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FLC now accepting Hawk Tank teams
Business

FLC now accepting Hawk Tank teams

January 12, 2018

The competition offers up to $5,000 to current students and recent alumni with ideas for new businesses. Teams will be matched with mentors in the Durango business community and engage…

The Hair After salon relocates to North Point Mall
Business

The Hair After salon relocates to North Point Mall

January 12, 2018

D’Andrea Lyn D’Andrea of Bayfield has owned and operated the business since 2011. The salon offers free haircuts to customers who donate their hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit…

Democrats to hold ‘Soup and Soul’ dinner
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Democrats to hold ‘Soup and Soul’ dinner

January 12, 2018

Keynote speakers include Katherine Smith of Fort Lewis College’s Sociology Department and La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith. Shaila Van Sickle, author and former FLC English professor, will share stories…

Donations sought to help Perkins family after fire
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Donations sought to help Perkins family after fire

January 12, 2018

To make a donation, deposit funds into the “Karen Perkins Fire Relief” account at First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St., or visit the Perkins Family Fire Relief…

Animas Museum to open Snowdown exhibit
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Animas Museum to open Snowdown exhibit

January 12, 2018

The exhibit will feature select items from its Snowdown collections, which date back to 1979. For more information, call 259-2402.

County departments move to new location
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County departments move to new location

January 12, 2018

The combined facility will join Fleet, Road and Bridge departments and the Engineering Traffic Division. Offices will be open, starting Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday…

Land use code forum to be held Tuesday
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Land use code forum to be held Tuesday

January 12, 2018

Commissioners and staff will provide an overview of project goals and themes from public feedback. The public will be able to comment on the draft, which introduces new concepts, ideas…

Durango Dharma Center to offer six-class series
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to offer six-class series

January 12, 2018

The book After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age by Stephen Batchelor will guide classes, and participants will deepen their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and learn how…

Students invited to Instrument Discovery Day
Education

Students invited to Instrument Discovery Day

January 11, 2018

Students will hear demonstrations by instructors, have an opportunity to try any instrument available and can take lessons for specific instruments. Sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon…

Mountain Middle opens 2018-19 enrollment
Education

Mountain Middle opens 2018-19 enrollment

January 11, 2018

Students can enroll through Feb. 28. A lottery will be held March 7. To enroll in the school’s lottery, visit www.mountainmiddleschool.org.

Rotary Club to hear about U.S. health care
Community

Rotary Club to hear about U.S. health care

January 11, 2018

Guinn Unger, co-chair of the Indivisible Durango Health Care and Senior Issues Committee, will give a presentation called “Obamacare, Trumpcare and Health Care: Facts and Fiction.” The meeting is free…

Elevation Aesthetics to hold open house
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Elevation Aesthetics to hold open house

January 11, 2018

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served with free question-and-answer consultations available by request. At the clinic, owner and operator Holly Andersen provides medical-aesthetic injections and offers other services, including…

Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
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Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

January 9, 2018

Members will share information about family history, research and genealogical projects. The meeting will conclude with a winter potluck. The society will provide the main dish, though participants should bring…

Kiwanis to hear architectural talk
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Kiwanis to hear architectural talk

January 9, 2018

The Kiwanis Club of Durango will meet at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Judith Reynolds, a Durango Herald columnist, will give an architectural heritage…

Rotary Club to hear from Boys and Girls Club
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Rotary Club to hear from Boys and Girls Club

January 8, 2018

Katherine Frautschy of the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County will speak at the meeting. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Bruce…

Garden Club to discuss Bears Ears
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Garden Club to discuss Bears Ears

January 8, 2018

Andrew Gulliford, professor of history and environmental studies at Fort Lewis College, will present a program about Bears Ears National Monument. The meeting is free and open to all. For…

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

January 7, 2018

Principals from Silver Wave Seafood will present information on the logistics of starting a new Durango business. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For…

CHAC to hold meeting
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CHAC to hold meeting

January 7, 2018

CHAC supporters are encouraged to attend and share input about the 2018 emphasis, and vote for the 2017 Health Hero. The meeting is free and open to all. Breakfast will…

Quilters to meet Thursday
Community

Quilters to meet Thursday

January 7, 2018

A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Roberta…

Overeaters Anonymous to meet at Alano
Community

Overeaters Anonymous to meet at Alano

January 7, 2018

If food is problem for you; if you eat when you’re not hungry; if you binge, purge or restrict; or if weight is affecting your life, you are invited to…