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Business After Hours to be held Thursday
Business

Business After Hours to be held Thursday

August 9, 2018

The event will include food, beer, wine, other beverages and door prizes. Registration is not required. Tickets cost $10 at the door. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Mwdgtk.

Colorado Quinoa receives grant to expand operations
Southwest Life

Colorado Quinoa receives grant to expand operations

August 8, 2018

The nonprofit applied for the grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture on behalf of Colorado Quinoa. With the grant funding, Colorado Quinoa plans to hire seven full-time employees, increase…

Mercy named to 100 great hospitals list
Health

Mercy named to 100 great hospitals list

August 8, 2018

Mercy was one of four hospitals in Colorado to be recognized. The list recognizes hospitals for clinical quality, operational excellence and economic impact in surrounding areas. Becker’s editorial team selected…

Public invited to discuss SkyRidge trail request
Local News

Public invited to discuss SkyRidge trail request

August 7, 2018

A public meeting to discuss the proposed trail will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Jenkins Ranch Park picnic shelter, 435 Jenkins Ranch Road. If approved, the city…

Centura Health tour to arrive Thursday
Local News

Centura Health tour to arrive Thursday

August 7, 2018

The tour highlights the health care network’s caregiver teams and the Colorado and Kansas communities they serve. It will arrive in Durango to host an event from 11 a.m. to…

Durango Kiwanis to hear from Trails 2000
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Durango Kiwanis to hear from Trails 2000

August 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Mary Monroe from Trails 2000 will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is optional and costs $13. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kiwanisclubofdurango.

Ditch work to be conducted at Crestview
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Ditch work to be conducted at Crestview

August 4, 2018

A section of Crestview Trail, from the trail head to its intersection with Englehart’s, will be closed while work is being conducted. For more information, call Durango Parks and Recreation…

Sheep Days to be held Tuesday
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Sheep Days to be held Tuesday

August 4, 2018

Sheep herders will open the camp to visitors and allow people to meet sheep dogs, ask questions and learn about sheep operations. Sheep herds are permitted by the U.S. Forest…

Garden Club to discuss flower farming
Local News

Garden Club to discuss flower farming

August 4, 2018

Lisa Bourey from Passion Flower Farm will discuss flower farming, the beginning of the slow flower movement, the importance of sustainable flowers and how to grow her favorite cut flowers.…

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss
Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

August 4, 2018

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced, which resulted in loss of territory and ancestral connections. The…

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday
Health

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday

August 4, 2018

The class will educate people about the pelvic floor, which is a core and foundation of the body, and give suggestions to help rid tension or solve problems in that…

Disability information will be offered Monday, Tuesday
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Disability information will be offered Monday, Tuesday

August 3, 2018

Staff will provide information about federal and state disability policies. People with disabilities are encouraged to share their experiences. Lunch will be provided. To register and for accommodations, such as…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Heather Otter, Region 9 Economic Development District project manager, will present an overview of activity in Southwest Colorado. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

August 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Pat Senecal will speak about prevention of substance misuse among youths. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Pinnacol awards scholarships
Education

Pinnacol awards scholarships

August 3, 2018

Andrea Bonilla received this year’s Pinnacol Foundation scholarship, after her mother was injured in two separate work-related accidents. Andrea is pursuing a triple major in psychology, criminology and communications at…

Miller Middle football to start Tuesday
Education

Miller Middle football to start Tuesday

August 3, 2018

Practice will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Aug. 13. Players are asked to wear shorts, a T-shirt and cleats; bring a composition book and…

Bayfield nonprofits can apply for funding
Community

Bayfield nonprofits can apply for funding

August 3, 2018

Organizations must be certified nonprofits and provide meaningful services to town residents. For applications and more information, call Erin Dunavant at 884-9544 or visit www.bayfieldgov.org/announcements.asp.

Durango High School reunions scheduled
Community

Durango High School reunions scheduled

August 3, 2018

DHS class of 1970-1976 graduates are invited to attend dances from 7 to 11 p.m.: Aug. 10, dance and dinner at VFW Durango, 1550 Main Ave.Aug. 11, picnic at 818…

State parks admission free Monday
Southwest Life

State parks admission free Monday

August 2, 2018

Colorado Day was created by the state Legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. State parks observe Colorado Day with free…

Durango Bird Club to meet Wednesday
Southwest Life

Durango Bird Club to meet Wednesday

August 2, 2018

Brad and Noma Macurda will give a presentation called “Spring Migration in Southeast Arizona.” The event is free and open to all. For more information, call Diane Skinner at 247-0845.

Rotary Club of Durango to meet
Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

August 2, 2018

Dennis O’Brien, a Rotary Club member, chiropractor and part-time Durango resident, will speak about projects by the Rotary Club of Los Barriles, a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico,…