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StoneAge Tools hosts charity team-building event in Durango
Drones will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado By Sophia McCrackin Herald Staff Writer Thursday, Jul 25, 2024 5:00 AM Team 1, made up of StoneAge Tools employees from around the globe, were the first of 10 teams to get their drone flying July 12 during a team-building exercise in Durango. The teams competed to see who could build a small drone first, but they had to do it without directions, among...
People who still look young in their 60s and beyond usually adopt these 7 daily habits
Ever notice how some folks just seem to defy the laws of aging? You know the ones. They’re in their 60s or even older and still look like they could be in their 40s. It’s as if they’ve discovered some sort of secret fountain of youth. What’s their secret, then? Well, chances are, it’s not a youth-preserving potion or a hidden time machine. Instead, it might be something much simpler and more achievable – daily habits. Yes, you read...
Highlights from the global tech outage: Airlines, businesses and border crossings hit by global tech disruption
Today’s live coverage has ended. See what you missed below and find the latest on apnews.com. A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. At the heart of the massive disruption is CrowdStrike, a...
Auroras Expected Over Mars This Weekend After Solar Explosion
A massive explosion on the surface of the sun is expected to cause auroras on Mars, and they will look nothing like the northern and southern lights we see on Earth. Sunspot AR3738, a huge and volatile sunspot on the sun’s surface, just spat out a powerful X1.9-class solar flare on July 16, sending a plume of solar plasma shooting out into space. This coronal mass ejection (CME) won’t hit the Earth—where it could...
Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop
Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million By Tyler Brown Herald Staff Writer Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 1:07 PM Updated Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 3:17 PM Outpost at Helen’s Corner closed its doors on Sunday and the property is now listed for sale by Coldwell Banker. (Mary Shinn/Durango Herald file) Outpost at Helen’s Corner, roughly 14 miles northeast of Durango, has officially shut its doors. The liquor and...
Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago
When lawmakers voted to allow hemp production in 2018, they quietly opened the door to legal THC in all 50 states. By Mike Riggs Bill Clark / Getty Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. Drive through durham, north carolina, where I live, and you might get the impression that marijuana is legal here. Retail windows advertise thc in glittery letters and neon glass, and seven-pointed leaves adorn...
110-year-old woman shares the 2 reasons she believes she’s lived so long
While Ruth Onley could have never known she’d live to 110, there were hints: Her father lived until he was nearly 105, and Onley says her relationship with God definitely has something to do with it. “(God) told me my days were all numbered. But he didn’t tell me the number,” Onley laughs. Onley, one of 10 children, was born in 1914 in Weverton, Maryland. She was educated in a one-room school until the third grade before she...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for Christmas in July – a holiday craft market! Start your shopping early by supporting local artisans and vendors and surprise your loved ones with one of a kind gifts. The market will be held on Saturday, July 20th at the La Plata County Fairgrounds....
FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW
FOUR CORNERS GEM & MINERAL SHOW July 12-14, 2024 La Plata County Fairgrounds • 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Gem and Mineral Show is one of the best and largest shows for Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region. If traveling to visit the mountains, deserts, and archaeological wonders of this area, time your travels to take in this great show for jewelers, rock hounds, and geology...
I HATE HAMLET
I HATE HAMLET Select dates from Jul 12-28, 2024 Durango Arts Center • Durango, MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Experience the Drama: “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick, Directed by Monica DiBiasio Television star Andrew Rally is facing the daunting task of stepping into the role of Hamlet, and he’s utterly terrified. Unsure of himself and grappling with career uncertainties, Andrew finds himself in a whirlwind of...
Durango breweries release new craft beer honoring 50 years of the Colorado Trail
Amanda Knorr with Ska Brewing pours a Colorado Trail beer on June 27 at Ska World Headquarters. Durango breweries celebrated the trail’s 50th anniversary with a new specialty craft beer. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Jerry McBride Durango breweries celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Colorado Trail by brewing a specialty craft beer. Ska, Steamworks Brewing, Anarchy, Carver, Animas and High Trestle brewing companies banded...
Over 1,000 pack into downtown Durango for first city fireworks show since 2019
Durango celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday night with fireworks for the first time since 2019. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Jerry McBride For the first time since 2019, fireworks lit up the sky on Independence Day in Durango. Durango community events administrator Ellen Babers said the spectacle, which was much anticipated by residents, went well. “I was really pleased with the fireworks,” she said. “They went higher...
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO
JULY 4TH IN DURANGO July 3-6, 2024 Durango, CO MAP EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for a spectacular July 4th celebration in Historic Downtown Durango , featuring a whole weekend of festivities and events! Things kick off on Wednesday, July 3rd, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center with a thrilling rodeo. On Thursday, July 4th, get ready for an amazing day packed with multiple events. Start your morning with a gourmet...
Discover the Hidden Supervolcano Located in New Mexico
Yes believe it or not: not only does New Mexico have volcanic fields but there does exist a supervolcano in the state. It’s actually one of the youngest supervolcanoes in the United States and people can go and see it up close. Where is the supervolcano in New Mexico? Located in Sandoval County in the Jemez Mountains lies the Valles Caldera. The Valles Caldera is 1 of 3 supervolcanoes that are found in the United States...
10 habits of successful men who always move forward in life
Success doesn’t just happen by chance. It’s the result of intentional decisions and consistent habits. Over the years, I’ve noticed that successful men share a specific set of habits that set them apart from the rest. These habits enable them to keep progressing in life, no matter what challenges come their way. In this article, we’ll uncover the 10 habits of men who seem to always be on a winning streak. It’s not about copying others...
Fireworks return to Durango for July 4 celebrations
Durango, CO: Fireworks are returning to the City of Durango Fourth of July celebration! Loved by many, hated by some, the bright bursts of color and big booming sounds will return, weather permitting, to the skies on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 9:15 p.m. as part of the street party downtown. The fireworks will be an exciting capstone to Thursday’s festivities and one of more than 20 events planned. The celebration is officially called...
CONCERT HALL AT THE PARK
CONCERT HALL AT THE PARK Select dates from Jun 20 – Aug 1, 2024 Buckley Park • Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is happy to announce the return of its free summer concert series, “Concert Hall @ The Park” in downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning June 20 through August 1. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are...
This 100-year-old woman who still works and drives has simple tips for a long life
Miriam Todd has no plans to retire. “It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me,” she says. Miriam Todd, 100, at her desk in Nehlig’s Furniture in Stratford, New Jersey, where she still works six days a week.Courtesy Christy Todd-Hoffman Create your free account or log in to save this article June 24, 2024, 9:33 AM MDT / Source: TODAY By A. Pawlowski At 100 years old, Miriam Todd works more hours than many...
GARDENS ON TOUR
GARDENS ON TOUR Saturday, June 22, 2024 Durango Public Library • Durango, CO 81301 MAPEVENT WEBSITE EVENT DESCRIPTION Get ready for another edition of Gardens on Tour! This tour will feature a number of residential gardens that will inspire you to consider ideas to make your own yard and landscape Tour level worthy. Post courtesy of Durango.com.
Level Your Summer Up w/ A Music Workshop!
Check out all of our upcoming Summer Workshops! We have some great workshops coming up over the next couple of months! Keep scrolling for more info! LEARN MORE This is a week-long workshop that will meet daily during the week of June 24th-28th from 11:00AM-1:00PM Vocal Technique and Harmonizing in Old Time Folk / Americana music. Signup Here! This is a week-long workshop that will meet daily during the week of...
