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Looking to meet health goals this new year? New Year's resolutions can be tough to acheive. The allure of a fresh start in January motivates many to change their habits, exercise more, or diet. For anyone trying to improve themselves this time of year, we applaud you. Don't give up! If you are struggling through week two of your new commitments, you might be going through some familar difficulties. Sore legs and arms after the gym, insomnia, stress. These should not be the reason to quit on your goals. Here are a few pharmacist-recommended supplements to help with you New Year's…

Duran's 2025 by the Numbers   At the end of every year, we get the opportunity to look back on our year as a whole. You poured over your Top Artists, Most Viewed Videos, or Favorite Podcasts from 2025. While we do not have a "Duran's Wrapped" for each of our customers, we loved the idea of showing off the community's support as a whole. And so, here is 2025 at Duran's Central Pharmacy featuring all of our businesses: Duran's Gift Shop Remedy Coffee Duran's Restaurant Duran's Travel Vaccine Center Duran's Pharmacy       Thank you to…

The Traditional Holiday Favorite Before New Mexico was new, maize was a sacred crop for the Aztecs and inhabitants of Mesoamerica. Pozole was prepared on special occasions and mentioned in the journals of Spanish missionaries. The dish is is named from a Nahuatl word meaning foamy. Pozole is traditional in many senses but very commonly prepared around the holidays. Many families enjoy the large serving size, familiar spicy flavor, and how nothing beats the cold weather like warm broth. Like any stew, there are a plethora of ways to prepare it. The most important ingredient is hominy/posole…

Ask any Burqueño (a native to Albuquerque) where to see an impressive display of luminarias, they would tell you to visit Old Town plaza on Christmas Eve. The historic plaza along Route 66 dates to 1706 for the establishment of the city. On Wednesday, hundreds of paper bags with lit candles will be set along streets and pathways – a long tradition of the Southwest to light the way for the Christ child. Visiting the plaza on Wednesday night, a neon arch will catch your eye. This arch is nothing new to the neighborhood but our friends at Ripe, Inc. helped it shine. Len Romano, the…

Small Business SupportAt many small businesses this year, you might be shocked to see patrons and staff exchanging $2 bills at the counter. If you look a little closer, you might even see our stamp on these bills!Sometimes called the "2 Dollar Challenge", this initiative is a joint effort with our local economy. In addition to raising a few eyebrows, shopping with specially stamped $2 bills can avoid credit card fees, is great for tipping, and provides a little free advertising for our small shops.Ask for your change in $2's at a Duran's register and shop local!