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Bailey’s Bits – Bailey on Retirement
Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle “The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before your boss does.” Visit Bailey at: https://homesindurango.com/
Pilobolus – Come to Your Senses
Pilobolus – Come to Your Senses After nearly 50 years, Pilobolus Dance Theatre remains a major American dance company of international influence. Pilobolus, with its unique vision of modern dance, stretches the boundaries of human movement with a dazzling mix of humor, intelligence, physical invention and raw athleticism. The troupe’s collaborative choreographic process and unique weight-sharing approach to partnering gives the...
7 Ways to Increase Dopamine, Focus, and Energy
Photo credit: brainmd.com How to Increase Dopamine Naturally Do you feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Is it hard to finish things once you’ve started them? Are you easily distracted? Do you find it hard to concentrate? Have you lost your zest for life? If you answered yes to any of these, you may have a deficiency and need to increase dopamine levels. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is one of over one hundred...
Sand dunes can ‘communicate’ with each other
Image credit: phys.org Even though they are inanimate objects, sand dunes can ‘communicate’ with each other. A team from the University of Cambridge has found that as they move, sand dunes interact with and repel their downstream neighbours. Using an experimental dune ‘racetrack’, the researchers observed that two identical dunes start out close together, but over time they get further and further apart. This...
Durango Kennel Club Celebrates Dogs!
Durango Kennel Club Celebrates Dogs! The Durango Kennel Club just celebrated its annual awards banquet— celebrating the achievements of its members with their beloved dogs. Held at the Kennebec Restaurant in Hesperus this year, the food was excellent. and the DKC members all enjoyed the event. Once a year the DKC membership gathers in celebration of the AKC titles member dogs have earned in the past year. As the only AKC club in...
Bailey’s Bits – Bailey on Work/Life Balance
Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle “What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.” Learn about Bailey at: https://homesindurango.com/
Sticks N’ Thorns on Tour Winter 2020
February 14th Durango! Get Tickets Featuring Jon Stickley of Jon Stickley Trio and Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon Asheville, NC — Sticks N’ Thorns is the new project from Leftover Salmon banjoist Andy Thorn and flatpicking guitarist Jon Stickley of the Jon Stickley Trio. Since their teenage years together in North Carolina, Andy and Jon have played together in numerous bands including the Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band (with...
It’s Your Money: What Your CPA Can Do
If you’re looking for an accountant who will do more than your taxes, Michelle Kooi from Tafoya Barrett & Associates has some questions you should ask to get what you want.
Do Cellphones Interfere with Learning?
We have laws that prohibit us from using our cellphones while driving because of the distractions they present. Durango middle schools now are considering a ban on phone use during school hours.
Focus on Film: March 4th – 8th – Durango Film Festival
20/20 Festival Schedule is now LIVE! Catch some of the best films around and join us for fantastic films and fun this year. Spring ski season will be in full swing – (we’re finally getting some white stuff) with downhill, nordic and backcountry opportunities everywhere you do your turns! There’s no shortage of activities in Durango, Colorado and with the film festival centered in historic downtown Durango, you’ll enjoy walking from...
Macbeth presented by Merely Players
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” Spurred by prophesy and consumed by ambition, Macbeth and his wife embark upon a murderous path to claim Scotland’s throne. Greed and lust for power become entwined with guilt and paranoia in one of the most powerful plays of all time. Told with the imagination and invention for which Merely Players has become known, Shakespeare’s famous tragedy bursts on to the local stage. Something...
3 Critical Steps to Follow When Involved in a Car Crash in Durango
From 2004 to 2018, 66 car accidents occurred each year on US Highway 160 between Bayfield and Durango, according to Durango Herald. Animal-caused collisions are frequent in Colorado, but most fatal road accidents result from driving under the influence, drowsy driving, distracted driving, and not buckling up. Nonetheless, even good drivers can experience mishaps because of icy and snowy roads during the winter season. Likewise, the...
Silverton Skijoring This Weekend!
President’s Day Weekend is upon us and Silverton—our neighboring town—hosts one of the most unique events all winter: Skijoring. This fantastic event comprises of a horse or motorcycle pulling a person on skis holding onto a rope down the middle of the snow-filled street. There are jumps and rings the rider catches on batons, and the rider goes around 35 miles per hour. Does that sound crazy? It’s pretty unique! The event is presented...
Bailey’s Bits – Bailey on Vacation
Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle “I am in desperate need of a six month’s vacation – twice a year.” Learn more about Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/
Financing Options Using Assets as Income
For homebuyers entering their golden years, who may not have a steady income stream from working, both Fannie and Freddie allow access to retirement-related funds and assets for use as income. Recent changes to Freddie Mac’s (FHLC) guidelines have made this the more optimal of the two programs, but this general overview might be helpful in picking and choosing which might work best for you. Often the asset stream is used to...
The Springs Resort and Spa
If you’re looking for a relaxing adventure, you may consider the Springs Resort and Spa in Pagosa Springs. This is the home of the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring! There are multiple soaking pools (24), which are 100% mineral water overlooking the river. There’s also a mineral water swimming pool. Many of the minerals in the water are considered to have healing benefits. Each of the pools features a different temperature, so...
Bailey’s Bits – Bailey on Expectations
Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle “Some people can’t work in an environment where they are expected to do their job.” Visit Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/
Snowdown 2020 Events
See what’s happening the rest of the week for Snowdown 2020! Photo courtesy of DurangoHerald.com
SNOWDOWN Rocks on–2020! LIGHT Parade Tonight!!
SNOWDOWN Rocks on 2020!!! Light Parade tonight! Friday January 31st… right there on Main Street. Tonight’s the night!! As the sun goes down!! From College Drive to 12th Street… Live in costume! COLORADO’S PREMIER WINTER CELEBRATION 42ND ANNUAL SNOWDOWN JANUARY 29TH-FEBRUARY 2ND 2020 The Snowdown SNEER quotes “City” as saying, “Rock N Roll all night” and some folks will try. ...
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