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Attorneys invited to April housing law training
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Attorneys invited to April housing law training

March 30, 2018

The training is open to attorneys and mediators interested in housing law, and will cover topics, including: fair housing primer; tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities; statutory and common-law housing…

HomesFund to host home-buyer class
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HomesFund to host home-buyer class

March 30, 2018

Topics include: budgeting and debt; credit; insurance; lending; real estate; home maintenance; energy efficiency; and HomesFund down-payment assistance. To register, visit www.homesfund.org. For more information, 259-1418, ext. 1.

Goff managing partner steps down Sunday
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Goff managing partner steps down Sunday

March 30, 2018

Honish Honisch has been an active engineer and surveyor in the Four Corners since 1976. He joined Goff in 1979 and has been a managing partner for 30 years. Over…

Community Foundation adds three to board
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Community Foundation adds three to board

March 30, 2018

Fredrick Fredrick, managing owner of FredrickZink and Associates accounting firm, returns to the board to serve as treasurer. He has worked as a certified public accountant for more than 40…

Assessor reminds of April 15 deadline
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Assessor reminds of April 15 deadline

March 30, 2018

An extension will be granted if, before April 15, the assessor receives a written request and $20 for a 10-day extension or $40 for a 20-day extension. Those who miss…

Advantage Physical Therapy hires one
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Advantage Physical Therapy hires one

March 30, 2018

Earl Earl, owner of FootWork, a custom orthotics company, has provided orthopedic physical therapy for more than 20 years in the Durango area. She specializes in foot, ankle and lower…

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

March 30, 2018

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will update the club about the State Grant for New Business Ideas winners. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will…

Volunteers sought for Children’s Water Festival
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Volunteers sought for Children’s Water Festival

March 30, 2018

The festival is a science conference for fifth-grade students that focuses on global water issues by offering exhibits and hands-on presentations about water-related topics. About 30 volunteer guides are needed…

Open house to address Durango Mesa
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Open house to address Durango Mesa

March 29, 2018

Durango Mesa, formerly Ewing Mesa, is located southeast of the Horse Gulch recreation area off of Highway 3.Durango Herald file Input from residents is needed to identify and plan the…

Public to discuss parks, recreation plans
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Public to discuss parks, recreation plans

March 29, 2018

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board and the Multi-Modal Advisory Board will hold the meeting, which will gather public input about planned capital improvement projects.…

Live storytelling on stage in Durango, Cortez
Arts and Entertainment

Live storytelling on stage in Durango, Cortez

March 29, 2018

The Raven Narratives is a live storytelling event with people who share their true experiences on stage. Showings Friday in Cortez and Saturday in Durango will feature stories told according…

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

March 29, 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…

Creativity Festivity to return Tuesday
Arts and Entertainment

Creativity Festivity to return Tuesday

March 29, 2018

This year’s theme is “pathways to imagination” to celebrate the imaginative work made by children in art, theater, poetry and music. The arts center will host events and opportunities for…

Mountain lion talk to be held Wednesday
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Mountain lion talk to be held Wednesday

March 29, 2018

Mountain lions see us more often than we see them.Courtesy of Kevin Russell, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ken Logan from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will give the presentation. The event…

Enrollment open for Durango School District 9-R schools
Education

Enrollment open for Durango School District 9-R schools

March 28, 2018

Registrants are asked to have the following information during the enrollment process: Residential address or addresses; parents or legal guardians phone numbers and email addresses; student demographic, health and medical…

Bayfield middle schoolers to get financially savvy
Education

Bayfield middle schoolers to get financially savvy

March 28, 2018

Parents or legal guardians of seventh-grade participants are encouraged to talk to them about what they have learned from the program. For more information, email Executive Director Allison Andersen at…

Pine River Cemetery to hold spring cleanup
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Pine River Cemetery to hold spring cleanup

March 28, 2018

Cemetery staff will dispose of all flowers and decorations left on the grounds, located across from Bayfield Storage and Office Supply, 416 County Road 501. Items that people want to…

Boys & Girls Club hosting fitness camp
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Boys & Girls Club hosting fitness camp

March 27, 2018

The camp will focus on youth development and fitness. There will be a panel of 13 FLC student athletes and a photo opportunity from 1:15 to 2 p.m. Thursday at…

Life-long Learning lecture to discuss multiculturalism
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Life-long Learning lecture to discuss multiculturalism

March 27, 2018

Tom Givón, a Colorado rancher and retired professor of linguistics and cognitive science, will lead a conversation about how diversity is a core ingredient of evolution through natural selection. He…

Capt. Jeff Kuss Scholarship applications due Saturday
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Capt. Jeff Kuss Scholarship applications due Saturday

March 27, 2018

Capt. Jeff Kuss The scholarship is intended for applicants with little to no experience in aviation. To qualify, applicants must be Colorado residents 16 to 25 years old; applicants younger…

LPEA candidates to attend Democrats’ luncheon
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LPEA candidates to attend Democrats’ luncheon

March 27, 2018

Attendees will learn about the LPEA election and have the chance to ask candidates about renewable energy. Tickets cost $20 and are available online at https://bit.ly/2pGmk5C. For more information, email…