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Glow Fun Run takes stand against sexual violence
Local News

Glow Fun Run takes stand against sexual violence

September 11, 2019

Registration and check-in will open at 7 p.m. The interactive Consent Carnival will run from 7 to 8 p.m., featuring a hall of games that educate students on how to…

Blue Lotus Feet to host pop-up kirtans
Community

Blue Lotus Feet to host pop-up kirtans

September 10, 2019

Bring a chair, bolster or blanket or zafu to sit on. Regularly monthly kirtans at a new location will begin in October. Cost for the classes are by donation.

Fiesta on the Mesa to take place Monday
Community

Fiesta on the Mesa to take place Monday

September 10, 2019

Live music will be provided by DJ Euforia, Jarabe Mexicano and Ballet Folklorico de Durango. FLC graduate and master of ceremonies Alex Rodriguez will lead fun, interactive dances. Jarabe Mexicano…

Animas Museum to host day of history
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Animas Museum to host day of history

September 10, 2019

The event will be a day of La Plata County living history and will feature live music, food and events for all ages. This is a free event open to…

Durango Arts Center to host Wells & van Tyn show
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to host Wells & van Tyn show

September 10, 2019

All ages are welcome. The concert will benefit the 25th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the DAC box office or online at…

Pedestrian deaths in Colorado down 28% this year
Local News

Pedestrian deaths in Colorado down 28% this year

September 9, 2019

In 2018, 90 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in Colorado, up 40% since 2015. In 2019, 38 pedestrians have been killed, a 28% decrease from this time last year,…

Southwestern Water Conservation District to meet
Local News

Southwestern Water Conservation District to meet

September 8, 2019

In-person attendance of the meeting is encouraged. Those who cannot attend in person may call in at (605) 475-5618 with passcode 797282#. Contact Laura Spann at 247-1302 in advance of…

Durango Friends of the Arts to host reception
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Friends of the Arts to host reception

September 7, 2019

DFA awarded $40,000 in grants to 26 music- and art-related projects and organizations. DFA members work throughout the year on various fundraising projects to generate income for the grant programs…

Breastfeeding workshop set for Thursday
Health

Breastfeeding workshop set for Thursday

September 7, 2019

All pregnant women and partners are invited to learn, laugh and ask questions at this workshop. The class will cover the first five days of breastfeeding newborns in detail and…

Durango Arts Center to host Nikola Tesla presentation
Community

Durango Arts Center to host Nikola Tesla presentation

September 6, 2019

A living history portrait of Tesla, the famous scientist, will be presented by Doug Mishler. The event is a Colorado Humanities and History Live presentation. Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, was…

Fifth annual Zucchini Extravaganza to be held
Community

Fifth annual Zucchini Extravaganza to be held

September 6, 2019

The event will feature a full schedule of zucchini-related activities, including awards for the ugliest, largest, best-carved and best-dressed zucchinis. Bring any extra nonperishable food items to donate to Pine…

Powerhouse to host Nikola Tesla program
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Powerhouse to host Nikola Tesla program

September 6, 2019

Participants may engage in conversation and drinks with this proverbial man of science after his performance out on The Powerhouse plaza. The event is free and open to the public.…

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces July births
Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces July births

September 6, 2019

Calista and Trevor Berthold, Aztec, Jessamine Claire-Helen, 8 pounds, 3:10 p.m. July 17. Karina Piche and Victor Lopez, Bayfield, Aimara Isabel, 7 pounds 14 ounces, 3:03 p.m. July 18. Kyrstie…