Ear to the ground:
“Porn has surpassed baseball as America’s pastime.”
– Local observation on the world of smut right at your fingertips
According to recent livable wage numbers from the Region 9 Economic Development District, a move to the boondocks may not necessarily be cheaper than living in the big city.
According to Region 9, the cost of living continues to rise in most communities throughout Southwest Colorado. In 2013, four of five counties in the region showed an increase in livable wages (Montezuma, San Juan, Archuleta and La Plata) with only Dolores County seeing a decrease.
“Livable wage,” is defined as the level of income necessary to support a given size household. For a single person renting, the livable wage in Durango currently sits at $12.10/hour, far more than your typical raft guide, burger slinger or barmaid, before tips. However, a move north may not be any better. The livable wage in Silverton is $12.55 and Rico $12.11. Even Dove Creek is requiring more beans to get by, at $12.11.
Fortunately, there’s always Cortez, a screaming deal at $10.66, followed by other budget-minded locales as Mancos $11.40; Pagosa, $11.47; Dolores $11.52 and Bayfield $11.96. The most expensive place, surprisingly, is Ignacio, at $12.68 hour.
According to Region 9, when the livable wage exceeds real wages, workers are forced to make “undesirable choices” such as working two or more jobs or giving up health insurance or licensed child care. In other words, life as usual in Durango.
On Mon., July 15, the 5th annual Tour de BoulDurango rolls out of Boulder, taking a dozen brewers on a six-day, 476-mile, road-riding odyssey to Durango. And while the ride will contain several stops along the way to carbo-load and sample the goods, first and foremost it is a charity event. “Competitors” this year include Ska, Avery, Left Hand Brewing and Boulder Beer Co.
It all began in 2009, when Ska’s Dave Thibodeau got a call from Adam Avery. “He had this crazy idea about riding bikes from their brewery to ours, and stopping along the way to do fundraisers for charity. Of course I said yes, which was pretty dumb, but it seemed far enough away that either I’d get in shape, or maybe the whole idea would drop off. Neither happened.”
The ride finishes Sat., July 20, at Ska’s Tour de BoulDurango Beer Festival, from 1-5 p.m. $10 gains you beer, food a pint glass and music. All proceeds benefit Bicycle Colorado, a nonprofit dedicated to bike safety, access and infrastructure.
“Porn has surpassed baseball as America’s pastime.”
– Local observation on the world of smut right at your fingertips
Living on a prayer
Thinking a move to the country might save you cash? Think again.
Thinking a move to the country might save you cash? Think again.
According to recent livable wage numbers from the Region 9 Economic Development District, a move to the boondocks may not necessarily be cheaper than living in the big city.
According to Region 9, the cost of living continues to rise in most communities throughout Southwest Colorado. In 2013, four of five counties in the region showed an increase in livable wages (Montezuma, San Juan, Archuleta and La Plata) with only Dolores County seeing a decrease.
“Livable wage,” is defined as the level of income necessary to support a given size household. For a single person renting, the livable wage in Durango currently sits at $12.10/hour, far more than your typical raft guide, burger slinger or barmaid, before tips. However, a move north may not be any better. The livable wage in Silverton is $12.55 and Rico $12.11. Even Dove Creek is requiring more beans to get by, at $12.11.
Fortunately, there’s always Cortez, a screaming deal at $10.66, followed by other budget-minded locales as Mancos $11.40; Pagosa, $11.47; Dolores $11.52 and Bayfield $11.96. The most expensive place, surprisingly, is Ignacio, at $12.68 hour.
According to Region 9, when the livable wage exceeds real wages, workers are forced to make “undesirable choices” such as working two or more jobs or giving up health insurance or licensed child care. In other words, life as usual in Durango.
Hittin’ the road
While the big boys of cycling battle it out for the yellow jersey, the big boys of Colorado brewing will be battling it out on the yellow line.
While the big boys of cycling battle it out for the yellow jersey, the big boys of Colorado brewing will be battling it out on the yellow line.
On Mon., July 15, the 5th annual Tour de BoulDurango rolls out of Boulder, taking a dozen brewers on a six-day, 476-mile, road-riding odyssey to Durango. And while the ride will contain several stops along the way to carbo-load and sample the goods, first and foremost it is a charity event. “Competitors” this year include Ska, Avery, Left Hand Brewing and Boulder Beer Co.
It all began in 2009, when Ska’s Dave Thibodeau got a call from Adam Avery. “He had this crazy idea about riding bikes from their brewery to ours, and stopping along the way to do fundraisers for charity. Of course I said yes, which was pretty dumb, but it seemed far enough away that either I’d get in shape, or maybe the whole idea would drop off. Neither happened.”
The ride finishes Sat., July 20, at Ska’s Tour de BoulDurango Beer Festival, from 1-5 p.m. $10 gains you beer, food a pint glass and music. All proceeds benefit Bicycle Colorado, a nonprofit dedicated to bike safety, access and infrastructure.
In this week's issue...
- January 25, 2024
- Bagging it
State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies
- January 26, 2024
- Paper chase
The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.
- January 11, 2024
- High and dry
New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows