Local Durango Events—Something for Everyone!
It’s September in Durango, and there’s no shortage of local activities to keep the entire family entertained! Each week we write a lifestyle blog featuring events, information, or local businesses. This week, there’s a variety of activities in and around Durango, so we wanted to highlight a few of the options. The Southern Ute Museum in Ignacio offers education, current event exhibits, and cultural information on the Southern Ute...
To grow bigger antlers, these elk risk life and limb
For female elk, there’s nothing sexier than two 250-kilogram male suitors tussling for her favor, their 1.2-meter-tall antlers locked in a battle of strength and determination. But growing such powerful racks is risky, according to a new study, because males must shed their previous headgear early in the season to do so—putting them at risk of being killed by wolves. Elk regrow their racks every year, and the longer they have to do...
Google Now Provides a Big Data View of the Ethereum Blockchain
Internet search giant Google has added ethereum to its big data analytics platform BigQuery. Making the announcement in a blog post on Saturday, the company said that, while an API exists for commonly used functions such as checking transaction status or wallet balances, it’s not so easy to access all of the data stored on the ethereum blockchain. The post continues to say that “perhaps more importantly,” the API...
Planet Nine may exist, but it might be hiding behind Neptune
Evidence for Planet Nine continues to mount, but there may be a good reason why scientists have yet to find it – it may be hiding. In October 2017, NASA released a statement saying that Planet Nine may be 20 times further from the Sun than Neptune is, going so far as to say “it is now harder to imagine our solar system without a Planet Nine than with one.” But the reason it may not yet have been found is due to that same...
Monero Headed to $18k, Ripple Price Primed for 97% Crash: Research
Anonymity-centric cryptocurrency monero may be the best buy in crypto right now, and bitcoin’s not far behind. The ripple price (XRP), on the other hand, could be primed for a historic crash. Bitcoin, Monero Have Bright Futures That’s according to a new report from initial coin offering advisory and research firm Satis Group, which attempts to forecast what shape the cryptocurrency market will take over the next decade. The real...
Winter will be ‘teeth-chattering’ cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers’ Almanac claims
If you’re over the sweltering heat and humidity that’s blanketed much of the country this summer, get ready for a rough winter. The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a “colder-than-normal” winter from the Continental Divide on eastward, with “teeth-chattering” cold arriving in mid-February in the Northeast, Great Lakes, and even into the Southeast. “Contrary to the stories storming the web, our...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Being Content
“Be content with what you’ve got; just be sure you’ve got plenty.” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
The Raven Narratives Live Storytelling
Join us on Saturday, September 8th, for an outstanding evening of storytelling. Come early and eat dinner with your friends and family before the show (it is recommended to arrive between5:30-6:00 pm for dinner). This event will be held outdoors with limited seating, so please bring a chair, blanket, and warm clothes to stay comfortable. This evening will also feature true stories on the theme of “water” from both...
Inferno Mountain Coaster | Grand Opening
Come celebrate the brand new Inferno Mountain Coaster with us this Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm! We will be celebrating this exciting ride with James Coleman! A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12:00 pm with an informal meet and greet with James afterward. There will be Bloody Mary and burger specials all day! Plus, 92.9 The Point will be live broadcasting from 10:00 am-1:00 pm! Date: September 1, 2018 Time: 10:00am...
Lake Nighthorse Paddle, Bike, Run
This triathlon features a paddling (2 miles) OR a swimming (1/2 mile) option with the bike (12.5 miles) and run (2.5 miles). Take on a new summer challenge, this is not your traditional triathlon! This fun event is open to all ability levels. Race starts at 9 am. Lake Nighthorse | Saturday September 8, 2018 9:00am – 11:00am Check Duragogov.org for full event information!!
