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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,…

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio
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Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio

May 4, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will receive a guided tour of the museum and hear about living with bears and mountain lions. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. For more information, call chapter president…

Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November
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Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November

May 4, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-20-16-Durango-du1-i-syn The section of road will be resurfaced, striped and signed. Work is estimated to be completed by late November. The project will also include updates to 3,000…

Herbalist to lead medicinal and edible plant walk
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Herbalist to lead medicinal and edible plant walk

May 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will meet at the Junction Creek trailhead and learn about plants used for food and medicine that are local to the area. The hike will be relatively short…

On-Point Mindfulness to host camp at Powerhouse
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On-Point Mindfulness to host camp at Powerhouse

May 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Students will engage in mindfulness and non-violent communication training through hands-on activities, such as theater, music, creative movement, writing, natural science and peaceful pottery. The camp is limited to…

Health Careers Camp to be offered in June
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Health Careers Camp to be offered in June

May 3, 2017

Durango Herald file Students will learn about educational requirements and resources for health-related professions, and explore careers in the health care industry through clinic visits, tours of health facilities, observation…

Durango High School students to serve community
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Durango High School students to serve community

May 2, 2017

Durango Herald file Students will perform tasks for local residents and organizations. To fill out a job request, visit dhs.durangoschools.org. For more information, call student council adviser Dale Garland at…

Medicare seminar to be offered at public library
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Medicare seminar to be offered at public library

May 2, 2017

du1-i-syn Attendees will review the program, learn why a supplement is needed, determine coverages and choose a plan. Moore will discuss drug coverage and indemnity plans to help with payment…

Turtle Lake Refuge to hold Dandelion Festival
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Turtle Lake Refuge to hold Dandelion Festival

May 1, 2017

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Music, vendors, local food, activities for kids, a maypole dance, beer garden, thrift store and a healing dome will be featured. The event is free and…

Rotary Club to hear China adventure story
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Rotary Club to hear China adventure story

May 1, 2017

du1-i-syn Darrah Blackwater, administrator at Sunshine Stay at Home Care and a 2013 Fort Lewis College graduate, will speak about the 1,400-mile trek across China, from the Hong Kong area…

McPhee Overlook Trail to open soon
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McPhee Overlook Trail to open soon

May 1, 2017

Johnny Swanson hands a winch to Drew Strawn as Jevin Hoeper prepares to move more large rocks for the McPhee Overlook Trail.Sam Green/Cortez Journal file The 1-mile section from Dolores…

AmeriCorps team improves Old Fort facilities
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AmeriCorps team improves Old Fort facilities

May 1, 2017

Durango Herald file The team will support gardens, improve irrigation systems, repair fencing, upgrade the root cellar for winter storage, help with historical restoration and stabilize several structures while in…

Spraying of various locations in Durango to continue
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Spraying of various locations in Durango to continue

April 30, 2017

The herbicides that will be used are called 2-4-D Amine and Perspective, and applications are conducted to improve the quality of the right-of-ways, parks and open spaces in Durango. The…

Ten local nonprofits to benefit from community concerts
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Ten local nonprofits to benefit from community concerts

April 30, 2017

du1-i-syn The selected organizations by sector are: Animal Protection, Lisa Parker’s Puppies, Arts and Culture, San Juan Symphony, Durango High School Troupe 1096, Stillwater Music, Durango Adult Education Center, The…

San Juan National Forest to sell firewood permits
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San Juan National Forest to sell firewood permits

April 30, 2017

A minimum purchase of $20 allows the bearer to gather 2½ cords of dead and downed firewood from the national forest for personal use before Dec. 31. Permits, which come…