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Woman dies from lightning as more than 50,000 strikes hit California
LATEST June 22, 9 p.m. Chris Vagasky, a meteorologist with the company Vaisala that maps lightning strikes around in the world, said on Twitter on Wednesday evening that total of 54,329 lightning events were detected across California between 00 UTC June 22 to 00 UTC June 23. “The most in a single day since September 8, 2017, when 56,059 were detected,” Vagasky said. “This is the 6th highest daily total since...
I’m the COO of a mortgage company that’s funded more than $100 billion in loans. Here are the 3 things you need to know about the housing market now
Mortgage rates climbed above 6% last week, according to Bankrate data, with some pros saying they may go higher. (You can see the lowest mortgage rates you may qualify for here.) On top of that, home prices have risen more than 20% year-over-year, causing affordability challenges for many aspiring homebuyers. And it’s likely making them wonder: What should I know if I want to buy a house now? So — as part of our series where we ask...
15 Genius Ways to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We all love a drizzle of finishing olive oil on omelets, meats, and other dishes, but it turns out that extra virgin olive oil has all sorts of other uses. Did you know that you can use it as shoe polish, or even as a quick way to treat diaper rash? Quality matters here. Make sure to find cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil that has not been heated or chemically refined. This processing can damage the delicate antioxidants that give...
The Loop
Durango is a hub for many activities including a day trip along the San Juan Scenic Byway. Coined “The Loop”, you can connect four noteworthy stops starting and ending in Durango. The Loop takes five hours by car and you have time to stop at viewpoints, lunch, stroll main streets, and still make it back to Durango for dinner. You can travel either north or west and experience the wonders of these 233 miles. For the itinerary, we will...
GGTOOR Launches GGTOORCITY in TCG.WORLD — A $102,300,000 Metaverse Deal
THOMASVILLE, GA, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — GGTOOR, Inc. (OTCMKTS:GTOR) (“GGTOOR, Inc.”, “GTOR”, or the “Company”), an emerging leader in the eSports markets, announces GGTOORCITY is located within TCG.WORLD. TCG World is the largest open world blockchain based game where players can earn TCG Coin 2.0, gather NFT collectibles, own virtual real estate, create, explore the game world, control their...
Girls’ Night Out – Just Add Horses
Fire Restrictions Increase in Region, COVID Cases on the Rise
Will San Juan Basin Public Health Cease to Exist?
KSUT Receives Grant to Become Story Corps Station
New Mexico Education Foundation Addresses Teacher Shortages in Region
MONSOON Season starts early this year! Rain is here!!
Monsoon season started Friday night which is early for SW Colorado. The Durango Area is expected to receive more than an inch of rain over the weekend. When planning to visit or recreate in the Southwestern United States in the summertime, it’s important to be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms typical of “Monsoon Season“. This time of year should be associated with afternoon rainstorms and lightning, so be prepared and plan...
Next Few Weeks in Southwest Colorado Packed with Events
Durango Colorado Real Estate Aug 2022
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This Week in Coins: Ethereum Slides 11% Despite Ropsten Testnet Merge
Are we firmly in a Crypto Winter? It was another down week for the leading coins as regulators continued their scrutiny of the industry. The crypto market couldn’t hold on to gains it made last week following eight consecutive weeks of decline. According to CoinMarketCap data, all of the top 10 cryptocurrencies fell in the past week by at least 3% except Cardano (ADA), which is up 6% on the week. Market leader Bitcoin weathered the...
Anthony Hopkins Adopts Ethereum Name, Asks Snoop Dogg What NFT to Buy
In brief Anthony Hopkins publicly asked Jimmy Fallon, Snoop Dogg, Reese Witherspoon for shopping advice. Actor was an early Web3 adopter, releasing ‘Zero Contact’ last year via NFT film platform Vuele. Actor Anthony Hopkins was one of the first major Hollywood stars to get into the NFT film space. The storied thespian now appears ready to to dive deeper into the NFT world, sharing his Ethereum Name Service (ENS) name and...
True Western Rodeo
Durango has a rich western history and cowboy culture is still a big part of our community today. The True Western Roundup provides weekly entertainment throughout the summer at the La Plata County Fairgrounds starting June 8th. The stands fill up as classic events are showcased such as Saddle Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Mutton Bustin’, Steer Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Bull Riding. On August 3rd, a freestyle bull...
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Abstract Purpose of Review We review the underlying mechanisms and potential benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) from animal models and recent clinical trials. Recent findings Numerous variations of IF exist, and study protocols vary greatly in their interpretations of this weight loss trend. Most human IF studies result in minimal weight loss and marginal improvements in metabolic biomarkers, though outcomes vary. Some animal...
Suze Orman: This is ‘the No. 1 investment’ to make right now, ‘no matter what’
Inflation is at historic highs, well above anything the U.S. has seen since the early 1980s. On Friday, June 10, investors and economists will be watching closely when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its latest consumer price index report, which measures the average change over time in prices paid by consumers for common goods and services. Some experts believe inflation might show signs of cooling off, but Suze Orman, host of...
