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Hospice of Mercy to host ‘A Gathering of Remembrance’
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Hospice of Mercy to host ‘A Gathering of Remembrance’

December 10, 2019

The service will feature music, readings, a message and an opportunity to share personal remembrances. All community members are invited to celebrate the light within and within the people remembered…

Meet with Westendorff Thursday in Ignacio
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Meet with Westendorff Thursday in Ignacio

December 10, 2019

Because of scheduling issues, Westendorff canceled her December office hours at Pine River Library and welcomes Bayfield and Ignacio area residents to meet with her at this session to discuss…

Library to show ‘The Public’ Tuesday night
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Library to show ‘The Public’ Tuesday night

December 10, 2019

The film showcases the important role public libraries play in society. All are welcome. For more information, contact the library at 884-2222, ext. 510.

Durango Food Bank to hold Dump Hunger Food Drive
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Durango Food Bank to hold Dump Hunger Food Drive

December 9, 2019

X-ROCK 105.3-FM will broadcast live from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Durango Walmart while community supporters, including the Durango Roller Girls, will fill a C&J Gravel dump truck…

San Juan College choir to perform Christmas concert
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San Juan College choir to perform Christmas concert

December 9, 2019

The concert will provide an evening of Christmas classics. The San Juan College Choir, directed by Virginia Nickels-Hircock, will treat the audience to Christmas music of all types. Tickets are…

Methane rulemaking session to take place Wednesday
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Methane rulemaking session to take place Wednesday

December 9, 2019

The Air Quality Control Commission will come to Durango as it considers implementing statewide methane leak-detection and repair standards for oil and gas and mandated reductions to noxious, volatile organic…

Natural Grocers to open 40th Colorado store in Pagosa Springs
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Natural Grocers to open 40th Colorado store in Pagosa Springs

December 8, 2019

Natural Grocers offers organic produce, meat humanely raised without antibiotics, hormones or other growth promoters, free-range eggs, pasture-based dairy, GMO-free prepackaged bulk products, groceries that don’t contain any artificial colors,…

Jameson Bobbin promoted to Durango market president
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Jameson Bobbin promoted to Durango market president

December 8, 2019

Bobbin replaces Travis Craig, who will remain affiliated with Vectra Bank as part of its parent company, Zions Bancorporation. As Durango market president, Bobbin will provide strategic operations and sales…

Durango Nature Studies to host evening celebration
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Durango Nature Studies to host evening celebration

December 8, 2019

Luminarias will light the way from the parking lot to the heart of the Nature Center, where guests will be greeted with a campfire, warm cider, cocoa and other treats.…

Seasons to host anniversary community event
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Seasons to host anniversary community event

December 7, 2019

Seasons opened in 1994, bringing fresh, seasonal cuisine to Durango. Its 25th anniversary event will celebrate the season, and in the spirit of community and friendship, the event will also…

Escalante Middle School to host book fair
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Escalante Middle School to host book fair

December 7, 2019

Teachers will take their classes to the library for students to make their selections. Parents should be prepared to send money with students for those purchases. Parent volunteers are needed…

Purgatory Resort to open backside trails this weekend
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Purgatory Resort to open backside trails this weekend

December 5, 2019

Purgatory Resort plans to open backside trails this weekend.Courtesy of Purgatory Resort Senior Director of Mountain Operations Sam Williams plans to open more trails, including Peace, Boogie, Snag, Airmail, Zinfandel,…

Durango High School to host Demons Resolution Run
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Durango High School to host Demons Resolution Run

December 5, 2019

The course will use the roads and bike paths in Three Springs. The race will help support athletics and activities at DHS. 5k participants will receive a cold-weather beanie to…

Escalante Middle School to host music performances
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Escalante Middle School to host music performances

December 5, 2019

6 p.m. Tuesday: Sixth grade band, choir, orchestra and jazz band holiday performance in the Cafetorium. 6 p.m. Thursday: Seventh and eighth grade choirs and bands holiday performance in the…

Mountain Middle School earns distinction rating
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Mountain Middle School earns distinction rating

December 5, 2019

The academic portion of CSI’s “distinction” rating is based on students’ performance on state tests that all Colorado public schools are required to administer each year in reading, math, writing…