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Free lecture to address life-sustaining technologies
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Free lecture to address life-sustaining technologies

September 25, 2018

Anne Rossignol, director of palliative care at Mercy Regional Medical Center, will explain various medical options, such as CPR, mechanical ventilation, hemodialysis, artificial nutrition and hydration. The presentation is free.

Trails 2000 to do trail work Wednesday
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Trails 2000 to do trail work Wednesday

September 23, 2018

Volunteers should meet at the intersection of the Meadow and Telegraph trails, which can be accessed from the Horse Gulch trailhead. No experience is necessary for trail work, and Trails…

St. Columba School accepting students
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St. Columba School accepting students

September 23, 2018

An open house and information session for prospective students and families will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the school, 1801 East Third Ave. For more information,…

Manna director to speak to Rotarians
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Manna director to speak to Rotarians

September 23, 2018

As an active member of the Durango community for 15 years, Morse previously owned and managed the Lost Dog Bar and Lounge, was an executive assistant/project manager at Axis Health…

Cancer survivorship workshop to be held
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Cancer survivorship workshop to be held

September 23, 2018

Workshop presenters will be Janet Curry, MA, LPC, founder of Stillpoint Counseling and Mindfulness Training, and Oley Smith, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., founder of Open Heart Acupuncture and certified teacher of…

Mastery of time topic of free talk at library
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Mastery of time topic of free talk at library

September 23, 2018

David Hohle of Chicago will be the featured speaker and discuss how the distinctions between time and timelessness, age and agelessness lead to allowing one to tangibly experience freedom from…

Schleher plans lecture on ancient pueblo pottery
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Schleher plans lecture on ancient pueblo pottery

September 22, 2018

The talk is presented by the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society as part of the Four Corners Lecture Series. It is free and open to the public. Schleher…

Animas Valley Grange to present geology talk
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Animas Valley Grange to present geology talk

September 22, 2018

Gary Gianniny, geosciences professor at Fort Lewis College, will put the valley’s recent debris flows into geologic perspective. The talk is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be…

Leadership La Plata holds meet-and-greet
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Leadership La Plata holds meet-and-greet

September 21, 2018

The event will welcome in the new class for the program, which aims to provide leadership skills for county residents. It will feature free appetizers and a cash bar. The…

Hiring underway for CDOT winter maintenance personnel
Business

Hiring underway for CDOT winter maintenance personnel

September 21, 2018

Most positions begin in November, with a starting hourly pay of $18.47, according to a CDOT press release. Permanent positions offer full benefits and promotional opportunities. Temporary seasonal positions generally…

Know Your Dough adds to team
Business

Know Your Dough adds to team

September 21, 2018

Lopez and her family have lived in the Durango area for 11 years. After growing up in the Midwest then moving around the country, she has found a home in…

Alpine Bank hire will serve Latinos
Business

Alpine Bank hire will serve Latinos

September 21, 2018

Salamundu1-i-syn She will lead the bank’s commitment to provide unrivaled service to Latino customers in the 28 Colorado communities served by Alpine Bank. “We are glad to welcome Susana Salamun…

Animas Museum entry is free Saturday
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Animas Museum entry is free Saturday

September 21, 2018

The Animas Museum will offer free admission Saturday.Durango Herald file The theme of this year’s Museum Day is Women Making History, honoring women in society who are trailblazers in the…

Bridge Scores
Community

Bridge Scores

September 21, 2018

Sept. 13 Non-Life Master First: R. Houston/D. Sher Second: J. Mullins/M. Zempel Third: S. Letteney/S. Mondin Fourth: J. Mercer/J. Walter Fifth: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Sept. 14 Open Pairs First: J.…

Register to vote at Pine River Library
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Register to vote at Pine River Library

September 21, 2018

Voters who need to register or update their registration information can do so from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield.…

Realtors association providing grants
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Realtors association providing grants

September 21, 2018

Qualifying organizations must be in La Plata and San Juan counties. Preference will be given to housing and family support organizations. The deadline to submit requests is Sept. 30. To…

Computer classes offered at the Senior Center
Community

Computer classes offered at the Senior Center

September 21, 2018

Introduction to iPad and iPhone: Part 1: Oct. 2. Start from the basics and work up. Participants will learn iPad/iPhone navigation skills, how settings can make things more “friendly,” making…

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE DEC. 31
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MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE DEC. 31

September 21, 2018

Students will receive training in tree care, vegetables, soils, native plants, water wise gardening, pruning and more. The training uses on-site and distant education experts to teach a series of…

Miller Mountain Bike Club seeks donations
Education

Miller Mountain Bike Club seeks donations

September 21, 2018

Bicycles will remain at Miller Middle School for students to use in the future as the Mountain Bike Club continues to grow. To make a donation or more information, call…

CU leadership to visit Durango
Education

CU leadership to visit Durango

September 21, 2018

The visit is scheduled for Tuesday. CU will host a lunch for alumni and local leaders at noon at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Luncheon invitees also…

The Juniper School holds open enrollment
Education

The Juniper School holds open enrollment

September 21, 2018

Visit https://juniper.durangoschools.org/ for more information. The Juniper School is a public, charter elementary school. For more information or to schedule a school tour, call 764-4185.