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Jeanette Simpson promoted at LPEA
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Jeanette Simpson promoted at LPEA

March 2, 2018

Simpsondu1-i-syn A Bayfield resident, Simpson joined LPEA in June 2002 as a customer service representative but was accepted into an accounting position within a year, and subsequently was appointed to…

Community fund creates new website
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Community fund creates new website

March 2, 2018

The new website includes information on the Intermediary Relending Program, the New Pioneers Microloan Program, the Rural Business Development Grant and more. FSWCF, a nonprofit, promotes economic development in distressed…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

March 2, 2018

The meeting will feature a Club Assembly and will include brief reports from each committee. If you are interested in learning all the ways the hands-on club works within the…

Skiing extended at Chapman Hill in Durango
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Skiing extended at Chapman Hill in Durango

March 2, 2018

Operating hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. March 5-9 and noon to 4 p.m. March 10-11. Discounted lift tickets are $8 for all ages, with kids 5 and younger…

Dance at the Marvel Grange to be held Saturday
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Dance at the Marvel Grange to be held Saturday

March 2, 2018

The Marvel Grange located on the north end of town in Marvel, which is southwest of Durango.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The dance will include new music and a boxed lunch…

Democratic candidate to visit Durango
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Democratic candidate to visit Durango

March 2, 2018

Hanlondu1-i-syn Hanlon, a Democrat, will hold two meetings: from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., and at 7:30 p.m. at Carver Brewing Co.,…

Durango Nature Studies offers spring break camp
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Durango Nature Studies offers spring break camp

March 1, 2018

The schedule includes treks to the Aztec Ruins, the Southern Ute Cultural Center and other fun excursions. Students can enroll for a day or two or the entire week. The…

Coke Race Series continues on Saturday
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Coke Race Series continues on Saturday

March 1, 2018

Registration starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, with races beginning at 10 a.m. at the Nordic Center, located along U.S. Highway 550 just 1/3 mile north of Purgatory Resort. Rentals are…

Hunters can now apply for upcoming draw
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Hunters can now apply for upcoming draw

March 1, 2018

Paper applications are no longer accepted and all applications must be done online or over the phone. Additionally, payment in full is no longer required at the time of application.…

Unitarian church to host harpist
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Unitarian church to host harpist

February 27, 2018

The event is part of a recital series held at the church. Cost is $20 for adults and $8 for students and children. For more information, call 247-1004.

La Plata County Democrats to hold March luncheon
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La Plata County Democrats to hold March luncheon

February 27, 2018

Speakers will include Tiffany Parker, La Plata County clerk, and Karl Hanlon, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District. Parker will discuss aspects of the election process, including voter registration, caucuses,…

Learn about the Food Recovery Hub
Food

Learn about the Food Recovery Hub

February 26, 2018

Want to know more about the Durango Regional Food Recovery Hub? Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St., will host an opportunity Thursday to meet the hub coordinator, Ian Chamberlain. The…

Workforce Development to meet March 8
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Workforce Development to meet March 8

February 25, 2018

General workforce board business will be discussed, and a workforce development network meeting will be held from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. A presentation about workforce opportunities in Southwest Colorado will…

Sacred Heart Parish to hold Lenten fish fry
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Sacred Heart Parish to hold Lenten fish fry

February 25, 2018

Breaded, battered, baked and fried fish; French fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call…

Volunteers sought for after-prom event
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Volunteers sought for after-prom event

February 25, 2018

The organization, a nonprofit, provides a fun, safe and all-night event for Durango High School juniors and seniors after prom is over. Volunteers are needed to plan, decorate and set…

Animas High School students to lead conferences
Education

Animas High School students to lead conferences

February 25, 2018

Conferences are individually scheduled to provide an opportunity for students to meet with parents and reflect on their experience and goals. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

Fort Lewis College to hold lecture about textiles
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Fort Lewis College to hold lecture about textiles

February 25, 2018

du1-i-syn The center’s curator, Jeanne Brako, will give the presentation and discuss ways to preserve family treasures, such as quilts, clothing, embroideries and rugs. Best practices for storage, pest control,…

‘Irish Car Bomb’ back as firkin at Steamworks
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‘Irish Car Bomb’ back as firkin at Steamworks

February 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. will again reprise the popular “Irish Car Bomb” as Firkin Fridays continues at the brewpub on Friday. The firkin will be tapped at 3 p.m. “At…

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

February 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Allison Anderson, Know Your Dough executive director, will give a presentation about the nonprofit, which provides financial literacy education to local students. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch…

Think Network Technologies hires one
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Think Network Technologies hires one

February 24, 2018

Hedigerdu1-i-syn Hediger has seven years of marketing experience in retail and finance industries. Think Network is a Durango-based information technologies company that provides services in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and…