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Water fill station grand opening to be held
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Water fill station grand opening to be held

June 21, 2023

The La Plata West Water Authority is celebrating the grand opening of a new water fill station with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Monday at 555 County Road 122. This…

VFW Post 4031 to hold fundraiser
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VFW Post 4031 to hold fundraiser

June 15, 2023

The ninth annual Naughty Schoolgirl Run-Local Veterans Benefit Fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 starting at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.…

Community workshop to be held
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Community workshop to be held

June 15, 2023

The state of Colorado is hosting a community workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sitter Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Under the direction of Gov.…

Barn Dance coordinator grateful for support
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Barn Dance coordinator grateful for support

June 15, 2023

On behalf of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering, I would like to thank everyone who attended our ninth annual Outdoor Concert and Barn Dance on June 11 at the gorgeous…

President of Anschutz Family Foundation thanks Durango
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President of Anschutz Family Foundation thanks Durango

June 15, 2023

Congratulations to Durango and Southwest Colorado for hosting a very successful Southwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days event. On behalf of the Anschutz Family Foundation, I wish to express my deep…

Allison Community Church to hold pig roast
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Allison Community Church to hold pig roast

June 15, 2023

Allison Community Church is hosting a pig roast from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 17 at 2724 County Road 329. The meal will consist of roasted pork, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw,…

Rattlesnake training for dogs to be held
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Rattlesnake training for dogs to be held

June 15, 2023

The Durango Kennel Club will host Rattlesnake Avoidance Training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio, 115 Goddard Ave. The training is $100…

Pediatric Associates hires new Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Associates hires new Nurse Practitioner

June 8, 2023

Michelle Simonelli Michelle Simonelli has been brought onto the Pediatric Associates of Durango, 29423 U.S. Highway 160, as a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in primary care. Simonelli graduated in 2021…

Columbine Landscapes promotes employee
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Columbine Landscapes promotes employee

June 8, 2023

Melissa Muldrew Columbine Landscapes recently promoted Melissa Muldrew to project manager. Muldrew began working with Columbine Landscapes in 2022. Her position began as a crew member and then became a…

Botanic gardens holding tour
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Botanic gardens holding tour

June 8, 2023

The 10th annual Gardens on Tour will take place from 9 a.m.- to 4 p.m. June 24. It will start at Durango Botanic Gardens, 1900 East Third Ave. Volunteers and…

Durangoan graduates from Colorado Mesa University
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Durangoan graduates from Colorado Mesa University

June 8, 2023

Natalie Serwe of Durango graduated cum laude from Colorado Mesa University’s School of Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing on May 20. Serwe was also named…

Author to talk about book at grange
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Author to talk about book at grange

June 8, 2023

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation by Joanne Branson Smith about her book, “I Lived at the Rico Depot,” at 6:15 p.m. June 19 at the Animas Valley Grange…

Music in the Mountains returns in July
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Music in the Mountains returns in July

June 8, 2023

Music in the Mountains’ 37th season will run July 6 through July 30. It will feature orchestra and chamber performances of classical and world music. The concerts and events are…

Men Who Grill to be held June 17
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Men Who Grill to be held June 17

May 31, 2023

Men Who Grill will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 17 at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Men Who Grill is a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource…

Work group meeting to be held
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Work group meeting to be held

May 31, 2023

La Plata Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a Local Work Group meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. June 14 at the La Plata County Extension…

Suicide survivor support group to begin
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Suicide survivor support group to begin

May 31, 2023

The Grief Center and La Plata Suicide Prevention Collaborative will facilitate a support group this summer for adults who have survived a suicide attempt. The group is six weeks long…

Animal antibiotics meeting to be held
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Animal antibiotics meeting to be held

May 27, 2023

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado Highway 172. The meeting will address the Federal Drug Administration’s…

Smiths celebrate 65th anniversary
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Smiths celebrate 65th anniversary

May 19, 2023

Carl and Linda Smith of Durango are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on May 30. (Courtesy) Carl and Linda Smith of Durango are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on May…

Ragles celebrate 50th anniversary
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Ragles celebrate 50th anniversary

May 19, 2023

Randy and Marty Ragle of Durango are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 26. (Courtesy) Randy and Marty Ragle of Durango are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May…

Garden plant sale to be held
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Garden plant sale to be held

May 19, 2023

Manna Garden will hold its annual plant sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 26 and 9 a.m. to noon May 27 at the Manna Garden, 1100 Avenida del Sol.…

Annual barn dance to be held
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Annual barn dance to be held

May 11, 2023

The ninth annual Durango Cowboy Gathering Barn Dance, Picnic and Silent Auction will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 11 at River Bend Ranch, 27846 U.S. Highway 550.…

Summer Food Service Program available
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Summer Food Service Program available

May 11, 2023

Durango School District 9-R’s Summer Food Service Program will begin June 5. Free sack lunches will be handed out to any child age 0 to 18. People age 19 and…