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SJMA needs volunteers for Christmas tree sale
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SJMA needs volunteers for Christmas tree sale

November 16, 2016

The San Juan Mountains Association needs volunteers to help at the Silver Bells Christmas Tree sale lot. Some volunteers are needed on Monday and Tuesday to set up the lot.…

Center of Southwest Studies to close exhibits Friday
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Center of Southwest Studies to close exhibits Friday

November 16, 2016

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>These photos of Mesa Verde National Park are from the “Tom O. and H. Lucille Kimball Indian Collection” at the Center of Southwest Studies. The photos have been…

Durango schools to host Thanksgiving meals
Education

Durango schools to host Thanksgiving meals

November 15, 2016

Parents and students eat Thanksgiving lunch at Needham Elementary School.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Animas Valley will host its annual Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday. Kindergarteners through fifth-graders and their…

Caregivers can register for infant/toddler care training
Education

Caregivers can register for infant/toddler care training

November 15, 2016

Associated Press file This 48-hour Colorado Department of Human Services approved training is recommended for all child care providers and early childhood educators working with children from birth to age…

Community college welders inspire donation
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Community college welders inspire donation

November 15, 2016

du1-i-syn Welding students from SCCC visited the helium plant as part of a field trip this year and made a positive impression on site manager Darrin McCarty. McCarty and Elizabeth…

Bridge fix will cause traffic delays on Highway 184
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Bridge fix will cause traffic delays on Highway 184

November 14, 2016

Construction on Colorado Highway 184 at Narraguinnep Canal Bridge has begun at mile point 1.2, and construction will continue to mile point 1.4. The section of work is about one…

Ignacio library offers online privacy class
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Ignacio library offers online privacy class

November 14, 2016

Learn about tools you can use to limit what’s shared about you online. Find out how browser plug-ins, proxies, and the Tor browser can help keep your information private. The…

Learn about health insurance on Nov. 16
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Learn about health insurance on Nov. 16

November 14, 2016

The San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How to Use It” at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at Durango Public Library.Durango Herald…

Ignacio library offers program on privacy
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Ignacio library offers program on privacy

November 13, 2016

The Ignacio Community Library will offer Protecting Your Privacy Online at 1 p.m. Nov. 22.Carole McWilliams/Pine River Times file The Ignacio Community Library will offer Protecting Your Privacy Online at…

Mercy earns 8th straight ‘A’ for patient safety
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Mercy earns 8th straight ‘A’ for patient safety

November 13, 2016

Mercy Regional Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ from the New Hospital Safety Scores, which is compiled by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog.Durango Herald file New Hospital…

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday

November 12, 2016

A local event will take place from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Noble Hall, Room 130, Fort Lewis College. The schedule follows: 10:45 a.m., check-in with snacks and…

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving dinner
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Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving dinner

November 12, 2016

If you would like to donate a pie for the dinner, drop your pie off at the Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving morning. Join us to celebrate the 30th year for this…

Booth space available for native arts market in Durango
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Booth space available for native arts market in Durango

November 11, 2016

The Native American Winter Arts Market attracts dozens of vendors selling jewelry, pottery and other art.Durango Herald file Admission is free. Booth space costs $50 plus one donated item. For…

Pine River Library avalanche talk, budget meetings set
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Pine River Library avalanche talk, budget meetings set

November 11, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The destructive power of avalanches and why and how they happen will be discussed, and participants can ask questions. This program is organized through the local…

One service at Christ the King Lutheran on Sunday
Religion

One service at Christ the King Lutheran on Sunday

November 11, 2016

Associated Press file Afterward, there will be a congregational meeting and pot luck. All members are urged to attend. For more information, call the church office at 247-5310.

Durango’s Christ the King accepting grant applications
Religion

Durango’s Christ the King accepting grant applications

November 11, 2016

Associated Press file The mission is to “love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship and serving our congregation, community and world.” The application deadline is…

Historic and scenic roads training offered Thursday
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Historic and scenic roads training offered Thursday

November 10, 2016

The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Program is offering “New Insights on Management and Safety for Colorado’s Most Distinctive Roads.” This free one-day historic and scenic roads training course will…

Southwest Republican Women to meet Tuesday
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Southwest Republican Women to meet Tuesday

November 10, 2016

du1-i-syn The guest speaker will be Terrence “Terry” Burke, author, CIA/DEA veteran. A mix-and-mingle session will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by the luncheon and speaker from noon…

Operation Christmas Child starts Monday
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Operation Christmas Child starts Monday

November 10, 2016

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file<br><br>Bringing the spirit of Christmas to those in need. United Methodist Christian School Pre-K students Logan Muraro, left and Avery Blalock stack shoebox sized boxes filled with…

Ignacio library offers Excel programs
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Ignacio library offers Excel programs

November 10, 2016

du1-i-syn The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these programs: Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheet Basics will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday. Learn the basics of Excel (inserting text,…

Parts of Crestview Trail closed for maintenance
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Parts of Crestview Trail closed for maintenance

November 10, 2016

Associated Press file<br><br>Portions of Crestview Trail between the bottom of Ned’s Hill and Montview Parkway Trailhead will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance.du1-i-syn For more information, contact Sara Humphrey…

Jiffy Lube offers free oil change for veterans
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Jiffy Lube offers free oil change for veterans

November 9, 2016

Jiffy Lube, 21558 U.S. Highway 160, will offer a free oil change from 8 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day for active military members and veterans, with proof of military…

Free lunch offered Friday at Turtle Cafe
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Free lunch offered Friday at Turtle Cafe

November 9, 2016

Celebrate being at the right place at the right time by joining Turtle Lake Refuge for a free lunch Friday at Turtle Cafe from 11:11 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. at…

Delaney Library seeks public feedback
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Delaney Library seeks public feedback

November 8, 2016

The Delaney Library housed in Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College seeks public feedback for a Library Science Research project this week. Participants are asked to search the…