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Know Your Dough fundraiser to be held
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Know Your Dough fundraiser to be held

November 9, 2023

A fundraiser for the nonprofit Know Your Dough will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Oxford, 119 W. Eighth St. Each year, Know Your Dough teaches…

Maker Lab announces open enrollment
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Maker Lab announces open enrollment

November 9, 2023

The Maker Lab in Durango’s Bodo Park has open enrollment for new and returning members. The Maker Lab features metal and woodworking shops, and dedicated labs for laser cutting, 3D…

Manulik joins Ear, Nose and Throat Associates
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Manulik joins Ear, Nose and Throat Associates

November 9, 2023

Manulik Southwestern Colorado Ear, Nose and Throat Associates has announced the addition of a new physician assistant, Morgan Manulik, PA-C, to its team. Manulik is a board-certified physician assistant. He…

Mail-in for Follies tickets now
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Mail-in for Follies tickets now

November 9, 2023

Since 1984, Snowdown Follies have been the hottest tickets of Snowdown. In 2024, “Peace, Love and Snowdown” will be held Jan. 26 through Feb. 4 with Follies shows on Jan.…

Elks 2024 scholarship contest now open
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Elks 2024 scholarship contest now open

November 9, 2023

The Elks National Foundation announces the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens.…

Ignacio Middle School announces honor roll
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Ignacio Middle School announces honor roll

November 7, 2023

Ignacio Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll: Sixth grade Leonardo Abaroa, Landyn Bravo, Alexandar Collins, Braydn Culbertson, Harley Ferguson, Parker Isaacson, Haven Jones, Sibrya Larry, Guillermo Martinez-Perez,…

Region 9 Economic Development hires SWORD coordinator
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Region 9 Economic Development hires SWORD coordinator

November 1, 2023

Claire West The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces that Claire West has joined the team as the Project Coordinator for the SouthWEST Opioid Response District. West…

Expect delays on Animas River Trail near hatchery
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Expect delays on Animas River Trail near hatchery

November 1, 2023

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is dredging its settling pond, also known as Huck Finn Pond, adjacent to the Animas River Trail and fish hatchery during October and November. The project…

Turtle Lake Refuge to hold yard sale
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Turtle Lake Refuge to hold yard sale

November 1, 2023

Turtle Lake Refuge will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 in front of Rocky Mountain Retreat,…

Monday lunches suspended at senior center
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Monday lunches suspended at senior center

October 13, 2023

The Durango-La Plata Senior Center is experiencing a temporary staffing shortage that has resulted in a brief interruption of congregate meals on Mondays, that began Oct. 9. There will be…

Santistevan family grateful for support
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Santistevan family grateful for support

October 13, 2023

The family of Tony J. Santistevan would like to thank the following people in helping us send our patriarch on his forever journey: The volunteers, nurses and doctors at the…

Rotary Club to host David Kolbe
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Rotary Club to host David Kolbe

October 13, 2023

Attorney David Kolbe will talk to the Rotary Club of Durango on Tuesday about the Ukraine conflict, providing an understanding of Russian aggression and implications for European and international political…

Church’s Halloween celebration returns
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Church’s Halloween celebration returns

October 13, 2023

Sacred Heart Church, 254 East Fifth Ave., is holding its annual Halloween celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Festivities will include a trunk or treat from noon…

Sara Petite to perform at The Light Box
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Sara Petite to perform at The Light Box

September 28, 2023

Sara Petite will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Light Box, 1316 Main Ave. Petite, from San Diego, has performed the past 15 years with her band. She…

Medical advance directive presentation to be held
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Medical advance directive presentation to be held

September 21, 2023

A “Health Care My Way” presentation about medical advance directives will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. A local family physician and…

Historic driving tour to be held
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Historic driving tour to be held

September 21, 2023

The La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission will present the 2023 Historic Driving Tour of Vallecito at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Vallecito Lake Event Center, 17252 County…

Elks Lodge charity ball returns in October
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Elks Lodge charity ball returns in October

September 21, 2023

The Durango Elks Lodge is holding its annual themed charity ball at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the lodge, 901 East Second Ave. The event raises money for the community…

Grange will host pancake supper
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Grange will host pancake supper

September 15, 2023

Mt. Allison Grange will host a pancake supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Mt. Allison Grange Hall, 2622 County Road 329. Supper will include eggs, sausage,…

Housing discrimination seminar to be held
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Housing discrimination seminar to be held

September 15, 2023

The Southwest Center for Independence is sponsoring two Fair Housing Forums for housing consumers and providers. The Durango forum will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at…