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Agency offers electrified fences to protect beehives
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Agency offers electrified fences to protect beehives

April 29, 2017

du1-i-syn A short instructional video that shows how to assemble and operate the enclosures is available at http://bit.ly/2qgv2Fy. Beekeepers who live within Durango city limits should review the rules for…

NAIFA to offer homeowners and ethics CE classes
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NAIFA to offer homeowners and ethics CE classes

April 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Bob Ross is a member of NAIFA and a national committee person, and has been NAIFA Colorado president, a government relations chair and past president of his local NAIFA…

Elevated Golf Academy now open to the public
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Elevated Golf Academy now open to the public

April 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Instructors teach golfers of all abilities, experience levels, ages and offer beginner and youth programs, with private and group clinics and special events. Shea Sena, director of instruction and…

Mountain Studies Institute adds three to team
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Mountain Studies Institute adds three to team

April 28, 2017

Jeremy May is from Durango and joined the organization as an Americorps Volunteer in service to America. May has 10 years of youth education experience, including wilderness therapy, traditional classroom…

LPEA hires customer service representative
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LPEA hires customer service representative

April 28, 2017

Piercedu1-i-syn Pierce is from Fort Morgan and has lived in Durango for 28 years. She is an avid horseback rider and was formerly employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.…

Veterans can apply for car giveaway
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Veterans can apply for car giveaway

April 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Applications for the giveaway can be picked up from: Bo Dean’s Towing, 20909 U.S. Highway 160; Durango Muffler and Brake, 1502 Main Ave.; Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second…

SCAPE to hold networking event
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SCAPE to hold networking event

April 28, 2017

du1-i-syn The topic of the month is: “What does success mean to you?” Founder of Voltaire, Basit Mustafa; David Thibodeau of Ska Brewing Co.; and CEO of StoneAge, Kerry Siggins,…

Animas River spring runoff being monitored
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Animas River spring runoff being monitored

April 28, 2017

Durango Herald file During spring, sediments high in heavy metals from the San Juan Mountains are naturally transported downstream and may cause the river to appear cloudy or change color.…

Rotary Club to hold annual Casino Night at DoubleTree
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Rotary Club to hold annual Casino Night at DoubleTree

April 28, 2017

du1-i-syn The event will feature a cash bar, heavy hors d’oeuvre, a silent auction and live table games, including blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. Those who plan to attend should…

Model railroaders to meet in Farmington
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Model railroaders to meet in Farmington

April 27, 2017

du1-i-syn The meeting is open to all rail enthusiasts and will include presentations about the Durango Historical Society, the Rio Grande Southern and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads, chrysolite…

Marvel Grange to offer free breakfast
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Marvel Grange to offer free breakfast

April 27, 2017

du1-i-syn Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice, and coffee will be served. Donations are encouraged and appreciated. For more information, call 588-3386.

Bayfield Convenience Center to offer free mulch
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Bayfield Convenience Center to offer free mulch

April 27, 2017

du1-i-syn Bayfield Convenience Center collects dry, brown yard waste, such as tree trimmings, slash and tree trunks up to 8 inches in diameter, to be periodically mulched and offered to…

La Plata County to fill Planning Commission positions
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La Plata County to fill Planning Commission positions

April 27, 2017

Durango Herald file The commission advises the Board of County Commissioners about land-use planning. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in La Plata County.…

Cochlear Ear Implant support group to meet Sunday
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Cochlear Ear Implant support group to meet Sunday

April 27, 2017

du1-i-syn Attendees are asked to bring a dish and beverage to compliment the burgers and brats that will be provided. Those who plan to attend, call Jim Duresky for directions…

Animas High School to hold student exhibition
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Animas High School to hold student exhibition

April 26, 2017

du1-i-syn Attendees are asked to park their vehicles in the lower dirt lot and walk to the school on the scenic nature trail. Students will give presentations and engage in…

Volunteers needed for Children’s Water Festival
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Volunteers needed for Children’s Water Festival

April 26, 2017

Durango Herald file Volunteer guides will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and will finish between 2 and 3 p.m. A continental breakfast, gourmet lunch and a…

Master Farm Homemaker Guild now offering scholarship
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Master Farm Homemaker Guild now offering scholarship

April 23, 2017

Called the “Second Chance Scholarship,” the accepted applicant will be a woman who has had her college education interrupted or postponed, and wants to continue education at a college, trade…