Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera
An image shows snailfish swimming around a baited camera more than 27,000 feet below the surface in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench off the coast of Japan. University of Western Australia Those who’ve wondered what lurks in the dark depths of the ocean have a new answer. Scientists working off the coast of Japan say they’ve managed to capture images of the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera. The unknown snailfish...
Inclusion As a Leadership Skill
The brain works fast. It consciously can process about 40-50 pieces of information per second. Wow! Even more amazing, and potentially troubling, we unconsciously process 11 million bits of information in that same second. To survive this onslaught of raw data entering our own central processing unit, we create shortcuts and unconsciously exclude a lot most of it; we are better at exclusion than inclusion. While inclusion...
Pets in La Plata County
Durango is a small city surrounded by acres of farm and ranch land. There are many different opportunities for pets of all shapes and sizes in the area. In town – within city limits, dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and even chickens can be commonly allowed and found. There are many local pet shops, veterinary clinics, local non-profits, and shelters available for resources, procedures, supplies, lost & found, and adoption. La...
April 2023 Events
April is a transition month for the weather in the Rocky Mountains, even with melting snow and warming days, the local events do not take a break! Here are some of our favorite April events in Durango, CO. Sunday, April 9th is Purgatory Ski Resort’s closing day. In celebration of another great season, the annual pond skimming contest begins at 12:30 with live music from local musicians all day. 100 contestants will strive to...
Education Resource Fair
The Durango Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce our first Spring Resource Fair: a one-stop-shop of summer programs and resources for students and their families. We are blessed in the Durango area to have a wealth of opportunities for our children but it’s often difficult to find all of them. Whether it’s school-level activities, after-school programs, tutoring/mentoring opportunities, physical activities,...
Spring Cleanup Schedule Starts April 3rd
Spring Cleanup Questions? Please call (970) 375-4861. This is a great opportunity for fire mitigation and creating a defensible space around your home! Accepted Materials Furniture & Mattresses Large appliances (no refrigerators or air conditioning units) Scrap metal Drywall, carpeting, tiles, and other remodeling debris (no commercial quantities, DIY home projects only) Open and dried paint cans Fencing and lumber (must be less...
Durango Celtic Festival
Musicians Two days of traditional and modern Celtic music, covering the sounds of Ireland, Scotland, the Hebrides, and Cape Breton, along with original blends. Hailing from all across the Celtic world from Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, don’t miss the exhilarating and toe-tapping performances from our bands: On the Lash, The Jeremiahs, Runa, and Téada! Locations: The Community Concert Hall is located on the Fort...
CONTESTS Durango and Silverton Railroad nominated for ‘Best Scenic Train Ride’
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been nominated once again for being one of the best scenic train rides in the United States. The contest is being held by USA Today and their readers can vote on who has the best scenic ride. The Durango and Silverton Railroad takes commuters through Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. The railroad has won the award for the last two years and is going for a third...
Celebrating St. Patty’s Day in Durango
Another holiday is just around the corner and if there is anything 100% known, it’s that Durango knows how to do St. Patrick’s Day! With everyone in sight wearing green, some even from head to toe, live music, Guinness drinking and more, who wouldn’t want to celebrate this Irish holiday in Durango? Whether you are planning to toast to this holiday in your own style or you need some help with ideas on what to do, you simply cannot miss...
ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Ska
DATE:March 17, 2023 Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with $5 pints of Modus and live music from local Celtic band, Patrick Crossing. Post courtesy of Ska Brewing.com
Durango Herald News
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