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Ute Mountain Tribal Park to hold winter solstice tour
Southwest Life

Ute Mountain Tribal Park to hold winter solstice tour

December 10, 2017

A sun calendar at the Ute Mountain Tribal Park.Journal file The tour, led by archaeologist and anthropologist Virginia Wolf, will cover the ancestral Puebloan sun calendar and winter solstice sites…

Forest Service to host job fair by phone
Southwest Life

Forest Service to host job fair by phone

December 10, 2017

The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region will host a remote job fair by phone from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday for job-seekers interested in summer 2018 Forest Service employment…

Bar D Wranglers to perform Christmas Jubilee
Arts and Entertainment

Bar D Wranglers to perform Christmas Jubilee

December 9, 2017

du1-i-syn Bar D Wranglers Gary Cook, Matt Palmer, Richard Espinoza, Joel Racheff and Charlie Daniels will perform family-friendly traditional western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales and warm-hearted humor in the…

Durango to rally Tuesday for universal health care
Health

Durango to rally Tuesday for universal health care

December 9, 2017

Associated Press file The Durango rally will be held on Main Avenue, starting at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Speakers during the rally will include Durango family physicians Dr. Kiki…

UPS Store promotes employee
Business

UPS Store promotes employee

December 8, 2017

Torresdu1-i-syn Silva de Torres, who has worked at the store for one year, completed numerous hours of online and in-person training, and was certified as a packing expert. He often…

Nonprofit leader graduates program
Business

Nonprofit leader graduates program

December 8, 2017

During the program, participants cultivated professional relationships twice a month at development sessions in Denver and underwent a three-day retreat in Breckenridge. Pepinsky was one of 12 selected by Anschutz…

LPEA names new Pagosa district manager
Business

LPEA names new Pagosa district manager

December 8, 2017

Willsdu1-i-syn Wills, in his new role, will now manage all LPEA employees and operations in Archuleta County. Wills has worked for LPEA since 1983. He was hired initially as a…

LPEA announces District 4 director
Business

LPEA announces District 4 director

December 8, 2017

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner joined the LPEA board in 2013. He is an educator and coach, and has worked as a representative for rural and environmental interests. For more information, visit www.lpea.coop.

New local Anthem provider named
Business

New local Anthem provider named

December 8, 2017

Libodu1-i-syn Libo has worked in the Durango area for more than 30 years, and specializes in adult and elderly clients who seek support and clarity during life transitions, relationships, health,…

AAA Durango hires travel agent
Business

AAA Durango hires travel agent

December 8, 2017

Weinmeisterdu1-i-syn Weinmeister previously worked for the AAA office in Fort Collins and its headquarters in Florida, and also worked for Disney in California and Florida. AAA will host an open…

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Blue Christmas’ service
Community

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Blue Christmas’ service

December 8, 2017

The service will be a simple, contemplative time, with readings, music and quiet, allowing people to acknowledge what is truly in their hearts, and find hope-filled understanding. The service is…

Library offering extended holiday checkouts
Local News

Library offering extended holiday checkouts

December 8, 2017

du1-i-syn People are encouraged to check out books, games, movies and other library materials to enjoy during the holidays, without having to worry as much about due dates. The library…

Mesa Verde to host Holiday Open House
Local News

Mesa Verde to host Holiday Open House

December 8, 2017

Luminarias light the path to Spruce Tree House during a Holiday Open House event at Mesa Verde National Park.Journal file The event is free and open to all. It will…

Horse Gulch roadwork to start Tuesday
Local News

Horse Gulch roadwork to start Tuesday

December 8, 2017

Durango Herald file Work will be conducted from the gate at the northeastern end of Horse Gulch Road, adjacent to the Sugar Trail, to the Horse Gulch trailhead at East…

Operation Christmas Child breaks collection record
Community

Operation Christmas Child breaks collection record

December 7, 2017

Durango Herald file Those who want to contribute can still pack a shoe-box gift online at www.samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. For more information about the Samaritan’s Purse project, call (303) 745-9179 or visit…

Durango schools offer music performances
Education

Durango schools offer music performances

December 7, 2017

6:30 p.m., Dec. 12: The Riverview Elementary School choir and “Be Frank” Orchestra will perform a winter concert at the school’s Eagle Theater, 2900 Mesa Ave.7 p.m., Dec. 13: An…

Study abroad program opens application session
Education

Study abroad program opens application session

December 7, 2017

Accepted students will attend regular high school classes in a chosen country. Host families are carefully screened and will provide an environment that allows students the opportunity to learn another…

Gen. Ron Fogleman inducted in aviation hall of fame
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Gen. Ron Fogleman inducted in aviation hall of fame

December 5, 2017

Foglemandu1-i-syn Fogleman is a decorated Vietnam War veteran who served as a command pilot and parachutist. He was also the 15th chief of staff of the Air Force. Fogleman retired…