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Animas Museum announces new director
Business

Animas Museum announces new director

July 26, 2018

Hutchinson, who grew up on the Front Range, is from a family of Colorado pioneers who originally settled during the 1870s in Salida. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Southwest…

Durango to spray noxious weeds
Local News

Durango to spray noxious weeds

July 26, 2018

Locations include: Cundiff Park, 360 South Camino del Rio; the open space in the 200 block of Parker Avenue, in Bodo Industrial Park; the open space in the 800 block…

Bayfield, Mancos, Cortez farms offering tours
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Bayfield, Mancos, Cortez farms offering tours

July 26, 2018

Beginning farmers and those interested are encouraged to attend, ask questions, learn tips and see growing practices firsthand. Registration is required and includes lunch. Location details will be provided upon…

Durango Arts Center to offer plein air workshop
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer plein air workshop

July 26, 2018

Participants will paint the Durango landscape at various locations to learn the advantages of plein air painting. The workshop is open to all artistic abilities. To register, visit www.durangoarts.org/visual-adult. For…

Chamber singers to hold auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Chamber singers to hold auditions

July 26, 2018

Weekly rehearsals are held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 20 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. Candidates should have choral experience and be able to…

Old Fort fundraiser auction ends Sunday
Southwest Life

Old Fort fundraiser auction ends Sunday

July 26, 2018

The auction offers various items, events and opportunities that can be purchased to raise funds for cultivation equipment, row cover, packing shed upgrades and other costs that exceed the organization’s…

Animas Museum to open exhibit, program
Local News

Animas Museum to open exhibit, program

July 24, 2018

The exhibit will explore the role of schools in the community and the program, led by Robert McDaniel, former director of the museum, will provide an insider’s look at the…

Southern Ute Museum to assess collections
Southwest Life

Southern Ute Museum to assess collections

July 23, 2018

The program helps museums improve the care of collections through support for a conservation assessment of displays, archives and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals…

Mountain Studies Institute offers program to restore wetlands
Southwest Life

Mountain Studies Institute offers program to restore wetlands

July 22, 2018

The event will focus on educating participants about alpine wetlands, also called fens, which store carbon, filter pollutants from water and support biodiversity. Although the day shouldn’t be strenuous, participants…

La Plata County Courthouse to conduct survey
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La Plata County Courthouse to conduct survey

July 21, 2018

The survey is part of an ongoing program designed to help the Colorado Judicial Department provide the best possible service to the public. Attorneys, law enforcement officers and those at…

Animas Valley Grange to discuss backyard goats
Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to discuss backyard goats

July 20, 2018

Angelina Neelysmith and her daughter, Jill, will give the presentation and provide basic information about raising goats, including breeds, feeding, housing, milking and more. The event is free and open…

City to conduct turf, noxious weed maintenance
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City to conduct turf, noxious weed maintenance

July 20, 2018

The city will be apply turf fertilizer and spot weed abatement Monday through Friday at: Jenkins Ranch Park, Durango Community Recreation Center, Devin Hart Memorial Field, Folsom Park, Needham Elementary…

Drought Task Force to talk to residents
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Drought Task Force to talk to residents

July 20, 2018

The meeting was called in response to exceptionally dry conditions that have persisted since last fall in Southwest Colorado. The task force will hear from people who have been affected…

Womenade to hold fundraiser
Community

Womenade to hold fundraiser

July 20, 2018

The organization provides grants to those with unexpected or temporary hardships in La Plata County. For more information, visit call 247-1242 or visit www.wrcdurango.org.

Cafe au Play updates schedule
Community

Cafe au Play updates schedule

July 20, 2018

New weekly events include: drop-in infant feeding support at 10 a.m. Fridays and prenatal yoga and expecting mothers meet-up at noon Fridays. For more information, call 749-9607 or visit www.durangocafeauplay.org.

Marvel grange to serve ice cream
Community

Marvel grange to serve ice cream

July 20, 2018

If it rains, the event will be held at Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A, in Marvel. The social is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to bring…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

July 20, 2018

du1-i-syn Veronica Cortes will speak to the club about The Liberty School and its new facility in Durango. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Animas High School to hold summer social
Education

Animas High School to hold summer social

July 20, 2018

The event is an opportunity to reconnect with the school community and welcome families of incoming students. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their favorite lawn…

Urological practice opens in Bodo
Business

Urological practice opens in Bodo

July 19, 2018

Quayledu1-i-syn Quayle, who has practiced medicine for more than 10 years in Durango, graduated from Yale University and received her medical degree from Duke University. She completed residency training and…

Fastsigns, Durango TV relocate to Bodo
Business

Fastsigns, Durango TV relocate to Bodo

July 19, 2018

The updated facility provides an improved layout for production, a remodeled showroom and additional space for offices and meeting rooms. A grand opening event is planned for this fall. For…

Community Connections recognizes work of Benay Stein
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Community Connections recognizes work of Benay Stein

July 19, 2018

Steindu1-i-syn For two decades, Stein has maintained her enthusiasm and love for those she’s supported and continues to support. Community Connections thanks her for the dedication and commitment she gives…

D&L Carpet Cleaning opens in Durango
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D&L Carpet Cleaning opens in Durango

July 19, 2018

Guzman and Villalobosdu1-i-syn The business is owned and operated by Daniel Guzman and Leslie Villalobos. For appointments, call 712-4853. For more information, visit www.dlcarpetcleaningdurango.com or https://bit.ly/2zLuMrv.