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Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker education
Religion

Durango Friends offer talk about Quaker education

December 9, 2016

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. The title of Sunday’s talk is “What Do Quakers Believe?” Remaining discussions in the series are…

OverDrive eBook to host open house at Durango Public Library
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OverDrive eBook to host open house at Durango Public Library

December 8, 2016

du1-i-syn OverDrive staff will help people customize their devices to enhance their e-book experiences. This includes assistance with downloading applications, setting up accounts and ensuring people have a few titles…

Law enforcement class to graduate Sunday
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Law enforcement class to graduate Sunday

December 8, 2016

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy holds its graduation ceremony in 2015.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file All are welcome to attend to support the men and women graduating. For more information, call…

Free health insurance application assistance available
Health

Free health insurance application assistance available

December 7, 2016

FILE – In this Oct. 6, 2015, file photo, the HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance, is displayed on a laptop screen in Washington. Fresh problems for “Obamacare.”…

Mt. Allison Grange to hold Christmas party on Dec. 19
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Mt. Allison Grange to hold Christmas party on Dec. 19

December 6, 2016

Kendrick Nossman greets arrivals at the Mt. Allison Grange.Photo by Melanie Brubaker Mazur The free dinner on Dec. 19 will feature “Roasted Beast,” “Who Mash,” “Green Fingers Punch” and coffee.…

Native American program to host holiday feast
Education

Native American program to host holiday feast

December 6, 2016

du1-i-syn The event will feature the Ute Mountain Ute Color Guards, Chase Sayer Honor Drum and breakout sessions for parents. For more information, visit durangoschools.org.

Durango High School senior receives FORTitude award
Education

Durango High School senior receives FORTitude award

December 6, 2016

du1-i-syn Carlos was nominated by the entire DHS counseling department for being a role model and showing outstanding determination and grit. For more information, visit www.dhs.durangoschools.org.

Bar D Wranglers’ Christmas Jubilee will be Dec. 17
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Bar D Wranglers’ Christmas Jubilee will be Dec. 17

December 5, 2016

du1-i-syn Bar D Wranglers Gary Cook, Richard Lee Cody, Matt Palmer, and Joel Racheff perform family-friendly traditional western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales, and warm-hearted humor in the spirit of…

Bluebird boxes for sale
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Bluebird boxes for sale

December 5, 2016

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife museum volunteer group is offering $30 cedar bluebird boxes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife service…

Wolf Creek opens 7 days a week
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Wolf Creek opens 7 days a week

December 4, 2016

Wolf Creek Ski Area received 6 inches from the weekend storm, bringing the all-natural midway to 39 inches.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Wolf Creek is now open seven days a week,and…

San Juan Mountains Association tree sale underway
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San Juan Mountains Association tree sale underway

December 2, 2016

The San Juan Mountains Association is selling Christmas trees and wreaths to raise money for the nonprofit’s education and volunteer programs.Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Proceeds from the sale…

Mercy Chapel to offer Blue Christmas service
Religion

Mercy Chapel to offer Blue Christmas service

December 2, 2016

Courtesy photodu1-i-syn The service is designed for people suffering loss, death of a loved one, estrangement of a loved one, unemployment, depression, loneliness, illness or any other hardship during the…

Living wage coalition welcomes interfaith partners
Religion

Living wage coalition welcomes interfaith partners

December 2, 2016

In 2014, Paul Maliszewski of Thrive! Living Wage Coalition advocated for livable wages at the main entrance to Walmart on Black Friday.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Thrive! has engaged Christ the…

Santa arriving at Fanto Park by whirly bird
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Santa arriving at Fanto Park by whirly bird

December 1, 2016

du1-i-syn Santa’s whirly bird is expected to touchdown about 4:30 p.m. Friday is also Noel Night. Visit Local First at www.local-first.org for a list of all the participating merchants and…

Food bank, gallery hold food drive
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Food bank, gallery hold food drive

December 1, 2016

Durango Food Bank, 194 Bodo Drive, and Karyn Gabaldon Arts, 680 Main Ave., are requesting donations of nonperishable food items and money through Dec. 24 as part of the “no…

San Juan Regional opens Bayfield heart clinic
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San Juan Regional opens Bayfield heart clinic

December 1, 2016

Chaneydu1-i-syn Dr. Rachel Chaney will provide cardiology services at the Bayfield clinic, including heart and peripheral vascular disease treatment and management, graded exercise stress testing, and echocardiogram services. Chaney has…