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The world’s best cannabis seeds and clones to grow in ‘22
Feb16

The world’s best cannabis seeds and clones to grow in ‘22

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Archive Seeds Rainbow Belts 3.0 comes out Feb. 1 on Archive Seedbank. (Courtesy @Archiveseedbank) Good news, America: The nation’s army of weed growers in 2022 is going to fire up hundreds of metric tons of the most explosively tasty, time-stoppingly beautiful bud ever conceived on planet Earth. Pot law liberalization has triggered a Golden Age of cannabis genetics—putting the loudest, most diverse ganja aromas and effects at the...

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Colorado Home Appreciation
Feb16

Colorado Home Appreciation

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

“Colorado Homes Showed 32% Overall Price Appreciation in 2021 New Coloradoans and the state’s stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have combined to form an unprecedented amount of growth in home values and scarcity in 2021, according to CAR’s 2021 Year-End Market Trends Report. The overall median single-family home price across Colorado went up 32% between 2019 and 2021. “In 2019, we were starting to see a plateau in the real...

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Lisa Parker’s Puppies
Feb16

Lisa Parker’s Puppies

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Since 2012 when Lisa Parker fell in love with Granite, her passion for dogs needed to be shared! In 2014, Lisa and her husband, Eric, opened Lisa Parker’s Puppies. Now called Parker Animal Rescue (PAR), this local non-profit strives to rescue, foster, and find permanent home for dogs in Durango and the Four Corners area. The education of spay/neutering and training of dogs are the guiding principles to her business, foster homes, and...

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Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
Feb16

Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

  Omicron in the United States CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of Omicron. As of December 20, 2021, Omicron had been detected in most states and territories and continues to be the dominant variant in the United States. What We Know about Omicron CDC has been collaborating with global public health and industry partners to learn about Omicron, as we continue to monitor its course....

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The NFT Ecosystem Is a Complete Disaster
Feb16

The NFT Ecosystem Is a Complete Disaster

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

For the past year, as NFTs have breached spectacular and speculative heights, we’ve seen a growing amount of skepticism. The most recent wave was touched off by a 138-minute video essay by Canadian media critic Dan Olson that condemned NFTs and other blockchain-based technologies as fundamentally broken and unworkable. In just over a week, it’s garnered more than 3 million views on YouTube. Regardless of your perspective on the video,...

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Parks & Recreation Releases Impressive Figures on Impacts
Feb15

Parks & Recreation Releases Impressive Figures on Impacts

Posted on Feb 15, 2022

The Durango Parks & Recreation Department says that every dollar invested in amenities generates more than $2 in economic benefit to the community; next public meeting on downtown’s redesign is on Feb.16, and Fort Lewis College has joined forces with the University of Colorado to create a four-year undergraduate nursing degree. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck & RV and Serious Texas BBQ

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Cortez Searches for New Airline Service
Feb14

Cortez Searches for New Airline Service

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Boutique Air’s four-year contract to provide passenger airline service at the Cortez Airport ends this September, and two companies have submitted proposals to become airport’s next service provider. Which company should win the contract? The City of Cortez and the U.S. Department of Transportation seek public comment on the proposals. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

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A Magical Mystical Snowdown Wrap-Up
Feb14

A Magical Mystical Snowdown Wrap-Up

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Durango’s 2022 Magical Mystical Snowdown came back with a bang! With events for all ages, everyone had the chance to enjoy the magic of Snowdown. While some events were canceled or altered to accommodate for COVID restrictions, classic events like the Follies and the parade were still able to be had. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and Closets Plus

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Get Your Head in the Game!
Feb14

Get Your Head in the Game!

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Owner Danny Perez of Guild House Games envisioned a store that would draw in everyone from board game aficionados to people who had never thought to set foot inside a game store before. Now, three nights a week, evening game nights offer everyone a chance to try something different, meet new friends, as well as browse the store’s expanding collections. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings and Closets Plus

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New Bar, Lounge Opens in Former Sow’s Ear
Feb14

New Bar, Lounge Opens in Former Sow’s Ear

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

A new lounge and bar has opened in the former Sow’s Ear Restaurant, and it’s owners want it to become the kind of place where “everyone knows your name.” This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Closets Plus

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Bike to Work; LPEA’s Future Power Supply; DEF Fundraiser
Feb08

Bike to Work; LPEA’s Future Power Supply; DEF Fundraiser

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

Durango’s semi-annual Bike to Work Day celebrates sustainable transportation options; LPEA will hold a virtual town hall to update members about the latest developments to negotiate a new power supply contract, and the Durango Education Foundation seeks donations to address student achievement gaps that have widened as a result of the pandemic. This story is brought to you by Pop’s Truck and RV Center and Tafoya Barrett and Associates

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SunRay Park & Casino Hosts Comedy Nights
Feb08

SunRay Park & Casino Hosts Comedy Nights

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

Hypnotic comic Rusty Z thrilled the crowd at SunRay Park and Casino’s Laugh ‘Til It Hurts Comedy Night, which includes a delicious buffet dinner, and full bar. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar

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They’re BAAAAACK . . . In-Person Screenings, Events at DIFF
Feb01

They’re BAAAAACK . . . In-Person Screenings, Events at DIFF

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

They’re BAAACK – in-person screenings of independent films, conversations with filmmakers, and social events that are the hallmark of the Durango Independent Film Festival. This story is brought to you by Alpine Bank

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Survey Respondents Support More Outdoor Patios Downtown
Jan29

Survey Respondents Support More Outdoor Patios Downtown

Posted on Jan 29, 2022

This week’s Roundup summarizes a community survey about hopes for a new downtown plan; trash, recycling and sewer rates go up; and where to find free COVID masks. This story is brought to you by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas Barbecue

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Buckle Up for Adventure!
Jan29

Buckle Up for Adventure!

Posted on Jan 29, 2022

Outdoorsy Van Rentals rents camper vans and RVs across the United States, helping to introduce more people to the world of camping, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Outdoorsy uses the same concept as other home- or ride-sharing companies (such as AirBnB and Uber) to facilitate the equipment rentals. This story is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals and Kroeger’s Ace Hardware

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The Wheels on the Bus Go Green
Jan29

The Wheels on the Bus Go Green

Posted on Jan 29, 2022

Winter 2022 will see the first electric school bus from Durango School District 9-R on the roads. The joint venture between Durango 9-R and the La Plata Electric Association is powered by electricity and might start offsetting energy costs as well as emissions. This story is brought to you by Serious Texas BBQ and Happy Pappy’s Pizza and Wings

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‘Our account had less than $1’: This couple made nearly $120,000 in under 6 hours selling NFTs to save their home from foreclosure
Jan26

‘Our account had less than $1’: This couple made nearly $120,000 in under 6 hours selling NFTs to save their home from foreclosure

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

After Thorne Melcher lost her job as a software engineer in February, bills started piling up. Her girlfriend, Mandy Musselwhite, was able to cover a few expenses selling her artwork, but the couple quickly fell behind on their mortgage payments. Melcher and Musselwhite own a homestead outside of Atlanta. Not only did they spend most of their savings to afford the $300,000 property in 2019, but it includes a farmhouse where they’ve...

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‘Our account had less than $1’: This couple made nearly $120,000 in under 6 hours selling NFTs to save their home from foreclosure

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

  After Thorne Melcher lost her job as a software engineer in February, bills started piling up. Her girlfriend, Mandy Musselwhite, was able to cover a few expenses selling her artwork, but the couple quickly fell behind on their mortgage payments. Melcher and Musselwhite own a homestead outside of Atlanta. Not only did they spend most of their savings to afford the $300,000 property in 2019, but it includes a farmhouse where...

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Durango Wine Experience Returns after 2-Year Hiatus
Jan25

Durango Wine Experience Returns after 2-Year Hiatus

Posted on Jan 25, 2022

Nonprofits from throughout Southwest Colorado will benefit from wine lovers when they attend the 2022 Durango Wine Experience, now under the direction of the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. This story is brought to you by Service Master Restore, Ace Hardware of Farmington, Choice Building Supplies Ace Hardware, and Kroegers Ace Hardware

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Full Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2022, rises tonight
Jan23

Full Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2022, rises tonight

Posted on Jan 23, 2022

The first full moon of 2022 rises tonight (Jan. 17) alongside the Martin Luther King holiday in the United States and you can expect a dazzling (if chilly) view of Earth’s neighbor, weather permitting. The January full moon, also known as the full Wolf Moon, reaches its peak tonight at 6:48 p.m. EST (1148 GMT). However, skywatchers will begin to see the moon rise about 24 minutes before sunset. For New York City observers, the...

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