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Aztec Ruins lecture to discuss Chaco Canyon
Local News

Aztec Ruins lecture to discuss Chaco Canyon

June 12, 2018

Archaeologist Paul Reed will discuss Chaco Culture at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center in Aztec.Don Lindley/Durango Herald Reed will discuss activities developing outside the…

Shredding offered at senior center
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Shredding offered at senior center

June 12, 2018

The event is free, open to all and offers the opportunity to securely dispose of documentation and other papers. Residents can shred up to three boxes or one trash bag…

Volunteers sought for Phil’s World trails
Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Phil’s World trails

June 10, 2018

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association, San Juan Mountains Association and Tres Rios Field Office are teaming up to start work on the new trails at Phil’s World, and volunteers are…

Crow Canyon, Mesa Verde offer program for teachers
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Crow Canyon, Mesa Verde offer program for teachers

June 10, 2018

On the first day of the two-day session, educators will delve into pueblo history and archaeology through a hands-on workshop on the Crow Canyon campus. On the second day, educators…

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives award
Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives award

June 10, 2018

Mission: Lifeline EMS recognizes emergency medical services for improving systems of care to identify suspected heart attack patients, notify the medical center and trigger an early response from hospital personnel.…

Parks and Rec Board to meet Wednesday
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Parks and Rec Board to meet Wednesday

June 9, 2018

The board holds meetings at 5 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.durangogov.org/index.aspx?nid=146.

Summer lectures kick off at Fort Lewis College
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Summer lectures kick off at Fort Lewis College

June 8, 2018

du1-i-syn Judith Reynolds, an arts journalist, art historian and former managing editor of a New York newspaper, will give a presentation about Georgia O’Keeffe, “O’Keeffe’s Odyssey to the West,” in…

CryoMedSpa announces events
Health

CryoMedSpa announces events

June 8, 2018

An informational meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester Hotel R Space facility, 726 East Second Ave. Attendees will learn about the health benefits of cryotherapy,…

Columbine Christian recognizes outstanding students
Education

Columbine Christian recognizes outstanding students

June 8, 2018

Christ-centered students include: Casey O’Reilly, Daniel Madu, Kamdon Qualls, Gage Hartley, Raychel Johnson and Jesse Powers.Honor students include: Alexis Clark, Alida Hartley, Seth Perdue, Austin Brown and Shohanna Waller.Exploration students…

416 Fire postpones county meeting
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416 Fire postpones county meeting

June 8, 2018

The community meeting will be rescheduled and announced for a later date. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2JrigxD.

Mock water rescue to be held at Cundiff Park
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Mock water rescue to be held at Cundiff Park

June 8, 2018

Durango Herald file Residents are reminded that river activity at the time and location of the event is likely part of the demonstration and should not be cause for alarm.…

Bayfield to hold prayer for fire evacuees
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Bayfield to hold prayer for fire evacuees

June 8, 2018

Community members will pray together, and supplies and other donations will be collected for evacuees and firefighters. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2kVw7lc.

Scholarships awarded to local women
Education

Scholarships awarded to local women

June 8, 2018

Natasha Doney, a Durango High School graduate, was awarded the Wanda Greve Memorial Scholarship, which supplied $1,500 to fund an environmental engineering study at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

June 8, 2018

Ida Theys will present a program titled “Paper Piecing.” The event is free and open to all. For more information, call Marie Wester at 247-9648.

Salt 360 opens on Main Avenue
Business

Salt 360 opens on Main Avenue

June 7, 2018

The studio offers 90-minute float sessions in 12 inches of magnesium-rich Epsom salt water to create a nearly weightless environment void of sound and light. The experience promotes recovery and…

CTCVoyages to sponsor safari night
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CTCVoyages to sponsor safari night

June 7, 2018

Katherine Burgess, CTCVoyages owner and travel counselor who recently returned from Kenya, will give a presentation about traveling in Africa. Refreshments will be served and space is limited. To register…

Russell Planning and Engineering hires one
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Russell Planning and Engineering hires one

June 7, 2018

Arnolddu1-i-syn Arnold received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Cornell University and has worked in Kenya as an explorer for National Geographic. In 2016, he was named assistant director of…

Columbine Landscapes promotes employee
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Columbine Landscapes promotes employee

June 7, 2018

Hefferandu1-i-syn Hefferan is from Eagle and also works as an annuals project manager and manages holiday decorating services. For more information, visit www.columbinelandscapes.com.

Salida Circus plans two performances at library
Arts and Entertainment

Salida Circus plans two performances at library

June 7, 2018

Described as a wonderful accident waiting to happen, the circus will be at the library at 2 p.m. Wednesday as part of the Summer Reading Program’s Family Entertainment show and…

Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board to meet Monday
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Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board to meet Monday

June 7, 2018

Board members will discuss the city of Durango’s Drought Management Plan, give updates about the Durango Mesa Area Plan and Engage Durango initiatives, present the Parks and Recreation Department annual…

BP donates $5,000 to Red Cross
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BP donates $5,000 to Red Cross

June 6, 2018

The donation will help cover costs of relief efforts in La Plata County, including shelter for those displaced by the ongoing wildfire. “While our neighbors in La Plata County have…

Bee Heroic to celebrate pollinators, hemp industry
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Bee Heroic to celebrate pollinators, hemp industry

June 5, 2018

The event at the farm in Hesperus, which is free and open to all, will include booths and presentations about topics, such as pollinators, hemp, organic farm conservation, agricultural chemicals…