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Seniors Outdoors weekly events
Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors weekly events

February 15, 2019

7 p.m. Sunday: Moonlight snowshoe in the Falls Creek/Hidden Valley area. RSVP to Steve Schnarch at [email protected] or 749-4478. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: The Wednesday Wanderers will meet to hike the…

Animas High School Sophomore College Night to be held
Education

Animas High School Sophomore College Night to be held

February 15, 2019

Students and families are encouraged to join college counselor Jess Adams and career counselor Janae Hunderman for a conversation about course selection, summer programs, standardized testing and career/college preparation.

Animas High School information session to be held
Education

Animas High School information session to be held

February 15, 2019

Families will be able to meet current staff and students and learn more about how AHS is preparing all students for success in college, career and life by creating critical…

Theme contest underway for 2019 fair
Community

Theme contest underway for 2019 fair

February 15, 2019

Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. Keep theme or slogan to 10 words or fewer. Artwork is encouraged and can be dropped off with theme…

Fort Lewis Mesa to host annual read-a-thon
Education

Fort Lewis Mesa to host annual read-a-thon

February 15, 2019

The read-a-thon is not only a fun and exciting way to encourage students to read, it is one of the school’s largest annual fundraisers. Sponsors can pledge support to students…

Lifelong Learning lecture to be held Thursday
Community

Lifelong Learning lecture to be held Thursday

February 15, 2019

Todt brings two doctorates (history and organizational psychology) and two career paths (college teaching and hospital administration) to bear on the political, economic and social divisiveness we are experiencing today.…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

February 15, 2019

Tammy Tyner, program and marketing director at the Women’s Resource Center, will share information about the programs the center offers. The meeting is open to all and lunch is optional…

Animas High School Board of Directors to meet
Education

Animas High School Board of Directors to meet

February 15, 2019

The board is seeking a community member with a passion for innovative school choice invested in helping AHS secure funding for its permanent school facility. For more information, contact AHS…

Durango AARP Fire, Falls and Safety Lecture
Community

Durango AARP Fire, Falls and Safety Lecture

February 15, 2019

Durango Fire Department Safety Officer Scott Davis will talk about fire, falls and safety. AARP members and seniors in the community are invited. Those who would like to eat at…

Tickets now on sale for Durango Voice
Arts and Entertainment

Tickets now on sale for Durango Voice

February 14, 2019

Eighteen local contestants will perform before an audience for the live blind auditions. They hope one or all of the four judges will turn their chair around and choose them…

January Births
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January Births

February 14, 2019

Mercedes Velasquez-Howe and Kyle Rock, Ignacio, Khloe Bree, 5 pounds 13 ounces, 7:53 a.m., Jan. 4. Nicole Romero and Thomas Gurule, Hazel Hope, Ignacio, 6 pounds, 9:35 p.m., Jan. 31.

Be aware of tax season scammers
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Be aware of tax season scammers

February 14, 2019

Elderly community members are typically the most vulnerable to these types of scams. Take the time to warn your older family members, neighbors and friends. It’s important to remember the…

Knitting program Feb. 25 at library
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Knitting program Feb. 25 at library

February 14, 2019

Learn how to knit or work on a project if you already know how. This will be an informal knitting get-together, no experience necessary. Come with a ball of yarn…

Funding available for agricultural energy projects
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Funding available for agricultural energy projects

February 14, 2019

The total amount available for assistance in 2019 is $250,000. The funding is available to Colorado agricultural irrigators, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries and cold storage facilities. The funding is part of…