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Bird club to take Mexican virtual visit
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Bird club to take Mexican virtual visit

April 29, 2019

Durango Herald file<br><br>Members of the Durango Bird Club will take a virtual tour of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in southern Mexico at their meeting May 8.du1-i-syn The group will meet…

LPEA to hold annual meeting Thursday
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LPEA to hold annual meeting Thursday

April 29, 2019

du1-i-syn Results of board of director elections will be announced. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with the business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature complementary appetizers…

Gov. Polis recognizes Decision Day
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Gov. Polis recognizes Decision Day

April 29, 2019

Formerly known as College Friday, the statewide campaign highlights the importance of higher education and encourages Colorado students to reach higher – whether they attend a university, community college, private…

Home buyer classes coming at FLC
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Home buyer classes coming at FLC

April 27, 2019

There will be periodic breaks, as well as an hour lunch. Keep in mind this may not be enough time to leave the site and purchase lunch. There is a…

March births
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March births

April 26, 2019

Brookllynn and Jonathan Archuleta, Aztec, Neil Dacy, 7 lbs. 11 oz., 9:21 a.m. March 3. Lauren and Jeb Davis, Durango, Arlo Grey, 7 lbs. 6 oz., 5:55 a.m. March 6.…

Blue Lotus Feet to offer kirtan
Community

Blue Lotus Feet to offer kirtan

April 26, 2019

This kirtan will be roll out new chants, including a new version of the Gayatri mantra and a powerful new Gate Gate, created by Josh Hoffman (Eldergrown bassist/vocalist) and Cheryl…

BID to host The North Main Event
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BID to host The North Main Event

April 26, 2019

The community party is a celebration of North Main District businesses. The event will include live music, historical tours, games, contests, crafts, food, entertainment, chalk art, prizes and more. More…

Evryman men’s group to meet
Community

Evryman men’s group to meet

April 26, 2019

This group promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. . Enter the building on the north (river) side. The meeting will be held…

SJBPH to host deconstructing equity discussion
Community

SJBPH to host deconstructing equity discussion

April 26, 2019

Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler will give the presentation. Tyler is the founder and principal trainer at The Equity Project,LLC. She will discuss definitions of diversity, inclusivity, equity, equality and fairness…

Test drive electric vehicles Thursday
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Test drive electric vehicles Thursday

April 25, 2019

The Ride and Drive corresponds with La Plata Electric Association’s annual meeting. This is an opportunity to test drive new electric vehicles and learn about charging stations. This event is…

Animas Museum to host obituary writing class
Community

Animas Museum to host obituary writing class

April 25, 2019

Anne Butler, formerly of The Durango Herald, will teach people how to write an obituary for themselves or others. There is no cost for this event. To attend, call 259-2402…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

April 25, 2019

Ashley Hein with 4 The Child will give a presentation. For more information about upcoming programs, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org. Follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

April 25, 2019

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

Rotary Club of Durango to meet
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

April 25, 2019

Devine will address the dangers of radon, how to test for it and how to interpret the results. Free short-term and long-term radon test kits will be available for attendees.…

PEO announces Dorothy Gore scholarship recipients
Education

PEO announces Dorothy Gore scholarship recipients

April 25, 2019

The two students were chosen for their academic achievement, leadership ability, desire to create positive change and dedication to their community. Allen plans to study animal science, and Deming will…

Big Picture High School to host senior fair
Education

Big Picture High School to host senior fair

April 25, 2019

Each year, seniors present their senior thesis project that seeks to identify an issue within a community and then create a project about how to positively affect that issue. All…

Durango Farmers Market seeks participants
Community

Durango Farmers Market seeks participants

April 25, 2019

Applications can be found on its website on the Applications page. For more information and applications, visit www.durangofarmersmarket.com.

Powerhouse to sponsor Sudden Science after-school program
Education

Powerhouse to sponsor Sudden Science after-school program

April 25, 2019

Sudden Science is a youth educational outreach program aimed at fulfilling the mission “to ignite curiosity, spark imagination, and power exploration”. It is held after school at participating elementary schools…

Escalante to host events
Education

Escalante to host events

April 25, 2019

6 p.m. Wednesday: Escalante seventh and eighth grade band, the seventh grade choir and jazz band will play in the cafetorium. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Escalante eighth grade choir, the seventh…

SJMA to host backpacking light seminar
Community

SJMA to host backpacking light seminar

April 25, 2019

It’s easy to lighten your backpacking equipment substantially, down to a base weight under 20 pounds for lightweight backpacking, and under 10 pounds for ultralight backpacking, without sacrificing comfort or…

Music in the Mountains tickets on sale
Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains tickets on sale

April 25, 2019

Artistic Director Gregory Hustis and Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa assemble all-star soloists and special guests from around the world and bring them to Durango and surrounding communities for…

Stillwater Music to host benefit concert
Arts and Entertainment

Stillwater Music to host benefit concert

April 25, 2019

Superbad and Boom Sonic, two of Stillwater Music’s student rock bands, will come together for one evening to support the event. The benefit concert was organized as Gottlieb’s bar mitzvah…

Morlan awarded Downtowner of year
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Morlan awarded Downtowner of year

April 25, 2019

Jackie Morlan of Bayfield was recognized with the Vicki Mattox Downtowner of the Year award. The MAIN Event! in Durango won for Best Event, Festival or Recurring Activity. For more…