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Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
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Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

March 8, 2018

After a brief business meeting, John Putman will give a presentation titled “Untangling Your New England Roots: An Overview from Settlement to Revolution.” Putman, originally from New England, is a…

Seminars about Reformation to be held
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Seminars about Reformation to be held

March 8, 2018

Seminars will be presented by Johnny Suarez, who has given tours of historic Reformation sites in Europe: “The Waldensians: Light Glows in the Darkness” will start at 2 p.m. Waldensians…

Miller Middle School to hold fundraiser
Education

Miller Middle School to hold fundraiser

March 7, 2018

Proceeds go to enrichments to the curriculum and instruction for school programs. For more information, visit miller.durangoschools.org.

Animas High School to discuss school safety
Education

Animas High School to discuss school safety

March 7, 2018

Head of the school Sean Woytek will share emergency preparedness steps to ensure the safety of students and staff. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

Mount Allison Grange to show movie
Community

Mount Allison Grange to show movie

March 7, 2018

The feature film will be “Paddington Bear.” Hot dogs, Frito pie, nachos, popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call Yvonne at 799-3064.

Free meditation class to address handling stress
Health

Free meditation class to address handling stress

March 7, 2018

Originally created as a treatment for recurrent depression, and shown through extensive research to be as effective as anti-depressant medication in reducing the risk of relapse, MBCT is a highly…

Atmos Energy to begin pipeline upgrades
Local News

Atmos Energy to begin pipeline upgrades

March 6, 2018

“Residents can expect to see construction signs throughout their neighborhood and door hangers on their homes notifying them of any activity that is about to take place,” said Altieri. “We…

Cub Scouts to compete in Pinewood Derby
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Cub Scouts to compete in Pinewood Derby

March 6, 2018

Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 504 members watch as cars fly by during the Pinewood Derby at Park Elementary School in 2011.Durango Herald file Registration is $7 per…

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry
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Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry

March 6, 2018

The meal will include breaded, battered and baked fried fish; French fries, coleslaw and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information,…

Animas High School to hold graduation meeting
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Animas High School to hold graduation meeting

March 5, 2018

The meeting will provide information about events during graduation week, details about the ceremony, photos, caps, gowns and more. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

Animas High School to hold info night
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Animas High School to hold info night

March 5, 2018

Those who attend will learn about how AHS prepares students for college, careers and life through a project-based, student-centered curriculum and programs. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

Quilters to meet at La Plata County Fairgrounds
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Quilters to meet at La Plata County Fairgrounds

March 5, 2018

du1-i-syn Guild members Karen Preston and Amanda Preston Araujo will give a talk about transferring floral images and shapes to fabric. A social time will start at 5:30 p.m. and…

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

March 5, 2018

du1-i-syn Jason Armstrong will give a presentation about the Southwest Center for Independence. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Learn to graft at Animas Valley Grange workshop
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Learn to graft at Animas Valley Grange workshop

March 3, 2018

Animas Valley Grange will host a grafting workshop on March 10.Emily Rice/The Journal The Animas Valley Grange will host a grafting workshop for apples at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10.…

Mesa Verde offers free guided hike
Southwest Life

Mesa Verde offers free guided hike

March 3, 2018

Participants will hike through piñon-juniper woodlands and learn about the birds that call Mesa Verde their winter home. Hikers will also encounter archaeological sites built hundreds of years ago. The…

SCAPE to hold open house March 14
Business

SCAPE to hold open house March 14

March 2, 2018

The open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 at R Space, 734 East Second Ave. Companies include: Blue Water Rendezvous DoughnutsVessel Online Web ServicesThe Choke…

Realtors association provides scholarships
Business

Realtors association provides scholarships

March 2, 2018

The criteria are: Must be a current graduating senior from high schools in La Plata or San Juan counties or a current GED graduate of a state-approved GED program based…