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FLC art students exhibit work at campus gallery
Arts and Entertainment

FLC art students exhibit work at campus gallery

November 20, 2017

Work from students George Bangs, Marquez Bidtah, Ayesha Clark, Kendall Currier, Symon Johnson, Joseph Ortega and Gretchen Potts will be showcased during gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.…

Arts Center to host theater workshop
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Center to host theater workshop

November 20, 2017

Participants will explore storytelling techniques, including story arcs, how to use the five senses for story development and how to find an authentic voice; and are asked to bring a…

Photo competition winners recognized
Arts and Entertainment

Photo competition winners recognized

November 20, 2017

Winners and awards included: Jeremiah Saint Ours, first place; Thomas Siggia, second place; Susie Gillatt, Lela Boyer Memorial award; Nancy Young, award of excellence; and Yvonne Lashmett, honorable mention. During…

Absolute Physical Therapy now offering orthotics
Health

Absolute Physical Therapy now offering orthotics

November 20, 2017

The course covered gait mechanics, abnormalities and pathologies of the foot and ankle, evaluation techniques, footwear, orthotics, video gait analysis, mobilization and taping techniques, and therapeutic exercises for the lower…

Plant a tree as a gift for the forest this season
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Plant a tree as a gift for the forest this season

November 19, 2017

People who are seeking gift ideas or ways to give back this holiday season are encouraged to donate to the U.S. Forest Service Plant-a-Tree program to help reforest areas of…

Snowdown Follies audition details released
Local News

Snowdown Follies audition details released

November 19, 2017

Durango Herald file<br><br>Chorus line members strut their stuff during the 2013 Snowdown Follies on Tuesday at the Durango Arts Center. Snowdown Follies chorus line auditions for the 2018 show will…

Heart Safe to offer first-aid, CPR classes
Health

Heart Safe to offer first-aid, CPR classes

November 18, 2017

Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.A CPR class for health…

United Way hires director of operations
Business

United Way hires director of operations

November 17, 2017

Savastano holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications and previously worked for American Red Cross in Tulsa, Okla.

Shaw Solar adds system design consultant
Business

Shaw Solar adds system design consultant

November 17, 2017

Waltondu1-i-syn Walton has lived in Durango for 15 years, holds a master’s degree in sustainable management, specializes in renewable energy and has owned a small business and worked as a…

Partners sought by senior employment program
Business

Partners sought by senior employment program

November 17, 2017

Organizations that become partners will receive free help from SCSEP in exchange for a commitment to help senior participants gain job skills. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of…

QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos
Business

QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos

November 17, 2017

Laura E. Hokanson, CPA, QuickBooks pro-advisor and accounting professor at Fort Lewis College, will teach the workshop, designed for business owners who are not accountants. Hokanson will explain software, how…

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates
Business

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates

November 17, 2017

Rates will decrease an average of 7.4 percent. The board also announced that it intends to issue a general dividend of approximately $50 million to policyholders in 2018. The general…

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive
Business

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive

November 17, 2017

Those who donate a nonperishable food item will receive a 10 percent discount on a purchase at the store, located at 563 Main Ave. For more information, call 259-9400.

Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day
Business

Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day

November 17, 2017

The regional platform, www.swcogives.org, was created to host participating nonprofits in La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan counties. Colorado Giving Day is organized by the Community First Foundation in…

Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work
Health

Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work

November 17, 2017

Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in Colorado, Minnesota and South Dakota. For more information, visit www.encounter.health.

October Births
Community

October Births

November 17, 2017

Jennifer and Marshall Ince, Cortez, Hayden Marshall, 6 lbs., 12 oz., 4:41 p.m., Oct. 6. Relyna Sandoval and Jose Diaz-Cruz, Durango, Leo Joseph, 7 lbs., 4 ozs., 7:55 a.m., Oct.…

Snowdown Follies ticket drawing date set
Local News

Snowdown Follies ticket drawing date set

November 17, 2017

People who submit order forms by mail to P.O. Box 2342, Durango, CO 81302 before the Dec. 2 deadline will have a chance to be selected in the drawing. Names…

Noel Night to feature Festival of Trees
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Noel Night to feature Festival of Trees

November 17, 2017

The free event will offer food, games, music, giveaways and a chance to win decorations displayed on the trees. Attendees can buy tickets to win trees. Proceeds go to Community…

Christ the King seeking grant applicants
Religion

Christ the King seeking grant applicants

November 17, 2017

The application deadline is Dec. 1. For applications, visit the church at 495 Florida Road or go to www.ctkdurango.org/resources/forms-and-documents. For more information, call 247-5310.

Arc of Colorado honors community member
Community

Arc of Colorado honors community member

November 17, 2017

Naudu1-i-syn Nau is employed by Southwest Center for Independence as a youth independent living specialist and teaches self-advocacy skills and helps young people with disabilities and their families gain access…

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to feature young Durangoan
Community

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to feature young Durangoan

November 17, 2017

Coxdu1-i-syn The performance includes 128 children, ages 9-16, from 104 cities directly related to members of all branches of U.S. armed forces, active duty personnel, including veterans, reservists, wounded warriors…

St. Columba plans Christmas bazaar
Religion

St. Columba plans Christmas bazaar

November 17, 2017

More than 35 area craftspeople will sell homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths, and young members of St. Columba will sell breakfast burritos, chili, hot dogs…

Durango rec center playground to close temporarily
Local News

Durango rec center playground to close temporarily

November 16, 2017

du1-i-syn Some areas of the parking lot and sidewalk will intermittently be closed to allow for construction. The city of Durango received $23,000 in resident donations to help fund the…

Bears could be active late in the season
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Bears could be active late in the season

November 16, 2017

Durango Herald file Although most have begun hibernating, some bears are active late into the season. They will eat anything they can to store as much fat as possible. Until…