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Genealogical Society to meet at Animas Museum
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Genealogical Society to meet at Animas Museum

July 5, 2017

du1-i-syn After a brief business meeting, Carole Gomez will give a presentation, “Virginia Records: Colonial to Civil War,” and the society will hold a summer social with a salad bar…

LPEA engineer earns PE registration
Business

LPEA engineer earns PE registration

July 5, 2017

Waggonerdu1-i-syn Waggoner returned to Durango after intensive experience with the space systems division at Lockheed Martin, Denver. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University and…

Welcome Center boasts 500,000 visitors
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Welcome Center boasts 500,000 visitors

July 5, 2017

Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn “The Welcome Center staff assists community members and helps visitors enjoy their time in Durango,” Bob Kunkel, welcome center founder, said in a release. For more information,…

Oncologist to give presentation to Rotary Club
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Oncologist to give presentation to Rotary Club

July 5, 2017

du1-i-syn The club will hear a presentation from Dr. R. Graham Smith, retired hematologist and oncologist, about an overview and recent trends on mortality in La Plata County. The event…

Steamworks to tap Watermelon Gose
Food

Steamworks to tap Watermelon Gose

July 4, 2017

du1-i-syn A Gose style is a top-fermented, highly carbonated beer that originated in Goslar, Germany, in the Middle Ages. The flavor of Gose beer is dominated by lemon tartness, herbal…

Art on the Animas to be held at Santa Rita
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Art on the Animas to be held at Santa Rita

July 3, 2017

People browse booths in Santa Rita Park at last year’s Art on the Animas.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file For more information, call 247-2117.

Drinking water project to hold meeting
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Drinking water project to hold meeting

July 2, 2017

Subscribers were mailed a certificate letter to inform them of the July 10 deadline for property owners on Phase 1 water-line routes to sign up for the project. The letter…

Allison Presbyterian to offer chicken barbecue
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Allison Presbyterian to offer chicken barbecue

July 2, 2017

Photo by Deb Lindsey, The Washington Postdu1-i-syn Chicken “with all the trimmings,” dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls will be served. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and…

Steve Weeks to bring family music at Dolores library
Arts and Entertainment

Steve Weeks to bring family music at Dolores library

July 1, 2017

du1-i-syn “We’re supposed to be entertaining and educating kids,” Weeks says. “I am sincere about the music I write. If it’s not coming from the heart or isn’t fun, I…

Christ the King to offer church camp for kids
Religion

Christ the King to offer church camp for kids

June 30, 2017

du1-i-syn Preschoolers will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, and all other children will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for preschool-age children and $30…

Molas Pass road work suspended for weekend
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Molas Pass road work suspended for weekend

June 30, 2017

A heavy equipment operator excavates the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 550 on Molas Pass two miles south of Silverton. The work is part of a project that will replace…

High school graduates earn P.E.O. scholarships
Education

High school graduates earn P.E.O. scholarships

June 29, 2017

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of young women who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for success. Jenna Engelken, a Durango High…

House Creek boat ramp at McPhee to extend hours
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House Creek boat ramp at McPhee to extend hours

June 29, 2017

File photo Visitors should know that the McPhee boat ramp will keep normal hours, but it is often more crowded than the House Creek ramp. All other access points to…

LPEA awards two lineman scholarships
Business

LPEA awards two lineman scholarships

June 29, 2017

Svanes, Bayfield High School graduate, and Kempinski, Ignacio High School graduate and 2016 intern at LPEA, will both attend Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, to be trained as linemen. For…

Family Health Care now open
Business

Family Health Care now open

June 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Medical professionals Dr. Thomas Newell and Anna Dixon provide services for walk-in patients and accept most insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. For appointments and more information, call 475-4300.

Industry recognizes Think Network as top company
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Industry recognizes Think Network as top company

June 28, 2017

du1-i-syn “Think is honored to be included on this prestigious list of the most progressive MSPs,” said Melissa Glick, Think Network CEO. “Our team works extremely hard, shows passion and…

Board members, teacher mentors sought at Know Your Dough
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Board members, teacher mentors sought at Know Your Dough

June 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Board-member candidates should have teaching experience and know about financial-service industries, such as accounting, banking and investing. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings and quarterly fundraising and…