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Durango School District offers parenting seminar
Education

Durango School District offers parenting seminar

February 11, 2017

Durango Herald file This free event will address the many changes children go through and offer ideas for parents as their kids transition from childhood to preteen to teen. For…

Prescribed burn planned at Mesa Verde
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Prescribed burn planned at Mesa Verde

February 11, 2017

Durango Herald File Photodu1-i-syn The Chapin Mesa burn will be conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects last summer. Because of significant snow fall in January, the…

Young children can receive dental screenings
Health

Young children can receive dental screenings

February 11, 2017

Cliff Vancura/Herald illustration Kari Plante, regional oral health specialist, will be available in: Durango on March 6, April 3, May 1.Ignacio on Feb. 15, March 15, April 12, May 10.Pagosa…

Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker activism
Religion

Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker activism

February 10, 2017

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. Sunday’s talk, “How Do Quakers Let Their Lives Speak?,” will be about activism. The final discussion,…

Christ the King to host family night Feb. 17
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Christ the King to host family night Feb. 17

February 10, 2017

Associated Press file A variety of games will be available, and the movie will be have a Valentine’s Day theme. Dinner will be provided and cost is $5 per participant.…

Durango 9-R announces requests for micro-bus, truck
Education

Durango 9-R announces requests for micro-bus, truck

February 10, 2017

Durango Herald file This request-for-proposal is for food to be distributed in the participating school districts, which include Durango School District 9-R, Ignacio School District 11-JT, Bayfield School District, Mancos…

Fundraiser started to support family after loss
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Fundraiser started to support family after loss

February 9, 2017

A fundraiser was started to help his wife, Margie, and son, Craig, with medical expenses and loss of income. The public is asked to donate what they can. To donate,…

College scholarship available for La Plata County girls
Education

College scholarship available for La Plata County girls

February 9, 2017

du1-i-syn This $1,000 scholarship honors Dorothy Gore, a retired, longtime Durango teacher. All applicants to an academic college are considered, although priority is given to applicants to Cottey College, a…

Southwest Colorado residents win wildfire mitigation awards
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Southwest Colorado residents win wildfire mitigation awards

February 9, 2017

du1-i-syn Established in 2014, the awards are the highest commendation for the innovation and leadership displayed by people and organizations committed to wildfire preparedness and mitigation. “These outstanding individuals are…

Night to Shine event planned in Durango
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Night to Shine event planned in Durango

February 8, 2017

Night to Shine is hosted by more than 350 churches in 50 states and 11 countries for people with special needs. An event is planned Friday in Durango.Courtesy of Tim…

Native plant society to discuss ‘Amazing Aster Family’
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Native plant society to discuss ‘Amazing Aster Family’

February 8, 2017

du1-i-syn Botanist John Bregar will present “The Amazing Aster Family.” Identifying members of this large, common but diverse family can be difficult. Bregar will review some of the terminology and…

Music in the Mountains offers Instrument Discovery Day
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Music in the Mountains offers Instrument Discovery Day

February 8, 2017

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file This free event is available to students of all ages, but primarily targets third- to sixth-graders. Students will have the chance to try various brass, string,…

Durango High School music groups to hold concert
Education

Durango High School music groups to hold concert

February 8, 2017

Durango Herald file After the concert, the Jazz Band will perform a fundraising show with special guest vocalist Curtis Salinger at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Tickets will be available…

Learn about radon at Wednesday class
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Learn about radon at Wednesday class

February 6, 2017

Chris Herman with HouseMaster Home Inspection of Durango squeezes through a crawl space beneath a house on East Fifth Avenue while doing radon mitigation work in January 2014. A radon…

Guilders program focuses on the triptych
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Guilders program focuses on the triptych

February 6, 2017

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet Thursday at the United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The program is titled “The Process of Making a Triptych.” A…

FORTitude Award given to Corbin Lyman
Education

FORTitude Award given to Corbin Lyman

February 6, 2017

Durango Herald file Woodshop teacher Shaun Smith nominated Lyman as an outstanding high school student and recognized him for leadership, community compassion and showing commitment and hard work in his…

Rotarians to hear about immigration
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Rotarians to hear about immigration

February 5, 2017

Quinlandu1-i-syn Compañeros is a nonprofit group that promotes the acceptance of diverse cultures, languages and people to create positive social change by supporting all immigrants and their loved ones through…

Durango Education Fair to be held at Fort Lewis College
Education

Durango Education Fair to be held at Fort Lewis College

February 4, 2017

Courtesy of Durango School District file photodu1-i-syn The fair showcases educational choices and opportunities available in Durango and includes information about public schools, private and parochial schools, charter schools and…