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Lecture about border violence to be held Nov. 28
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Lecture about border violence to be held Nov. 28

November 19, 2018

Patrick Troester, the center’s 2018-19 doctoral fellow in Southwestern history, will present his dissertation, “Examining Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands and Its Impact on Nation Building.”

San Juan Basin to offer event about health insurance
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San Juan Basin to offer event about health insurance

November 19, 2018

This is a health insurance information and enrollment event. Participants will learn about health insurance programs like Medicaid, Connect for Health, CHP+ and Medicare, plus free and discounted health services…

New WIC locations open in Bayfield and Ignacio
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New WIC locations open in Bayfield and Ignacio

November 18, 2018

The Bayfield location will have appointments available on the third Friday of each month, and the Ignacio office will take appointments most Tuesdays. To schedule appointments, call 335-2026 or 335-2027.

Recreation Center accepting artwork applications
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Recreation Center accepting artwork applications

November 17, 2018

Artwork must be displayed on the wall; there are no areas available for free-standing pieces. Photography showings are limited. For more information and artwork applications, visit bit.ly/2DGrOFY. Applications are also…

Southwest Colorado Women in Business nominations
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Southwest Colorado Women in Business nominations

November 16, 2018

Categories include sales / professional, nonprofit, business owner, emerging, homes, arts and culture, fitness, tourism and medical professionals and caregivers. For more information about the categories and how to nominate,…

New Ignacio preschool opening in January
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New Ignacio preschool opening in January

November 16, 2018

The Ignacio Early Learning Program will offer preschool for 3- to 5-year-olds for $36 per day. The program will be offered in a licensed facility and staffed with experienced early…

Pueblo Community College welcomes Doug Parker
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Pueblo Community College welcomes Doug Parker

November 16, 2018

Parkerdu1-i-syn Parker was a police officer for nearly 36 years in Denver and Littleton and a SWAT officer for 26 years. From 2008 to 2011, Parker served as emergency manager…

Cruise Planners docks in Durango
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Cruise Planners docks in Durango

November 16, 2018

Clutingerdu1-i-syn Owner and travel advisor Laura Clutinger specializes in getting to know clients, focusing on details and fulfilling visions within budgets. Cruise Planners is located at 79 Ponderosa Way in…

Deadline to apply for SBA drought loans is Dec. 12
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Deadline to apply for SBA drought loans is Dec. 12

November 16, 2018

Small nonfarm businesses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico have until Dec. 12 to apply for a Small Business Administration federal disaster loan for economic injury. The low-interest loans…

Free ham radio exam to be held Dec. 8
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Free ham radio exam to be held Dec. 8

November 16, 2018

The testing will start at 1 p.m., and walk-ins will be accepted until 2 p.m. Register in advance for the exam at bit.ly/2QToA4r. For more information, visit bit.ly/2pVfdpx.

Bell ringers needed for Salvation Army
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Bell ringers needed for Salvation Army

November 16, 2018

Money raised during the bell ringing season helps La Plata County residents. The distribution of funds is managed through the Community Emergency Assistance Coalition and United Way. Donations are distributed…

Old Fort Farm Incubator Program accepting applications
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Old Fort Farm Incubator Program accepting applications

November 16, 2018

The program provides educational classes and access to land, water and infrastructure, such as irrigation, post-harvest sheds, coolers and a root cellar. For more information about the application and benefits,…

DeColores Civitan announces new officers
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DeColores Civitan announces new officers

November 15, 2018

The new officers are: Laura Alsum, president; Lori Bowers, president-elect; Christy Schaerer, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They began their term Oct. 1. The club helps others through a variety…

Mountain Middle School to hold seventh-grade presentation
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Mountain Middle School to hold seventh-grade presentation

November 15, 2018

Students built their own water-filtration systems as part of David Farkas’ seventh-grade class. Attendees will be able to observe the various steps of the water-filtration process and ask the students…

Durango 9-R seeking feedback
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Durango 9-R seeking feedback

November 15, 2018

A survey is available to help inform district staff, the district’s Long Range Planning Committee and the 9-R Board of Education. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and…

Durango Daybreak Rotary meets every Wednesday
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Durango Daybreak Rotary meets every Wednesday

November 15, 2018

Daybreak completes projects like wood delivery to people in need, installing solar lights on the Navajo reservation, helping youths in La Plata County, volunteering at Manna and more. All are…