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Mancos workshop to discuss government contracts
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Mancos workshop to discuss government contracts

July 10, 2018

Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, Colorado Minority Business Office and Colorado Department of Transportation have partnered to offer the workshop, which will help attendees understand federal, state and local…

Durango Public Library to hold book sale
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Durango Public Library to hold book sale

July 10, 2018

Books, such as children’s, history, fiction, biographies, gardening, literature, cooking and more, will be sold at $1 per pound both days. Proceeds will go to the library and its branches…

Wild food, plant event to be held Friday
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Wild food, plant event to be held Friday

July 9, 2018

The walk will be led by Turtle Lake Refuge founder Katrina Blair, and dinner will be prepared by Turtle Lake Refuge, with Marcos Wisner and Matt Myers from 11th Street…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday
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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

July 8, 2018

Susan Ryan, director of archaeology at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, will give a presentation, “Northern Chaco Outliers Project,” and discuss excavations at the Haynie site near Cortez. A social will…

Area children invited to join learning day
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Area children invited to join learning day

July 7, 2018

The day aims to elevate the importance of learning throughout the summer to ensure kids return to school this fall ready to succeed. According to the National Summer Learning Association,…

Durango Public Library seeking partner businesses
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Durango Public Library seeking partner businesses

July 7, 2018

Each September, the library partners with local businesses to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month. The Library Card Discount program promotes shopping locally as well as encouraging people to sign…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

July 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Vaughn Morris, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, will give a presentation. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17.…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

July 7, 2018

du1-i-syn Liz Anderson, ambassador for Shelterbox, will give a presentation.. ShelterBox provides tent housing and supplies for areas in crisis around the world. Those interested to see a ShelterBox tent…

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture
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Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

July 7, 2018

The lecture is about Millicent Rogers, known as the “Standard Oil Heiress,” who was a legendary woman with an avant-garde taste and played a role in the history of modern…

North Animas Village to hold second presentation
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North Animas Village to hold second presentation

July 7, 2018

The neighborhood will provide a support system to help seniors retain independence in their homes and remain active in the community. The objective is to avoid high costs from institutional…

Animas Physical Therapy moves to new clinic
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Animas Physical Therapy moves to new clinic

July 6, 2018

Physical therapist at the clinic Melissa Reitman has more than 27 years of experience and provides various physical therapy services in the Durango area. For appointments and more information about…

Gervais and Associates hires one to firm
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Gervais and Associates hires one to firm

July 6, 2018

Pritcharddu1-i-syn Pritchard initially earned a French literature degree from Whitman College and continued her education to graduate in 2008 with an accounting degree from Fort Lewis College. She worked for…

HomesFund to offer home-buyer education class
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HomesFund to offer home-buyer education class

July 6, 2018

Participants will learn about programs, credit score reports, household budgets, down payments, reducing debt, pros and cons of buying a home, monthly mortgage rates and closing costs, selecting the best…

Knight dental practice hires one
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Knight dental practice hires one

July 6, 2018

Yeagerdu1-i-syn Yeager is from La Plata County, earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Fort Lewis College and a graduate degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine For…

Durango CoWest Insurance hires agent
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Durango CoWest Insurance hires agent

July 6, 2018

Rossdu1-i-syn Ross most recently worked for State Farm Insurance and Prudential Financial, and provides commercial insurance for individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information, visit www.durangocowest.com.

Shanta Foundation names executive director
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Shanta Foundation names executive director

July 6, 2018

Cornishdu1-i-syn Cornish has primarily worked in international development by serving some of the most financially insecure populations. He was the country director for the Peace Corps in the west Africa…

Table to Farm Compost names new owner
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Table to Farm Compost names new owner

July 6, 2018

DiGiorgiodu1-i-syn The business provides green compost buckets for residents who live within city limits, serves about 200 customers and picks up daily through a permit from the city of Durango.…

La Plata Quilter’s Guild to meet Thursday
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La Plata Quilter’s Guild to meet Thursday

July 6, 2018

A social time will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. Faye Gooden will present the program “My Top is Pieced. How Should I Quilt…

Tri-County to hold multi-agency enrollment day
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Tri-County to hold multi-agency enrollment day

July 5, 2018

Enrollment representatives will meet with families with children younger than 5 years old to sign them up for the WIC program and to get on the wait list for any…

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party
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Durango Arts Center to offer paint party

July 5, 2018

Participants will paint, sip wine and spend time with friends, co-workers and family. Cost is $25 plus a $13 materials fee. To register and for more information, call or email…

Durango Arts Center to open three exhibits Saturday
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Durango Arts Center to open three exhibits Saturday

July 5, 2018

“Intransigent Stratum” by Jave Yoshimoto in the Barbara Conrad Gallery; an opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.“Collections” by Mary Ellen Long in the Friends of the…

FEMA awards funds to La Plata County
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FEMA awards funds to La Plata County

July 4, 2018

Qualifying organizations can apply for grant funding. Applications are due at noon July 16. The local Emergency Food and Shelter board will meet to review applications and allocate funding at…

Overeaters Anonymous meetings relocate
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Overeaters Anonymous meetings relocate

July 3, 2018

Meetings, which are open all who want to stop eating compulsively, are held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, call Heather at 769-2739.

La Plata County caregivers sought by organization
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La Plata County caregivers sought by organization

July 3, 2018

Certified caregivers are professionals, family members and neighbors who seek knowledge and education to effectively and safely care for others. Scholarships are available. For more information call 335-8885 or visit…