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Summer 2022
LIFESTYLE SUMMER 2022
#adurangowayoflife
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LOCAL OFFICES
Main Avenue office
Main Avenue
743 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Trimble Crossing office
Trimble Crossing
89 Trimble Crossing Bldg C, #A
Durango, CO 81301
Welcome to Durango

We begin the summer of 2022 with deep gratitude for the people who entrust us with their real estate journeys; it is a privilege that has allowed us to continue sharing our expertise and love for the place we call home, Durango, Colorado.

Zach Morse

We are also grateful for the people who truly define the culture of our company — our talented, best-in-class agents. Together, we live to give the extraordinary in all we do to serve this one-of-a-kind community.

We are pleased to share this love and pride for Southwest Colorado with the 2022 Summer edition of Southwest Colorado Magazine, our exclusive publication artfully capturing the scope of our outstanding property collection and the Durango way of life.

ZACH MORSE
Owner/ Broker, Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty

Southwest Colorado Magazine Summer 2022 cover
SOUTHWEST COLORADO MAGAZINE
Summer 2022
Editor/Design/Production
By Jennifer Fellin
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inside
Features
Summer Calendar of Events/Festivals
Southwest Colorado's Current Real Estate Market
Under the Colorado Sky
We Love Giving Back
Our Team
All Things Under the Sun
Discover Your Southwest Colorado
Durango Properties
LIFESTYLE
SUMMER EVENTS
Check out all of the annual winter events and festivals in the Durango area.

MARKET UPDATE
Southwest Colorado’s current real estate market. Like in the rest of the state, keeping up with demand remains the challenge in Southwest Colorado’s real estate market.

ALL THINGS UNDER THE SUN
There’s nothing quite like the summertime here in Durango. Learn how to take advantage of all things under the sun.

OUTDOOR LIVING
Tips for creating a beautiful outdoor space, so you can enjoy the Colorado sky.

GIVING BACK
Tips for creating a beautiful outdoor space, so you can enjoy the Colorado sky.

PROPERTIES
PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Our extraordinary listings in Southwest Colorado, like no other.
OUR COMPANY
OUR TEAM
Local knowledge, global connections. We are your Southwest Colorado experts.

ON THE COVER

BEAUMONT RANCH
Durango, CO
One of the most beautiful properties in the Animas Valley, Beaumont Ranch, is being offered on this breathtaking 53-acre estate. The ranch includes over 1,250 feet of Animas River frontage providing fantastic trout fishing, multiple ponds, and exquisite views from every vantage point or the property. The grounds are meticulously manicured, making it feel like you are at a 5-star resort. The property consists of two separately deeded parcels featuring a 7,274 SF 5 bed/7 bath primary residence, 2,934 SF 2 bed/2 bath guest cottage, 2,257 SF detached 5-car garage, 1,922 SF heated workshop, 1,934 SF equipment/hay barn, and a 1,527 SF 2 bed/2 bath caretaker residence.
Record Sale in the Animas Valley, Durango, Colorado
Represented by Zach Morse & Rob Littfin
Sold: 12/22/2020 – $ 8,843,142
Beaumont Ranch, Durango, CO
Beaumont Ranch, Durango, CO
Beaumont Ranch, Durango, CO
Beaumont Ranch, Durango, CO
Beaumont Ranch, Durango, CO
Summer CALENDAR OF
events/festivals
JULY 4th SALUTE TO AMERICA
Dates: July 4, 2022
Durango is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July! We have created a full day of activites for everyone to enjoy. Start the day with a pancake breakfast and fun run, then listen to free concert with a full orchestra. Next go to the Indepence Day Party, then watch the parade, dance to the sounds of the High Rollers, then watch the fireworks.
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
Dates: July 7, 2022-July 31, 2022
For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. Join us in 2022 for Music in the Mountains from July 7- July 31. Performances will take place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, just minutes from downtown and on a brand new mobile stage in the downtown area!
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Southwest Colorado's Current Real Estate Market
By Jennifer Fellin
The most recent census report revealed a truth we already knew. People love Colorado. Whether it’s the draw of the stunning scenery, fresh air, and quality of life, the Centennial State attracts new residents and visitors each year. This is a place where you can settle in with the family or set up a home base for your golden years. Trails, festivals, and sunny skies beckon you to get out and enjoy the variety of activities available year-round.

It’s no surprise, then, that we entered 2022 with predictions of another strong year for Colorado’s real estate market. The state’s most populous cities, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, may have garnered the most attention, but Southwest Colorado’s charming towns have seen similar trends. Durango’s eclectic culture and college lifestyle have helped boost its appeal as one of the best places to live in the state. Telluride, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, and Mancos are also rising stars.

All Things Under the Sun
Girl on paddle board
Taking Advantage of the Durango Summer
There’s nothing quite like the summertime here in Durango. We who are lucky enough to make our luxury homes in this part of Southwest Colorado never take the warmer months for granted. With so many incredible activities and spaces to enjoy, it’s only natural for the longer days and higher temperatures to draw us out into the glorious outdoor spaces that surround our Colorado homes.

So how do we go stomping into the summer months in Durango’s beautiful nature? Let us count the ways. Lakes are just about everywhere, allowing for every kind of aqueous adventure one might desire. Hikers have no end of delights, from mountain-climbing opportunities to gentle jaunts through a peerless countryside. Wildlife watchers will have no end of critters to commune with as they come alive in the plains and hills.

Under the Colorado Sky
Outdoor Living in Durango
You may have noticed by now that there’s something very special outside of your new Durango home. What many people might call “nature,” as if it were remote from where they live, is something that greets you each and every morning. From the stunning San Juan Mountains range dominating the scenery to the whiff of pine ever-present in the air, you’re always communing with the larger world that breathes life into local life in a way city dwellers will never know.

When setting up your Durango home, it’s important to keep this wonderful fact in mind. Yes, it’s exciting to make the interior of your house to your liking. Whether you’re getting the living room all feng shui or putting the finishing touches on paint in the bathroom, it’s only natural to want to love the insides — but don’t forget the outsides! Trust us; you will be spending a heck of a lot of time out in the yard!

We Love Giving Back
Being together is a powerful thing. Together we create, learn, connect, and grow. Our team of expert real estate brokers and staff at Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty look forward to helping even more people live the Durango Way of life, together.
It’s easy to take all the beautiful things the Durango area has to offer for granted. The majestic San Juan Mountains have been there since before people were anywhere nearby. Fresh air and water have flowed into the area for eons. And the sun isn’t going to stop shining anytime soon! Looming pine trees, meandering trails, and so much more feels like it’s always been there and always will be. But Durango isn’t just about the natural splendor. People are the secret ingredient in this corner of Colorado. Everybody in the community offers something to the incredibly warm and laid-back culture that we enjoy so much here. Business owners make sure cool food spots and funky clothiers keep folks supplied. Artists ensure there are plenty of soul-feeding works always up to be enjoyed by audiences. Doctors, law enforcement, municipal workers — we all come together to preserve this special spot.
DISCOVER YOUR SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Explore a selection of our extraordinary properties, like no other:
DISCOVER YOUR SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Explore a selection of our extraordinary properties, like no other:
Durango Properties 2022
770 Horse Thief Lane

770 Horse Thief Lane, Durango

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2,916 Square Feet
MLS# 794209 Offered at $1,300,000

KELLY KNIFFIN 970.749.3867

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770 Horse Thief Lane
770 Horse Thief Lane
Bayfield Properties 2022
Gray Hackle Drive
Gray Hackle Drive
Gray Hackle Drive, Bayfield
4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 5,035 Square Feet, 175 Acres
MLS# 793841 Offered at $6,249,000

ZACH MORSE 970.391.2600

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Gray Hackle Drive
Hesperus Properties 2022
1928 County Road 125, Hesperus
1928 County Road 125, Hesperus
1928 County Road 125, Hesperus
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 5,175 Square Feet, 39.82 Acres
MLS# 794220 Offered at $2,495,000

CATHY CRAIG 970.749.3986

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1928 County Road 125, Hesperus
PAGOSA SPRINGS Properties 2022
Mountain Bird Ranch
Mountain Bird Ranch, Pagosa Springs
Main House – 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 7,000+- Square Feet
Guest House – 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 3,000+- Square Feet
610 Acres, Offered at $28,000,000

ZACH MORSE 970.391.2600

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Mountain Bird Ranch
Mountain Bird Ranch
Commercial Properties 2022
600 Main Avenue
600 Main Avenue
600 Main Avenue
600 Main Avenue, Durango
Retail Space, 14,279 Square Feet
MLS# 785361 Offered at $4,800,000

KATIE STURM 970.799.3975
MELISSA MAYER 970.759.1892

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Company SUMMER 2022
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What does it mean to be a Southwest Colorado native? It’s safe to say that just about everyone you meet in these vibrant communities will answer that question a little differently. Whether it is the – San Juan Mountains, unbeatable skiing, incredible restaurant selections, or the historic narrow-gauge train that drew you to our corner of the world, we are happy you’re here! Our team of brokers are Durango residents who have lived here for many years and, in some cases, generations. We have brokers who have grown up here, raised their children here, and seen Durango grow and change throughout the years. They know the history of Southwest Colorado and understand the importance of preserving the unique communities we all share. Since opening our doors in Durango, Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty has helped thousands of buyers and sellers realize their real estate pursuits. We welcome you on behalf of Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty!
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