After the purchase, Harper notified RE\/MAX and the Durango Smoke Shop that he intended to move the railroad\u2019s offices into those locations. The hair salon, Harper said, had been closed for some time.<\/p>\n
RE\/MAX moved in March 2018 to 1221 Main Ave.<\/p>\n
Courtney Callahan, co-owner of the Durango Smoke Shop, said the business plans to reopen at 2876 Main Ave., the site of the former Earth Girl Goodies & Eatery.<\/p>\n
Callahan said it\u2019s bittersweet to be leaving the location where the smoke shop has been at for more than 30 years. However, she\u2019s excited by the plans for the new spot, which include plenty of free parking and an outside patio for smoking and socializing.<\/p>\n
Callahan and her father have owned Durango Smoke Shop for 10 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s definitely one of the old-time Durango spots everyone\u2019s known,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s a little nerve-wracking, but we\u2019re excited.\u201d<\/p>\n
Callahan said Harper has been understanding and accommodating during the moving process. She had originally planned to be out by the end of April, but she asked for an extension after a tough winter delayed her plans. Now, she\u2019s shooting for sometime in May.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s been great,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019ve both been helping each other out.\u201d<\/p>\n
The plan, Harper said, was to have BREW remain at its location.<\/p>\n
However, Harper said BREW had not paid its rent for the past seven months. The two tried to work out a plan to keep BREW in business, but nothing materialized.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a shame because he (BREW owner Erik Maxson) is a really nice guy and I wanted them there,\u201d Harper said.<\/p>\n