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CDOT schedules 2 town hall meetings
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CDOT schedules 2 town hall meetings

October 1, 2018

A telephone town hall meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Participants can call a toll-free conference line at (877) 229-8493 and use the PIN 112034.…

Snowdown kick-off party will be Thursday
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Snowdown kick-off party will be Thursday

September 30, 2018

Snowdown will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 4. For more information visit: www.snowdown.org and like Snowdown Durango on Facebook.

Defending the Constitution presentation
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Defending the Constitution presentation

September 30, 2018

Hyne has a Ph. D. in sociology from the University of Denver and has held a faculty position at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has pursued her…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

September 28, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance Club. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1 p.m. Pool. 1 p.m. Movie.…

Region 9 to receive USDA loan and grant funds
Business

Region 9 to receive USDA loan and grant funds

September 28, 2018

This funding will help meet Region 9’s growing loan program demand, provide lending capital for start-up businesses, businesses needing smaller amounts or those that have a funding gap with their…

Maria’s Bookshop hires 2 booksellers
Business

Maria’s Bookshop hires 2 booksellers

September 28, 2018

Leah Scholl also will be a new bookseller. She studied international business at Xavier University and now studies international business and English at Fort Lewis College. She is a Voyageur…

LPEA hires a new lineman
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LPEA hires a new lineman

September 28, 2018

Quintanadu1-i-syn He brings years of experience to the co-op. In the electric utility industry, linemen are responsible for constructing and maintaining electric power transmission and distribution lines and facilities. Raised…

HomesFund hosts upcoming home-buying classes
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HomesFund hosts upcoming home-buying classes

September 28, 2018

The first is Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Bayfield Town Hall building, and the second is on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Sittner Family Hall Room 710 on the Fort Lewis…

Small business group names 2018 ‘State Star’
Business

Small business group names 2018 ‘State Star’

September 28, 2018

Shepherd serves as the executive director of the Southwest Colorado SBDC, hosted at Fort Lewis College. Her contributions to the Southwest region include creating 66 new jobs and helping to…

9-R introduces the 9-R Community Connection
Community

9-R introduces the 9-R Community Connection

September 28, 2018

Community partners will be able to spread the word about their after-school programs, enrichment opportunities and more in our weekly “9-R Community Connection” eNewsletter. This eNewsletter will be emailed to…

Apple Days Festival events
Community

Apple Days Festival events

September 28, 2018

The Apple Days Community Harvest Day will offer morning or afternoon picking times, running from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Buckley…

Fly fishing events at Pine River Library
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Fly fishing events at Pine River Library

September 27, 2018

A fly-fishing book collection launch honoring the late Pat Oglesby will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. There…

Human Society to host adult dog adoption
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Human Society to host adult dog adoption

September 27, 2018

Adult dog adoptions are 50 percent off adoption fees and include small breeds ages 7 months and older. Puppies are not included in the reduced pricing.

Arts Center hosts annual members exhibit
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Arts Center hosts annual members exhibit

September 27, 2018

The exhibit explores the concept of identity. Members may drop off artwork from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the DAC. Submissions are restricted to DAC members, and there…

Durango Arts Center to host clay tile workshop
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Durango Arts Center to host clay tile workshop

September 27, 2018

Cut, carve and paint individual handmade clay tiles and then combine them to make a large class mosaic. All levels, including beginners are welcome. The fee for this class is…

Marvel Grange to offer community breakfast Oct. 6
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Marvel Grange to offer community breakfast Oct. 6

September 26, 2018

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served. Donations will be accepted. No breakfast will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, because of the annual Colorado State Grange…

Club 20 La Plata County caucus will be held Friday
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Club 20 La Plata County caucus will be held Friday

September 26, 2018

During this event, Club 20 members will have the opportunity to elect their county representatives to serve on the Club 20 Board of Directors for the 2018-20 term. Guidelines for…