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Haviland Lake repairs begin
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Haviland Lake repairs begin

May 4, 2020

The work is expected to be completed by mid-July. The Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area, 15 miles north of Durango, is owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and is a…

Durango Public Library launches new catalog
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Durango Public Library launches new catalog

May 4, 2020

The website for the new catalog is www.durango.ent.sirsi.net. When patrons log into their account, their PIN will be the last four digits of their library card number. Once logged in,…

San Juan County, N.M. announces meetings
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San Juan County, N.M. announces meetings

May 1, 2020

San Juan County Commission will meet 4 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec.Public comment may be submitted in these ways: hand delivery…

Construction on Needham project to begin Monday
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Construction on Needham project to begin Monday

May 1, 2020

Needham Connect Phase 2 will involve construction of new sidewalks, calming traffic, bringing curbs into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and improving bicycle facilities. Needham Connect Phase 2…

Seasonal roads opening in the San Juan National Forest
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Seasonal roads opening in the San Juan National Forest

May 1, 2020

The Dolores, Pagosa and Columbine District Recreation staff have been assessing road conditions this spring and opening roads as conditions allow, with the majority opening Friday. The San Juan National…

Rumble strip work to begin in Southwest Colorado
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Rumble strip work to begin in Southwest Colorado

May 1, 2020

A total of 268 miles of roads will be improved with the installation of centerline rumble strips along segments of these highways: Colorado highways 90, 97, 141, 184, 172, 151,…

Durango Farmers Market to open May 9
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Durango Farmers Market to open May 9

April 29, 2020

The market will be implementing safety precautions to allow for increased distancing of customers and vendors. All vendors will wear face masks for the month of May, and customers are…

Durango celebrates 40 years as Tree City USA
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Durango celebrates 40 years as Tree City USA

April 29, 2020

The city of Durango celebrated its first Tree City USA designation on Colorado Arbor Day, April 17, 1981, in a joint ceremony dedicating Pioneer Park, according to historical documents provided…

Colorado Farm Bureau teams up with local food bank
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Colorado Farm Bureau teams up with local food bank

April 29, 2020

La Plata County Farm Bureau President Charly Minkler coordinated the food delivery effort with Smith. Volunteers distributed the food immediately, rather than waiting days for delivery. Also participating were San…

Animas Museum offers online exhibits
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Animas Museum offers online exhibits

April 29, 2020

The exhibits will feature the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, Zaidee Perkins’ wedding dress and handmade quilts housed in the museum’s collections. To view the exhibits, visit www.animasmuseum.org. For more information,…

Pine River Library to host virtual book club
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Pine River Library to host virtual book club

April 29, 2020

Digital Services Manager Liz will host the meeting, and all patrons are invited. Zoom allows participants to join a meeting through a smartphone, computer with video or audio or voice…