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Holiday gift show, sale to feature 10 artisans
Arts and Entertainment

Holiday gift show, sale to feature 10 artisans

October 26, 2017

The event will showcase an eclectic blend of handcrafted work from 10 local artisans, and include refreshments, door prizes, good cheer and more. For more information, call 247-0235.

Durango Arts Center to offer ‘Courage in Creativity’
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer ‘Courage in Creativity’

October 26, 2017

Pagosa Springs artist Paula Jo Miller will lead the workshop and teach students about abstract techniques and how to use various colors, paints, brushes, tools and textures. Classes will be…

Christmas trees go on sale
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Christmas trees go on sale

October 26, 2017

Volunteer Lou Gaylord trims the base of a Christmas tree Dec. 20, 2016, at the San Juan Mountains Association tree lot.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The trees will be available for…

MakerLab to host family Halloween activities
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MakerLab to host family Halloween activities

October 24, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Crafty, spooky, scientific projects, including pumpkin carving, paper circuits, light-up pumpkins and glow-in-the-dark slime, will be featured. Cost is $5 to $10 per participant, per activity. The…

Children invited to ‘Malloween’ event
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Children invited to ‘Malloween’ event

October 24, 2017

Halloween-themed games and candy from participating stores will be featured. The event is free, and for children 12 and younger. For more information, call 259-3603.

Thrive! to hold fundraiser at Red Snapper
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Thrive! to hold fundraiser at Red Snapper

October 24, 2017

The event will feature celebrity bartenders, live auction packages, specialty drinks, appetizers and a costume contest with prizes. For more information, call 335-8114.

Kiwanis to hear from KSUT board member
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Kiwanis to hear from KSUT board member

October 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Debra Quayle, a KSUT Public Radio board member, will discuss the future of the radio station. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is $3. The meeting is open…

HomesFund to offer home-buyer education
Business

HomesFund to offer home-buyer education

October 24, 2017

The class will cover budgeting and debt, credit, insurance, lending, real estate, home maintenance and energy efficiency. Cost is $15. To register, visit www.homesfund.org/events/durango-homebuyer-education-class-8. For more information, call 259-1418.

Fredrick Zink & Associates hires senior auditor
Business

Fredrick Zink & Associates hires senior auditor

October 23, 2017

Fielddu1-i-syn Field is from Texas; holds a bachelor’s in business and accounting from Texas Tech University and a master’s from West Texas A&M; has 15 years of experience in public…

Nature Studies to offer elk workshop
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Nature Studies to offer elk workshop

October 22, 2017

du1-i-syn Naturalist Mike Bienkowski will lead the workshop and teach participants about elk and what it means to “walk a mile in their hooves.” Cost is $10 for nonmembers; the…

Public comment sought for Chapman Hill forum
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Public comment sought for Chapman Hill forum

October 22, 2017

The city of Durango will hold a public forum to discuss development of the master plan for Chapman Hill Ski Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, at Chapman Hill, 500 Florida…

Public comment sought about Durango Transit cuts
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Public comment sought about Durango Transit cuts

October 22, 2017

The city of Durango seeks input from the community about preferred alternatives to the service cuts proposed for Durango Transit.Durango Herald file Durango Transit Center will not be able to…

CSU Extension opens gardener program registration
Education

CSU Extension opens gardener program registration

October 20, 2017

Durango Herald file The 12-week series will start Jan. 25 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Education experts will train students in tree care, vegetables, soils, native plants,…

Mountain Middle adds behavioral health specialist
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Mountain Middle adds behavioral health specialist

October 20, 2017

Hackmeierdu1-i-syn In her new position, Hackmeier will support behavior health needs of students, implement learning strategies and expand the socio-emotional learning curriculum to make bullying, suicide and substance-abuse prevention more…

Backcountry Experience to host entrepreneur event
Business

Backcountry Experience to host entrepreneur event

October 20, 2017

du1-i-syn The event will feature presentations from Jill Schuman of eNZees Foot Soother (Durango), Jenny Vierling of Tailwind Nutrition (Bayfield), Timm Smith of Voormi (Pagosa Springs) and Bryant AuCoin of…

Alpine Auto reopens with new management
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Alpine Auto reopens with new management

October 20, 2017

Left to right, employees Scott Young, Tiffany Bronson, Donald Schoonover and Samantha Bergal stand outside of Alpine Auto Sales, which recently reopened under new management.Courtesy of Alpine Auto Sales Donald…

Animas Museum to celebrate Joy Cabin
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Animas Museum to celebrate Joy Cabin

October 20, 2017

The cabin is located on the museum grounds. Charles DiFerdinando will give a talk about the cabin’s restoration process. The event is free and open to all. For more information,…

Volunteers sought for East Animas trail-work day
Outdoors

Volunteers sought for East Animas trail-work day

October 20, 2017

East Animas Climbing Area on East Animas Road (County Road 250).Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file No experience is necessary, and volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants, a shirt,…

Immigrant sanctuary event to be held in Mancos
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Immigrant sanctuary event to be held in Mancos

October 20, 2017

A free public event with music, poetry and information about the movement will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mancos United Methodist Church, 470 West Grand Ave., in…

La Plata County Democrats to host luncheon
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La Plata County Democrats to host luncheon

October 20, 2017

The group will host luncheons with guest speakers on the first Tuesday of the month at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. The next presentation, “Dark Money in Politics:…