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Wolf symposium to be held at Fort Lewis College
Local News

Wolf symposium to be held at Fort Lewis College

November 25, 2018

Thursday’s three-part event will include different speakers during the morning and afternoon sessions and an evening public discussion with the day’s speakers. The schedule is: 8:30 a.m. to noon: Four…

New forester in the Durango Field Office
Southwest Life

New forester in the Durango Field Office

November 25, 2018

The area encompasses the agency’s Montrose, Gunnison, Salida and Alamosa field offices. Dittrich will focus on Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan and Montezuma counties. He will assist communities and private…

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator
Business

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator

November 23, 2018

This volunteer position would assist staff in recruiting and organizing volunteers in anticipation of delivering financial literacy programs locally. The nonprofit currently has 25 active volunteers and is in need…

San Juan County-based recovery project receives award
Business

San Juan County-based recovery project receives award

November 23, 2018

The recovery coordinator develops a resiliency plan for businesses and identifies opportunities for economic diversification, according to Terry Blair-Burton, Region 9 program administrator. The position is held by Melanie Russek,…

Durango Trails 2000 holiday and year-end donations
Outdoors

Durango Trails 2000 holiday and year-end donations

November 23, 2018

Trails 2000 provided over 4,500 volunteer hours for Durango’s area trails in 2018, including building the Spur Line Trails at Three Springs and clearing trees on the Colorado Trail. To…

Suicide prevention forum Dec. 6
Local News

Suicide prevention forum Dec. 6

November 23, 2018

A panel of community representatives will share state-level suicide prevention initiatives and facilitate a discussion to increase community connection. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Spanish language interpretation will…

Be Local Coupon Book favorite photo voting
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Be Local Coupon Book favorite photo voting

November 23, 2018

Voting is open online and will also be available from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the book release party at the Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. Voting closes…

St. Mark’s to hold Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1
Community

St. Mark’s to hold Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1

November 23, 2018

There will be holiday shopping items and homemade cinnamon rolls and chili for sale from St. Mark’s kitchen. For more information, call 247-1129.

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

November 23, 2018

Sadie Shafer, a recently returned Rotary exchange student, will talk about her year in Italy. Community members are welcome to attend, and lunch is available for $17. For more information,…

St. Columba Christmas Bazaar to be held Dec. 1
Community

St. Columba Christmas Bazaar to be held Dec. 1

November 23, 2018

Crafters will be selling homemade and handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths. St. Columba youths will be selling breakfast burritos, chili, hot dogs and other snacks throughout…

Noel Night at the Rochester Dec. 7
Local News

Noel Night at the Rochester Dec. 7

November 22, 2018

There will be local artists, drinks and a s’mores bar. Visit www.rochesterhotel.com for more information.

Studio & to hold annual Bizarre Bazaar
Arts and Entertainment

Studio & to hold annual Bizarre Bazaar

November 21, 2018

Twenty-three local artists will be selling unique wares that they made, with their hands and minds. This years artists will include: Marti Bourjaily, DKT Designs, Nicole Ferguson, Matthew Hanson-Weller, Alisa…

LPEA holiday lighting competition
Local News

LPEA holiday lighting competition

November 20, 2018

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Consumer-members are requested to give their permission for LPEA to use names and images for promotional purposes. Lighting displays will be judged the week of Dec.…

Ignacio Taste of Christmas to be Dec. 7
Local News

Ignacio Taste of Christmas to be Dec. 7

November 20, 2018

The event will begin with a parade coordinated by the Boys & Girls Club. The parade will be led by Santa and will end at the ELHI Community Center, 487…