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Archaeological society is hosting Bruce Bradley
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Archaeological society is hosting Bruce Bradley

April 5, 2023

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, and on Zoom…

Fun run fundraiser returns
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Fun run fundraiser returns

April 5, 2023

The Fast and The Curious Fun Run is back. The 5k/10k run starts and ends at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, on June 24. Both races start…

Region 9 reports now available for viewing
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Region 9 reports now available for viewing

April 5, 2023

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado released its 2022 Corporate Annual Report and County Performance Reports. These reports provide a corporate summary of the year, and also…

Writers conference dates announced
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Writers conference dates announced

April 5, 2023

Mesa Verde Writers Conference will take place July 13-16 at Harmony Barn, 45262 Road J.8. in Mancos. The conference will feature readings and bonfires in the evenings and locally catered…

Grange to host ‘For the Love of Herbs’
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Grange to host ‘For the Love of Herbs’

April 5, 2023

The Animas Valley Grange invites the public to attend a talk about herb gardening given by Camilla Potter at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271…

Learn about the 1920s in Durango
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Learn about the 1920s in Durango

April 5, 2023

Join the Animas Museum on Zoom at 1 p.m. Saturday for the Second Saturday Seminar Series. Local historians Charles DiFerdinando, Gay Kiene and Susan Jones set the stage for the…

Registration open for half marathon
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Registration open for half marathon

April 5, 2023

Registration is now open for the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon on May 13. The 13.7 mile road and gravel course takes runners completely around Vallecito Reservoir with a special…

Spring Resource Fair open to families, students
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Spring Resource Fair open to families, students

April 5, 2023

Durango Education Foundation is offering a Spring Resource Fair for all school families and students. The free event will be held from 5 7 p.m. today at the La Plata…

Earth Day Durango announces events
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Earth Day Durango announces events

April 5, 2023

Earth Day Durango is holding Earth Month events throughout April. The events will culminate in the Earth Day parade on Main Avenue and a celebration at Buckley Park from 11…

Prostate cancer support group to meet online
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Prostate cancer support group to meet online

March 29, 2023

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 online via Zoom. The group consists of survivors of prostate cancer and…

Registration open for kindergarten readiness screenings
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Registration open for kindergarten readiness screenings

March 29, 2023

Durango School District 9-R invites all kindergarten students and families to schedule a free Kindergarten Readiness Screening. The screenings will take place at the District Office, 201 E. 12th St.,…

Concert series to support Pine River Arts
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Concert series to support Pine River Arts

March 29, 2023

The Stillhouse Junkies will play a Bayfield barn concert from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 5 to benefit Pine River Arts. The nonprofit group aims to bring the community together…

Nominations open for grand marshal
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Nominations open for grand marshal

March 29, 2023

The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering is seeking the community’s assistance with the selection of the grand marshal for the 35th Annual Durango Cowboy Parade, which will take place Sept. 30…