March 3-7, 2010 - The Durango Independent Film Festival

Bringing the Best in Independent Film to the Durango Community. Visit www.DurangoFilm.org for showtimes and locations.

February 26, 2010 - Chocolate Fantasia

All the chocolate your heart desires. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Fort Lewis College and local restaurants and caterers. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom. Call 970-259-1021 for more information.

December 31, 2009 - New Year's Eve Special Train

Enjoy a festive evening excursion onboard a turn-of-the-century Presidential-class train. Entertainment, hors d'oeurves, and a cash bar. Visit www.DurangoTrain.com for details and reservations.

December 31, 2009 - New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade

Celebrate the New Year with a torchlight parade down Purgatory Mountain, followed by fireworks in the base area.

December 18-20, 2009 - The Nutcracker Ballet

State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara returns for beautiful holiday tradition. Tightly choreographed dancing, enthralling costumes and relentless energy set to modern music. Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Ticket prices range between $25 - $30. http://www.durangoconcerts.com/ or (970) 247-7657

December 9, 2009 - Leahy Family Christmas

Celtic Canadian Christmas adventure with new and traditional music, dance and vocals. Leahy is a Celtic Canadian powerhouse of eight siblings each of whom a triple-threat of fiddle-driven music, dance and vocals. From sacred hymns and traditional carols to a smorgasbord of fiery reels and jigs, this program covers the full spectrum of the holiday. Come see it at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices between $23 - $37. http://www.durangoconcerts.com/ or call (970) 247-7657

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010

The purchase date deadline for the Federal first time home buyer tax credit of up to $8,000 has been extended. All purchase contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.

The amount of income someone may now earn has been increased and the criteria for buyers has been expanded for those purchasers who have already owned and occupied a primary residence for five conecutive years of the last eight years.

Limitations for all of these programs apply, it is a great benefit to those people purchasing homes in the next few months. Please contact me for more information.

Shane Dawson, Broker
(970) 769-2949 or shane@durango.net