Arts and Entertainment
Durango Turkey Trot
Durango Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital Date: 11/28/2024 Start Time: 10:00 am Location: Fort Lewis College clocktower (check-in at the Student Union) Register One of Durango’s most popular running races for over 30 years, the Turkey Trot presented by Animas Surgical Hospital is a holiday tradition for the whole family. Come burn off some calories and work up an appetite before your big meal! The Turkey Trot features...
Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools
Chris Coleman, chief operations officer of Durango School District 9-R, inspects the newly installed solar panels at Escalante Middle School, which will generate about 307.4 kilowatts of energy. The school district has installed several solar projects that will generate roughly a total of 1.03 megawatts of power. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs Durango School District 9-R is...
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Is Back
Tickets Now Available for the 2024 Season! Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly unforgettable immersive theatrical re-creation of the classic holiday story, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Climb aboard a vintage steam train as it departs our Durango Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus himself. You’ll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you hot chocolate and a sweet treat while you listen to...
Harvest Market
Harvest Market Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm TBK Bank Parking Lot • 259 W 9th St, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description Our only market in November! Be sure to come down and get all your ingredients for those special harvest celebration meals! Many of our regular season vendors will be there, plus we will be adding in some new vendors for this special market! Squash, onions, goat cheese,...
Dropping the rope
Purg kicks off 2024-25 season with pancakes, perks and some (real!) snow A skier does a happy dance at the bottom of Purg’s Sixpack during the “bonus” weekend Sat., Nov. 9. In one of the earliest openings in recent memory, Purg officially begins daily operations Nov. 16. / Photo by Christian Ridings Maddy Gleason – 11/14/2024 You’ve probably had Nov. 16 circled on your calendar as Purgatory’s opening...
The final supermoon of 2024 rises tonight as November’s Full Beaver Moon
November’s Beaver Moon will appear in the sky next to the gorgeous Pleiades star cluster, also known as the “Seven Sisters.” The Full Beaver moon of November 2023 rises above L’Aquila, Italy, on Nov. 26, 2023. (Image credit: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024 rises this week. November’s Full Beaver Moon will rise on Friday (Nov. 15), just in...
She drank olive oil every day (you won’t believe the results)
What would happen if you were to drink olive oil everyday? Nurse Cat wondered the same… keep reading to find out her surprising results. —— We all know that high-quality olive oil has massive health benefits. So I decided to do an experiment on myself and consume at least a couple of shots (2-4 Tablespoons) of high quality olive oil every day. Here are some of the things I noticed: Less hunger—Since olive oil is a healthy fat,...
Bitcoin Price Rally Hits a Wall at $90K Resistance While FX Traders Back the Dollar Bull Run
BTC takes a bull breather at the key $90,000 barrier that CoinDesk identified last week. Crypto traders anticipate an eventual breakout toward $110,000. Continued dollar strength, anticipated by FX traders, might lead to financial tightening and slow BTC’s ascent. Bitcoin (BTC) is taking a bull breather at the $90,000 resistance level CoinDesk identified last week as foreign-exchange traders focus on the rally in the dollar...
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson DESCRIPTION A battle between two of the greatest champions in UFC history—Jones, considered the top light heavyweight, faces Miocic, widely regarded as the best heavyweight. Will it be a fitting finale for these icons of the sport? Experience the thrilling atmosphere with fellow fans. Witness whether Jake Paul can rise to the challenge or if Tyson will reclaim his legendary status in the ring. Join us...
Mean Girls High School Edition Thu, Nov 14th- Sat, Nov 16th
Mean Girls High School Edition DESCRIPTION Adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This queen-bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking...
Here’s how much it snowed in your area, as of Thursday afternoon La Plata 1 NW Durango 3.5in.
DENVER (KDVR) — Snow has been falling for several days across Colorado, and while some areas have seen little to no accumulation, other parts of the state have seen nearly 3 feet of snow so far. Denver weather: What to expect as snow falls through end of week The snow started on Tuesday, with some areas collecting almost a foot of snow within 24 hours. Denver also saw its first measurable snowfall this season, during this storm. While...
Veterans Day Durango
Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Main Street and 1550 Main Avenue Durango, CO 81301 !550 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 Veterans Day is a Special Day set aside to honor all our veterans for their service to this nation. The Day starts with a Veterans Day Parade which starts at 11:00 on Main Street. If you wish to join the Parade please contact us. The Parade is followed by an Air Force Fly Over....
Battle of the Bards
Battle of the bards At a loss for words right now? Well, you’re in luck. This Sat., Nov. 9, dozens of local poets will be filling the intellectual and literary void as they face off (as much as poets can) in Durango’s first Poetry Contest at 7 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center. This idea for the event was hatched a little over a month ago with a call to the community for poetry submissions. A panel of local judges reviewed the...
Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Scheduled Opening Day Festivities November 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The 2024/2025 ski season is scheduled to kick off at 9am on Saturday, November 16th! We are stoked to welcome you back to the mountain! Thanks to all of our hardworking team members and mother nature for getting the mountain ready for the season. As always we will bring the stoke and have “Powder”ed Pancakes! Come enjoy some early season turns and celebrate our opening...
History of Halloween
Halloween is among the oldest traditions in the world as it touches on an essential element of the human condition: the relationship between the living and the dead. The observance evolved from ancient rituals marking the transition from summer to winter, thereby associating it with transformation, which is still a central theme of the holiday. Every recorded civilization has created some form of ritual observance focused on...
Was the Bitcoin White Paper Intentionally Published on Halloween?
Key Takeaways The Bitcoin white paper was published on Oct. 31, 2008. Did Satoshi Nakamoto choose Halloween on purpose? Several theories explore the significance of the date. One of the more intriguing aspects of Bitcoin lore is that Satoshi Nakamoto’s original white paper was published on Halloween in 2008. But is there any significance to the date, or was it merely a coincidence of timing? You May Also Like Technology Tech Stock...
Annual Ski Swap
Annual Ski Swap Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website Event Description More than 10,000 items to choose from! New and used ski and snowboard equipment for sale at prices that cannot be beat. In addition to the vendors, local individuals will have their equipment for sale as well. Buyers will experience further bonus as they discover hiking...
Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango Posted on October 29, 2024 by Post Contributor Get ready for a deep dive into the world of AI at the Four Corners AI Conference! Our journey begins here. The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce the inaugural Four Corners AI Conference on Friday, December 6, from 8:30am until 4pm. This free, one-day conference will be held at Fort Lewis...
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Carnival
Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Carnival Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm Downtown Durango • Durango, CO Map Event Description The little ghost and goblins fill the streets of Downtown Durango on October 31 for the Children’s Halloween Event. This is a fun and safe option for kids to trick or treat in costume at nearly 100 participating merchants. This event is for children 10 and under, accompanied by...
Unexpected Link Between Menthol And Alzheimer’s Discovered in Mice
A recent study found something strange: When mice with Alzheimer’s disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve. It seems the chemical compound can stop some of the damage done to the brain that’s usually associated with the disease. In particular, researchers noticed a reduction in the interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β) protein, which helps to regulate the body’s inflammatory response – a response that can...
