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Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners
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Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners

April 28, 2023

The Durango Elks Lodge scholarship committee will recognize the 2023 scholarships recipients at an awards ceremony at 5:45 p.m. May 15 at the Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.…

Dunning named development manager of humane society
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Dunning named development manager of humane society

April 28, 2023

Dunning La Plata County Humane Society announces the appointment of Colleen Dunning as development manager. She will be responsible for fostering a culture of philanthropy in support of LPCHS, including…

Open house to celebrate new ties with garden
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Open house to celebrate new ties with garden

April 28, 2023

A Community Garden Open House will be held from 1-3 p.m. May 6 at the Needham School Garden, 2425 West Third Ave. The event marks the new partnership between the…

Event to showcase new venue
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Event to showcase new venue

April 28, 2023

Durango band Elder Grown will perform at the grand opening of The Light Box at Stillwater Music will be at 8 p.m. May 12 at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave.…

Housing Solutions expands Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
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Housing Solutions expands Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

April 25, 2023

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing has approved a request to expand the Housing Solutions Home Rehabilitation Loan Program for homeowners in Southwest Colorado According to Housing…

2023 scholarship recipient announced
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2023 scholarship recipient announced

April 20, 2023

SGM announced Colorado School of Mines sophomore Kobe Prior, a Bayfield High School graduate, as one of the six Steve Westhoff Scholarship recipients for 2023. Prior demonstrates a passion for…

Historical society, museum host Bears Ears talk
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Historical society, museum host Bears Ears talk

April 20, 2023

Andrew Gulliford will speak at 1 p.m. April 29 at Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., about his newest book “Bears Ears: Landscape of Refuge and Resistance.” Copies will be…

Village camp proposal to be discussed
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Village camp proposal to be discussed

April 20, 2023

Animas Valley Action Coalition will meet from 10 a.m. to noon April 29 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., to discuss potential ramifications and responses to the…

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen grateful for support
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Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen grateful for support

April 20, 2023

Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen wish to acknowledge the generosity of the local companies that contributed to our 2023 Tack and Equipment Sale. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Coca-Cola of…

Registration open for Happy Trails Preschool
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Registration open for Happy Trails Preschool

April 20, 2023

The Summer Program for Happy Trails Preschool at Cowboy Church of Durango, 1867 Colorado Highway 172, will run from June 5 until the end of summer. The preschool’s 2023-24 school…

Health Fair returns to Ignacio
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Health Fair returns to Ignacio

April 13, 2023

Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this spring and residents in and around Ignacio will be able to receive access to free and affordable preventive health…

DEA National Drug Take Back Day is April 22
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DEA National Drug Take Back Day is April 22

April 13, 2023

Dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely during DEA National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Durango Police Department, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at…

Eye education talk to be held
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Eye education talk to be held

April 13, 2023

InSIGHTS is a public education series dedicated to vision health. A discussion will be held at p.m. Tuesday at the Homewood Suites, 15 Girard St. The first in the series…