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Snow is probable Thursday and Friday with colder temperatures…
Dec08

Snow is probable Thursday and Friday with colder temperatures…

Snow is probable Thursday and Friday for SW Colorado with colder temperatures.  Prognosticators project that Saturday evening could get down to 7 or 8 degrees Fahrenheit.  High temperatures for the week are estimated in the mid 30’s to 40’s… for more local weather check out: Durango Colorado Climate & Weather  ...

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Farmers Market Opens at Fairgrounds
Dec08

Farmers Market Opens at Fairgrounds

Purchase fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and perhaps some cozy alpaca gloves at the 7 Rivers Farmers Market open from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Fairgrounds. Take a look at some of the wares on sale.

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Winter Solstice is near…!!
Dec08

Winter Solstice is near…!!

Winter Solstice, also known as ‘midwinter” draws nigh…  a time when the sun renews its cycle and “returns.”  In North America, this year, it happens on December 21st at 3:02 am MST in the morning on December 21st, as the sun enters the sign of Capricorn.  Winter Solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and with the longest night of the year,  After this important day the days start getting...

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Lodgers Tax Increase Long Overdue?
Dec07

Lodgers Tax Increase Long Overdue?

A coalition of area tourism and cultural organizations has proposed to raise the Durango lodgers tax by 3 percent to boost the winter and spring economies.

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Bailey’s Bits
Dec07

Bailey’s Bits

Bailey’s Bits “It’s December! The Friday of Months!” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey

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JUPITER & SATURN will form the first double planet in 800 years…
Dec06

JUPITER & SATURN will form the first double planet in 800 years…

JUPITER & SATURN will form the first visible “double planet” in 800 years…  Before 2020 comes to a close, Jupiter and Saturn will be so close that they will appear to form a “double planet.” The great conjunction, as the planetary alignment has come to be known, hasn’t occurred in nearly 800 years. When their orbits align every 20 years, Jupiter and Saturn get extremely close to one another....

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Weight Loss More than Moderation
Dec06

Weight Loss More than Moderation

PHD Weight Loss founder Ashley Lucas explains why “eating in moderation” doesn’t always work when it comes to losing weight and maintaining it.

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LPEA Refunds $3.5 Million in Capital Credits
Dec04

LPEA Refunds $3.5 Million in Capital Credits

La Plata Electric explains how it determines the amount of money it will refund the cooperative’s membership and why it gives the money back in this edition of LPEA Wire.

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Firefighter Yates Living Her Dream
Dec03

Firefighter Yates Living Her Dream

When Durango firefighter and paramedic Jenny Yates was growing up in Telluride, she knew that she wanted to be a firefighter. That she’s living in Durango working in her dream job is just whipped cream on an ice cream soda.

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Carver’s Closes Until Customers Return
Nov30

Carver’s Closes Until Customers Return

Bill and Jim Carver made the difficult decision to close for a few months with the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. But you’ll still be able to buy beer to go and in new 12-ounce cans, too.

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Bailey’s Bits
Nov30

Bailey’s Bits

Bailey’s Bits “Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey

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Number of ‘Wholecoiners’ Drops
Nov29

Number of ‘Wholecoiners’ Drops

Number of ‘Wholecoiners’ Drops as Whales Dump Bitcoin The number of addresses holding at least one whole Bitcoin dropped yesterday, as traders got nervous. By Will Gottsegen In brief The number of addresses holding at least one whole Bitcoin is down following a sell-off earlier this week. It’s not a huge drop-off; the total number of so-called “wholecoiners” is still over 820,000. Those accounts represent the vast majority of...

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Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19
Nov29

Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19

Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19 You Need to Know About GETTY IMAGES From nose to toes, doctors continue to discover uncommon signs of coronavirus infection by Rachel Nania, AARP, Updated November 23, 2020 ‘COVID toes’ Loss of taste or smell Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and severe appetite loss Headaches, dizziness and confusion Hallucinations  Blood clots Hearing loss High blood sugar Fever, cough and shortness of breath are...

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Full Beaver Moon Eclipse
Nov29

Full Beaver Moon Eclipse

Full Beaver Moon Eclipse As November Ends: See It In New City   A penumbral lunar eclipse takes place when the moon moves through the faint, outer part of Earth’s shadow. It occurs when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned in an almost straight line. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)   The penumbral lunar eclipse is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in New City, including the colorful, prolific Geminids....

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Purgatory: Prepare to Stay Outside
Nov26

Purgatory: Prepare to Stay Outside

Purgatory resort opened on Saturday, Nov. 21, for the 2020-21 ski season amidst rising cases of COVID-19, but resort officials say they believe that skiers and snowboarders can be safe if they wear their masks, practice social distancing, and come prepared to stay outside, because indoor facilities will be closed.

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Choral Society’s Christmas Concert Goes Virtual
Nov24

Choral Society’s Christmas Concert Goes Virtual

One of Durango’s favorite traditions, the Durango Choral Society’s annual Christmas Concert, will head online with traditional favorites from past concerts as well as a brand-new, virtual performance compiled with the magic of technology. And you can watch it at your leisure through the holiday season!

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Nov 29th Reggae Concert RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEAT OF ZION
Nov23

Nov 29th Reggae Concert RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEAT OF ZION

New show by RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION NOV 29 2020 Heart Beat of ZION w EMCEE RASTA STEVIE “Regg… By RASTA STEVIE’s HEARTBEATOFZION Reggae, #Lionheights, Reggae Dancehal…, Riddim, Roots Reggae The latest greatest freshest brand new IRIEleases and rippin riddim jugglins on the Heart Beat of Zion. Emcee Rasta Stevie steps up to the throne at KDUR FM with Special Bests’ LION HEIGHTS new single...

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Real Estate Update: Let’s Be Thankful
Nov23

Real Estate Update: Let’s Be Thankful

Dan Korman, owner of Alpenglow Properties, reminds us to give thanks for the good things in our lives as we begin the holiday season.

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Bailey’s Bits
Nov23

Bailey’s Bits

Bailey’s Bits “The day after Thanksgiving…not a good day to be my pants.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey

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Cascade Canyon Winter Train
Nov20

Cascade Canyon Winter Train

Embark on a journey to yesteryear where amazing views await you this winter season!  Ride a historic steam train 26 miles each way on this 5-hour round trip train ride to Cascade Canyon. Departing from the Durango Depot, this trip takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches.  Cascade Canyon is a destination like no...

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