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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.…

Five-week spring DUI campaign underway
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Five-week spring DUI campaign underway

April 8, 2017

du1-i-syn The enforcement period coincides with spring celebrations and festivities, such as graduations, spring breaks, outdoor festivals, baseball season and numerous 4-20 events that will involve the consumption of alcohol…

Talk to address treating seasonal allergies
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Talk to address treating seasonal allergies

April 7, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald photo illustration Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis can be resolved with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics. These treatments are…

First National Bank adds three to team
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First National Bank adds three to team

April 7, 2017

Hoover is from Nevada, graduated from Oregon State University in anthropology and formerly worked for Colonial Bank in Las Vegas. She moved to Durango about seven months ago. Lanese is…

Presentation about nonprofits to be held at rec center
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Presentation about nonprofits to be held at rec center

April 7, 2017

Cara Lawrence of Tierney Lawrence, Denver, will discuss the limitations of nonprofits in terms of politics, advocacy, grassroots organizing and the law. Any and all nonprofit board and staff are…

First National Bank to host seminar about water law
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First National Bank to host seminar about water law

April 7, 2017

Attorney and former state senator, Ellen Roberts, and senior partner in the Trout Raley Denver water law firm, Peggy Montaño, will present the seminar to educate professionals in the complex…

Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
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Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

April 6, 2017

Holli Pfau describes a Gold Star Mothers quilt she made that was displayed at the La Plata Quilters Guild 30th anniversary display in 2016.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file “Hand and Machine…

Trail volunteers sought at Sand Canyon
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Trail volunteers sought at Sand Canyon

April 5, 2017

Sam Green/Cortez Journal file Volunteers will be taught to interact with the public at the Sand Canyon and East Rock areas of the monument. Volunteers will hike, bicycle or ride…

Poet laureate to visit public library
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Poet laureate to visit public library

April 4, 2017

du1-i-syn The library has partnered with Colorado Humanities to host the event. Hutchison is the author of 17 collections of poems, including “Bed of Coals,” winner of the Colorado Poetry…

Music in the Mountains to kick off festival season
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Music in the Mountains to kick off festival season

April 4, 2017

Durango Herald file The program, special events and soloists will be unveiled by music director and conductor, Guillermo Figueroa. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, martinis, and wine will be provided by Hot…

AARP to offer driver safety course
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AARP to offer driver safety course

April 4, 2017

Associated Press file The course is quick-paced and fun, designed for drivers looking to refresh their skills and stay informed about changes in vehicles, roads and laws. Doors open at…

Sacred Heart to host Lenten fish fry
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Sacred Heart to host Lenten fish fry

April 4, 2017

A Lenten fish fry will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 East Fifth Ave.Courtesy of Sacred Heart Catholic…

Bayfield to build accesible park next to library
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Bayfield to build accesible park next to library

April 4, 2017

The Pine River Public Library will partner with the town of Bayfield to build an accessible outdoor park on library land. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for May 20.Pine River…

Businesses to offer discount on Equal Pay Day
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Businesses to offer discount on Equal Pay Day

April 3, 2017

du1-i-syn The businesses that signed up include Bloom Cafe, 309 W. College Dr., and Cream Bean Berry, 1021 Main Ave. Businesses can specify details of the discount as they choose.…

Red Mountain Pass to close for testing
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Red Mountain Pass to close for testing

April 3, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file<br><br>Kyle Benke, with the Colorado Department of Transportation, operates snow blower as he clears an avalanche in February 2016 that crossed U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain…