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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…

Class to address workplace drug tests
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Class to address workplace drug tests

November 14, 2018

Cedar Diagnostics will host the course and discuss testing for marijuana, opioids, other drugs and alcohol. The cost is $75 per person or a group rate of five or more…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
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Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

November 12, 2018

Roger Zalneraitis, executive director of the La Plata Economic Development Alliance, will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is optional and available for $13. For…

Colorado Gives Day will he held Dec. 4
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Colorado Gives Day will he held Dec. 4

November 11, 2018

The Community Foundation is looking for local participants to contribute online. It has created a regional platform to support the nonprofits from La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan counties.…

Chamber to host November Lunch and Learn on Nov. 28
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Chamber to host November Lunch and Learn on Nov. 28

November 9, 2018

The topic will address how to hire a financial advisor. Cost is $13 for members and $20 for non-members, with lunch catered by Hot Tomatoes. Reservations are required. Register at…

LPEA welcomes two new employees
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LPEA welcomes two new employees

November 9, 2018

Dominic May is the Energy Management Supervisor who will address LPEA members’ concern for energy efficiency and conservation. May is a graduate of Fort Lewis College and earned his economics…

Know Your Dough seeks board members
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Know Your Dough seeks board members

November 9, 2018

Candidates should have teaching experience and/or knowledge of the financial services industries like accounting, banking and investing. Time commitment is minimal and includes monthly board meetings and quarterly fundraising/appreciation events.…

Bayfield School wellness clinic opens
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Bayfield School wellness clinic opens

November 9, 2018

The pediatric medical home clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 375-0100.

Cruise Planners docks in Durango
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Cruise Planners docks in Durango

November 9, 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…

Southwest Mortgage joins Flanagan State Bank
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Southwest Mortgage joins Flanagan State Bank

November 9, 2018

By joining with Flanagan State Bank, Southwest is able to provide financing in 35-plus states with a variety of mortgage products to fit each client. Southwest’s name will stay the…

New stylist at Shampoo Salon
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New stylist at Shampoo Salon

November 9, 2018

Desormeaux has 35 years experience in the industry and welcomes appointments and walk-ins for men, women and children. She does shampoo roller sets for women. For more information about Shampoo…

9-R to host SEAC meeting Tuesday
Community

9-R to host SEAC meeting Tuesday

November 9, 2018

The committee will review goals for the year, the Individualized Education Plan Process and Response to Intervention.

9-R announces Thanksgiving meals
Community

9-R announces Thanksgiving meals

November 9, 2018

Animas Valley Elementary on Nov. 14; Escalante Middle School, Florida Mesa Elementary, Needham Elementary, Riverview Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary on Nov. 15; Park Elementary on Nov. 16. Adult meals are…

FLC to host suicide loss event
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FLC to host suicide loss event

November 9, 2018

The event will feature “A Daughter’s Journey,” a documentary about a woman who deals with the aftermath of suicide loss. For more information, visit bit.ly/2SuemJB or contact Amie Bryant at…