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New Video: Look Through Our Most Transparent Electricity-Generating SolarWindow™, Ever
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What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?
New technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from Through new technology, local health experts are able to better pinpoint what outside regions pose the biggest risk to Southwest Colorado for COVID-19, and the results boil down to two of Durango’s biggest tourist pipelines. Brian Devine with San Juan Basin Public Health said several new software applications have been developed by the state of Colorado...
Take a walk in the park by the river… Durango’s parks are OPEN!!
Take a walk in the park by the river… in one of Durango Colorado’s many parks! Or if you prefer take your bike or your boat and enjoy the float!! Durango’s 800 acres of beautiful clean safe parks by the Animas River are open. Time for a walk or take your bike, kayak, tube or raft… the river is calling. The river trail goes through the parks and allows you to hike and bike and enjoy the gorgeous scenery and...
HP & Me – You Have to be Hungry to Win
Welcome to this week’s edition of H.P. and Me! In a world of hard knocks and disappointments we need to come back up from the floor of bad investments in time and energy. The fine tuning of our soul can be a shining mirror of how our soul can be reawakened and strengthened from the higher values of art, music and new science. Here the creating of a personal “sound space for soul growth”, or a little room for positive thinking,...
Bailey’s Bits
Bailey’s Bits “It would be nice to spend billions on schools and roads, but right now that money is desperately needed for political ads.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey
U.S. government engages Pfizer to produce millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine
July 22 (Reuters) – The United States government said on Wednesday it will pay $1.95 billion for Pfizer Inc to produce and deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the United States. The agreement allows the U.S. government to acquire an additional 500 million doses, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense said. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak...
Did you miss our herding trial last weekend?
Did you miss our herding trial? Kudos to our hard working, dedicated lovers of Herding events! Two highly successful days of herding fun and competition this past weekend! Special recognition goes to: Incredible Trial Chairpersons- Mia Stovall and Kay Rizzardi Amazing Trial Secretary- Kris Read Superb Course Director- Jim Lewis Purveyor of Gourmet Luncheons- Karen Lewis, assisted by Gail Gardner Photographer...
Featured Broker Team: Mary and Charles Rigby with Bailey
Mary and Charles Rigby with Bailey are one of the most respected and beloved teams for local Durango Area Real Estate– As one of the area’s leading real estate teams, Charles combines his more than 25 years in the title insurance industry with Mary’s more than two decades of experience as a Realtor. Together they provide each and every one of their clients with a simply unparalleled level of service they can depend on....
Promising Coronavirus Research Looks at Elderberry
Over the past few months our ability to successfully combat COVID-19 with medications has been disappointing. There was some early hope with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. More recent studies strongly suggest no benefit and maybe even increased mortality. Remdesivir, an anti-viral medication, is showing some benefit in early animal studies. Human studies are underway. The drawback to medications is that they are utilized once an...
Fertility rate: ‘Jaw-dropping’ global crash in children being born
The world is ill-prepared for the global crash in children being born which is set to have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, say researchers. Falling fertility rates mean nearly every country could have shrinking populations by the end of the century. And 23 nations – including Spain and Japan – are expected to see their populations halve by 2100. Countries will also age dramatically, with as many people...
HP & Me – Bad Luck Can Break You or Make You
Welcome to this week’s edition of H.P. and Me! As we mature we realize that misfortunes and so-called “Bad Luck” can break one’s spirit, or serve as a spring-board for new understanding of Life. Remember, there are no problems, only solutions for those who can grasp the greater light. This is the time that what the ancient prophets and mystics called Hesed, or heartfulness, can give us permission to explore new directions of...
Monsoon Season is kicking in… expect some rain this weekend!!
We got a little rain on Monday- .11 inches, but expect more as Monsoon Season is kicking in… expect some rain this weekend!! Our Durango area Monsoon Season lasts from July 1 to September 30. Some weather professionals are suggesting that we will get less rain than normal this year. Let’s prove them wrong and ask the rain season to settle in an bring moisture to our parched region. Rain Rain come today and come...
REC Center Reopens!
Recreation Center Reopening – Welcome Back! Durango Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the Durango Community Recreation Center has reopen! The health and safety of the community is our top priority, and the City appreciates your patience and flexibility in the navigation of this first phase of reopening. Recreation Center guests are asked to abide by the guidelines below to keep the staff and the community safe...
Bailey’s Bits
Bailey’s Bits “Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey
Local Fourteeners
As we all find creative ways to explore and practice social distancing, we are continually grateful to live in a place that offers space and distance for adventures. One of Colorado’s unique features is our Fourteeners—Peaks above 14,000 feet. Colorado has roughly 58 of these beautiful peaks, and we live close to a few. One of the local favorites is Handes Peak. It’s only a couple hours’ drive from Durango, and it’s easy and...
Community Concerts Reimagined
One of the unique aspects of the pandemic we have all seen is the creative thinking and ideas of so many people. We have all had to make new traditions, think “outside of the box” for special occasions, and find new ways to entertain ourselves. On a local level, we have seen this with a rise of virtual and at-home experiences. One of the unique ideas comes from The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. They are offering...
La Plata County June Real Estate
We have the latest real estate transactions for the month of June, and we are glad to note it was a solid month with 106 total transactions. In fact, this is the exact same number of sales as June of 2019. This indicates the activity in April and May picked up, allowing properties to close in June. Year to date, we have 473 total sales, compared to 502 sales last year at this time. As expected, the total for 2020 is lower due to the...
Why Exercise Alone Can’t Take Off Weight
You exercise and exercise, but the weight still doesn’t come off the way you’d like. Find out why you have to attend to your nutrition first before exercise can have an impact.
Colorado governor issues mandatory, statewide mask order
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday issued a statewide mandatory mask order for public places that takes effect 12:01 a.m. Friday. The mandate requires anyone older than 10 to wear masks in public indoor spaces. Polis also said Coloradans should continue to stay 6 feet apart from each other and avoid gathering in large groups. “The virus doesn’t stop at city lines,” Polis said. The mandate is meant to provide “moral and scientific clarity”...
How Restaurants Cope with New Normal
We talked with three restaurant owners about their adjustments to social-distancing recommendations as they re-open for business, and some of the changes look like they’re here to stay!
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