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Colorado’s egg shortage drives up prices — but relief could be coming
Colorado shoppers who’ve shelled out more money on eggs in recent months may have something to get egg-cited about. What’s happening: Pricey eggs are starting to retreat from December’s record highs, albeit slowly, Axios’ Kelly Tyko writes. The nationwide cooldown comes after the price of a carton soared 49% in November, hitting an average of $3.59 a dozen, compared to a year earlier, according to the Consumer...
We made it through another year! Huzzah!! Mercury is Retro on the Full Moon as we start the New Year!
Winter is here! Mercury turned Retrograde Dec 29th, 2022 FULL MOON in Cancer, Jan 06, 2023 I am happy to say that despite whatever challenges, the ESP LAB and I made it through the past year! Huzzah! Huzzah. It was a year of the tiger which some say is a vicious year. 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, which starts on the Chinese New Moon of...
Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2023
winter mercury retro full moon Jan23 What Is Mercury Retrograde and What Does It Mean for You? Mercury enters retrograde motion starting on December 28, 2022, and lasting into the new year! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find out. What Is “Mercury Retrograde”? Three times a year, the planet...
19 New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
Here’s how different countries are ringing in 2023. As you make your plans to ring in 2023, consider partaking in one of the New Year’s traditions from around the world. The past few years have truly been unlike any other, but one thing has been clear: Certain practices are now more important than ever, as they keep us grounded and remind us of the future ahead (and what to look out for, if you’re following any New Year’s...
NEW YEARS IN DURANGO, CO
Ring In The New Year In Southwestern Colorado The year is coming to a close and it’s time to celebrate ringing in a brand new 365 days with the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in Durango! Plan your New Years in Durango, CO around these great events. Purgatory Resort Purgatory Resort is the place to be on New Year’s Eve. They are hosting a special NYE party at Purgy’s to ring in the new year. Their bar and cafeteria...
Durango Bakeries
Here’s nothing like the smell of fresh bread! Durango has a plethora of bakeries producing a wide variety of homemade fresh baked goods. While there are too many to mention them all, here are a few of our top picks. Bread, aptly named for the simple yet delicious loaves of bread they make in their two locations, is a Durango staple. Serving Durango for over 20 years, they have created a diverse menu of breads, sandwiches, pastries,...
Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado
Mule deer search for food near 32nd Street and E. Fourth Avenue in August. During the 1960s and 1970s, western Colorado’s mule deer population was strong, but it has since declined significantly. The Uncompahgre deer population near Montrose dropped from 60,000 in the 80s to about 10,000 today. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people Living among wildlife and witnessing animals...
History of Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular...
‘I’m an Infectious Disease Doctor, and These Are the 5 Things I Always Do During Cold and Flu Season’
This year’s so-called “tripledemic”—a particularly bad season for COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—has taken off with a vengeance, and no part of the country has been spared. Influenza cases in particular have skyrocketed, with many months of flu season still to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 9 million people in the U.S. have already gotten the flu,...
Hanukkah 2022: When is Hanukkah and Why Is It Celebrated?
When Does Hanukkah Start and More Facts When is Hanukkah? In 2022, this eight-day “festival of lights” begins on Sunday, December 18, at sundown. Learn all about Hanukkah dates, customs such as the nightly menorah lighting, and special foods. What Is Hanukkah? Hanukkah (also spelled “Chanukah”) is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev. Because the Hebrew...
PET PAWS AND SANTA CLAUSE SAT., DEC. 17, 2022
EVENT DESCRIPTION Bring your pet to The Durango Arts Center on December 17th for some holiday clay creations. Together you and your furry friend will create clay pet paw ornament or medallion. When you are finished, your pet can have their photo taken with the art center’s very own St. Nick! LOCATION Durango Arts Center 802 E 2nd Ave Durango, 81301 ORGANIZER Durango Arts Center Post courtesy of...
2023 Snowdown Dates – Friday Jan. 27 to Sunday Feb. 5
2023 Theme “A Shakespearian Snowdown” Hear ye, hear ye! The 44th annual Snowdown Durango kicks off February 1, 2023 with the theme A Shakespearian Revelry, A Week With the Bard. Get your medieval and Elizabethan garb ready and start practicing your best sonnets! The schedule of events will be posted on the official Snowdown website mid-January. Stay tuned for more information about the date, time and location of the...
BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE
BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION Returning again for the holidays is The Bar D Wranglers popular “Christmas Jubilee”. A traditional, cowboy Christmas show! This holiday event combines beloved Christmas and Western music, poetry, over-the-top stories and laughs; all from a cowboy’s perspective. This uplifting and joy-filled presentation will have you and yours immersed in...
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA Dec. 14th
COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 EVENT DESCRIPTION Santa and his crew are visiting TBK Bank! Bring your family to this free community event for holiday crafts, letters to Santa, caroling with Durango Choirs, cookies, cocoa and pictures with Santa! 12/14 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION TBK Bank 259 W. 9th Street Durango, CO ORGANIZER TBK Bank Post courtesy of...
Yuletide Blessings
Yuletide Blessings my friends, I send my heartfelt wishes for a meaningful holiday and a hope filled New Year to each and every one of you. December 21st is the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. Since ancient times, Winter Solstice had been honored with ceremonies using some form of light. All over the world folks have gathered for bonfires, lit torches, candles, and oil lamps. The traditions reassured them that the...
FESTIVAL OF TREES COMMUNITY CELEBRATION DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 4
Welcome to Festival of Trees & Wreaths! Durango & Online: December 2 – 4 , 2022 Montezuma County: November 21 – December 4, 2022 LOCATION Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 479 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 Get into the spirit of the season with the Festival of Trees & Wreaths, a free and family friendly holiday tradition! Event-goers will tour an enchanted forest of Christmas trees and wreaths...
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 4
EVENT DESCRIPTION There will be fine art and amazing crafts at this 3 day event! Come meet the creative people from the Four Corners. Over 80 local vendors will be offering paintings, jams and jellies, handcrafted jewelry, sewn goods, holiday sweets and treats, Christmas, alpaca and Navajo decor, candles, pottery, beauty products and many other one-off items! A festive opportunity to find the perfect gift for friends, family and...
Noel Night – Durango | December
Durango at night. Photo: Steven Smith Durango’s Noel Night had a tragic beginning in 2002 as a response to a wildfire that had burned in and around town, impacting local and independent businesses. Its purpose was to raise up and support community businesses during the holiday season who were devastated by the fires and lack of patronage for much of the year’s fire season. Now, 20 years later, the Durango community still comes...
The Wells Group October 2022 Statistics
Monthly, The Wells Group compiles statistics in order to gain further understanding on the current market in relation to years past. After another busy summer, our local La Plata County real estate market is following a past trend of a slower winter season. October 2022 had 85 sales bringing this year to a total of 971. The preceding three months have all seen over 100 sales; however, it is not uncommon for less activity going into...
December 2022 Events
December has so many holiday themed events including many art classes for ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, cards, and more. While you can’t go wrong with any of Durango’s events, here are a few of our favorites! December 9, 10, and 11 the State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara shares the magical story of the Nutcracker live at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. Suitable for, and a favorite of, all ages, this is a must see during the...
