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San Juan College creates Fleming Memorial scholarship
Education

San Juan College creates Fleming Memorial scholarship

February 4, 2020

San Juan College created the Julian Fleming Memorial Scholarship to help students entering the firefighting and paramedic fields. The Julian Fleming Memorial Scholarship fund amount is a fraction of what…

Senior Center to host lunch and learns in February
Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learns in February

February 4, 2020

Feb. 13: Frank Jarrell will speak about brain health.Feb. 18: Denise Magner from Southwest Center for Independence will speak about lesser-known resources and activities in Durango.Feb. 20: Denise Magner from…

San Juan BOCES seeks judges and volunteers
Education

San Juan BOCES seeks judges and volunteers

February 4, 2020

The science fair takes 100 volunteers. Volunteers do not need to be experts or scientists to act as judges. All that is needed is a basic understanding of science and…

Monthly knitting circle hosted by Pine River Library
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Monthly knitting circle hosted by Pine River Library

February 4, 2020

All are welcome. New knitters are invited to come learn. Experienced knitters are invited come work on a project, seek help or teach others. Crocheters are also welcome. This program…

Kogan Builders Inc. announces new ownership
Business

Kogan Builders Inc. announces new ownership

February 3, 2020

Asherdu1-i-syn Kogan Builders will continue to operate in the region as it has for more than 20 years, designing and building custom homes under the same professional management, operations and…

Durango Financial Planning announces new hire
Business

Durango Financial Planning announces new hire

February 3, 2020

Kothedu1-i-syn Kothe comes from FIS where she specialized in financial processing for over four years. Kothe joined the team at the start of the year as the firm’s new operations…

Beef Cattle Symposium to take place in Pagosa Springs
Southwest Life

Beef Cattle Symposium to take place in Pagosa Springs

February 1, 2020

Speakers and topics Feb. 11 will include John Wenzel with New Mexico State University, who will discuss antibiotic use in cow/calf operations; Frank Garry with Colorado State University Extension, who…

February library events
Community

February library events

January 31, 2020

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For infants to 18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and…

December births
Community

December births

January 31, 2020

Samantha Wilson and Manuelito Garbiso, Durango, Kehlana Rayne, 4 pounds, 7 ounces, 5:56 p.m. Dec. 5. Samantha Wilson and Manuelito Garbiso, Durango, Kailend Bane, 4 pounds, 8 ounces, 5:57 p.m.…

Sonflower Christian Preschool to host open house
Education

Sonflower Christian Preschool to host open house

January 31, 2020

Sonflower’s program accepts students 2½ to 5 years old. It offers fun projects to work on, a curriculum and classroom tour and goodies to take home. For more information, call…

Senior Center to host iPhone class
Community

Senior Center to host iPhone class

January 31, 2020

In this class, participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of an iPhone. Topics discussed will include fundamentals and hidden tips, tricks and features, and questions will…

ARTrageous’ interactive show coming to Farmington
Arts and Entertainment

ARTrageous’ interactive show coming to Farmington

January 31, 2020

ARTrageous is a interactive art and music experience. Audiences interact with a team of accomplished, multitalented artists from the Albuquerque area as they paint at electric speed, creating giant works…

Registration open for free infant massage course
Local News

Registration open for free infant massage course

January 31, 2020

The class is available for infants from newborn to 9 months. Mercy Regional Medical Center Touch Love and Compassion staff and International Association of Infant Massage Educators, Julie Ninis and…

Money awarded to local art organizations
Arts and Entertainment

Money awarded to local art organizations

January 30, 2020

These organizations were awarded grants: Animas City Night Bazaar, BE Frank – Creative Music Scholarship, BE Frank – School Year Student Scholarship, Dumpster Beautification Project, Durango Choral Society, Durango Creative…

Raven Narratives announces March theme “First/Lasts”
Arts and Entertainment

Raven Narratives announces March theme “First/Lasts”

January 30, 2020

Raven Narratives invites storytellers to pitch stories for the March “First/Lasts” theme.Courtesy of Raven Narratives “Firsts/Lasts” asks storytellers to think of their first car or bike, first (or last) kiss,…

Bralee Inman joins Daisy’s Salon
Business

Bralee Inman joins Daisy’s Salon

January 29, 2020

Inmandu1-i-syn Inman is looking forward to sharing her talented ability to color, cut and design hair for your special events and everyday lives. Born in Texas and moving here to…