Auroras Expected Over Mars This Weekend After Solar Explosion
A massive explosion on the surface of the sun is expected to cause auroras on Mars, and they will look nothing like the northern and southern lights we see on Earth. Sunspot AR3738, a huge and volatile sunspot on the sun’s surface, just spat out a powerful X1.9-class solar flare on July 16, sending a plume of solar plasma shooting out into space. This coronal mass ejection (CME) won’t hit the Earth—where it could...
Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop
Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million By Tyler Brown Herald Staff Writer Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 1:07 PM Updated Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 3:17 PM Outpost at Helen’s Corner closed its doors on Sunday and the property is now listed for sale by Coldwell Banker. (Mary Shinn/Durango Herald file) Outpost at Helen’s Corner, roughly 14 miles northeast of Durango, has officially shut its doors. The liquor and...
Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago
When lawmakers voted to allow hemp production in 2018, they quietly opened the door to legal THC in all 50 states. By Mike Riggs Bill Clark / Getty Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. Drive through durham, north carolina, where I live, and you might get the impression that marijuana is legal here. Retail windows advertise thc in glittery letters and neon glass, and seven-pointed leaves adorn...
110-year-old woman shares the 2 reasons she believes she’s lived so long
While Ruth Onley could have never known she’d live to 110, there were hints: Her father lived until he was nearly 105, and Onley says her relationship with God definitely has something to do with it. “(God) told me my days were all numbered. But he didn’t tell me the number,” Onley laughs. Onley, one of 10 children, was born in 1914 in Weverton, Maryland. She was educated in a one-room school until the third grade before she...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for Christmas in July – a holiday craft market! Start your shopping early by supporting local artisans and vendors and surprise your loved ones with one of a kind gifts. The market will be held on Saturday, July 20th at the La Plata County Fairgrounds....
FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW
FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW July 12-14, 2024 La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Gem and Mineral Show is one of the best and largest shows for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region. If traveling to visit the mountains, deserts, and archaeological wonders of this area, time your travels to take in this great show for jewelers, rock hounds, and geology...
I HATE HAMLET
I HATE HAMLET Select dates from Jul 12-28, 2024 Durango Arts Center • Durango, MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Experience the Drama: “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick, Directed by Monica DiBiasio Television star Andrew Rally is facing the daunting task of stepping into the role of Hamlet, and he’s utterly terrified. Unsure of himself and grappling with career uncertainties, Andrew finds himself in a whirlwind of...
Durango breweries release new craft beer honoring 50 years of the Colorado Trail
Amanda Knorr with Ska Brewing pours a Colorado Trail beer on June 27 at Ska World Headquarters. Durango breweries celebrated the trail’s 50th anniversary with a new specialty craft beer. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Jerry McBride Durango breweries celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Colorado Trail by brewing a specialty craft beer. Ska, Steamworks Brewing, Anarchy, Carver, Animas and High Trestle brewing companies banded...
Over 1,000 pack into downtown Durango for first city fireworks show since 2019
Durango celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday night with fireworks for the first time since 2019. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Jerry McBride For the first time since 2019, fireworks lit up the sky on Independence Day in Durango. Durango community events administrator Ellen Babers said the spectacle, which was much anticipated by residents, went well. “I was really pleased with the fireworks,” she said. “They went higher...
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO July 3-6, 2024 Durango, CO MAP EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for a spectacular July 4th celebration in Historic Downtown Durango , featuring a whole weekend of festivities and events! Things kick off on Wednesday, July 3rd, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center with a thrilling rodeo. On Thursday, July 4th, get ready for an amazing day packed with multiple events. Start your morning with a gourmet...
