Local Briefs

Holiday gift show and sale to be held Nov. 17
Arts and Entertainment

Holiday gift show and sale to be held Nov. 17

November 8, 2018

Eleven local artists will show their works in fiber art, jewelry, stained and fused glass, fabricand more. There will also be door prizes and refreshments. For more information, call 247-0235.

Pine River Library to hold veterans event Monday
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Pine River Library to hold veterans event Monday

November 8, 2018

The video includes stories of local veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. There will be a free soup dinner while the video is shown. Afterward,…

REEL ROCK 13 to be held at FLC
Arts and Entertainment

REEL ROCK 13 to be held at FLC

November 8, 2018

Films this year will include: Alex Honnold, Jimmy Chin and a group of four other elite climbers taking on the frozen towers of the Antarctica; two Israelis and a local…

Fort Lewis College to celebrate Native American month
Local News

Fort Lewis College to celebrate Native American month

November 7, 2018

Leedu1-i-syn Nov. 14: Screening of the film “Smoke Signals,” 7 p.m., Vallecito Room. Nov. 26: Keynote address from Lee Francis, 6 p.m. Vallecito Room. Francis is head of IndigeNerd and…

Christmas tree permits for sale
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Christmas tree permits for sale

November 7, 2018

The permit allows the cutting of one tree up to 20 feet tall until Dec. 31. Permits come with safety tips, information on which species of tree to harvest and…

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet Thursday
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet Thursday

November 6, 2018

There will be a social time with a short meeting and a program with Jan Gould from Antiques Marketplace. For more information, visit www.durangofriends.org.

Firewood available to public through Nov. 14
Southwest Life

Firewood available to public through Nov. 14

November 6, 2018

The wood includes logs from the construction of the fire line for the 416 Fire. People who take wood should have a standard firewood cutting permit. Maps to the location…

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
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Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

November 6, 2018

The Society will host a remote presentation after the meeting: “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Caldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry” by John E. Putman. For…

Christmas Tree Train volunteers needed
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Christmas Tree Train volunteers needed

November 4, 2018

Volunteers are needed to help with the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Train rides this holiday season with trains leaving at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 25, Dec. 1, 2 and 9 and…

General Motors recognizes Morehart Murphy in Durango
Business

General Motors recognizes Morehart Murphy in Durango

November 2, 2018

Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center has been recognized by General Motors for 50 continuous years of operating a Chevrolet dealership. Pictured with a plaque from GM is Greg Rowland, Morehart…

Free legal clinic No. 9 in Ignacio
Business

Free legal clinic No. 9 in Ignacio

November 2, 2018

Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help with forms and explain the process of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues…

Durango DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
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Durango DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

November 2, 2018

The club conducts projects such as working with Community Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Durango Adult Education Center and Highway Cleanup, among others. The meeting is free and…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

November 2, 2018

Jesse Ogle from iAM MUSIC will present a mini concert and update the club about their activities. Community members are welcome to attend, and lunch is available for $17. For…

Free series about defying aging to start Thursday
Southwest Life

Free series about defying aging to start Thursday

November 2, 2018

Dr. Frank Jarrell will discuss possibilities for pain-free function for the knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle, foot, spine and mind. For more information and to register, visit SRALaser.org/event-rsvp or call 844-0657.