Local Briefs

Durango Photography Club to host photographer Robert Winslow
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Durango Photography Club to host photographer Robert Winslow

June 14, 2019

A Durango resident and professional photographer since 1981, Winslow has won several prestigious awards and has published thousands of photographs. For more about Winslow and his work, visit www.robertwinslowphoto.com. For…

Historic Peterson House to open at Animas Museum
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Historic Peterson House to open at Animas Museum

June 14, 2019

After the ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m., there will be old-fashioned games for children and refreshments reflecting the Great Depression era until 3 p.m. A special exhibit of 1930s toys will…

Animas City Theatre to host Local Filmmakers Night
Arts and Entertainment

Animas City Theatre to host Local Filmmakers Night

June 13, 2019

This Creative Connection Hour event will feature free appetizers from Cuckoo’s and free beer from Steamworks Brewing. Participants are invited to meet and network with other local filmmakers. For more…

Durango Public Library to offer Social Security 101 class
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Durango Public Library to offer Social Security 101 class

June 13, 2019

He will discuss benefit eligibility factors, the application process, how benefits are calculated, Social Security’s online tools and services and more. There will be opportunities to have Social Security questions…

CDOT Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period to start Friday
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CDOT Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period to start Friday

June 13, 2019

The Colorado Department of Transportation will join forces with Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies for the Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period to apprehend impaired drivers and protect…

Car Seats Colorado offers tips for summer travelers
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Car Seats Colorado offers tips for summer travelers

June 13, 2019

Car Seats Colorado, a joint effort between the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol, is offering families tips to stay safe on the roads this summer. Ensure…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

June 13, 2019

Brenda Macon will give an update about the Durango Arts Center. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak gives award
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Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak gives award

June 13, 2019

This year’s winner was Shaun Smith, a woods teacher at Durango High School. Smith has been a teacher for 30 years and a coach for the Durango Skills USA team.…

Chamber offers legislative recap
Business

Chamber offers legislative recap

June 12, 2019

The recap will begin at noon June 26 at TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. The session will be led by Michael Santo of the Bechtel, Santo & Severn law…

Stephanie Graveson joins AAA Durango Store
Business

Stephanie Graveson joins AAA Durango Store

June 12, 2019

Graveson has had adventures in Europe, Asia, Mexico, Canada and the South Pacific. She lived in New Zealand for over 12 years and is eager to share her love for…

La Plata County residents can protest tax valuations
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La Plata County residents can protest tax valuations

June 12, 2019

The value determined by the assessor is based on information submitted on a Personal Property Declaration Schedule. For people who failed to file a declaration schedule, the value was determined…

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class

June 12, 2019

Practicing meditation can bring a sense of calm into our lives, creating greater ease and less reactivity in the face of life’s stresses and challenges. Participants in the class will…

Durango Shimmy Mob to host HAFLA
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Shimmy Mob to host HAFLA

June 12, 2019

A HAFLA is a social gathering with music, dancing and food, and a Shimmy Mob is an international event that celebrates the art of belly dance while raising money and…

Powerhouse to host Raven Narratives Story Slam
Arts and Entertainment

Powerhouse to host Raven Narratives Story Slam

June 12, 2019

Each story slam has a theme, and the theme for this event will be “Animals.” Story Slams feature willing storytellers from the audience who tell six to eight minute stories…