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Health department to discuss insurance options
Health

Health department to discuss insurance options

October 17, 2018

Topics will include what’s new in health insurance for 2019 as well as provide tips about how to choose the right coverage. For more information, call health coverage guide Kevin…

Free health care workshop to be held Friday
Health

Free health care workshop to be held Friday

October 17, 2018

Renee Loranger of USHealth Advisors and the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center will show people how to look at health care options and make the best coverage choices for…

Mindfulness Foundations course starts Oct. 22
Health

Mindfulness Foundations course starts Oct. 22

October 17, 2018

The course will integrate four key areas of mindfulness, including attention, wisdom, values and an open heart. The cost is $250. For more information and to register, visit www.mindfullifeprogram.org or…

Free legal self-help services to be offered
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Free legal self-help services to be offered

October 17, 2018

Topics will include a class about landlord/tenant law, open question sessions for attorneys and sessions about mediation. Organizations from around the community, such as Child Support Services, 4 the Children…

Concert hall to hold Jazz on the Hill
Music

Concert hall to hold Jazz on the Hill

October 17, 2018

Large is a musician, actor, playwright and author who shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show “Rock Star: Supernova.” Tickets range from $25 to…

Durango balloon glow Friday night
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Durango balloon glow Friday night

October 16, 2018

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Spectators will gather in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, 479 Main Ave., to see the balloon display and watch balloon pilots…

Free Genealogy drop-in session scheduled Saturday
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Free Genealogy drop-in session scheduled Saturday

October 16, 2018

The session will provide an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced genealogist to receive assistance with exploring your family’s genealogy, identifying possible resources and organizing your information.

Durango Nursery to host Harvest Fest on Saturday
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Durango Nursery to host Harvest Fest on Saturday

October 16, 2018

There will be live music and a barbecue in addition to dogs’ and kids’ costume contests, a mini farmers market, art tent, hay rides, games, sales and seasonal activities. Lisa…

Elements of effective dialogue class to be held
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Elements of effective dialogue class to be held

October 16, 2018

The class, taught by Rachel Turiel, will focus on conversations and common pitfalls that inhibit dialogue. Using the principles of nonviolent communication, conversations can be more satisfying, effective and connecting.…

FLC to offer free applications Oct. 30
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FLC to offer free applications Oct. 30

October 16, 2018

Students interested in applying to FLC can submit the online application for free using the fee waiver code COLORISES. Students with a financial hardship may request an application fee waiver…

Back County Horsemen meeting Thursday
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Back County Horsemen meeting Thursday

October 15, 2018

TJ Holmes with Spring Creek Basin Mustang Herd will give updates on the herd. The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen work to perpetuate common sense enjoyment of public lands by…

Free weight loss lecture at Durango Public Library on Oct. 29
Southwest Life

Free weight loss lecture at Durango Public Library on Oct. 29

October 15, 2018

This discussion will be based upon scientific evidence and offer surprising, unconventional viewpoints toward nutrition and wellness. Douglas Lucas will delve into the evidence about sugar consumption, its metabolic effects…

Opioid Memorial Wall will not visit
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Opioid Memorial Wall will not visit

October 14, 2018

The Opioid Memorial Wall will not be visiting the Durango Public Library on Monday as planned because of snow storms on the Front Range.Courtesy of the Colorado Office of Behavioral…

Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday

October 14, 2018

Sheila Casey will update members about issues before the Colorado Legislature pertaining to seniors and Colorado residents. All AARP members and seniors in the community are invited to attend. To…

Club 20 elects new board members
Local News

Club 20 elects new board members

October 14, 2018

R. Wayne Jefferies, Steve Harris and J. Paul Brown will serve on the Club 20 Board for a two-year term and will ensure Club 20 policy represents interests of La…

How to take winning photographs presentation
Southwest Life

How to take winning photographs presentation

October 13, 2018

Wendland is one of the jurors in the annual photography competition at the La Plata County Fair and a professor in the Art & Design Department at Fort Lewis College.…

Flu shots recommended in October
Health

Flu shots recommended in October

October 12, 2018

San Juan Basin Public Health encourages residents to receive their immunizations from their primary care provider. Flu shots are a preventive care benefit for children and adults covered under the…

Fall cleanup at Rosa Cemetery set for Oct. 20
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Fall cleanup at Rosa Cemetery set for Oct. 20

October 12, 2018

Volunteers should wear gloves and hats and bring what they can, including rakes, shovels, weedwackers and rider mowers. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided by the Arboles Carmelitas. All…

Thank you letters
Community

Thank you letters

October 12, 2018

I would like to say thank you so much for each one of these businesses and community members for their time, supplies and financial contributions for making my Eagle Project…

Quilt of Valor recognizes local service members
Community

Quilt of Valor recognizes local service members

October 12, 2018

The Quilts of Valor Foundation makes handmade quilts to give comfort and honor men and women for military service. Hunter and Hiner are members of the Florida Grange No.306, and…