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Improv quilters to display works in July
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Improv quilters to display works in July

June 23, 2018

Unlike traditional quilting, improvisational quilts are unique because patterns are not used. Attendees will be able to view various styles, sizes, colors and techniques in the quilts on display. For…

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

June 22, 2018

The lecture is about artists Pablita Velarde, Helen Hardin and Margarete Bagshaw, who are from three different generations and influenced history in the Southwest. Nelson is the author of a…

Cafe au Play announces new schedule
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Cafe au Play announces new schedule

June 22, 2018

Playgroups offered at Cafe au Play, in Room 201 at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., include: Tuesday Toddlers, 9:30-10:30 a.m. TuesdaysWorking Parents and Littles, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and…

Marvel Grange to serve free breakfast
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Marvel Grange to serve free breakfast

June 22, 2018

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee will be served. The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 588-3386.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
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Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

June 22, 2018

du1-i-syn The meeting will give an overview about club activities and is offered as an opportunity for people to learn about being a part of the club. The meeting is…

Russell Planning, Engineering hires one
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Russell Planning, Engineering hires one

June 21, 2018

du1-i-syn Townsend is from northern Wyoming, received a bachelor’s degree in energy systems engineering at University of Wyoming and previously worked as an engineering intern at an engineering company. For…

Durango Dog Ranch expands services
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Durango Dog Ranch expands services

June 21, 2018

Visitors can now tour the kennel and meet dogs at the dog ranch, with guides on-site to provide information about the history and culture of dog sledding. The tour ends…

Forest Service hires Durango supervisor
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Forest Service hires Durango supervisor

June 21, 2018

du1-i-syn In his new position, Loveall will help manage the forest agriculture program, non-federal lands in the CSFS southwest area and Durango Field Office projects. Projects are typically held in…

Boathouse restaurant at Electra reopen
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Boathouse restaurant at Electra reopen

June 21, 2018

Lake users are reminded that watercraft and other equipment must be washed down before entering the lake. The Boathouse at Electra, the restaurant at Electra Lake, also reopened. Dinner hours…

Durango Arts Center to hold basket workshop
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Durango Arts Center to hold basket workshop

June 21, 2018

Students will weave natural flat reed, learn how to overlay with oilcloth and finish baskets with black coir, waxed linen and ribbons for hanging. The workshop is open to all…

Void Where Prohibited to play shows in area
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Void Where Prohibited to play shows in area

June 21, 2018

du1-i-syn Shows are scheduled for: 1-5 p.m. July 1 at the Rusty Shovel Saloon, 18044 County Road 501, in Vallecito; 8 p.m.-midnight July 3 at Derailed Pour House, 725 Main…

Sunday event to give mental health support
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Sunday event to give mental health support

June 21, 2018

Friends, families and survivors of postpartum depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and psychosis are invited to meet at 10 a.m. near the outdoor pavilion at Durango Community Recreation Center,…

Free river trips offered to veterans Sunday
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Free river trips offered to veterans Sunday

June 21, 2018

Mountain Waters Rafting will offer raft trips for veterans and their families, with free barbecue in the park. Handicap-accessible accommodations are available. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2K8Pvq3.

Colorado to observe lightning safety
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Colorado to observe lightning safety

June 21, 2018

Residents are encouraged to be aware of lightning and learn how to stay safe when it strikes the ground, which happens more than 500,000 times each year in Colorado. Lightning…

Workshop for cancer survivors announced
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Workshop for cancer survivors announced

June 20, 2018

The first workshop, “Lifting the Fog: Navigating the Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First United…

Hay being sold to horse owners in need
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Hay being sold to horse owners in need

June 20, 2018

Courtesy of Kathy Sherer To combat the shortage, two-strand bales of hay are being delivered from northern Colorado and a Go-Fund-Me account was created June 11 to defray inflated costs.…

Durango Food Bank urgently needs space for donations
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Durango Food Bank urgently needs space for donations

June 19, 2018

du1-i-syn The space the Food Bank was previously using is no longer available, and an alternative warehouse-type space is needed to keep supplies and donations as supplies continue to be…

Farmers, ranchers invited to nominate committee candidates
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Farmers, ranchers invited to nominate committee candidates

June 19, 2018

Producers serve on committees and provide input related to disaster, conservation, emergencies, commodity price loan support, county office employment and other agricultural issues to the FSA. Committee members serve three-year…

4CORE calls for solar home nominations
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4CORE calls for solar home nominations

June 19, 2018

Residents are asked to nominate innovative, energy-efficient and solar-powered homes in the Durango area. Homes with solar photovoltaic systems are not required; homes with net zero and passive designs or…

Salvation Army remains on standby
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Salvation Army remains on standby

June 19, 2018

According to a Friday news release, 320 meals and 40 sanitation kits have been distributed so far. The Salvation Army mobile feeding unit is at Escalante Middle School, 141 Baker…

Engage Online! deadline is Thursday
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Engage Online! deadline is Thursday

June 19, 2018

As part of its 2018 public engagement process, the city seeks community members interested to share their priorities, values and visions to guide the future of Durango. Residents unable to…

Santa Rita, Cundiff parks survey to close
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Santa Rita, Cundiff parks survey to close

June 19, 2018

The survey will close June 29 and takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All interested community members are encouraged to participate. To take the survey and provide input, visit…

Girl Scouts to have superhero party
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Girl Scouts to have superhero party

June 19, 2018

The event is open to girls who will enter kindergarten through third grade in the fall and parents and caregivers are welcome to attend to learn about new Girl Scout…

Kiwanis Club of Durango to hear from eSchool principal
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Kiwanis Club of Durango to hear from eSchool principal

June 19, 2018

du1-i-syn Mike Freeburn, principal of Southwest Colorado eSchool, 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.

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

June 18, 2018

du1-i-syn Angie Beach, Music in Mountains executive director, will give a presentation during the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information,…

Hay being sold to horse owners in need
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Hay being sold to horse owners in need

June 16, 2018

To combat the shortage, two-strand bales of hay are being delivered from northern Colorado and a Go-Fund-Me account was created June 11 to defray inflated costs. Donations have helped reduce…