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Mountain Capital Partners hires mountain bike director
Business

Mountain Capital Partners hires mountain bike director

August 16, 2017

Koesis The position was created to improve mountain bike recreation at MCP resorts. In his new position, Koesis will assess mountain bike activities at resorts, develop improvement plans, add features…

Pine River Library to hold eclipse party
Local News

Pine River Library to hold eclipse party

August 16, 2017

Solar glasses will be provided, and participants will be able to watch the eclipse from the library. The eclipse will also be shown via livestream from NASA. Moon Pies will…

Pine River Library to help with resumes
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Pine River Library to help with resumes

August 16, 2017

Participants will learn how to write logical, useful résumés; words and phrases to avoid; the difference between résumés and cover letters; how to convey a concise message in a cover…

Library to host ‘Trans 101’ Thursday
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Library to host ‘Trans 101’ Thursday

August 16, 2017

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico co-director, Adrien Lawyer, will provide basic information, discuss ideas and answer questions. The class is free and open to all. For more information, contact…

Rochester to host entrepreneur event Tuesday evening
Business

Rochester to host entrepreneur event Tuesday evening

August 15, 2017

Shamai Buckel, of Buckel Family Wine in Dolores, Carley Felton of Animas Chocolate Co., Nancy Murphy of Region 10 Economic Development and Annalisa Pearson of the Grand Junction Business Incubator…

Creature Comforts to hold anniversary event
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Creature Comforts to hold anniversary event

August 15, 2017

The event is free, open to all, and will feature drawings, door prizes, food, afternoon ice cream and a live broadcast by Four Corners Broadcasting. More than 20 pet-food representatives…

Elks Lodge to offer yoga for veterans
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Elks Lodge to offer yoga for veterans

August 15, 2017

An open house will be held Aug. 30 to start the series. Matthew Sommerville of Connected Warriors, an organization that offers yoga classes for soldiers, will lead the class, which…

Ska releases new Tart Mexican Logger
Food

Ska releases new Tart Mexican Logger

August 14, 2017

Courtesy of Ska Brewing The beer is now available in 12 oz. cans and six-packs throughout Colorado. The seasonal can is a blended, sour Mexican Logger, brewed with lemon, lime…

Quilters to meet Thursday
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Quilters to meet Thursday

August 14, 2017

Canon City quilter Cyndi McChesney will give a lecture and trunk show. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information call Roberta @970-799-1632 or visit www.facebook.com/laplataquiltersguild.

Adult Education Center schedules fall start date
Education

Adult Education Center schedules fall start date

August 14, 2017

Registration will be offered for GED students Aug. 14-24 and ESL students Aug. 21-24. Child care will be available for evening classes. For more information, call 385-4354 or visit www.durangoadulted.org.

Pine River Library to hold herb walk
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Pine River Library to hold herb walk

August 13, 2017

The walk will be led by herbalists Kate Brunner, Kate Husted and Zita Xavier, and attendees will learn how to identify local plants in natural habitats. To register, call 884-2222,…

Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution
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Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution

August 13, 2017

Parking at the Sand Canyon trailhead.The Journal The trailhead’s uneven, slickrock surface is often overrun with vehicles and horse trailers, forcing visitors to park along County Road G and causing…

Senior Center to host picnic
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Senior Center to host picnic

August 13, 2017

Kirk James will perform live music. Lunch cost is a suggested donation of $4 for seniors 60 and older and $7 for those under 60. The deadline for reservations is…

Silverton Innovation Expo to explore mining issues
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Silverton Innovation Expo to explore mining issues

August 13, 2017

Hosted by Mountain Studies Institute, the event will bring together industry representatives, government agencies, scientists, nonprofits and citizens to explore the need for innovation through expert presentations, networking opportunities, structured…

Pine River Library to show outdoor movie
Arts and Entertainment

Pine River Library to show outdoor movie

August 12, 2017

All movies will start at sunset and include free popcorn. Candy is available for purchase and will benefit the Friends of the Pine River Library. Movies will be shown inside…

Rotary Club to hear from Stillwater director
Education

Rotary Club to hear from Stillwater director

August 12, 2017

Jeroen Van Tyn, Stillwater Foundation executive director, will be guest speaker. Van Tyn has performed a range of musical styles, such as classical, jazz, Latin jazz and Andean folkloric. The…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Education

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 12, 2017

The speaker will be Kristen Velarde of United Blood Services. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Candidates sought for Ignacio school board
Education

Candidates sought for Ignacio school board

August 12, 2017

Two directors will be elected for four-year terms. Qualifying candidates must be registered electors in the school district for a minimum of 12 consecutive months before the election. Prospective candidates…

Durango 9-R elementary schools set fall check-in date
Education

Durango 9-R elementary schools set fall check-in date

August 12, 2017

Those who attend will be able to complete registration paperwork, sign up for bus and nutrition services, drop off school supplies, tour classrooms and meet teachers. For more information, visit…

Escalante Middle School sets fall check-in date
Education

Escalante Middle School sets fall check-in date

August 12, 2017

Sixth-grade students from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.Seventh- and eighth-grade students from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.Attendees will be able to check schedules and sign up…

Input sought on Boggy Draw trail expansion
Outdoors

Input sought on Boggy Draw trail expansion

August 11, 2017

The project would add 25 miles of non-motorized trails to the system. The deadline for public comment is Aug. 24. To review maps and submit comments, go to www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52004.

Volunteers to start trail work at Horse Gulch
Outdoors

Volunteers to start trail work at Horse Gulch

August 11, 2017

Crews will meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead, located at the end of Third Street east of Eighth Avenue, and hike or bike to the work site. No experience is…

Mancos to host local appraisals
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Mancos to host local appraisals

August 11, 2017

Courtesy of Kelly Kilgoredu1-i-syn Six appraisers will be available to assess the value of general antiques, such as historic and contemporary Native American items, furniture, jewelry and dishes. Appraisals will…