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Free series focuses on aspects of aging
Health

Free series focuses on aspects of aging

December 10, 2018

Dr. Frank Jarrell will discuss pain free function with a focus on the aging ankle and foot. The series will continue Dec. 18 with a discussion about the aging spine…

Medicare for all discussion to be held Wednesday
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Medicare for all discussion to be held Wednesday

December 9, 2018

Topics will include benefits of a Medicare for all, or single-payer type of national health insurance. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP for the event,…

Character district meetings to be held monthly
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Character district meetings to be held monthly

December 9, 2018

The meeting will be held monthly and aims to provide information for north Main businesses. For more information, visit www.downtowndurango.org or call 375-5067.

Splitboard demo to be held in Durango
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Splitboard demo to be held in Durango

December 9, 2018

The event will feature a selection Weston Backcountry splitboards, and participants may demo bindings from Spark R&D, climbing skins from Pomoca and Black Diamond and ski packs from Osprey. Splitboards…

Class to help teens cope with stress
Health

Class to help teens cope with stress

December 9, 2018

The class will give tips, tricks and valuable information about being a young adult with a focus on easing stress during finals. Mindfulness instructor Maureen Fallon-Cyr will facilitate discussion. The…

Wells Group moves to new location
Business

Wells Group moves to new location

December 7, 2018

Wells Group invites the public to come and see the new office and thanks the community for helping build the company into what it is today.

Lee Ranch now member of American Angus Association
Business

Lee Ranch now member of American Angus Association

December 7, 2018

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more…

LPCHS announces 2018 animal advocate
Business

LPCHS announces 2018 animal advocate

December 7, 2018

Cathy Roberts with Chris Nelson, LPCHS director of animal services, at the Bark and Wine event Nov. 10.Courtesy Roberts is a longtime LPCHS volunteer and former board member. She created…

Fort Lewis Mesa to hold fundraiser
Education

Fort Lewis Mesa to hold fundraiser

December 7, 2018

The gift selection is offered to our students to purchase for their family members. Money raised from sales will go to the Fort Lewis Mesa PTO.

AHS exhibitions to be held Wednesday
Education

AHS exhibitions to be held Wednesday

December 7, 2018

Juniors in Price’s humanities classes will share podcasts they created about the complex labor issues we face in the United States today. Juniors will apply their understanding of chemistry to…

9-R schools to host holiday concerts
Education

9-R schools to host holiday concerts

December 7, 2018

Park Elementary from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the school, 510 East Sixth Ave.Miller Middle School’s Holiday Choir Concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Holiday Instrumental Concert at…

ACLU to host discussion on homelessness Dec. 12
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ACLU to host discussion on homelessness Dec. 12

December 7, 2018

Keynote speaker Tristia Bauman, senior attorney at the NLCHP, will outline broad efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Participants can share their opinion by joining one of five tables on…

Distillery tour with Animas Museum to be held Dec. 15
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Distillery tour with Animas Museum to be held Dec. 15

December 7, 2018

There will be a behind-the-scenes look at how local grains create award-winning spirits and free samples of drinks and light refreshments. After the tour, costumed interpreters from Animas Museum will…

Community meeting about Durango’s resilience Wednesday
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Community meeting about Durango’s resilience Wednesday

December 7, 2018

This event will be facilitated by the Association of Climate Change Officers and the National League of Cities and will encourage information sharing among residents, community leaders and regional stakeholders.…

Smiley Winter Art Show to open Dec. 14
Arts and Entertainment

Smiley Winter Art Show to open Dec. 14

December 6, 2018

The exhibit will be shown through Jan. 31, 2019, and features 18 local artists. It will support Local First in establishing a Creative District in Durango through sales and donations.…

‘La Traviata’ to be shown at FLC on Dec. 15
Arts and Entertainment

‘La Traviata’ to be shown at FLC on Dec. 15

December 6, 2018

The run time is around three hours with two intermissions. Advance tickets for individual screenings cost $23 to $26 and are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com, by phone at 247-7657 or…

Pine River Library board to hold budget hearing
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Pine River Library board to hold budget hearing

December 6, 2018

Copies of the proposed budget are available at the library or on the library’s website at www.prlibrary.org. For more information about the meeting, call the library at 884-2222.