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EDD director awarded recertification
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EDD director awarded recertification

May 10, 2017

With 11 years of economic development experience, Laura Lewis Marchino has served on numerous boards including the Homes Fund, Southwest Colorado Community College and United Way of Southwest Colorado. She…

Keller Williams gave back to community for RED Day
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Keller Williams gave back to community for RED Day

May 10, 2017

Renew, Energize and Donate Day is a collective service initiative by Keller Williams to give back to the local community. Keller Williams Realty associates performed neighborhood non-perishable food collection and…

Russell Planning adds one to team
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Russell Planning adds one to team

May 10, 2017

Millerdu1-i-syn Miller is from Ohio, graduated from University of Toledo in civil engineering, worked 11 years in construction engineering for a transportation contractor, and worked two years at a consulting…

M10 Technologies moves to Durango
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M10 Technologies moves to Durango

May 10, 2017

Managing partner Jim Rosenberger moved M10 Tek to Durango in December 2016, and established an office, located at 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 111. M10 Tek is a provider of…

Powerhouse advances MakerLab with new team member
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Powerhouse advances MakerLab with new team member

May 10, 2017

McDonaghdu1-i-syn McDonagh will lead the effort to open the MakerLab, the first community “makerspace” in Durango, this summer. He graduated university in Ireland with a degree in materials and construction…

Thru the Lense hires team member
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Thru the Lense hires team member

May 10, 2017

In her new position, Jahrling will update the company’s online presence and connect with the local and tourist community. She has more than 20 years of experience in customer service,…

San Juan Basin Public Health hires four
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San Juan Basin Public Health hires four

May 10, 2017

Natalie Mitchell was hired as a care coordinator and case manager and will work with the care coordination program and the options for long term care program. She has an…

Advanced Allergy Relief Center to offer presentation
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Advanced Allergy Relief Center to offer presentation

May 10, 2017

du1-i-syn Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis can be resolved. For more information, call 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.

Early Childhood Council offers training sessions
Health

Early Childhood Council offers training sessions

May 10, 2017

Durango Herald file “Medication Administration,” a state-approved course that meets requirements for child care providers, will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 20. Cost is $45, renewable every three years.“Standard…

San Juan Basin Public Health to host summit about suicide prevention
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San Juan Basin Public Health to host summit about suicide prevention

May 10, 2017

Durango Herald file The community-based event aims to engage individuals, families, organizations and businesses. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association president-elect Dr. Susan Becker will give a presentation called “Brief Suicide Intervention…

Sidewalk, curb work planned on Durango streets
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Sidewalk, curb work planned on Durango streets

May 8, 2017

Fernando Pichardo, left, and Sonsele Lynch, both with Kennebec Construction, finish an ADA curb in July 2016 in front of Durango High School. More curb and gutter work is planned…

Conservation Lands Foundation names new executive director
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Conservation Lands Foundation names new executive director

May 8, 2017

Sybertdu1-i-syn Sybert was formerly executive director of the Montana Wilderness Association and the Wyoming director of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. “Montana Wilderness Association is the strongest it’s ever been in…

Great Decisions discussion to be held
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Great Decisions discussion to be held

May 6, 2017

du1-i-syn Burgess will present an overview of the topic, screen a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown-bag…

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos
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Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos

May 6, 2017

du1-i-syn Goodnight was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2016 and owns Veryl Goodnight Gallery in downtown Mancos. The event will begin with a social and brief business…

Durango School District 9-R to host first brain expo
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Durango School District 9-R to host first brain expo

May 6, 2017

Associated Press file Sixth-grade language arts students in Duane Tucker’s class at Escalante Middle School and seventh-grade students in Erica Dey’s class at Miller Middle School will present diverse projects…

Free neck-trauma clinic to be offered
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Free neck-trauma clinic to be offered

May 6, 2017

du1-i-syn Sullwold, an upper-cervical-spine specialist, will explain how neck trauma relates to multiple sclerosis, seizures, migraine headaches, facial pain and autoimmune disorders. To register or for more information, call 259-6803.

Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting
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Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Those interested in the affordable home-ownership program are encouraged to attend and learn about the organization’s newest remodel. The event is free and open to all. For more information…

Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk
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Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Walkers are invited to take a “peace stone” and leave it at the center of the labyrinth to symbolize a shared intention for peace. Attendees are welcome to bring…

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

May 4, 2017

du1-i-syn A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information,…