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Animas Valley Grange to host La Plata Open Space Conservancy
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Animas Valley Grange to host La Plata Open Space Conservancy

February 24, 2018

The Animas Valley Grange is at 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald La Plata Open Space Conservancy board members will give the presentation. Refreshments will be provided. For more information,…

Region 9 hires business resource specialist
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Region 9 hires business resource specialist

February 23, 2018

Rose was previously the senior vice president for Alpine Bank and has 15 years of commercial lending experience. He will oversee the Region 9 loan program and work with county-level…

Community forum to be held Thursday
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Community forum to be held Thursday

February 23, 2018

The public engagement process is an opportunity for residents’ priorities, values and vision to guide the future of Durango. The city will face budgetary constraints, and critical decisions about the…

Durango Sports Club hires physical therapist
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Durango Sports Club hires physical therapist

February 23, 2018

Wenger earned undergraduate and graduate physical therapy degrees from University of Kansas and University of St. Augustine. He provides treatments for cervical spine and headaches; lumbar spine; acute and chronic…

Nunn Construction promotes employee
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Nunn Construction promotes employee

February 23, 2018

Schnurrdu1-i-syn Schnurr earned a mechanical engineering degree from University of Oklahoma and moved to Southwest Colorado to work for Nunn. He planned and managed the construction of Montezuma-Cortez High School…

Lifeguard to hold annual banquet, auction
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Lifeguard to hold annual banquet, auction

February 23, 2018

Walkensteindu1-i-syn Alexis Walkenstein, an Emmy-award-winning journalist and Hollywood film promoter, will be the guest speaker. A live and silent auction and a raffle jackpot will also be featured. Tickets cost…

Rock Lounge reopens at new location
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Rock Lounge reopens at new location

February 22, 2018

The Rock Lounge reopened to the public Friday at its new location, 111 E. 30th St.Courtesy of The Rock Lounge Starting Monday, the business will host regular hours, from 11…

Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday
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Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday

February 22, 2018

The cidery is located at 141 South Main St. in Mancos. During the family-friendly grand opening, the store will sell hats and other merchandise bearing the Outlier Cellars logo. The…

Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation
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Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation

February 22, 2018

The presentation is for women investors and will cover financial strategies that fit different lifestyles and needs through examining five financial questions specific to women. Light refreshments will be served…

Rotary Club of Durango to learn about gun safety
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Rotary Club of Durango to learn about gun safety

February 22, 2018

du1-i-syn Dr. Sarah Goodpastor will speak about gun safety in the household and the Be SMART for Kids campaign in the community. SMART is an acronym that stands for: Secure…

Slash burns started in Sauls Creek
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Slash burns started in Sauls Creek

February 22, 2018

The San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District on Thursday began controlled burns of slash piles east of Bayfield in the Sauls Creek area.Durango Herald file According to the Columbine…

Student juried art exhibition to open Wednesday
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Student juried art exhibition to open Wednesday

February 22, 2018

The opening reception is free and open to all, and student work will be on display for public viewing through March 26. Patti Singer, a local mixed-media, assemblage and installation…

Cortez student speaks at national conference
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Cortez student speaks at national conference

February 21, 2018

The panel, titled “Upsetting Settler Nationalism: Fort Lewis College Native American and Indigenous Studies Student Scholars,” gave participants the opportunity to speak about their independent research. Walker’s research was titled…

Fort Lewis College choirs to perform
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Fort Lewis College choirs to perform

February 21, 2018

FLC choir director Charissa Chiaravalloti will lead a performance that will be featured during a May tour of Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Tickets are $5 for adults and…

Workshop set to discuss Lake Nighthorse recreation
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Workshop set to discuss Lake Nighthorse recreation

February 20, 2018

A workshop to examine recreation at Lake Nighthorse will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. March 1 at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald The public…

Marvel Grange to hold luau
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Marvel Grange to hold luau

February 20, 2018

A traditional luau meal, including kalua pork, sesame cabbage salad, fresh fruit, shoyu (Japanese for soy sauce) chicken, fried rice with shrimp, beverages and dessert, will be served. Entertainment will…

Knights of Columbus to offer Lenten fish fry
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Knights of Columbus to offer Lenten fish fry

February 20, 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,…

La Plata County Conservation District seeking nominations
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La Plata County Conservation District seeking nominations

February 20, 2018

Three director positions are available. Self-nomination forms can be received from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from designated district election official Theodore Creighton at the Durango Natural…