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4Core to host electric vehicle information session
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4Core to host electric vehicle information session

June 1, 2019

The session is a free information session about how EVs work, their advantages, tax incentives and why an electric car will be everyone’s next vehicle. 4Core will provide charging information…

True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday
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True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday

May 31, 2019

Chevel Shepherd will sing the National Anthem during the opening ceremony. Events will take place every Wednesday through Aug. 7. Watch dedicated athletes race to beat times, wrestle steers and…

Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party
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Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party

May 31, 2019

This is a free event, but participants are asked to bring a hat to decorate, as well as decorations. Some decorating items will be available. Light refreshments will be served.…

Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births
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Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births

May 31, 2019

Deserie Benavidez and Jorge Vazquez, Ignacio, Jesus Elias, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 2:48 p.m. April 5. Cacia Pope and Joshua Robinson, Durango, Hazel Jade, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, 2:47 p.m.…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

May 31, 2019

Shaun Smith will give a presentation about SkillsUSA. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

Local group to hold classic bike ride
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Local group to hold classic bike ride

May 31, 2019

The group will have a meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. with the ride starting at 10 a.m. This is a low-key, no drop, retro ride loosely following Eroica bicycle…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
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Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

May 31, 2019

Retired Gen. PK Carlton Jr. will talk about Zero Preventable Deaths. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday
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Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday

May 31, 2019

Evryman promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting is held downstairs. For more…

Spots still available in Safetytown
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Spots still available in Safetytown

May 31, 2019

The program teaches a variety of safety lessons for children ages 5-7. The cost is $60, and registration forms are available at the Durango Police Department, 990 East Second Ave.…

Elm tree root injections to begin June 3
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Elm tree root injections to begin June 3

May 30, 2019

The injections, which will be done by a contractor, will target the insects European elm scale and leaf roller aphids. The applications will begin Monday, June 3. For more information,…

Music in the Mountains offers free tickets to eighth graders
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Music in the Mountains offers free tickets to eighth graders

May 30, 2019

Music in the Mountains’ Free Festival Ticket Program, sponsored by McDonald’s, will offer free tickets to select Music in the Mountains Festival Concerts to all eighth-grade students and an accompanying…

Glenn Tinnin’s photos on display at library
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Glenn Tinnin’s photos on display at library

May 30, 2019

Tinnin began his photography journey in the mid-1980s while guiding fly fishers at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River, and his work continues to be inspired by the time he…

Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango
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Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango

May 29, 2019

The office will be led by loan originator Christal Dye. Dye has more than 18 years of professional experience within the mortgage lending, marketing and management consulting industries. Waterstone Mortgage…

SBA Colorado names new PIO
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SBA Colorado names new PIO

May 29, 2019

Stephen Collier joined the SBA Colorado District Office on May 13, transferring from the U.S. Department of Commerce where he was the Southwest regional communication manager for the U.S. Commercial…

Cortez Public Library to host Ute Rodeo Day
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Cortez Public Library to host Ute Rodeo Day

May 29, 2019

Cortez Public Library and Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee will host Rodeo Day at the library on June 5.du1-i-syn The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee will once again host Rodeo…