In the Weeds

04/09/2025

🚨 NEW: In The Weeds now has a Job Board just for the restaurant + hospitality industry in Southwest Colorado! 🍽💼🍷

Looking for a role that fits your life and helps you thrive?
We’ve got you. ✨
Find job listings in Durango, Cortez, Pagosa, Mancos, Dolores + more — updated regularly. 🧑‍🍳🍹🏨

📍 Live now at: https://www.intheweedsco.org/employment (also in bio)
📩 If you’re a business hiring, send your listing our way — we’ll make sure it gets shared! 📋🤝

💛 In The Weeds is here to support you in finding work that works for you.

Need help building a resume for the service industry? Let’s get connected! 🙌

04/02/2025

💙 Big thank you to our amazing sponsors so far — your support is keeping this event (and our mission) going strong!

As grant funding gets cut, we’re relying more than ever on our community to help support hospitality, tourism, bar, and restaurant workers across SWCO.

Sponsoring, donating, and climbing at our Climb-a-Thon means In The Weeds can continue offering mental health support, substance use resources, job assistance, resource navigation, and free wellness programs for those working long hours in an often-overlooked industry.

Still time to get involved!
🧗‍♂️ Sponsor the event/climbers
🎁 Donate a prize
🍽️ Bring food or drinks day-of

📲 Learn more or sign up at www.intheweedsco.org/climbathon (link in bio!)
🧗‍♀️ use the link to sign up as a climber or a team of 4!

Questions? DM us or reach out to Emilia—we’d love to connect!

03/28/2025

Hey Restaurant, Hospitality, & Bar workers this night is for you 💛 come hangout, enjoy some tasty food, and celebrate YOU! Thank you to The Powerhouse for having the event at your location! And huuuuge shoutout to Visit Durango for helping to put this together 🫶🏻

We’re stoked to see you there ☺️

Visit Durango and In the Weeds can’t wait to see you at the hospitality industry celebration this Monday at The Powerhouse! Whether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes, this night is for you!

03/28/2025

📦 You may have noticed we’ve been a little quiet — we’re in the process of moving out of our office on Main in Durango! While we’re not officially out just yet, we’re shifting toward working remotely and within the community. That means you’ll start seeing us pop up around town instead of at our old space.

Stay tuned here and through our newsletter to see where we’ll be — or just reach out! We’re always down to meet up and chat about job hunting, navigating resources, gear lending, and more. We’re still here for you, just a little more mobile 💛


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📦 Puede que hayan notado que hemos estado un poco callad@s — ¡estamos en proceso de mudarnos de nuestra oficina en Main! Aunque todavía no nos hemos ido oficialmente, estamos haciendo la transición a trabajar de forma remota y dentro de la comunidad. Eso significa que empezarán a vernos por diferentes lugares en la ciudad en lugar de en nuestra antigua oficina.

Sigan nuestras redes sociales y boletín para saber dónde estaremos — o simplemente escríbannos. Siempre estamos disponibles para reunirnos y hablar sobre la búsqueda de empleo, cómo acceder a recursos, y más. Seguimos aquí para ustedes, solo un poco más móviles 💛

03/15/2025

In The Weeds is in a pretty tough spot right now with limited grant funding available, and we’re turning to our local community to help keep us going. Join us for Gather for Good—an evening of food catered by local chefs, drinks, a silent auction, and the chance to connect with others who care about the restaurant, hospitality, & bar industry.

Every dollar raised will help us continue providing crucial resources, job support, wellness programs, su***de and substance use prevention resources for restaurant and hospitality workers in SWCO. Your presence, your support, and even just spreading the word can make a huge difference.

✨ come by April 2nd from 4-7pm at ✨

Can’t make it but still want to donate and support? You can always donate here: https://givebutter.com/itwdonations (also linked in bio)

03/13/2025

🌟 Industry Appreciation Night! 🍽️🎉 🌟

Restaurant, hospitality, and tourism workers—this one’s for YOU! 💪💙 Join & In The Weeds for a night dedicated to celebrating the backbone of our community at on March 31st from 6-9PM!

🍕 FREE food (because you deserve to be served)
🤝 Connect with industry folks & build your network
💡 Learn more about In The Weeds & how we support YOU
🎉 Celebrate all the hard work you do to keep this industry running!

You hustle hard—now it’s time to kick back, enjoy some good eats, and soak in the appreciation. 🥂✨

RSVP here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industry-celebration-party-tickets-1236580879699?aff=oddtdtcreator or hit the link in our bio!

Let’s raise a glass (or a mocktail 🍹) to YOU! ✨

02/26/2025

📢 We Really Need Your Support! 📢

In The Weeds has been working hard to provide wellness programs, job placement support, resource navigation, and community-building opportunities for restaurant & hospitality workers in SWCO (Archuleta, La Plata, & Montezuma Counties). Since the new year kicked off we have not slowed down and are constantly working with individuals and providing programming. With grants becoming harder to secure and funding running low, we need immediate community support to sustain this work through the next few months. Without it, our ability to provide these essential services is at risk.

Ways to Support:
🍽️ Host a fundraiser at your business
💸 Donate at www.givebutter.com/itwdonations (also in bio!)
🤝 Meet with us in person to explore ways to give

If you own a business, let’s team up! If you’re a community member who values the people who keep our local restaurants and bars running, even a small donation makes a massive difference. Every dollar counts. Every share helps.

Let’s rally together to ensure the people who serve our community daily get the support they deserve. 🩵
Thank you!!

02/25/2025

🚨 We need your help! 🚨

We’re hosting Restaurant & Hospitality on the Rocks, a Climb-a-Thon on April 19 . We need climbers, sponsors, and supporters to make it happen! 🧗‍♂️🏔️

💙 Every dollar raised helps In The Weeds continue providing 1-on-1 support, job assistance, resource navigation especially for mental health and substance use, and wellness programs like climbing, yoga, backpacking, rafting, and more for restaurant, hospitality, bar, and tourism workers in SWCO. Without funding, we can’t keep these resources alive.

How you can help:
🏔️ Sign up to climb: No experience needed, just come have fun! Climb solo or with a team of 4.
🧗 Sponsor a climber or team: Businesses and individuals can pledge $2 per route climbed or make a flat donation to support participants.
🪢 Become an event sponsor: Gain brand visibility while directly supporting mental health & workforce programs for hospitality workers. Sponsorships start at just $300!
🍔 Donate food, drinks, or prizes: Help fuel our climbers or contribute awesome giveaways for top climbers!

Let’s show up for the industry that serves us all. Join the cause, spread the word, and help us keep In The Weeds thriving! 🌟

🔗 Sign up & learn more: www.intheweedsco.org/climbathon (also in bio)

02/04/2025

The owner of BAKED in Bayfield has been facing some health challenges these past few weeks. BAKED is a delicious and beloved spot in Bayfield with an amazing team, and we’re so glad to hear that Woody is on the road to recovery after their procedure.

There’s still an active Go Fund Me to help support Woody during this time—if you’re able to contribute, every little bit helps 🩵 (https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-baked-bakery-woodys-health-battle?attribution_id=sl:735c46cd-4c5f-424a-8df2-83c324534522&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link)

Thank you to this incredible community for always showing up for one another! 💛🍪🥯

01/31/2025

🎲🕹️Stay Safe During Snowdown with Project Angel Shot 🕹️🎲

We love a good night out, but your safety always comes first. If you ever feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or feel like your drinks been tampered with while at a bar or restaurant in Durango, you can discreetly ask for an Angel Shot to get help.

🥃 Single Angel Shot – The bartender will help call you a safe ride home.
🥃🥃 Double Angel Shot – The bartender will notify the Durango Police Department.

This initiative, in collaboration with , , and In The Weeds is here to ensure everyone can enjoy Snowdown and Durango’s nightlife safely.

✨Spread the word, look out for each other, and remember—help is always available✨

01/17/2025

Our mocktail & non-alcoholic menu is growing, thanks to the amazing bars and restaurants in Southwest Colorado! Whether you’re doing Dry January, part of the sober community, trying something new, or just looking for refreshing N/A options as a DD, this menu is for you. 💪

🎉 New businesses have joined since our first post, and we’re thrilled to see so many embracing inclusivity! If your favorite spot isn’t listed or has new N/A options, let us know. We’re keeping it updated so everyone has delicious choices all year long.

☃️ With Snowdown coming up 🎲, it’s the perfect time to enjoy creative, alcohol-free drinks while celebrating responsibly.

Check out the full menu: 👉 www.intheweedsco.org/mocktailmenu or the link in our bio! ✨

(I wish Instagram would allow me to tag all of you amazing businesses. Thank you for being apart of this menu 🫶🏻)


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¡Nuestro menú de mocktails y bebidas sin alcohol sigue creciendo, gracias a los increíbles bares y restaurantes del suroeste de Colorado! Ya sea que estés participando en Enero Seco, seas parte de la comunidad sobria, quieras probar algo nuevo o simplemente busques opciones refrescantes sin alcohol como conductor designado, ¡este menú es para ti! 💪

🎉 Nuevos negocios se han unido desde nuestra primera publicación, y estamos encantados de ver a tantos adoptando la inclusión. Si tu lugar favorito no está en la lista o ha añadido nuevas opciones sin alcohol, avísanos. Lo mantenemos actualizado para que todos tengan opciones deliciosas durante todo el año.

☃️ Con Snowdown acercándose 🎲, es el momento perfecto para disfrutar de bebidas creativas y sin alcohol mientras celebras de manera responsable.

Consulta el menú completo aquí: 👉 www.intheweedsco.org/mocktailmenu o en el enlace de nuestra biografía. ✨

01/15/2025

From 1/15 - 2/19, In The Weeds will have limited availability on Wednesdays as we focus on other exciting programming. But don’t worry, we’re still here for you! 💙

✨ Need to chat with our team?
Reach out to us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday via:
📱 Social media DMs
🌐 Our contact form: www.intheweedsco.org/contact (also linked in our bio).

Thank you for your understanding and support as we juggle all the amazing things happening behind the scenes! 🌟


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Del 15 de Enero al 19 de Febrero, **In The Weeds** tendrá disponibilidad limitada los Miércoles mientras nos enfocamos en otros emocionantes programas. ¡Pero no te preocupes, seguimos aquí para ti! 💙

✨ **¿Necesitas comunicarte con nuestro equipo?**
Contáctanos los Lunes, Martes, Jueves o Viernes a través de:
📱 Mensajes directos en nuestras redes sociales
🌐 Nuestro formulario de contacto: [www.intheweedsco.org/contact](http://www.intheweedsco.org/contact)

¡Gracias por tu comprensión.