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Shared school registration now open
Education

Shared school registration now open

April 16, 2017

The program is designed for home-school families and offers classes such as art, music, drama, physical education and Spanish at Miller Middle School, 2608 Junction St. The district offers two…

Gem and Mineral Club to offer April demonstrations
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Gem and Mineral Club to offer April demonstrations

April 15, 2017

du1-i-syn There will be an additional demonstration about basic silversmith techniques on April 22 and 23 at the same location. For more information, visit www.durangorocks.org.

Big Picture High School to host disc-golf fundraiser
Education

Big Picture High School to host disc-golf fundraiser

April 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Registration is $35 for PDGA members, with an additional fee of $10 for nonmembers. A portion of the proceeds will fund project materials and college text books for Durango…

Autism social-skills group to meet in Durango
Health

Autism social-skills group to meet in Durango

April 15, 2017

du1-i-syn The Aspergers Experts curriculum will be used. For more information about the curriculum, visit www.aspergerexperts.com. To register for the group, call 749-9607.

Mercy Regional Medical Center receives two national awards
Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center receives two national awards

April 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Mercy was identified for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious and potentially preventable complications and for providing a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, according to…

First National Bank of Durango hires two
Business

First National Bank of Durango hires two

April 14, 2017

DeKay is from Durango, graduated from Fort Lewis College and most recently worked at Purgatory Resort in the Burton Shop as a Burton specialist. Beevers is from Texas, moved to…

Fort Lewis College awarded $400,000 in funding
Business

Fort Lewis College awarded $400,000 in funding

April 14, 2017

Mouzakisdu1-i-syn Dr. Katie Mouzakis, assistant professor of chemistry at Fort Lewis College, was awarded a support of competitive research award from the National Institutes of Health, and was named a…

Sunshine Stay at Home Care hires new administrator
Business

Sunshine Stay at Home Care hires new administrator

April 13, 2017

Parkdu1-i-syn Park has a diverse background in the senior-care sector, and has held positions as corporate wellness director, executive director, and marketing and resident relations director. She will serve as…

Big Picture to host technology fundraiser
Education

Big Picture to host technology fundraiser

April 13, 2017

du1-i-syn Items to be sold will include Windows 10 computers, laptops, graphics cards, iPods and more. All funds will go to a technology repair account to keep the technology at…

Needham Elementary to host blanket, food drive
Education

Needham Elementary to host blanket, food drive

April 13, 2017

du1-i-syn Two groups will host special drives to help families who face food and housing insecurity in the community. For more information, visit needham.durangoschools.org.

Volunteers sought for tree planting with students
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Volunteers sought for tree planting with students

April 11, 2017

San Juan National Forest contractor Lincoln Hammons of Spokane, Washington, picks cones for seed in the top of a Ponderosa pine in fall 2014 southeast of Pagosa Springs.Courtesy of San…

Powerhouse to host fundraiser for LGBT youth
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Powerhouse to host fundraiser for LGBT youth

April 11, 2017

du1-i-syn The event is 21 and up, and will include food by Norton’s Catering, music by Caruté Roma and Denae Benally, a cash bar, and silent auction. Tickets are $35…

Rotary Club to hear about women Rotarians
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Rotary Club to hear about women Rotarians

April 9, 2017

du1-i-syn Local resident and businessman Bill Tarpley will speak about the history of women in Rotary and the change in diversity from when the club originated to the present day.…