Galleries

Winter landscape inspires a local artist

Image Counts – 835 Main Ave. #108, 970-382-0055. Fine-art nature photography by owner/photographers Jim and Eileen Baumgardt. Alpine photography by noted photographer Larry Carver. Other local photographers, including Darel Crawford, Bill Proud and Steve Sykes, are also featured. Highest quality custom framing. Conveniently located in the Main Mall with free garage parking.

Open Shutter – 755 E. 2nd Ave., 970-382-8355.
Featuring contemporary fine art photography from around the Four Corners and around the world. Also specializing in digital and film photography classes as well as regional and international photography tours. Photography books and cards available. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. –
6 p.m. www.openshuttergallery.com.

Gaming

Sky Ute Lodge & Casino – Southeast of Durango on Hwy 172 at Ignacio, 1-888-842-4180. Open daily, around the clock, Sky Ute Casino features table games, including 3-card poker and blackjack. There is also video poker,
slot machines, video slots and bingo. The casino hosts special events such as championship boxing and musical entertainment. There is a lodge, restaurant, and café, as well as a pool and hot tub. Free shuttle from Durango
and Pagosa Springs (call for schedule).

SunRay Park & Casino – Located between Farmington and Bloomfield, New Mexico, on U.S. Highway 64 (Bloomfield Hwy, next to McGee Park). 505-566-1200. Open daily. Casino hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1 p.m. – 1 a.m., Fri. 1 p.m.- 2 a.m., Sat. 2 p.m. – 2 a.m., Sun. 2 p.m. –
1 a.m. The casino features slot and video machines and
simulcast horse race betting from throughout the U.S.