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Center of Southwest Studies to host presentation
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Center of Southwest Studies to host presentation

October 31, 2016

Solanddu1-i-syn Soland will present on his dissertation, “Mexican Icarus: Modernity, National Identity, and Aviation Development in Mexico, 1928–1958” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the center’s Lyceum, Room 120. A meet…

Health insurance open enrollment starts Tuesday
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Health insurance open enrollment starts Tuesday

October 31, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How to Use It” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango…

Local time bank to offer free orientation Wednesday
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Local time bank to offer free orientation Wednesday

October 30, 2016

Those considering joining the time bank should bring a laptop (preferable) or mobile device for the orientation. For more information, call 884-9330 or visit www.helptimebank.com. Herald Staff

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October 30, 2016

CANNON BALL, N.D. – The crowdsourcing goal was modest: $5,000, enough to help a few dozen people camping in North Dakota to protest the nearby construction of the four-state Dakota…

Repaving starts on two bridges
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Repaving starts on two bridges

October 29, 2016

Street repaving will start Thursday on the Ninth Street Bridge between Camino Del Rio and Roosa Avenue. The Ninth Street Bridge will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m.…

Snowdown Follies brainstorming session Tuesday
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Snowdown Follies brainstorming session Tuesday

October 29, 2016

This is the last chance to catch up on what’s happening with the 2017 Snowdown Follies before auditions in December. All potential cast members and production crew volunteers are welcome…

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October 27, 2016

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police arrested a man suspected of using a sledgehammer to destroy Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, officials said…

Snowdown Beard Growing competition starts Nov. 4
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Snowdown Beard Growing competition starts Nov. 4

October 27, 2016

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald – DURANGO – 01/29/15 – "Good thing I'm not driving tonight," said Jeff Fields after competing in the beer absorbtion contest during the Snowdown Beard Competition on…

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October 26, 2016

CANNON BALL, N.D. – Law enforcement officials said on Wednesday they are poised to remove about 200 protesters trying to halt the completion of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in…

Ignacio library to sponsor literacy events
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Ignacio library to sponsor literacy events

October 26, 2016

The Ignacio Community Library will sponsor Alphabet Family Literacy Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library.Carole McWilliams/Pine River Times file National Family Literacy Day will be Tuesday. Alphabet Family…

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October 25, 2016

NEW YORK – Newly appointed Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan has told employees that he is “sorry for the pain” that the bank’s employees have felt as a result of…

Library offers after-school program for teens
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Library offers after-school program for teens

October 25, 2016

The Durango Public Library offers Tuesday Teen Time for ages 12-18 every Tuesday when school is in session.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Teens are invited to drop in from 4 to…

Haunted house fundraiser this weekend in Ignacio
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Haunted house fundraiser this weekend in Ignacio

October 25, 2016

A haunted house fundraiser will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the ELHI Community Center, at Colorado highways 151 and 172 in Ignacio.Durango Herald…

Three Springs Fall Festival set for Saturday
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Three Springs Fall Festival set for Saturday

October 25, 2016

Three Springs invites the community to celebrate 10 years of family fun at the 10th annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Three Springs Plaza. Yes,…

Stress reduction workshop offered Saturday
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Stress reduction workshop offered Saturday

October 24, 2016

Conflict solutions consultant, Aikido instructor and martial arts practitioner Thomas Holmes, left, will present a Stress Reduction class from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Durango Community Recreation Center,…

Trails 2000 seeks volunteers for trail work
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Trails 2000 seeks volunteers for trail work

October 24, 2016

Trails 2000 requests volunteers to help with trail work this weekend.Durango Herald file On Saturday, volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Leyden Trailhead in Overend Mountain Park. Come…

Wrestling officials needed for season
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Wrestling officials needed for season

October 24, 2016

Durango Herald file<br><br>Area 10 of the Colorado Wrestling Officials Association is looking for officials for the 2016-2017 high school and middle school wrestling season. If interested, contact Chris Carney at…

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October 23, 2016

The Las Vegas Review-Journal became the first major newspaper to endorse Donald Trump for president this election season, stating that, while the candidate has flaws, he’ll bring needed disruption and…

Snowdown event entry deadline is Oct. 31
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Snowdown event entry deadline is Oct. 31

October 22, 2016

If you are interested in hosting or coordinating a Snowdown event and having it included in the official 2017 Intergalactic Snowdown Schedule of Events, you must submit your event coordinators…

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October 20, 2016

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency had sufficient authority and information to issue an emergency order to protect residents of Flint, Michigan, from lead-contaminated water as early as June 2015…

Lions Club Chili and Craft Fair Saturday
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Lions Club Chili and Craft Fair Saturday

October 20, 2016

The 12th annual Lions Chili and Craft Fair will be held Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.Durango Herald file The 12th annual Lions Chili and Craft…

Mt. Allison Grange to hold Harvest Supper
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Mt. Allison Grange to hold Harvest Supper

October 20, 2016

Mt. Allison Grange will host its annual harvest supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Mt. Allison Grange is at 2622 County Road 329, about 12 miles east of Ignacio.Melanie…