keepsakes into thoughtfully designed pieces made to feel at home in their surroundings. | Deb Wolf

Find the September issue in your mailbox or read it online at CityLifestyle.com/Durango!

🥃 For more than 50 years, Wagon Wheel Liquors has been helping Durango find the perfect pour. With a wide selection of w...
08/27/2026

🥃 For more than 50 years, Wagon Wheel Liquors has been helping Durango find the perfect pour. With a wide selection of w**e, craft b**r, bourbon, wh***ey, tequila, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, and more, there’s something on the shelves for every taste and occasion.

Bourbon lovers have even more to explore with Wagon Wheel’s Bourbon of the Month Club, featuring a hand-selected bottle each month and access to allocated and rare releases. Members can also enjoy quarterly VIP tastings at The Bookcase and Barber, making it a great way to discover new favorites and build your collection.

Whether you’re stocking the bar, searching for a special bottle, or looking to try something new, stop by Wagon Wheel Liquors and let their knowledgeable team point you in the right direction.

📍 30 Town Plaza, Durango, CO

Learn more at wagonwheelliquors.com

With deep roots in Southwest Colorado, Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty pairs extensive local exper...
08/25/2026

With deep roots in Southwest Colorado, Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty pairs extensive local expertise with the global reach and resources of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.

Since joining Sotheby’s International Realty in 2013, the team has become a trusted choice for thousands of buyers and sellers throughout the region, with a commitment to exceptional service, innovative marketing, and stewardship of the communities they call home.

Legacy Properties West at a Glance:

• 2 offices serving Southwest Colorado
• 30 experienced real estate associates
• $300 million in annual sales
• Extensive expertise in the Durango real estate market
• Market leaders in high-end estates, farm & ranch, and recreational properties
• Local, national, and international exposure through Sotheby’s International Realty
• Innovative technology and marketing strategies designed to connect properties with qualified buyers
• A client-focused culture rooted in leadership, vision, trust, and community

With extensive market knowledge and a team committed to integrity and service, Legacy Properties West continues to help clients confidently navigate buying and selling throughout Southwest Colorado.

Learn more about the team and explore their properties at sothebysrealty.com/legacypropertieswestsir

There’s no shortcut for learning an instrument, no app that teaches a young violinist to play in tune overnight. That’s ...
08/21/2026

There’s no shortcut for learning an instrument, no app that teaches a young violinist to play in tune overnight. That’s exactly the point of the San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra, which brings together nearly 100 students from 20 schools across the Four Corners for weekly rehearsals. Through their Bravo Buddies mentorship program, older students guide younger ones, building confidence that carries well past the concert hall.

Read the full story in the August issue. DM us “PRACTICE” and we’ll send you the link!

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture, language, history, and w...
08/20/2026

The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture, language, history, and way of life of the Núuchi, the Ute People.

Through thoughtfully curated exhibits, interactive displays, photographs, artifacts, and educational programming, visitors are invited to experience the story of the Ute People from prehistory through the present day.

The museum serves as a place for education and connection, offering guided tours, school programming, cultural events, a library, and a gift shop featuring work by Native artists and makers!

At the heart of it all is a mission to foster greater understanding and respect for the unique history and living culture of the Ute People while creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, and carry that understanding forward.

Planning a visit to Ignacio? Make the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum part of your trip.

Learn more: southernutemuseum.org

Growing up near the Nambe Pueblo in Northern New Mexico, Haley Perez spent her childhood hiking to waterfalls and campin...
08/18/2026

Growing up near the Nambe Pueblo in Northern New Mexico, Haley Perez spent her childhood hiking to waterfalls and camping under the stars, and that early love of the outdoors turned into a career protecting Durango’s water.

Today she’s the Community Science Program Coordinator at the Mountain Studies Institute, teaching kids grades 6-12 through the Rising River Stewards program on the banks of the Animas River.

Read story in the August issue. Comment “STEWARD” and we’ll send you the link!

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