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Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
It’s time to celebrate another local favorite event! This weekend, April 12-14, the 25th Annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown takes the stage. Events will be held at various locations throughout town: Henry Strater Theatre, Durango Arts Center, Wild Horse Saloon, and Animas City Theatre. Saturday and Sunday, there will also be workshops available. Topics include: mandolin, banjo, songwriting, old time, guitar, fiddle, Wernick method...
Deep Sleep Optimizes the Glymphatic System
It wasn’t very long ago that scientists discovered a mechanism for the brain to remove toxins, called the glymphatic system, and now can link its efficiency to the quality of sleep. The glymphatic system behaves much the same way as the lymphatic system but is managed by glial cells in the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) supplies nutrients to and removes toxins from the brain. The glymphatic system is like plumbing that surrounds the...
Durango Home & Ranch Show
Show Times Adults $5, children 12 and under are free April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. General Information The Durango Home & Ranch show began in 1995 and is held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Colorado. The 2019 show dates are Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. All vendors are screened and are required to display only home-related products and services. There are...
How millennials are changing real estate
Millennials seem to influence all industries. But who are they? Who are the ones we refer to as the Millennials? They are the largest up and coming generation of the present era. The generations that are born between the 1982 and 2000 are referred to as Millennials, and around the world, they are more than 80 million in number. They have great purchasing power so they are the main factor that influences the lucrative market. The real...
Ute Tribes Honored at State Capitol
The Colorado Legislature designated March 21 as Ute Day at the Colorado Capitol in recognition of the tribes’ contribution to the state’s history, culture and economy.
Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement Set for April 26-27
Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement will take place Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 in Whalen Gymnasium. About 480 students will graduate in three ceremonies held at 3pm on Friday, and 10am and 1pm on Saturday. “Our graduating students are ready to do great things with their degrees from FLC, and as an institution we are already so proud of what they’ve accomplished and look forward to supporting them as alumni,” says...
Mama Z’s Essential Oil Bug Repellent
Since we have had a wetter winter and may have good rains this spring, mosquitoes could be a problem… Below is a natural solution to keep mosquitoes away! There are many oils that work, and even ready-made blends you can purchase, but we’ve found this DIY blend works well, and mixed with skin-friendly jojoba oil it not only smells good, it’ll leave your skin feeling great too! If you’re worried about toxins and chemicals found...
Ospreys return to Lake Capote
“Suuwhsiagyetu (Strong Wings, male) and Suupu’ighyetu (Powerful Eyes, female) are back! The Southern Ute Wildlife Division is pleased to announce the return of a pair of ospreys to our nest at Lake Capote. The birds have been busy rebuilding the nest, and we had the first egg laid on Monday April 8th. Check out lakecapote.com/osprey-cam/to follow this year’s breeding cycle and compare it with observations from the last two...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Genius vs Stupidity
“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it limits” – Bailey Life lessons learned from hanging out in RE/Max Pinnacle’s real estate office. Learn more about Bailey or search Durango Real Estate at HomesInDurango.com
Hops & Hops – Durango Train
Join us for the Hops & Hops train excursion! If you have children, you won’t want to miss this Special Easter Train to Cascade Canyon Saturday April 20! All children will receive their very own Easter basket! Each basket will contain two super fun Easter crafts that kids can make on the train ride to Cascade Canyon. Attendants will be on board to assist with craft-making if needed. Upon arrival, the Easter Bunny will greet...
Durango Flea Market – Sunday’s Starting April 14th
The 2019 Durango Flea Market happens every Sunday beginning April 14 and running through November 3 (weather permitting). Come experience the fun! You’ll find a host of vendors selling everything secondhand from funky to functional. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact John Dunn of Dunn Deal Resale Store at (970) 385-0385 or email him at [email protected]. Vendor spaces are only $15!
IT’S YOUR MONEY: What to Do if You Inherit Assets
What would you do if you inherited a chunk of change or other financial assets from a relative? Pat Barrett with Tafoya Barrett Associates offers some wise tips for heirs.
HEALTHY LIVING: Become a Fat-Burning Machine
Dr. Ashley Lucas with PHD Weight Loss explains how a low-carb diet is more effective at reducing fat and your weight than exercise alone. You have to eat dietary fat, not sugar, to burn fat.
HEALTHY LIVING: Glaucoma, the Silent Disease
Dr. Moss Fenberg with Southwest Retina Consultants explains the symptoms of glaucoma, why it’s important to get your eyes checked regularly, and what some treatments might be.
Beach Party with State 38
Date: April 21, 2019 Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm Purgatory Resort Bring the beach balls and the sunscreen! After a great day of Spring skiing, grab a beach chair and enjoy the sounds of Colorado’s favorite jam band, State 38!
ODDVILLE – Presented by the Community Concert Hall at The FLC Mainstage Theatre
Think Blue Man Group meets “The Forty-Year-Old Virgin” and you’d be close to describing the hysterically indescribable “contemporary love story,” ODDVILLE. The show is called a unique piece of brilliant abstract modern theater, incorporating ingenious props, amplified physical comedy, complex multi-media imagery, all backed with a nostalgic score. It’s a love story with limited words, but plenty of heart, promising to connect...
Aspire’s Annual Walk for Moms
Post courtesy of Pagosa Springs Realty Blog. Read more here or search Pagosa real estate.
March La Plata County Real Estate Numbers
This week, we have the month-end numbers for La Plata County residential real estate for the month of March. With 71 total sales, we are only two sales behind March of last year. With 192 total sales, we are still slightly behind last year at this time, which had 210 total sales. The median sales price is $365,000, which is certainly a strong historic median sales price, but still behind the 2018 year-end median sales price....
Duranglers Fly Fishing Festival This Weekend
Friday and Saturday of this weekend is the Duranglers’ Fly Fishing Festival, and it’s full of several fun events. Friday evening will feature comedian Hank Patterson, which should be a both fun and funny evening. This will be at the Henry Strater Theatre, and tickets are $8. Starting Saturday at 8 a.m., there’s a full day of activities. There will be a fly-tying demo, reps from Hatch Reels, Simms, and Fishpond. At noon, head over to...
Research: Bisphenol A (BPA) Causes 100x More Harm Than Previously Imagined
Research: Bisphenol A (BPA) Causes 100x More Harm Than Previously Imagined Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder © Saturday, December 6th 2014 at 5:45 pm GreenMedInfo LLC. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? Sign up for the newsletter here http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter. A recent study reveals just how profoundly misled we are about Bisphenol A...
