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San Juan Regional Medical receives heart award
Health

San Juan Regional Medical receives heart award

June 10, 2017

du1-i-syn Agencies that receive the award have demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two years. For more information, visit www.sanjuanregional.com/ems-ambulance.

Durango Nature Studies offers full moon hike
Local News

Durango Nature Studies offers full moon hike

June 8, 2017

Cortez Journal file Mike Bienkowski will lead a 2-mile hike focused on the ecology and adaptations of nocturnal animals in the area. Participants will learn about the hidden lives of…

Botanical society to host Santa Fe artist
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Botanical society to host Santa Fe artist

June 8, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants are encouraged to plan an artistic goal to achieve by the end of the workshop. Sign-up deadline is June 13. To sign up or for more information, email…

Cortez Library to showcase Southwest watercolor artist
Arts and Entertainment

Cortez Library to showcase Southwest watercolor artist

June 8, 2017

du1-i-syn Paintings include two five-foot long watercolors of Cliff Palace and Spruce Tree House at Mesa Verde National Park. For more information about Wright, visit www.janwrightwatercolors.com.

Russell Planning and Engineering hires one
Business

Russell Planning and Engineering hires one

June 7, 2017

Huffmandu1-i-syn Huffman graduated with a civil engineering degree from Northern Arizona University, with a 3.9 GPA and recognition of Magna Cum Laude. She worked as an intern for a general…

Pinnacol awards grants to 13 nonprofits
Business

Pinnacol awards grants to 13 nonprofits

June 7, 2017

The grant recipients are: 9Health Fair, American Heart Association, The Chanda Plan Foundation, Colorado Mesa University Foundation, Colorado Mountain College, Denver Education Attainment Network, Denver Public Schools Foundation, Discover Goodwill…

Animas Museum to open World War I exhibit
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Animas Museum to open World War I exhibit

June 7, 2017

A new exhibit that explores how World War I influenced Durango and La Plata County will open at 4 p.m. on Flag Day, June 14, at the Animas Museum, 3065…

Roadwork set for Colorado 145 north of Lizard Head
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Roadwork set for Colorado 145 north of Lizard Head

June 5, 2017

The project will primarily consist of resurfacing of the road, using a two-step lifting and resurfacing chip seal process. Work will be done in both the northbound and southbound lanes…

LPEA to offer workshop about energy-efficient lighting
Southwest Life

LPEA to offer workshop about energy-efficient lighting

June 5, 2017

du1-i-syn All members interested in learning more about LED lamps for residential or commercial use are welcome. Louisa’s Electronics staff will discuss how lighting-control technology can increase energy savings. There…

Ben Wiley makes dean’s list, honor roll
Education

Ben Wiley makes dean’s list, honor roll

June 5, 2017

du1-i-syn To be added to the dean’s list and honor roll, students must have a minimum of 18 completed credit hours, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and…

STITCH to host contemporary quilter
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STITCH to host contemporary quilter

June 4, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Although two workshops are sold out, spaces are still available for a special dinner and lecture, taking place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Discover a world of…

Slash depot to become available in Vallecito
Local News

Slash depot to become available in Vallecito

June 4, 2017

Sam Green/The Journal file Residents of Vallecito and other communities can drop off slash from wildfire mitigation work to be burned in an air-curtain burner from 9 a.m. to 1…

Health talk to address gastrointestinal tract
Local News

Health talk to address gastrointestinal tract

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn O’Brien will review the function of the gastrointestinal tract from entry to exit, talk about options for when it doesn’t function properly and learn how to correct problems, such…

Vallecito to hold chili cook-off, supper fundraiser
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Vallecito to hold chili cook-off, supper fundraiser

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn Eight to 10 entries will be accepted to compete in the chili-cook off. The winner will receive a first-place plaque designed by artist Sandi Rusinko. Entry fees are $10.…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
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La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

June 4, 2017

File photo The program will highlight guild members’ favorite “scrappy” quilt patterns. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Roberta at 799-1632.

Vacation bible school scheduled in Marvel
Religion

Vacation bible school scheduled in Marvel

June 4, 2017

Associated Press file Kids ages 3-18 are welcome to attend and are expected to bring their own lunch. The theme will be “Hero Central, Discover Your Strength in God.” Registration…