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Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Odds
“If there’s a 50-50 chance that it will go wrong, then 9 times out of 10 it will.”– 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
416 Fire update– Saturday night– 8961 acres
How big is that fire? Who knows, but watch it grow… As of around 9 pm on Saturday night it was 8961 acres and growing! Wow, this fire has already had a very explosive run and with 10% containment– this is far from over. These important facts about the fire’s size and containment was gathered form the US Forestry’s Incident website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5822 Use this important resource to help...
5 things to know Friday about the 416 Fire
The 416 Fire grew to 7,180 acres as of Friday morning and remained at 10 percent contained. Here are five things you need to know. Article courtesy of Alex Semadeni / Durango Herald Staff Writer 1) Evacuation Notices The 416 fire has prompted over 1,000 evacuations and more than 1,500 pre-evacuation notices. Homes in the Hermosa area from north of Cometti/Mead Lane to the intersection of County Road 250C and U.S. Highway 550. It also...
416 Fire May Burn for Weeks
Fire-fighting agencies told Durango-area residents on Tuesday that the 416 Fire may take weeks to douse.
Why They Do It
Some of the first responders on the 416 Fire last weekend were volunteer members of the Durango Fire Protection District. Find out why they do it.
Grab More than Photo Albums When You Evacuate
San Juan Basin Public Health officials offer a comprehensive look at what you should pack for an evacuation.
Pit-A-Billy’s Meet & Greet Cruise In
Pit-A-Billy is a non-profit organization that hosts events such as car shows and cruise-ins to raise money for local animal shelters that support “bully breeds.” Join us for our first Durango event at Ska Brewing on June 17th! Live music from Thee Fearless Peasants from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, raffle at 1:30 pm (must be present to win!), adoption showcase with local adoption agency Lisa Parker’s Puppies, and guest vendors...
Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet, one need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong. Widely...
Evacuations ordered for 304 homes in Electra Lake area
Residents told to leave by 4 p.m.; 416 Fire expands to 7,000 acres Wildfire update as of June 8, 2018 10:29am courtesy of Alex Semadeni, Durango Herald Staff Writer A mandatory evacuation order was issued Friday morning for 304 residences on the east and west sides of U.S. Highway 550 from Electra Lake Drive north to Hermosa Cliffs Road and the north end of Two Dogs Trail subdivision. Law enforcement began notifying residents door do...
Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?
Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure Article courtesy of Mary Shinn City & Health Reporter / The Durango Herald Heavy smoke is expected to blanket the region during the late evenings and early mornings for as long as the 416 Fire roars through the San Juan National Forest north of Durango. With it come fine particles that can cause persistent coughing and difficulty breathing. Data collected near...
Durango Rendezvous III
The theme for Durango Rendezvous III is “Roads, Rapids, & Rockies”. This June we will celebrate our third year with beautiful mountain rides, some exciting outdoor adventures, and more great memories to talk about year after year. It’s all about making life-long Friends through our common passion of motorcycling. All motorcycle brands are welcomed to join our riders who come from all across the United States...
Concert Hall @ The Park – Michaela Anne
FREE live music at Buckley Park in historic downtown Durango (between 12th and 13th Streets off Main Avenue) Concert Hall @ The Park – Michaela Anne Thursday June 14, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm FREE! no tickets required Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and the family for some great outdoor entertainment. A staple of the New Nashville scene of progressive indie-country artists, Michaela Anne is a writer with narrative depth and...
Eliminator – Playing the best of ZZ Top
Sky Ute Casino Event Center Presents Eliminator! Saturday June 16 Doors open at 7PM and show starts at 8PM Tickets: $15 GA or $20 VIP Buy tickets online here or you can purchase tickets by calling 888.842.4180, at the Sky Ute Gift Shop or at the door. 21 and over event
Nearly 500 homes evacuated in Hermosa area; more pre-evacuations issued
416 Fire grows to 5,103 acres, 10 percent contained Fire update as of June 7, 2018 9:30am courtesy of Alex Semadeni, Durango Herald Staff Writer The 416 Fire grew to 5,103 acres with most of the expansion occurring on the southwest side of the blaze near the Hermosa Creek Drainage, prompting the evacuation of nearly 500 homes early Thursday. The new evacuation orders were issued to 497 homes late Wednesday night, giving them until 6...
416 Fire near Durango tops 4,000 acres
Nearly 600 firefighters are helping to battle the 4,015-acre wildfire that broke out Friday morning north of Durango. At least 825 homes have been evacuated, and the fire is 10 percent contained. Fire update as of June 6, 2018 12:49pm courtesy of 9News.com LA PLATA COUNTY – A wildfire that broke out Friday morning in southwest Colorado has grown by another 1,000 acres, but no homes or structures have been lost. The 416 Fire is...
8 Superfoods You Should Be Eating Now
The latest thinking on nutritional powerhouses that make you healthier after 50 Article by Hallie Levine / AARP.org If you’re old enough to remember when oat bran and spinach earned all the nutrition gold stars, experts say it could be especially important that you check out today’s short list of tastier superfoods. “Food is really medicine, especially as you get older and are concerned about staying at a healthy weight...
Bailey’s Bits: Bailey on Results
“Don’t force it, get a bigger hammer.”– 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
Farming the Old-Fashioned Way
Mancos farmers Tyler and April Willbanks may live a 21st century life, but their farming methods are strictly old school. They use Clydesdale horses to power their farm operations.
HEALTHY LIVING: You’re Not Fat, It’s Lymphedema
Learn how a San Juan Regional Medical Center clinic treats the serious buildup of lymph fluids in your body.
IT’S YOUR MONEY: Three crucial questions to answer
Dissastified with your life? Worried you don’t have enough money? Answer these three crucial questions to clarify your life goals.
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