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Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday
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Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday

November 8, 2016

A grooming sled pulled by a snowmobile turns out smooth corduroy in February 2013 during grooming of Nordic trails at Vallecito Reservoir.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file There will be live music…

Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts
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Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts

November 8, 2016

Patty Joy, left, curator of the Animas Museum Quilt Show, and Holli Pfau, coordinator of the 30th and Thriving Celebration, talk about quilts displayed at the museum.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file…

Durango High School winter sports red cards due Friday
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Durango High School winter sports red cards due Friday

November 7, 2016

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Winter sports include girls and boys basketball, girls swimming and diving and wrestling. Cheer and dance teams continue from the fall season. All red card information…

Mountain Middle School to host Wonderland exhibition
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Mountain Middle School to host Wonderland exhibition

November 7, 2016

du1-i-syn Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s imagination and classic books, each sixth-grader has created a personal project that reflects his or her sense of Alice’s adventures. In addition, the students have…

Florida Mesa announces fundraiser winners
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Florida Mesa announces fundraiser winners

November 7, 2016

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The fundraiser brought in $8,799.80 to go toward the school’s shade pavilion. First place went to Ben Elliott for selling 93 butter braids, second place to…

Concurrent enrollment open at DHS
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Concurrent enrollment open at DHS

November 7, 2016

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Students can see Mrs. Wood in the Counseling Office for an application. Applications are due by Friday.

Durango School District to celebrate support staff
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Durango School District to celebrate support staff

November 7, 2016

Durango Herald file Community members can thank administrative assistants, bus drivers, custodians, Kids’ Camp and classroom aides, maintenance workers and cafeteria staff members, who do their part to make schools…

Nation & World Briefs
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Nation & World Briefs

November 7, 2016

The U.S. stock market rebounded from a nine-day losing streak Monday, posting its biggest gain in eight months and driving the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 370 points.…

Animas High School announces Osprey Games, more
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Animas High School announces Osprey Games, more

November 7, 2016

Durango Herald file All are welcome to this free event, which will include multiple opportunities to support the school throughout the evening. Dress for the event in “game-show fancy” attire.…

FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change
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FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change

November 7, 2016

The public is invited to attend the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting which will be held in collaboration with the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday…

End-of-life care for pets presented Thursday
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End-of-life care for pets presented Thursday

November 7, 2016

“Saying Goodbye to a Dear Pet” will be presented from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.Nick Ut/Associated Press file “Saying Goodbye to…

Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday
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Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday

November 7, 2016

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.The Journal file Nonmembers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to…

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday
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Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

November 7, 2016

Ruth Lambert will discuss the San Juan Mountains Association’s study of Hispano tree carvings in the San Juan National Forest at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center,…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

November 6, 2016

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel used personal email accounts and a personal email domain to communicate with government officials and political figures, according to hacked emails posted by WikiLeaks.…

Craft sale to be held Saturday
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Craft sale to be held Saturday

November 6, 2016

The Friends and Neighbors Craft Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2601 Junction Creek, at Durango’s Cowboy Church across from Miller Middle School.Durango Herald…

Democrats to host Watch Party
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Democrats to host Watch Party

November 6, 2016

du1-i-syn La Plata County Democrats invite you to a Watch Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday , Election Day, at the Powerhouse Science Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. Party officials will…

City of Durango announces schedule for Veterans Day
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City of Durango announces schedule for Veterans Day

November 5, 2016

City Hall, River City Hall, Parks and Recreation, and Cemetery administrative offices will be closed. The Durango Public Library will be closed. The Recreation Center, Mason Center and Chapman Hill…

Health officials recommend flu vaccine before Nov. 30
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Health officials recommend flu vaccine before Nov. 30

November 5, 2016

SJBH encourages residents to receive their immunizations in their medical home with their primary care provider. Flu shots are a preventive care benefit for both children and adults covered under…

Adult volunteers needed to be Girl Scout leaders
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Adult volunteers needed to be Girl Scout leaders

November 4, 2016

Durango Herald file Girl Scouts builds girls’ courage, confidence and character. Adult volunteers will help keep Girl Scouts a strong and thriving organization in Durango. For more information, call Jen…

‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango
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‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango

November 3, 2016

“Almost Sunrise” directed by Michael Collins, a film that tells the story of two Iraq War veterans who find a measure of peace by walking across America after harrowing combat…

Local food will be focus of Green Business Roundtable
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Local food will be focus of Green Business Roundtable

November 3, 2016

Durango Herald file The public is invited. Participants are encouraged to register by 9 a.m. Monday at sanjuancitizens.org/gbr. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more…

Pine River Library offers DIY classes
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Pine River Library offers DIY classes

November 3, 2016

Durango Herald file <br><br>Cake and Cupcake Decorating will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Pine River Library in Bayfield. In this class you will learn…

Bayfield library receives state grant
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Bayfield library receives state grant

November 3, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The Colorado Legislature funded the State Grants to Libraries to help increase access to early literacy and educational materials. This non-competitive program administered by the Colorado…