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Why is it so hazy outside?
Smoke from western wildfires engulfs western Colorado By Nick Gonzales, Herald Staff Writer Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 12:02 Updated Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 5:05 Smoke from wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington reduces visibility in Durango on Saturday morning. Jerry McBride Residents of western Colorado woke up Saturday morning to hazy skies in every direction, the result of fires closer to the West Coast. “When we had that big...
Top 10 CBD-Dominant Weed Strains
When we think of weed, we typically think of THC. THC is psychoactive where CBD is a non-psychoactive compound. Even though CBD doesn’t get you “high” like THC does, it does have it’s own benefits. It can help with problems like: Pain relief Inflammation Seizures Anxiety Finding CBD-dominant strains are great for patients needing to keep a clear head while treating their symptoms. Here are 10 CBD-Dominant...
Meet Debbie Loewen of Team Pagosa Realty Group
Two-time Realtor® of the Year and two-time Spirit Realtor® Award winner Debbie Loewen has called Pagosa Springs home since 1993, and has spent her life in the service industry.
Durango Rafting & Adventures
Mountain Waters Rafting: Durango’s Rafting & Adventure Center We believe that white water rafting is the funnest thing you can do while visiting the Durango, Colorado area. The joy of floating down a stretch of family friendly river or being challenged by Class 4 & 5 whitewater has created an insatiable passion in us that we want to share with you. Visitors to Durango come to tour Mesa Verde National Park or ride the...
CARVE WARS FESTIVAL
Date: July 30, 2021 to August 1, 2021 Location: Base area #1 Skier Place Durango CO 81301 United States Get ready for the HIGH OCTANE chainsaw carving competition that is entertaining crowds across the country! Carve Wars showcases the excitement and wonder of this unique artistry. This family-friendly FREE event will take place right in the base area at Purgatory Resort. Big thanks to Kroegers Ace Hardware, our presenting sponsor...
NRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Emergency Use Authorization Of ZYESAMI In Nation Of Georgia
NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) (NRx), a clinical stage, global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the Nation of Georgia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Health have issued an Emergency Use Authorization for intravenous ZYESAMI™ (aviptadil) for the treatment of Critical COVID-19. NRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Emergency Use Authorization of ZYESAMI™ (aviptadil) in Nation of Georgia “Lead investigators...
LPEA July 2021 Newsletter
Dear valued member, Greetings from your team at LPEA! A big thank you to the participants and donors at this year’s LPEA and IBEW Local 111 Annual Golf Benefit Tournament. We hosted 28 teams and raised a record $20,000 for Rise Against Violence! Thank you again and we hope to see you next year for more fun. In other news, this month’s edition offers tips for reducing your LPEA bill and preparing your home for vacation. It...
Featured Pagosa Springs Land July 2021
This parcel is the last lakefront lot still available. The building envelope looks out across Hidden Valley Lake while also offering huge views of the San Juan Mountains including Pagosa and Eagle Peaks.
NRx Pharmaceuticals Announces First Successful Commercial Formulation for ZYESAMI, Enabling Volume Manufacture, Shipping, and Stockpiling of COVID-19 Medication Subject to Regulatory Approval
NRx Pharmaceuticals (NRx) (NASDAQ:NRXP) announced today it has validated the first commercial formulation of ZYESAMI™ (aviptadil) for intravenous use, allowing for high volume manufacture, with an anticipated one year or greater stability, under appropriate storage conditions. Simultaneously, NRx has achieved a 30-to-50-fold increase in its manufactured lot size of aviptadil, with a concurrent 90% reduction in the cost of its peptide...
Anarchy Brewing Joins Durango’s Brewery Scene
A neighborhood nano-brewery has become Durango’s fifth local brewery, providing our taste buds with small batch beers. Matt “Sully” Sullivan previously served as a firefighter/paramedic and now serves up beers in his tap room. He set out to open Anarchy Brewing as a small community space for live music, fundraising events, and everything in between. Located by the Horse Gulch trail head, Sully combined his punk rock and outdoor...
Slice of the Pie
Pizza party or a night out, pizza is always a great go-to option! There are so many possible combinations, it is a win for everyone! In our laid-back mountain town, Durango has many local pizzerias to enjoy a slice and a brew after a long day in the mountains. Here are a few top picks. Perhaps the biggest pizza presence in town, Homeslice has three locations serving up fresh-out-of-the-oven pizzas satisfying both New York and Chicago...
Featured Durango Real Estate July 2021
Country charm located less than 15 minutes from downtown Durango and just 5 miles from recreation opportunities on the beautiful Lake Nighthorse! Enjoy privacy in the pines on this secluded 8 acre property with a meticulously maintained home, 3-car garage with workshop and bunk guesthouse above, and barn with hay storage, loafing shed, and tack room.
June 2021 Real Estate Market Insights
Statistics for January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 have been released and we also have data to compare them to the prior eight years. The following information provides key metrics and trends as well as our insight into these numbers. There were 176 listings sold in the month of June which is the most for any month this year. 2021’s total sold listings are now 658 units, putting us on track to match 2020’s total of 1,449. The...
‘A legend in the making’: Durango’s Sepp Kuss wins stage of Tour de France
Hailed as “The Durango Kid,” Sepp Kuss accomplished the greatest feat by an athlete in the storied history of the Colorado mountain town Sunday. Kuss, 26, can now call himself a stage winner of the Tour de France. He is only the 11th rider from the United States to win a stage of the event in its 108-year history, and he is the first American since Tyler Farrar in 2011 to celebrate victory at the world’s most famous race. “I am...
$1.5 million in Capital Credits heading to LPEA members in July and August
DURANGO, Colo. – Over the coming weeks, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will disburse $1.5 million in Capital Credits to its members. This special retirement passes the benefit of Tri-State’s proposed 2% rate reduction directly to members as quickly as possible. LPEA’s power costs are budgeted at roughly $70 million annually, so $1.5 million represents more than 2% of that total. The amount members receive is relative to...
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS JULY 11 – AUGUST 1 EVENT DESCRIPTION For over 30 years, Music in the Mountains has produced an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. We have entertained, educated and delighted audiences with the richness of classical music, and complemented concerts with year-round educational programs for youth. Join us in 2021 for Music in the Mountains from July 11- August 1....
SUMMER BREW
SUMMER BREW SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021 EVENT DESCRIPTION Come join us for a fun day sampling great summer beers! This is Purgatory Resort’s summer beer festival, featuring all your favorite cold, refreshing, summertime beers! Bring your friends and a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a great summer day on the mountain sipping away the afternoon! Tickets: This event will sell out! Just 300 tickets available. $25 in advance. Admission...
The Toughest 100 mile race in the U.S. – The Hardrock 100
The Hardrock 100 is back! After cancellations in 2019 due snow and avalanche risk and in 2020 due to Covid, this legendary mountain ultra is ready to test any athlete who dares toe the start line. For those that don’t know of the race: The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is an ultramarathon of 100.5 miles in length, plus 33,050 feet of climb and 33,050 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 66,100...
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