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FLC to host pianist as artist in residence
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FLC to host pianist as artist in residence

November 15, 2017

Valentidu1-i-syn Valenti will lead a class, free and open to all, at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Valenti will give a performance, featuring works from Villa-Lobos, Bach, Bartok and Debussy, at…

Durango to offer community Thanksgiving
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Durango to offer community Thanksgiving

November 14, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Take-out meals will be available after 1:30 p.m. Those who want to donate a pie are asked to drop it off the morning before the meal at…

‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez
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‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez

November 14, 2017

Courtesy of UNITE Corporation The event, sponsored by Dolores County and Students Tackling Unhealthy Decisions, will include a high-tech simulator, impact video and other resources to educate community members about…

Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’
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Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’

November 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Local artists and craft-people are welcome to bring items to put on display, and those who can sing, dance, play instruments or tell a good, clean joke or story…

Kiwanis to hear about Africa
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Kiwanis to hear about Africa

November 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Ron Garst, a retired provost for the National Intelligence University, will give a talk about Africa, according to the topic, “The Good, the Bad and Finding Hope.” Lunch is…

Mercy earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety
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Mercy earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety

November 13, 2017

Mercy Medical Regional Centerdu1-i-syn Mercy has had 11 consecutive “A” grades for patient safety since 2012. For more information, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

Farm Stewardship Award applications open
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Farm Stewardship Award applications open

November 12, 2017

Associated Press file The winner will be selected by CCAC and CCGA board members and other experts in agriculture, conservation and sustainability. Applicants must be CCGA members in good standing,…

AARP to hold meeting
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AARP to hold meeting

November 11, 2017

Guinn Unger will speak about “Obamacare, Trump Care and Health Care: Fact and Fiction.” Unger was involved with the Amendment 69 campaign, and served as the regional coordinator for Southwest…

Pine River Library to host avalanche presentation
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Pine River Library to host avalanche presentation

November 11, 2017

The Pine River Public Library.Pine River Times file photo The workshop will feature Michael Ackerman of San Juan Mountain Guides. Participants will learn about avalanches and how to avoid being…

Durango, Cortez to host Medicare, Medicaid workshop
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Durango, Cortez to host Medicare, Medicaid workshop

November 11, 2017

du1-i-syn 9 a.m.-noon at Montezuma County Emergency Operations Center, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez.2-5 p.m. at the La Plata County Emergency Operations Center, 211 Rock Point Drive.The new rule requires…

LPEA to conduct helicopter inspections Thursday
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LPEA to conduct helicopter inspections Thursday

November 10, 2017

The effort is designed as part of LPEA’s ongoing maintenance program to ensure equipment is in good repair. For more information, call Marlatt at 382-3583 or visit www.lpea.coop.

LPEA to conduct member surveys
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LPEA to conduct member surveys

November 10, 2017

Survey telephone calls will be placed from 5 and 9 p.m. No calls will be made on Sundays. More than 400 households will be randomly selected and surveyed, and LPEA…

Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell
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Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell

November 10, 2017

Thad Farrell, who moved to Durango around 2006, suffered serious injuries when he fell 100 feet while climbing in an area northeast of Durango on Sept. 9.Courtesy photo The event…

Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party
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Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party

November 10, 2017

The celebration will include appetizers, dinner and a cash bar. Tickets purchased in advance are $25 per person and $45 per two people. Tickets at the door are $30 per…

American Legion to host veterans town hall
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American Legion to host veterans town hall

November 10, 2017

Veterans, their families and survivors in La Plata County are invited to participate in a veterans town hall to hear the latest on VA benefit and medical programs. The meeting…

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open
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‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open

November 9, 2017

The 2018 edition includes 190 businesses and provides more than $5,000 in savings. Books will be sold at: Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, A Shared Blanket, Basin Printing and Imaging,…

SCAPE sets program deadline
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SCAPE sets program deadline

November 9, 2017

du1-i-syn SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and capital-raising preparation.…

LPEA hires electronic technician
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LPEA hires electronic technician

November 9, 2017

Kibeldu1-i-syn Kibel will help protect the automated SCADA relaying system, via computer and in the field, to ensure reliability of the local electricity grid. Kibel attended San Juan College to…