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Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting
Local News

Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting

May 6, 2019

Kristin Pulatie with San Juan Basin Public Health will present “Transforming Data into Action: Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan.” The meeting is open to the public. For…

SW Colorado Workforce Development Board to meet
Local News

SW Colorado Workforce Development Board to meet

May 6, 2019

Agenda items include general board business from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a presentation from the Colorado Center on Law and Policy about self-sufficiency from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To…

Durango Bird Club to meet
Community

Durango Bird Club to meet

May 5, 2019

The topic of discussion will be “Birding El Triunfo, Chiapas, Mexico,” and will be given by Kristi Streiffert. Streiffert will present a virtual visit to a remote and rugged cloud…

Mercy Regional Medical Center to host college fair
Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center to host college fair

May 5, 2019

Participants will have the opportunity to speak to school representatives and explore opportunities to advance their careers. Nursing and non-nursing careers will be represented. Colleges and universities represented at the…

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11
Religion

Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

May 5, 2019

Tara Mandala will host its first open house of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.Durango Herald file The open house will include a guided tour…

Avocational archaeology class to be offered at FLC
Southwest Life

Avocational archaeology class to be offered at FLC

May 4, 2019

This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification and is open to the public. No prior classes are required. The course will discuss the methods, theories…

Prescribed burns planned near Bayfield
Pine River Times news

Prescribed burns planned near Bayfield

May 3, 2019

The 286-acre Rabbit Mountain Project Prescribed Fire is planned to restore and maintain ecosystem health by reducing fuel loads, thereby reducing wildfire risks in the area. A detailed burn plan…

Best of Fest Sunday in Bayfield
Pine River Times news

Best of Fest Sunday in Bayfield

May 3, 2019

Enjoy a sampling of some of the award-winning films from the 2019 Durango Independent Film festival. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Pine River Library. Tickets that are…

Marvel Grange to host queso workshop
Community

Marvel Grange to host queso workshop

May 3, 2019

Elanna Simmons will share and demonstrate how she makes queso cheese dip. Line dancing will also be held while the cheese sets.

AHS to host Osprey parent coffee
Education

AHS to host Osprey parent coffee

May 3, 2019

Bring your mug, feedback and questions while meeting other AHS parents and checking in on end-of-the year activities like All School Exhibition, Transitional Presentations of Learning and graduation. For more…

AHS to host potluck in the park
Education

AHS to host potluck in the park

May 3, 2019

Families who are new to AHS for the 2019-20 school year are encouraged to attend to meet other Osprey families, as are those who would like to learn more about…

For Lewis Mesa invites families to events
Education

For Lewis Mesa invites families to events

May 3, 2019

7:15 a.m. Thursday: PTO Sponsored Breakfast with Mom, in the cafeteria. Moms may enjoy a free breakfast with their FLM student.3 p.m. May 14: PTO meeting in the Fort Lewis…

Lopez-Whiteskunk to talk about Bears Ears
Community

Lopez-Whiteskunk to talk about Bears Ears

May 3, 2019

Lopez-Whiteskunk, of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, will speak about her experience on the Intertribal Coalition that helped form Bears Ears National Monument in 2016, and offer her thoughts about…

Bear Smart to host mountain lion talk, workshop
Community

Bear Smart to host mountain lion talk, workshop

May 3, 2019

Neils will give a presentation Thursday night and a workshop Friday. Attendees are required to register before the event and space is limited to 15 people. No dogs are allowed.…

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday
Community

Great Decisions group to meet Tuesday

May 3, 2019

The theme of the discussion will be “Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics.” Facilitator Gail Harris, U.S. Navy (retired), will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association. She…

La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon
Local News

La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon

May 3, 2019

Morgan Carroll, chairwoman of the Colorado Democratic Party, will give a presentation. Carroll previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and in the Colorado Senate, including as Senate president,…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet
Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

May 3, 2019

Laurie Webster and Chuck LaRue will discuss new research from the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project. There will be a social at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting. Webster is a specialist…

DeColores Civitan to meet
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet

May 3, 2019

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Christine Phillips at 385-5316 or visit www.decolorescivitan.org.

High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet

May 3, 2019

Yui Nakagawa, an exchange student from Japan, will present information about her country, family and her experiences from living in the U.S. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will…

TOPS to host open house
Community

TOPS to host open house

May 3, 2019

This free event will begin with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. TOPS is an affordable, effective weight loss support program open to…