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Civil engineering firm offers scholarships
Education

Civil engineering firm offers scholarships

February 1, 2018

SGM awards up to five $1,000 scholarships each year to help aspiring civil engineers and surveyors with their studies. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Based in Glenwood…

LPEA candidate petitions now available
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LPEA candidate petitions now available

February 1, 2018

Petitions are available at LPEA offices in Durango, 45 Stewart St.; and Pagosa Springs, 603 S. Eighth St.; and online at www.lpea.coop. Directors are elected for three-year terms. Directors running…

Rotary Club to hear about Colorado Trail
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Rotary Club to hear about Colorado Trail

February 1, 2018

Local attorney Gail Harriss and law firm office manager Emily Irwin will speak to the club about their 2016 Colorado Trail hike, which was 485 miles and took 48 days.…

Chapman Ski Hill to close early Friday
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Chapman Ski Hill to close early Friday

February 1, 2018

Durango Herald file Normal operation will continue Saturday at the ski hill, located at 500 Florida Road. For more information, call 375-7395.

Ska Brewing releases Rue B. Soho lager
Food

Ska Brewing releases Rue B. Soho lager

January 30, 2018

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. “This beer has seen enormous success in our tasting room this past year,” said Kristen Muraro, director of sales and marketing at Ska, in a…

Fort Lewis College lecture to address Japanese imperialism
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Fort Lewis College lecture to address Japanese imperialism

January 30, 2018

The lecture, titled “The Feudal Roots of Japanese Imperialism,” will describe the projection of Japanese power and world history in the 17th century. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

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

January 30, 2018

Elaine Chick from Colorado Water-Info will review regional water districts. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango Balloon Co. to participate in annual Snowdown parade
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Durango Balloon Co. to participate in annual Snowdown parade

January 30, 2018

They will be handing out red balloons in anticipation of Valentine’s Day during the parade. Durango Balloon Co. specializes in balloon decoration, with a focus on festivals, birthdays, graduations, weddings…

Archaeology lecture set for Feb. 7 at Fort Lewis College
Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture set for Feb. 7 at Fort Lewis College

January 30, 2018

The presentation will highlight well-known, extensively-researched mound sites in the Lower Mississippi Valley states, including Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The area contains the oldest mounds and highest concentrations of earthworks…

Enrollment open for graduate school of social work
Education

Enrollment open for graduate school of social work

January 29, 2018

The program is a two-year and advanced-standing MSW degree taught at Southwest Colorado Community College. An information session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Commons Building, 701…

Marvel to hold Ground Hog Day meal
Community

Marvel to hold Ground Hog Day meal

January 29, 2018

The menu includes ground hog (sausage), fried potatoes, coleslaw, homemade rolls, cake and beverages. Cost is suggested donations of $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger and $25…

Full moon hike to be held at Haviland
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Full moon hike to be held at Haviland

January 29, 2018

Naturalist Mike Bienkowski will lead a snowshoe hike. Participants will walk through a ponderosa pine forest in the moonlight and learn about moon cycles and animal tracking. The workshop is…

Teleconference to be held for hunters, anglers
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Teleconference to be held for hunters, anglers

January 28, 2018

The meeting is part of the statewide CPW “Sportsmen’s Roundtable” process to assure that hunters, anglers and those who care about wildlife can provide input and discuss issues with leaders…

Durango student named to Vanderbilt dean’s list
Education

Durango student named to Vanderbilt dean’s list

January 28, 2018

Genualdi also accepted a research assistant position at the Vanderbilt Medical School’s Cancer Research Laboratory. He is a dual major in biochemistry and medicine, health and society.

Durango student named to Goshen dean’s list
Education

Durango student named to Goshen dean’s list

January 28, 2018

Jantz is a sophomore and a writing and theater major at the college. Students must earn a minimum 3.75 GPA during a given semester to be added to the Goshen…

FLC to host job fair
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FLC to host job fair

January 27, 2018

The event is free and open to all FLC students. For more information, visit www.fortlewis.edu.

Durango Public Library to host family Snowdown
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Durango Public Library to host family Snowdown

January 27, 2018

Ideas include duct-tape bow ties, tissue paper corsages and fancy beaded hairpins. The event is free and open to all ages. Also, a black-tie preschool dance party will be held…

Durango High School to host eighth-grade parent night
Education

Durango High School to host eighth-grade parent night

January 27, 2018

Parents and students will have the opportunity to explore elective options and core classes offered at DHS. Families will learn more about concurrent enrollment opportunities, advanced courses, work experience, internships,…

Farm business workshop to be held in Cortez
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Farm business workshop to be held in Cortez

January 27, 2018

The two-day workshop will examine trends, resources, case studies, stories from producers and frameworks for strategic business planning. Friday will focus on farm-business visioning and planning, and Saturday will focus…

Cortez Methodist Church to host archaeology talk
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Cortez Methodist Church to host archaeology talk

January 27, 2018

Dove will discuss the San Juan Red Ware pottery economy and ways that pots have moved around the landscape, with a focus on feasting and down-the-line trade. For more information,…

Mercy to offer prediabetes class
Health

Mercy to offer prediabetes class

January 27, 2018

Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. To register, call 764-3415.