Arts and Entertainment
What existed before the Big Bang?
How our Universe was born from nothing or if there was something that existed before it remains a mystery, but that is not stopping some physicists from trying to figure it out. My understanding is that nothing comes from nothing. For something to exist, there must be material or a component available, and for them to be available, there must be something else available. Where did the material come from that created the Big...
Snowdown 2022
Winter in Colorado is a long, dark time. Many days you’ll find the sun hiding behind the mountains by midafternoon. Snowdown is a bright spot during the dark winter for Durango. Planning a trip to Durango during Snowdown means bracing yourself for a party of epic proportions. Here are a few things you need to know about Snowdown in Durango:
PURGATORY DEMO DAY
Come try all the latest gear! Just $20 for unlimited demos, all day long. Your favorite local shops will be on the mountain offering demos of their newest skis and snowboards. Demos start at 9am, and last demo is at 2:30pm. Come find us right at the base of Lift 1, and be sure to bring a photo ID and $20 cash.
January 2022 Durango Events
A new year, cold weather, and activities galore; January in Durango doesn’t slack in family fun! From snowshoeing, a motorcycle breakfast, and Durango’s own Snowdown festival, you don’t want to miss these events. January 8th Durango Harley Davidson is hosting the Biker Breakfast. Everyone is invited, on a motorcycle or not, for a free (first come, first serve) breakfast provided by the Black Sheep Christian Motorcycle Ministry....
New Years at Purgatory – Parade and Fireworks
Parade & Fireworks: At dusk (around 6pm), come out to the beach for the spectacular torchlight parade down the mountain. Then we light up the night sky with an amazing fireworks display! Date: December 31, 2016 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Location: Purgatory Mountain Durango loves a party, and we have a great one on New Year’s Eve at Purgatory Resort. Apres-Ski: Festivities start with live Music by the Kirk James Band, 2:30-5:30pm...
The Hive Indoor Skate Park
The Hive Indoor Skate Park is open, offering open skate and skate lessons. Waivers required. For schedule and online waiver, go to https://www.thehivedgo.org/upcoming-events The Hive is a great youth focused non-profit providing skate and art activities for Durango area kids. Check them out! Skate Lesson are at The Hive Skatepark on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:00-5:00PM
The Polar Express Runs Through January 1st
Join the Durango Train for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story about a child’s Christmas Eve journey aboard a vintage steam train as it departs the station in Durango and sets off for the North Pole to pick up Santa. Once onboard, the chefs will serve hot chocolate and a sweet treat and you will enjoy a reading of The Polar Express by your conductor, Once at the North Pole you will see an incredible light show set...
7 Superfoods to Eat to Live Longer
These superfoods can help you stave off disease and remain healthier as you age by Kimberly Goad, AARP, December 9, 2021 There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet has been dubbed the longevity diet. Research shows that people who follow the eating plan — which favors fresh foods over processed — tend to live not just long lives, but long, healthy lives. Not coincidentally, it’s also the one most followed by people who live in the...
LPEA experiencing widespread outages throughout service territory
DURANGO, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has been experiencing widespread outages in our service territory since roughly 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. As of 7:30 a.m., we have 26 outages impacting 1,452 members. The primary cause of the outages are high winds, downed trees, and damaged LPEA equipment. Crews have been fully dispatched and are working to restore power, though inclement weather and road...
Best in Show winner at 2021 National Dog Show makes history
Claire is a bone-afide champ. History was made Thursday at the National Dog Show — the beloved annual event hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia — when a Scottish Deerhound named Claire, who also won last year, was named Best in Show. Claire’s victory marks the first time a dog has won back-to-back in the show’s 20-year history, hosts noted. “In 20 years of the National Dog Show, there’s never been a repeat champion until...
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “Nutcracker” featuring the San Juan Symphony
State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara returns for the holiday season with “The Nutcracker” accompanied by Durango’s own San Juan Symphony. This magical story is a favorite for audiences of all ages.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN IS BACK!!
NOW THROUGH JANUARY 1 Our premier event of the year, The Polar Express Train, is selling fast! Be sure to choose your date and car type and book now. Certain dates and car types will sell quickly and you’ll want to be first to book! Join us for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story about a child’s Christmas Eve journey aboard a vintage steam train as it departs our station in Durango and sets off for the...
Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena
Staples Center is getting a new name for Christmas: Crypto.com Arena. The downtown Los Angeles venue — home of the Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Sparks — will wear the new name for 20 years under a deal between the Singapore cryptocurrency exchange and AEG, the owner and operator of the arena, both parties announced Tuesday. Crypto.com paid more than $700 million for the naming rights, according to sources familiar with...
Meet Amber Johnson of Durango Land and Homes
Amber Johnson began her professional Real Estate career in Durango in 2000 after completing her BA degree in Humanities at Fort Lewis College. Land conservation, ranching, sustainable agriculture, and preserving as much open space as possible while still accommodating the growing demand for development, is of great interest and importance to Amber. She believes much of the beauty of the West lies in its wildness.
166 Mama Llama is your next home!
This property is unique because of it’s ability to have an individual pond for irrigation unlike other parcels in the subdivision, giving the owner more than enough Irrigation water throughout the year. Take a tour through our virtual Matterport 3-D tour and Drone footage then schedule a showing!
LEED Certified building available for lease in Three Springs
Prime main level corner location in the heart of Three Springs, adjacent to Homeslice Pizza. LEED Certified building with Class A finishes throughout. Lease rate is $15/SF plus CAM. Utilities and Property Taxes are already conveniently calculated into the CAM fee.
HALLOWEEN 2021 IN DURANGO
Haunted Ghosts Tours, Spooky Thrills & Halloween Parades In Durango, Colorado Halloween is not just a single day celebration, it’s one entire season where tricks and treats happen, people put on their spookiest costumes and attend the eerie ghost tours in Durango. Other than the regular traditions, there are crazy parties and Halloween events in Durango lined up this 2021. You can be a master at cooking Halloween special...
Don’t Miss: Hunter’s, Blood Moon and Orionid Meteor Shower
The Next Full Moon is the Hunter’s Moon; the Travel, Dying Grass, Sanguine, or Blood Moon; Shared Purnima; Pavarana; the full Moon of the Thadingyut Festival of Lights, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival, and the Boun Suang Huea or the Boat Racing Festival; and the Lucy Moon. The next full Moon will be on Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021, appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 10:57 a.m. EDT. This...
FULL MOON IN OCTOBER 2021
October’s full Moon appears on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Learn how the Hunter’s Moon got its name—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more! WHEN TO SEE THE FULL MOON IN OCTOBER 2021 The Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination at 10:57 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 20. It will be below the horizon at this time, so we’ll have to wait until sunset to watch it take its place in the sky....
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