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EZRA BELL WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW
Sep18

EZRA BELL WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW

Animas City Theatre EZRA BELL WITH PEOPLE WE KNOW Ages 21 and up WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Door: 7pm $18 Animas City Theatre Animas City Theatre Presents Ezra Bell with special guest People We Know Wednesday September 20th Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm 21+ / $18 / $20   Ezra Bell was founded by Benjamin Wuamett and friends late in the summer of 2013.  It was warm enough to sit on the porch into the evening and learn a couple of...

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Major Trial Finds MDMA-Assisted Therapy Is Effective for PTSD, Paving Way for FDA Approval
Sep18

Major Trial Finds MDMA-Assisted Therapy Is Effective for PTSD, Paving Way for FDA Approval

Illustration: Yuriy Golub (Shutterstock) Major Trial Finds MDMA-Assisted Therapy Is Effective for PTSD, Paving Way for FDA Approval The new study found that a combination of MDMA and psychotherapy was more effective at relieving PTSD symptoms when compared to standard therapy. By Ed Cara The results of a Phase III trial published this week could soon lead to a new era for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study...

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Annular solar eclipse to pass directly over Utah in October
Sep18

Annular solar eclipse to pass directly over Utah in October

FILE – Annular eclipse from May 20, 2012. (Photo: NASA/Bill Dunford)   SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The path of an annular solar eclipse will cross through Utah in October. It will move diagonally directly over central and southern parts of the state, but all of Utah is expected to be able to see it with maximum obstruction of the sun. According to NASA, here are the phases you will be able to view in Utah during the event on...

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Inaugural Bike Race to Take Off
Sep14

Inaugural Bike Race to Take Off

The Durango Derby hosts its inaugural event Saturday, September 23rd, looking to add another option for amature and pro mountain bikers in Colorado. Traffic has switched once again on the US Highway 550 project as construction to connect the highway with the existing US Highway 160 interchange. Durango Kennel Club invites you to sign up for its Rattlesnake Avoidance training this Saturday to keep your furry furiends safe, and don’t forget to enjoy the Kiwanis Club of Durango’s pancake breakfast all day Saturday! By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware

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Dive into the World of Water at ICL
Sep14

Dive into the World of Water at ICL

We Are Water hopes to inspire conversations about what water means to communities within the Four Corners region. The exhibit has partnered with Ignacio Community Library, which is serving as the place to meet and share, explore and learn about water in our community. The exhibit runs through October 29th. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings

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Durango High School Football Enters New Era
Sep14

Durango High School Football Enters New Era

The Durango Demons High School football team fell just one win shy of the 3A Colorado State Championship game in 2022. Following the season, Head Coach Todd Casebier retired from coaching, ushering in a change for D.H.S. Football. Head Coach Matt Burton has taken over, bringing with him a more modern spread offense. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

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PURGATORY OKTOBERFEST
Sep14

PURGATORY OKTOBERFEST

  September 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Come on up and try out the flavors of the season at our Purgatory Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 16th from noon to 4:30 pm. With great brews, beautiful views, live music and a festive atmosphere it should be a blast! When you arrive, check-in at the ticket tent and receive your 19.5 oz custom beer mug and a ticket for your first beer. Tickets for additional beers will be...

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VALKYRIE MULTISPORT RELAY
Sep14

VALKYRIE MULTISPORT RELAY

Sep 16 2023 Packet Pickup Below are the scheduled hours and location for packet pickup. For those arriving after 6 PM on Friday please coordinate with a teammate to pick up your packet. If you are not able to work something out email us at [email protected] to coordinate a later pickup Packet Pickup: Friday, September 15th Location: 2nd Ave Sports Address: 640 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301 Time: Noon – 6 PM Rival Discount Do...

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AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL
Sep14

AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL

 SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2023  Durango Arts Center • 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us in beautiful, historic downtown Durango to celebrate the Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. A regional destination event held on quaint Second Avenue, the festival is just one block away from Main Avenue, surrounded by hotels, shops, and locally owned restaurants. Organized as a benefit event by and for the...

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Empowerment
Sep14

Empowerment

Empowerment is to grant authority, control, or command.   Originally, to empower was to authorize by commission the control of a ship and the people aboard it.  Outside of navies, empowerment has worked its way into business and other enterprises seeking to grant authority of a subset of the enterprise. What is curious about how most businesses start or evolve is that the default is that people are not empowered.  People join an...

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SERENITY FESTIVAL
Sep12

SERENITY FESTIVAL

SERENITY FESTIVAL  SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2023  Tico Time River Resort RV Park • Aztec, NM MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Serenity Festival is a family friendly, high-vibe 3-day event, celebrating wellness of body, mind and spirit. Enjoy a variety of live music, inspiring workshops, yoga, conscious community connection, art, and plenty of outdoor recreation along the Animas River! The intention is for all natural weekend experience...

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PUMPKIN FESTIVAL STARTS
Sep12

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL STARTS

 SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 29, 2023  Jack-A-Lope Acres • 7195 CR 318, Ignacio, CO 81137 MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us this fall at Jack-A-Lope Acres for our favorite season of all, Pumpkin season! The Pumpkin Festival celebrations kick off on September 15th with the opening of the family run farm to the community. Jack-A-Lope Acres serves as the Durango and Farmington area’s go to pumpkin patch for all things...

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Snow it begins: First snow falls in Colorado
Sep12

Snow it begins: First snow falls in Colorado

Credit: National Park Service The first snow of the season arrived at several areas of Colorado including Rocky Mountain National Park where Trail Ridge Road was closed for several hours. GRAND LAKE, Colo. — Colorado has received its first snow of the season. Reports of the first snow for the season made their way to the Front Range on Monday morning. Pikes Peak, Longs Peak, Loveland Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park all reported...

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Local Colleges Largely Unaffected by Supreme Court Ruling
Sep12

Local Colleges Largely Unaffected by Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court’s June 29th ruling that race-based affirmative action in admissions is unconstitutional was disappointing for many educators, but not necessarily a surprise. But the rulings don’t impact how local institutions such as Fort Lewis College operate. Additionally, the rulings don’t impact how schools conduct outreach or recruit. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Sky Ute Casino

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DOWNHILL ROCKIES
Sep07

DOWNHILL ROCKIES

DOWNHILL ROCKIES  SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2023  Purgatory Resort • 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of mountain biking action! Join us for two thrilling races at the Trail Party event. On Saturday, experience the intense Trail Party Enduro race where racers will ride the segments in any order, as many times as they want — only the best laps count. Then on Sunday, witness...

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WHOLE EXPO
Sep07

WHOLE EXPO

 SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2023  La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MapEvent Website EVENT DESCRIPTION WholeExpo is the Four Corners annual showcase of holistic and ecological products, services and seminars that support health, harmony and spiritual awareness. WholeExpo provides 90 exhibitors, 15 educational seminars/workshops and patio events to enhance and improve your physical, mental and spiritual health....

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It’s Time for Back to School!
Sep06

It’s Time for Back to School!

The City of Durango has launched a new campaign to encourage pet owners to clean up after their pets. Two new housing developments are recipients of the La Plata Economic Development Alliance’s Housing Catalyst Fund. The Good Food Collective wants to help reduce food waste through its gleaning program, and if you own an electric vehicle, the City of Durango wants to hear from you what it’s like driving in Durango. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Sky Ute Casino

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“X” Marks the Spot for Mental Health
Sep05

“X” Marks the Spot for Mental Health

Brandarius Johnson knows the importance of mental health, especially among students. The Fort Lewis College alum visited Durango School District 9-R before the start of the school year to discuss how to talk to students – especially pre-teens and teens – about mental health. Johnson, a published author, runs several programs through his organization Day 1 Ambition. By Hannah Robertson and Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett and Associates and Happy Pappy’s Pizza & Wings

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“I use my memories - I don’t let my memories use me”
Sep05

“I use my memories - I don’t let my memories use me”

By Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP   It would surprise people to learn that the sentiment quoted above—“I use my memories—I don’t let my memories use me”—is a telltale sign of higher consciousness. In fact, any step in the direction of personal evolution loosens the grip that memory has on us. If you want to know what blocks you from experiencing bliss, joy, fulfillment, love, and creativity, the chief culprit is memory. The reason...

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UNISON FESTIVAL SEP. 7th-10th
Sep05

UNISON FESTIVAL SEP. 7th-10th

SEPTEMBER 7 – SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 EVENT DESCRIPTION As musicians play in unison and DJs mix in unison the dancers move in unison and our collective energy aligns in unison at Unison Festival. We gather to co-create a safe, fun and loving container for all to enjoy energetic Unison within their greatest selves and with the collective, resulting in the activation of our innate creativity, receptivity and connectivity! We do this by...

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