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Senior Center seeks vendors for annual Bazaar
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Senior Center seeks vendors for annual Bazaar

October 17, 2016

The Durango Senior Center is looking for vendors to sell crafts and homemade items at the annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3.Durango Herald…

Chapman Hill to host charity hockey game
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Chapman Hill to host charity hockey game

October 17, 2016

“Pink the Rink, a charity hockey game, will be played at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Chapman Hill Ice Arena.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file “Pink the Rink, a charity hockey game, will…

Seed protection and mandala event Saturday
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Seed protection and mandala event Saturday

October 17, 2016

The Southwest Seed Library will be among many organizations sponsoring the Local Seed Protection and Mandala Event. A mandala, a ritual Sanskrit symbol, and an information booth will be established…

Nation & World Briefs
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Nation & World Briefs

October 17, 2016

People who identify as journalists on federal campaign finance reports overwhelmingly donated to the Clinton campaign over the Trump campaign. The margin is 430 journalists combining to give $382,000 to…

Meditation seminar set for Tuesday
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Meditation seminar set for Tuesday

October 17, 2016

Ringodu1-i-syn Sponsored by the local chapter of Profound Mystical Meditation, the program is open to the public at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The sessions will be…

American Association of University Women to meet Saturday
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American Association of University Women to meet Saturday

October 17, 2016

du1-i-syn The guest speaker will be Kathleen Fine-Dare, professor of anthropology at Fort Lewis College. Also being honored are National Conference of College Women Student Leaders attendees and FLC students…

Democrats will hold debate watch party
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Democrats will hold debate watch party

October 17, 2016

Peter Marcus/Durango Herald file<br><br>Some 50 La Plata County Democrats gathered at the Underground at the Irish Embassy Pub to watch the second debate last month. County Democrats will again host…

Comprehensive plan workshop set for Wednesday
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Comprehensive plan workshop set for Wednesday

October 17, 2016

City consultant Michael Lauer in August explains the goals of a revision of the Comprehensive Plan that will guide growth in Durango. The public is invited to weigh in on…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

October 16, 2016

WASHINGTON – FBI Director James Comey says the absence of reliable data about how often police use force is fueling a regrettable narrative about law enforcement. He says videos of…

Nation & World Briefs
Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

October 15, 2016

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military said Saturday it has detected what’s being described as a failed missile launch by North Korea. The launch occurred near the northwestern city of Kusong,…

BLM to host meeting in Dove Creek Tuesday
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BLM to host meeting in Dove Creek Tuesday

October 14, 2016

The BLM will host a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dolores County High School, 525 Main St., Dove Creek. BLM will provide a short presentation at…

The pumpkin train seeks gourd lovers
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The pumpkin train seeks gourd lovers

October 13, 2016

The San Juan Mountains Association will be providing volunteers on Sunday, Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23 aboard the Peanuts Great Pumpkin Patch Express!, a special train of the…

Author discusses Utah canyon disappearances
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Author discusses Utah canyon disappearances

October 13, 2016

Author Scott Thybony will talk about his latest book, The Disappearances: A Story of Exploration, Murder, and Mystery in the American West, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Student Union…

Tri-County Head Start seeks senior for job
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Tri-County Head Start seeks senior for job

October 13, 2016

ri-County Head Start is currently looking for one senior citizen to train as part of the Senior Community Service Employment Program.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press file Applicants must be at least…

St. Columba seeks Christmas Bazaar venders
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St. Columba seeks Christmas Bazaar venders

October 13, 2016

St. Columba Parish is accepting reservations for craft vendors for its annual Christmas Bazaar, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3..Durango Herald file Vendors are needed to sell…

Amendment 69 presentations offered
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Amendment 69 presentations offered

October 12, 2016

Colorado state Senator Dr. Irene Aguilar, right, who is a physician at Denver Health, helps deliver to the secretary of state’s office in Denver more than 156,000 signatures to put…

Durango resident receives continuing education grant
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Durango resident receives continuing education grant

October 11, 2016

Bethel is pursuing a master of science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) grant was established to provide need-based financial assistance…

Education grant awarded to Durango woman
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Education grant awarded to Durango woman

October 11, 2016

Betheldu1-i-syn Bethel is pursuing a Master of Science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The grant was established to provide need-based financial assistance to women in…

Spooky full-moon hike set for Saturday
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Spooky full-moon hike set for Saturday

October 11, 2016

The hunter’s moon rises and lights up the LaPlata Mountains on Oct. 18, 2013. The October full-moon hike has become a Halloween tradition for Durango Nature Studies.Sam Green/The Journal file…

Kiwanis Club of Durango announces new officers
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Kiwanis Club of Durango announces new officers

October 11, 2016

Whitsondu1-i-syn Incoming officers are Robert Whitson, president; Scott Shadid, president elect; Charlotte Pirnat, past president and lieutenant governor for District 18; Chris Carney, treasurer, and Sweetie Marbury and Judy Michalski,…

Animas High conferences, tests and talk set
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Animas High conferences, tests and talk set

October 11, 2016

Courtesy Animas High School Animas High School families are invited to learn more about a trip to the Galapagos Islands that IT Director Dusty Grannis will lead in June. The…