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Genualdi graduates from Baylor University
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Genualdi graduates from Baylor University

August 17, 2022

Durangoan Ryan Genualdi graduated cum laude in the spring from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health & Human Science with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Health Science Studies. Commencement…

Students named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list
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Students named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

August 17, 2022

Nearly 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60…

Deweese named to Pacific University dean’s list
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Deweese named to Pacific University dean’s list

August 17, 2022

Teagan Deweese of Durango has been named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts &…

Cortez financial adviser recognized by Forbes
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Cortez financial adviser recognized by Forbes

August 16, 2022

Edward Jones Financial Adviser Andrew Cuckie of Cortez was named to the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research, ranking No. 9 in Colorado. The…

Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host benefit dinner
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Cowboy Poetry Gathering to host benefit dinner

August 11, 2022

A Chuckwagon Dinner benefiting the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at 39036 U.S. Highway 160 in Mancos. Entertainment will be provided by the…

Pine River Library to host weekly family yoga
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Pine River Library to host weekly family yoga

August 10, 2022

Starting Saturday (Aug. 13), Pine River Library will host a Community Family Yoga Class from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. This class…

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 15-19
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Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 15-19

August 10, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Bingo 1:30…

Durango Cool Jazz announces upcoming series
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Durango Cool Jazz announces upcoming series

August 10, 2022

Durango Cool Jazz announces its 2022-23 Winter Series. These performers are scheduled to take the stage: Joey DeFrancesco, Nov. 4 and 5.Jane Monheit, Dec. 9 and 10.Nicki Parrott, Jan. 20…

The Met returns to Concert Hall
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The Met returns to Concert Hall

August 10, 2022

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College welcomes back The Met: Live in HD series after the interruption and shutdown of both the Metropolitan Opera and the Concert Hall…

Tickets on sale now for Merely Players’ 2022-23 season
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Tickets on sale now for Merely Players’ 2022-23 season

August 10, 2022

Merely Players is now selling tickets for its 2022-23 theater season. The show lineup includes: Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy, “As You Like It”; “The Half-Life of Marie Curie,” a historical drama;…

San Ignacio Fiesta names winners
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San Ignacio Fiesta names winners

August 9, 2022

The San Ignacio Fiesta was held July 30. Here are the winners of the parade and raffle. San Ignacio Fiesta parade results Grand Prize: Bayfield Belles First Children Walking: Ignacio…

Volunteers needed for Habitat build
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Volunteers needed for Habitat build

August 6, 2022

Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help build an affordable duplex. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Saturday each week until the houses are completed this fall. For more…

Tour de Farms to be held Aug. 28
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Tour de Farms to be held Aug. 28

August 5, 2022

The 13th annual Tour de farms will be held starting at 8 a.m. Aug. 28. Tour de Farms highlights what is unique, healthy and homegrown in the local agricultural and…

Durango Bird Club to meet on Aug. 17.
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Durango Bird Club to meet on Aug. 17.

August 4, 2022

The Durango Bird Club will convene for its quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in Room 055 at Fort Lewis College’s Education Business Hall. Dr. Preston Somers, emeritus professor…

Woodward named to dean’s list at Tufts University
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Woodward named to dean’s list at Tufts University

August 4, 2022

Tufts University student Nicholas Woodward of Durango was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Woodward is one of more than 4,000 students named to dean’s list…

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 8-12
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Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 8-12

August 2, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class, Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.…

Registration open for Men in Heels race
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Registration open for Men in Heels race

July 28, 2022

Women’s Resource Center will host its third annual Men In Heels fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 13 on East Second Avenue. The competitive relay race puts teams of four in…

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 1-5
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Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 1-5

July 27, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Bingo 1:30…

R1 Colorado Realtors hires new agent
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R1 Colorado Realtors hires new agent

July 26, 2022

Kim Chism-Plotnik (Courtesy of R1 Colorado Realtors) R1 Colorado Realtor recently hired a new agent, Kim Chism-Plotnik. Chism-Plotnik has experience in construction management and was regional manager of a recovery…

Florida Grange to host free mobile food market
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Florida Grange to host free mobile food market

July 26, 2022

Florida Grange will host a free mobile food market from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at 656 Colorado Highway 172. The market is made possible through the partnership of…

Senior Center Calendar: July 25-29
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Senior Center Calendar: July 25-29

July 21, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Computer Class 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba w/Toning 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name Bridge 1:30…

Catholic Daughters of America names scholarship winners
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Catholic Daughters of America names scholarship winners

July 21, 2022

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Anthony No. 1248 announces its 2022 Scholarship winners: Jacquelyn Marin and Carly Piccoli. Both women will receive $500 to support their college educations.…