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Durango High School graduate named to dean’s list
du1-i-syn Parker declared an entrepreneurship major at the Pennsylvania college. Grove City College requires students to maintain a 3.4 GPA or higher to be named to the dean’s list.
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Student from Cortez graduates, earns dean’s list
du1-i-syn Eastern New Mexico University requires students to complete at least 15 credit hours and earn a 3.25 GPA or higher for the semester to be named to the dean’s…
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Student from Bayfield named to dean’s list
Kuster declared a major in environmental studies and studies at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. University of Vermont requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher…
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Rocky Mountain Animation Labs to offer animation camp
Durango Herald file The class will introduce students to a range of animation techniques, including the Disney 12 principles of animation, through Lego-based assignments. Cost is $475 and covers all…
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Ska Brewing to host dog photography fundraiser Saturday
Ska Brewing will host a dog photography fundraiser from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Courtesy of Cortez Journal Alex Jones of Zilkerbark will take photographs. A minimum donation of $30 ($35…
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Durango Nature Center offers bird walk for dads
A mountain blue bird sits in the top a tree. The blue bird was spotted last year during the Thomas Preserve tour for the Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival.Journal…
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La Plata County offers cost-sharing program to fight weeds
Oxeye daisy flower on near Cascade Creek north of Durango Mountain Resort.Durango Herald file The program will cover up to 50 percent of the actual cost of treatment materials for…
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Men Who Grill raises $20,000 for Women’s Resource Center
John Loftis of La Plata Family Medicine turns some tender mesquite grilled tenderloin beef at Saturday’s Men Who Grill event. His team won the People’s Choice Award.Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald Eleven…
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Navajo State Park offers boat-safety, ecosystem activities
Navajo State Park will offer free programs this weekend to park goers.Durango Herald file At 11 a.m. Saturday, park-goers can get a free root beer float at the visitor center…
Business
Vantiv wins ‘best-processor’ awards
Durango Herald file The best processor award honors the company that most effectively responds to the needs and requirements of merchants that operate online businesses. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2smnV3e.
Business
Event benefits Fort Lewis College women’s golf
Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn For more information, call 247-0312 or visit www.durangobusiness.org.
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Blueprints of Hope opens new office
Office hours are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call executive director Toni Abbey at 403-3711.
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Beekeepers’ ‘Buzz Club’ to meet Friday
A bee is covered in sunflower pollen in a field north of Dove Creek.Journal file Honey-producer, beekeeper and former Colorado State Beekeepers Association President Beth Conrey will give highlights of…
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Durango added to Colo. cities united against climate change
du1-i-syn The summit was created to start the formation of the Compact for Colorado Communities, a network of communities committed to fighting climate change through improved decision-making capacity and expertise…
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Apple tree sale, fundraiser to be held in McElmo Canyon
du1-i-syn Those who attend will be able to choose from more than 50 rare apple varieties, hand-grafted by MORP. Proceeds will benefit school, community and public orchards. For directions or…
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First ‘Juneteenth’ event to be held at recreation center
du1-i-syn Live music, dancing, history, art and food will be featured. All are welcome to attend, and donations are encouraged. For more information, call Anthony Nocella, professor at Fort Lewis…
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Center of Southwest Studies to begin summer lectures
Turner will present about a radio address that his grandfather and “Landscapes On Glass” author, Ansel Hall, gave on the Rainbow Bridge Monument Valley expedition. The lecture is free and…
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Colorado Connections Academy to offer information session
du1-i-syn Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the curriculum, meet with members of the faculty and connect with local families. For more information, visit www.connectionsacademy.com.
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New Farmers Market opening in Bayfield
“The opening of this market is an effort to attract local producers and artisans to downtown Bayfield, said Jackie Morlan, one of the main organizers of the event. “This is…
Southwest Life
FireWise offers rebate on chipper rentals
du1-i-syn The program will reimburse residents $150 per day or 50 percent of the chipper-rental cost or mitigation-contractor cost. Rebates are also available to homeowner associations that sponsor a chipping…
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Writers and Scribblers to hold meeting
du1-i-syn Tim Cosgrove will present, “Memoir: Writing, Selling and Connecting.” The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/writers-and-scribblers.
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Some Pagosa Forest Service Roads remain impassable
du1-i-syn Price Lakes Road, Forest Service Road 731, is impassable at the 4.7 mile because of a major failure that will require reconstruction. Until reconstruction is completed, motorized access to…
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Finance-committee applicants sought by county commissioners
du1-i-syn Applicants must be La Plata County residents, have experience in county government and be able to assist with the county’s financial position and challenges. The position is advisory only…
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Emergency food, shelter programs urged to apply for funding
du1-i-syn To receive funds, agencies must: be private, voluntary nonprofits with a board or units of government; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; and demonstrate the capability to deliver emergency…
Southwest Life
San Juan Regional Medical Center to offer midwifery services in Aztec
du1-i-syn Certified nurse-midwives will offer care for women through all stages of life. Services include prenatal visits and education, postnatal care and well-woman exams. To schedule an appointment or for…
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Local weight-loss group to hold open house
du1-i-syn The gathering is open to anyone interested in losing weight. For more information, call 382-6445.
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Hospice of Mercy
du1-i-syn A presentation about the Hospice of Mercy at Mercy Regional Medical Center will be given by Karen Midkiff, chief development officer, and Joy Hess, development officer. The event is…
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Boating-safety class to be offered
Durango Herald file Colorado Parks and Wildlife boating-safety teacher Michael Badger, a former firefighter and paramedic, will teach the class. The class is open to all experience levels. It will…