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Best bakers on display at Church of Christ
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Best bakers on display at Church of Christ

February 27, 2020

All proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to the free, all-volunteer museum on Mill Street in Bayfield — open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, June through September.…

Westendorff holds office hours in Ignacio
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Westendorff holds office hours in Ignacio

February 26, 2020

Westendorff welcomes Ignacio-area residents to meet with her about their interests and concerns with the country. For more information, contact the La Plata County Commissioners Office at 382-6219.

Region 9 adds new board members
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Region 9 adds new board members

February 25, 2020

du1-i-syn William Tookey, San Juan County administrator was elected to his third year as chairman. Todd Starr, Archuleta County at-large member was elected vice chairman; Dan Fernandez, Dolores County at-large…

Mercy welcomes new physician
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Mercy welcomes new physician

February 25, 2020

Van Osdu1-i-syn Van Os specializes in general gastroenterology. He believes it is important to listen carefully to his patients and thoroughly address their concerns. Van Os earned his undergraduate degree…

Jeremy Garncarz joins Stillwater Music board
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Jeremy Garncarz joins Stillwater Music board

February 25, 2020

Garncarzdu1-i-syn Garncarz is a senior director and interim deputy vice president for conservation at The Wilderness Society, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a future where people and wild…

Four Corners Community Bank celebrates 20th birthday
New Mexico

Four Corners Community Bank celebrates 20th birthday

February 25, 2020

Headquartered in Farmington, FCCB serves San Juan (New Mexico), Montezuma and La Plata counties with seven locations and nearly 90 employees. Since 2000, FCCB’s mission has been to provide better…

Methodist Thrift Shop to establish scholarship fund
Education

Methodist Thrift Shop to establish scholarship fund

February 25, 2020

Applicants are considered on church involvement, leadership, community services, extracurricular activities and personal attributes. Interested people may pick up an application at the Methodist Thrift Shop, 986 East Second Ave.,…

Foundation announces grant totals
Community

Foundation announces grant totals

February 25, 2020

$1,270,191 was donated from Community Foundation Fund Holders to nonprofits.$457,330 was donated from Friends of the Foundation to Community Foundation Fiscal Sponsorships and other projects.$58,500 was granted through scholarship funds…

Local students graduate from Fort Lewis College
Community

Local students graduate from Fort Lewis College

February 25, 2020

These local students graduated: Durango: Victoria Acosta, Spencer Ashton, Korbin Barkey, Mykayla Bates, Tamara Benally, Nicholas Brandau, Dylan Carrasco-Songer, Grace Cooper, Eli Dickinson, Clay Dillon, Manuel Estrada, James Gonzales, Carissa…

HBASC offers Building for the Future Scholarships
Education

HBASC offers Building for the Future Scholarships

February 25, 2020

The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. March 27. Scholarships will be awarded at the HBASC dinner meeting April 16. Applications are available through counselors at Mancos, Durango, Animas, Bayfield,…

San Juan College Theatre to present ‘Our Town’
New Mexico

San Juan College Theatre to present ‘Our Town’

February 25, 2020

“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its residents. It explores…

Raven Narratives to host live storytelling event
Arts and Entertainment

Raven Narratives to host live storytelling event

February 25, 2020

The show will feature powerful, potent, humorous and authentic-to-themselves true stories from these storytellers: Bailey Carlson, Sue Vanden Brink Loweree, Daisy Perez, Ellen Shinkle, Kathy Forrest, Robin Brodsky, Kate Sutton…

City of Durango announces vacancies on boards and commissions
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City of Durango announces vacancies on boards and commissions

February 24, 2020

Creative Economy Commission.Durango Local Licensing Authority.Land Use and Development Code Board of Adjustment.Durango’s boards and commissions provide a foundation for public input and are a way for residents to get…

Great Decisions Durango discussion group to meet
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Great Decisions Durango discussion group to meet

February 23, 2020

The topic of discussion will be “Red Sea Security.” Moderator Dr. Ruth Alminas will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a…

San Juan College Planetarium to host AstroFriday
New Mexico

San Juan College Planetarium to host AstroFriday

February 21, 2020

This 25-minute full-dome presentation features the Google X-Prize competition. Private developers are challenged with building and transporting a space probe to the Moon, getting it to travel over the surface…