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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...
Why You Should Never Touch Receipts
Why You Should Never Touch Receipts Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder © Sunday, March 10th 2019 at 2:00 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. Keeping your receipts may make good financial sense, but handling them involves significant health risks you should...
Natural Insect Repellent – Essential Oils or Tinctures
Catnip tincture. On the repellency scale DEET is +10 (and toxic), catnip is +49-50 on a scale of 100 according to Iowa State U research. Actually the scale goes from minus 100 (attractant) to positive 100 (repellant). You can spray on the tincture made out of 190 proof ethanol from flowering tops of the fresh plant. It evaporates quickly though so reapply hourly if done this way. I have catnip growing here (it’s easy to grow)...
Experts Tap Tourist Season to Boost Real Estate Sales
The state of Colorado has always enjoyed a positive reputation for being a prime real estate location. In recent years, however, an odd trend has been developing. Numbers of home sales in Durango slipped by 3.5% in 2018 yet were sold for more, according to the Durango Area Association of Realtors. Experts seem to believe that the incoming tourist season can help to boost the sales numbers further. Durango’s Tourist Havens A recent...
Can anything stop the next global recession?
IMF warns emergency tool kit that pulled global economy out of 2008 financial crisis might not work a second time Major financial institutions may be powerless to prevent the next global economic downturn from tuning into a full-blow recession, the International Monetary Fund has warned. In a speech on the future of the eurozone, the IMF’s deputy director David Lipton, warned of the depleted power of central banks and governments to...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Light
“Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people appear bright until they speak.” – 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
