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Christ the King to host day camp
Religion

Christ the King to host day camp

June 4, 2017

du1-i-syn The camp, for preschool-age children to sixth-graders, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon for preschoolers. Early drop-off, late pickup and…

Region 9 gives $1.5 million to Colorado businesses
Business

Region 9 gives $1.5 million to Colorado businesses

June 3, 2017

A grant from the Economic Development Commission, through the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, provided the funds that will be administered to support small business and start-up lending…

Financial advisor to give seminars
Business

Financial advisor to give seminars

June 3, 2017

Martydu1-i-syn “Avoiding Big Mistakes When Saving for Retirement” will be held 6 to 7 p.m. June 8. Marty will cover eight common mistakes people make when saving for retirement and…

Florida Grange to offer internet-safety class
Local News

Florida Grange to offer internet-safety class

June 3, 2017

Associated Press file Parents and concerned adults are welcome to attend. Children are not recommended but can also attend. For more information, call 247-3166.

Southwest Colorado Community College announces graduates
Education

Southwest Colorado Community College announces graduates

June 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Students who received degrees and certificates include: Korina Ackles, Jennifer Adams, Jessica Adams, Bradley Amrine, Valorie Armendariz, Shannon Baker, Sarah Barnett, Catherine Barthel, Kurtiss Baumgartner, Brittney Benavidez, Kathleen Blalock,…

Seven graduate from Colorado Timberline Academy
Education

Seven graduate from Colorado Timberline Academy

June 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Diplomas were presented to seven graduates: Annabelle Allen, Thomas Allen, Michael Burton, Aimee Garlisch, Gavin Hagaman, Johnathan “Quentin” Wilkins and David Wolfe. Garlisch received the Academic Excellence Award for…

Know Your Dough to hold fundraiser
Business

Know Your Dough to hold fundraiser

June 2, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants can enter to win pies and wine for a year at the event. All tips and half the profits from drink purchases will be donated to Know Your…

Rotary Club to hear about Four Corners
Local News

Rotary Club to hear about Four Corners

June 2, 2017

du1-i-syn The club will hear Jack Turner talk about his grandfather’s exploration of the Four Corners and Adventures in Crooked Canyons, a book based on his grandfather Ansel Hall’s radio…

Pickleball season to start at Chapman Hill
Local News

Pickleball season to start at Chapman Hill

June 2, 2017

du1-i-syn Admission is $4 per person, and clinics and private lessons taught by Jeremy Gold will be offered. For more information, call 375-7395 or visit www.durangogov.org.

Dinosaur train to depart station two weekends in June
Arts and Entertainment

Dinosaur train to depart station two weekends in June

June 1, 2017

du1-i-syn Train rides will feature paleontologists from Fort Lewis College and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, and participants will learn about dinosaurs, look at fossils…

LPEA promotes one, adds one to staff
Business

LPEA promotes one, adds one to staff

June 1, 2017

Timmerman is from Springfield, Mo., moved to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College, where he worked part-time at LPEA in the engineering department, and left to graduate in computer science…

Payroll Department awards grant
Business

Payroll Department awards grant

May 31, 2017

Bear Smart Durango educates the public about black bears, reduces foods and waste that create “problem” bears, and decreases human-bear conflict in the community. Funds received from the grant will…

Chem-Dry to celebrate 20 years of business
Business

Chem-Dry to celebrate 20 years of business

May 31, 2017

du1-i-syn Food, drinks, music, giveaways and a bounce house will be featured. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/carpetcleaningdurango.

Durango High School announces senior athletic award winners
Education

Durango High School announces senior athletic award winners

May 30, 2017

Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Athletic Hall of Fame Katrina Chandler David Moenning U.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Kyle Robinette Kathleen Duft U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Lauren Biery Richard Hall Tom Halley/Pat Tabor…

Multi-Event Center meeting to be held
Local News

Multi-Event Center meeting to be held

May 28, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file A presentation will be given to review master-plan alternatives at 5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to provide their input. For more information, contact DHM Design at…

Animas Museum to open WWI exhibit
Local News

Animas Museum to open WWI exhibit

May 28, 2017

Durango Herald file The exhibit will provide insight into what life was like in Durango during the war. The opening reception will be free and open to all. For more…

County Sheriff’s of Colorado awards scholarship
Education

County Sheriff’s of Colorado awards scholarship

May 28, 2017

du1-i-syn CSOC offered a total of 31 awards of $500 this year to high school and college students to fund higher-level educational expenses for the 2017-18 academic year. Selections were…