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Early Childhood Council to offer two trainings
Education

Early Childhood Council to offer two trainings

February 3, 2017

Associated Press file Both courses are state-approved and meet all the requirements for child care providers. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 3, for the following trainings: “Medication Administration” will be…

Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday
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Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday

February 2, 2017

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in coordination with Colorado State Patrol and statewide law agencies, will conduct a “Heat Is On” DUI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend, from Friday to…

Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade
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Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade

February 2, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>A colorful float draws some oohs and aahs during the 2012 Snowdown Light Parade on Main Avenue. The Intergalactic Snowdown light parade will begin with a single…

Food security lecture to be held at Fort Lewis College
Education

Food security lecture to be held at Fort Lewis College

February 2, 2017

du1-i-syn Dick White, professor emeritus of astronomy at Smith College, member of the Durango City Council and sustainability advocate, will discuss the impact climate change and overpopulation will have on…

‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3
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‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3

February 1, 2017

“Live Lively – Square Dance!” will host a square dancing class for new dancers 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.The Journal file Participants…

Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3
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Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3

February 1, 2017

The first concert of the Unitarian Universalist recital series will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive.Durango Herald file Quadrivium, a…

Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1
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Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1

January 31, 2017

du1-i-syn The tournament will benefit positive youth development programs in Ignacio. Ignacio youth will be referees, and Oscar Cosio will provide DJ services. Teams must register in advance; entry fees…

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers
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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers

January 31, 2017

The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is seeking volunteers interested to receive training in fighting fires, wildland fires, CPR, advanced life support, or emergency response.Durango Herald file Volunteers will…

AHS teachers to compete in Snowdown Spellebration
Education

AHS teachers to compete in Snowdown Spellebration

January 31, 2017

Durango Herald file They will compete against nine other teams in an intergalactic-themed spelling bee. Proceeds from the Spellebration will benefit the Durango Adult Education Center. For more information, visit…

County fair wants your ideas for a theme
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County fair wants your ideas for a theme

January 30, 2017

The La Plata County Fair Board is currently accepting theme ideas for the 2017 La Plata County Fair, to be held Aug. 9-13.Durango Herald file Themes and slogans must be…

Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1
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Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1

January 30, 2017

Registration for Snowdown’s euchre tournament at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1550 Main Ave., will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1Courtesy of Snowdown Tournament play begins at 6 p.m.…

Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo
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Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo

January 29, 2017

A cooking demonstration and tasting with local chef Tish Nelson will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.Durango Herald…

Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line
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Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line

January 29, 2017

The Durango Olive Oil Co. will host an event to introduce a new line of skin-care products at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the store, 640 Main Ave.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file…

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care
Southwest Life

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care

January 29, 2017

Durango Herald file The program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology and oncology practices that meet nationally-recognized standards for cancer care. The evaluation looks at standards and practices, including…

Methodist church in Durango offers divorce-care program
Religion

Methodist church in Durango offers divorce-care program

January 27, 2017

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Participants will find hope, support and healing from the emotional stress and pain caused by divorce and separation. The 13-week program is $25 for adults and…

Public invited to nominate nurses for awards
Southwest Life

Public invited to nominate nurses for awards

January 27, 2017

Associated Press file The award ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. March 16 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. The evening will begin with a silent art…

CSU to host workshop for farm and ranch families
Southwest Life

CSU to host workshop for farm and ranch families

January 27, 2017

Associated Press file The workshop will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the La Plata County Extension Building, 2500 Main Ave. Jeff Tranel, CSU agricultural and…