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Durango announces street-light maintenance Tuesday, Wednesday
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Durango announces street-light maintenance Tuesday, Wednesday

November 18, 2019

College Drive and East Eighth Avenue.College Drive and East Sixth Avenue.College Drive and East Third Avenue.Florida Road and North College Drive.Florida Road and East Animas Road (County Road 250) intersection.Drivers…

Meetings to address e-bike use in Durango
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Meetings to address e-bike use in Durango

November 18, 2019

The study session is open to the public, but no public comments will be accepted. The regular Joint Advisory Board meeting will begin at 6 p.m., at which point the…

Local First to host coupon book launch party
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Local First to host coupon book launch party

November 18, 2019

Tickets are $10 each and include an entree and appetizers, plus chocolaty drink specials from Animas Chocolate. Members may pick up their free book, and additional books will be available…

Wethington Holistic Arts to host body scrub workshop
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Wethington Holistic Arts to host body scrub workshop

November 15, 2019

Attendees will learn about which herbs are best for the skin and then learn how to make a salt-based and sugar-based body scrubs. All ingredients, containers, herbs and essential oils,…

Farmington Civic Center to host Two Hearts Wedding Expo
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Farmington Civic Center to host Two Hearts Wedding Expo

November 15, 2019

The Two Hearts Wedding Expo will feature dozens of local exhibitors. There will be representatives from every size and category of wedding business, from large department stores to local specialty…

Farmington to host Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble
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Farmington to host Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

November 15, 2019

Participants are encouraged come in costume. Family activities such as children’s carnival games, face painting, gobble contest and live music will be ongoing throughout the event. This event will take…

iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army to host Ts for Turkeys
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iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army to host Ts for Turkeys

November 15, 2019

T’s for Turkeys is the largest fundraising event hosted by iHeartMedia and the Salvation Army, to help feed the local community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Help collect hundreds…

Acclaimed disabled climber to speak to Rotary
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Acclaimed disabled climber to speak to Rotary

November 15, 2019

Jukes’ accomplishments include climbing Mount Everest and are a remarkable example of what physically disabled individuals may accomplish. His war injury led to his becoming a leg amputee. Visitors are…

Farmington Museum to host Dinosaur Discovery Day
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Farmington Museum to host Dinosaur Discovery Day

November 15, 2019

There will be prehistoric crafts and activities for children and adults. Educators from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Dr. John Burris from San Juan College…

San Juan College to host charity bowl sale
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San Juan College to host charity bowl sale

November 15, 2019

Ceramic bowls made by San Juan College students and staff will be available for purchase for $10. Each purchased bowl comes with a free fill-up of soup from Mary’s Kitchen…

La Plata County commissioners seek board and commission members
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La Plata County commissioners seek board and commission members

November 15, 2019

Board of Review, Citizens Review Panel for Child Welfare Grievances, Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee, Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission, Durango Public Library Board, Extension Advisory Committee, Fire…

La Plata Electric to hold Fill the Bucket Food Drive
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La Plata Electric to hold Fill the Bucket Food Drive

November 14, 2019

Donations may be dropped off for the Durango Food Bank for distribution to families and seniors throughout La Plata County during the holiday season. The LPEA Pagosa Springs office started…

Durango to host opioid crisis regional forum
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Durango to host opioid crisis regional forum

November 14, 2019

The forum will provide participants with an update about efforts related to opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, opioid treatment programs and the opioid crisis nationally and in Colorado. To register,…

Marilyn Garst to host concert
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Marilyn Garst to host concert

November 14, 2019

Appetizers will be offered during intermission and dessert and wine will be offered after the concert. Cost is $40 and space is limited to 20 people. For more information, contact…

Beads and Beyond seeks help with Christmas window
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Beads and Beyond seeks help with Christmas window

November 14, 2019

A crafting space as well as all the supplies needed will be set up during store hours for the next week. Space allowing, the store will try to include all…

Animas Valley Grange to host Medicare for All talk
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Animas Valley Grange to host Medicare for All talk

November 14, 2019

Attendees will find out more about one of the most important current issues by learning about the existing health care payment system and the misinformation being spread for political purposes.…

Hermosa Creek Road to close for season
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Hermosa Creek Road to close for season

November 13, 2019

Forest Road 578 is the main access to the Hermosa area, a popular location for hunting. Fourth rifle season started Wednesday, and the last day of use for FR 578…

Amy’s Bookcase to host author Nancy Bo Flood
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Amy’s Bookcase to host author Nancy Bo Flood

November 13, 2019

Flood has been a literacy advocate for many years on the Navajo reservation. She has written several children’s and young adult books, including “First Laugh,” “Welcome Baby” and “Water Runs…

Medicare classes to take place in Durango
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Medicare classes to take place in Durango

November 13, 2019

The classes will discuss ways to save money by learning to speak and understand Medicare. Classes will be held two times a month in Durango. For more information, call 749-0206.…