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doctor discuss vision issues before rotary club
Local News

doctor discuss vision issues before rotary club

March 18, 2017

The next Rotary Club of Durango meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.Durango Herald file Dr. Moss Fenberg of Southwest Retina Consultants will…

Open house about drone use to be held Tuesday
Local News

Open house about drone use to be held Tuesday

March 18, 2017

The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will hold an open house about drone policy from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room of the County Administration…

Road construction to occur throughout the week
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Road construction to occur throughout the week

March 18, 2017

du1-i-syn The right-turn ramp from eastbound U.S. Highway 160 to southbound U.S. Highway 550 at the junction of U.S. Highway 160 and 550 in the 500 block of Camino del…

Order seedlings now for delivery in April
Southwest Life

Order seedlings now for delivery in April

March 18, 2017

Colorado State Forest Service Seedlings ordered now will be distributed to La Plata County in late April. To place an order, visit www.laplatacd.org/seedling-trees. For updates, visit http://bit.ly/2nb2oI5. The seedling tree…

Animas High School announces Osprey Week
Education

Animas High School announces Osprey Week

March 18, 2017

du1-i-syn Osprey Week is a student-chosen, faculty-led adventure that allows students to broaden their horizons while participating in experiences such as ski mountaineering, metal smithing, foreign films, photography and more.…

Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango opens enrollment
Education

Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango opens enrollment

March 18, 2017

Students enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy schools receive needed materials from the school.Courtesy Connections Academy file An information session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, at the…

Solar Barn Raising to hold meetings about power systems
Southwest Life

Solar Barn Raising to hold meetings about power systems

March 18, 2017

Durango Herald file Participants will learn about grid-tied photovoltaic systems and how to install a roof- or ground-mounted solar power system. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. For…

Arts Center to hold ‘Makers’ documentary screening
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Arts Center to hold ‘Makers’ documentary screening

March 17, 2017

du1-i-syn A selection of success stories from Colorado women, produced for the Rocky Mountain PBS “Women and Girls Lead” initiative, will also be presented. Participants are asked to give a…

‘Chi foods’ classes begin Tuesday
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‘Chi foods’ classes begin Tuesday

March 17, 2017

du1-i-syn Katrina Blair and Tyler VanGemert will lead the four classes and show participants how to identify, harvest and prepare wild greens, and practice the healing art of Qigong. Suggested…

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8
Religion

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8

March 17, 2017

Associated Press file Holy week worship services will include: April 8, Saturday: evening worship at 5:30 p.m.April 9, Palm Sunday: contemporary and traditional Sunday worship services.April 13, Maundy Thursday: “The…

Groups join to offer summer music camps in Durango
Education

Groups join to offer summer music camps in Durango

March 17, 2017

Cortez Journal file Four Corners Music Teachers Association, 3rd Ave. Arts, Four Corners Orff Chapter and The Guitar Dojo will provide camps for kids ages 5 to 17. Brochures are…

Veterans’ Services office to close March 20-24
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Veterans’ Services office to close March 20-24

March 15, 2017

du1-i-syn The office will reopen at 8 a.m. March 27. For urgent matters that occur during the closure, call 382-6146. For appointments or more information, call 382-6150.

Durango Nature Studies to hold naturalist training
Southwest Life

Durango Nature Studies to hold naturalist training

March 15, 2017

Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies Volunteers will receive a training manual and be qualified to lead science-based hikes for kids in kindergarten, first, third and eighth grades. No experience is…

Free lecture to explore World War II history in Prague
Education

Free lecture to explore World War II history in Prague

March 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Czech-American Frank Fristensky, general manager of Tour Central Europe, and journalist Judith Reynolds will present a program about how a planned, architecturally innovative, 18th-century garrison town built to protect…

Columbine Christian to hold kindergarten open house
Education

Columbine Christian to hold kindergarten open house

March 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Parents will participate in information and question-and-answer sessions while their kids are engaged in fun activities. No commitment is required. For more information, visit www.columbinechristian.com.

Seasons names new managers
Business

Seasons names new managers

March 14, 2017

Brandes is from Los Angeles and has over 20 years of experience in food and beverage. He joined Seasons in 2015, is a member of Leadership La Plata. Lightenburger is…

X-Rock 105 announces NCAA basketball tournament
Business

X-Rock 105 announces NCAA basketball tournament

March 14, 2017

Radio station X-Rock 105 is holding an NCAA basketball bracket challenge for businesses and nonprofits.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file All local businesses and non-profits are encouraged to participate in the free…

Tafoya Barrett and Associates firm gains new member
Business

Tafoya Barrett and Associates firm gains new member

March 14, 2017

Fevolddu1-i-syn Fevold graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in English communications. She and has worked for several local companies while…

LPEA to host lighting workshop March 22
Business

LPEA to host lighting workshop March 22

March 14, 2017

The lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the LPEA Durango location, 45 Stewart St. The workshop is designed for contractors, electricians, physical plant…

SCAPE announces five companies for 2017 program
Business

SCAPE announces five companies for 2017 program

March 14, 2017

This year’s participants are: AprèsActive, an outdoor adventure mixed reality software company, founded by Tal-ee Roberts, Tyler Fischer and Guy Ewing.Toast Mobile Lounge, a mobile bar for parties or events,…

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work
Local News

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work

March 14, 2017

People using wheelchairs and scooters who struggle through current road construction from Durango Tech Center to Animas View Drive can call Southwest Center for Independence at 259-1672 for assistance.Durango Herald…

New Horizons Preschool to hold benefit
Education

New Horizons Preschool to hold benefit

March 14, 2017

Associated Press file Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. They include a chuck-wagon dinner, silent-auction items, mechanical bull riding, Western line dancing and face painting. For more…