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The Liberty School to host dyslexia simulation

The Liberty School will host a special Dyslexia Simulation Event, at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the school, 3107 Western…

September 20, 2024

Bayfield yard waste area closed temporarily

La Plata County temporarily closed the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center through Oct. 2. The…

September 20, 2024

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Vision workshop to be held

A free resource and training workshop for low vision and blind people of all ages, their families and friends will…

September 20, 2024

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ELHI to host Harvest Festival Car Show

ELHI is hosting its first Harvest Festival Car Show at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute…

September 20, 2024

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Bayfield yard waste area to close temporarily

La Plata County will temporarily close the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center from Thursday, Sept.…

September 16, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

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Postal Service to host job fair

The Postal Service will host a job fair at the Durango Post Office to fill multiple positions for carriers from…

September 11, 2024

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Library hosts ‘Local stories: A Ute family history you didn’t know’

The community is invited to hear the rich stories of longtime Ignacio resident Johnny Taylor Valdez’s family’s deep roots in…

September 11, 2024

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Pine River Library hosts immunity boosters class

Learn how to make two immunity boosting “tonics” from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Pine River Library, 395…

September 11, 2024

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Durangoan Lacie Fuller graduates from Washburn University

Lacie Fuller from Durango graduated with a degree in Certificate with an emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Washburn University…

September 6, 2024

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‘How to stay out of a nursing home’ presentation to be held

A free presentation, “How to stay out of a nursing home” or “How to keep your loved one out of…

September 6, 2024

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Humane Society hosts film screening to support shelter

La Plata County Humane Society will host a screening of “GOODBOY,” a film by Ashley Mosher, from 4:30 to 6…

September 6, 2024

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Grange to host community barbecue, apple pressing

Animas Valley Grange is hosting a Community Barbecue picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Animas…

September 6, 2024

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Annual Historic Driving Tour to be held

This year’s self-guided driving tour, to be held Sept. 21, is put on by the La Plata County Historic Preservation…

September 6, 2024

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Help celebrate Maxine Peterson with potluck brunch

With help from the city of Durango, the Boulevard Neighborhood Association has planted a tree along the Boulevard median in…

September 6, 2024

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Wishon joins Tomsic Physical Therapy

Kyle Wishon has joined Tomsic Physical Therapy as a personal trainer and stretch professional. Wishon started working in health care…

August 31, 2024

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Library hosts memoir workshop

Prize-winning writers Pam Uschuk and William Root share their hands-on workshop exploring ways of writing memoir using prose and poetry…

August 30, 2024

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Apply to be on one of city’s boards, commissions

Durango City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the these city boards and commissions: Board of Ethics, Election…

August 30, 2024

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Durango High School to host homecoming tailgate

The Durango High School Tailgate will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the front of the school, 2390…

August 28, 2024

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Library District announces new Sunnyside manager

Cynthia Loebig The Southwest La Plata Library District recently named Cynthia Loebig as the new library manager for Sunnyside Library.…

August 24, 2024

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Health care advocacy group wants to hear from residents

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a health care advocacy organization headquartered in Denver, is conducting its statewide listening tour, coming to…

August 23, 2024

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Cowboy Gathering accepting parade entries

The Durango Cowboy Gathering is now accepting entries for the 36th Annual Cowboy Parade, one of the largest nonmotorized parades…

August 23, 2024

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AARP Smart Driver Course to be held

The next AARP Smart Driver Course in Durango will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at the…

August 23, 2024

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Prostate cancer support group to meet via zoom

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 over Zoom.…

August 23, 2024

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Monthlong work to begin on County Road 501

The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department will conduct a mill and overlay (resurfacing) project on County Road 501…

August 23, 2024