Durango Events
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The Oxford brings something new to Durango bar scene
Durango’s newest bar called The Oxford, located at 119 W. Eighth St. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Management team taps into a different demographic with cocktail lounge The Oxford cocktail bar’s March 18 opening returns the space formerly known as Joel’s Bar to Durango’s night scene. While the bar may be in the same place as Joel’s, owner Chip Lile assures it is not the same vibe. Along with business partners Chris Lile and...
Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water
Clint Brooks, left, and Neil Diamond, co-owners of Brooks Well Service, have cleared their schedules making it a priority to get water to the residents of Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park as they work connecting lateral lines on Thursday to mobile homes. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) For the last two months, Reed Thompson has had to hope he gets off work with enough time left in the day to gather his six children and drive them...
Spring Events in Durango
Spring is celebrated in Durango with annual events including biking, wine, and music. Coloradoans are excited to see warmer weather after a snowy winter, so don’t miss out on these local events. Music, specifically bluegrass music, can be heard all throughout town during the annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown festival at the end of April. This three day event brings together 20+ local and traveling bands to perform at concerts,...
Cannabis and The Great Outdoors
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors while indulging in some cannabis. Here are some fun and relaxing ways to enjoy cannabis in nature: Firstly, why not take a hike and enjoy the scenery while consuming your favorite strain of cannabis? Some great strains to try for a hike include Blue Dream, Sour Diesel, and Green Crack. Another way to enjoy cannabis outdoors is by bringing a portable...
Top 5 Purple Weed Strains
Purple weed strains have become increasingly popular in recent years, with their unique color and potent effects making them a favorite among cannabis enthusiasts. While not all strains of cannabis have purple hues, there are several popular varieties that feature this distinctive color. Here are some of the top types of weed strains that are purple. Granddaddy Purple Granddaddy Purple, also known as GDP, is one of the most well-known...
The Pawsome Benefits of CBD
Looking for a way to improve your pet’s health and well-being? The answer might surprise you. Look no further than CBD! That’s right, CBD isn’t just for humans anymore. This natural compound derived from the hemp plant can provide a range of benefits for your pets, without any harmful side effects. Relieve anxiety: If your pet struggles with separation anxiety, loud noises, or other stressful situations, CBD can help...
Cannabis showing potential to be therapeutic for symptoms related to Autism.
A recent study evaluated the clinical outcomes of medical cannabis treatment for Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study involved 188 children and young adults with autism who were treated with medical cannabis for at least six months. The study found that medical cannabis treatment was associated with significant improvements in social communication, behavioral regulation, and overall quality of life. Specifically, the study found...
New Federal bill seeks to provide Veterans access to cannabis.
The Veterans Equal Access Act Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Brian Mast introduced this bill to grant veterans access to medical marijuana through the Veterans Administration doctors’ recommendations.This development is significant because it could potentially help millions of veterans who suffer from chronic pain, PTSD, and other conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana. You can watch the announcement here:...
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
LPEA seeks members due to receive Capital Credit refunds
DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is seeking current and former members who are due to receive Capital Credit refund monies. Capital Credits represent member investment in the cooperative and are credited to members based on the amount of electricity they consume. As a cooperative utility owned by its members, LPEA regularly returns Capital Credits to its membership. Each year, the LPEA Board of Directors...
Interruptus Contageous
Interruptions Occur Frequently, and Disrupt Our Thinking “Quick question…”, spoken from someone standing at our office door. The interruption seems innocuous. But it is not. The Latin root of the word interrupt is rupt, meaning to burst. Thus, an interruption bursts our thinking. It is an unseen contagion, and these cost us time and mental energy. A recent Harvard Business Review found that 40% of respondents were interrupted more...
