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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate home
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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate home

April 7, 2022

Durango Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a home at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1470 Florida Road, No. 4. There will be a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony for new occupants.

Quilters Guild announces April program
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Quilters Guild announces April program

April 7, 2022

La Plata Quilters Guild’s April program, “Three D Quilting,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. April 14 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The guild reminds members to…

Animas Museum to host Second Seminar Series
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Animas Museum to host Second Seminar Series

April 7, 2022

Animas Museum will host its virtual Second Seminar Series at 1 p.m. Saturday. In conjunction with the “golden” 50th anniversary of the La Plata County Historical Society, the presentation will…

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 10-16
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Fort Lewis College calendar: April 10-16

April 7, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Makiah Salzano: Piano, Senior Recital, 3-4 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall,…

Senior Center Calendar: April 11-15
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Senior Center Calendar: April 11-15

April 7, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name Bridge 1:30 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able, Computer Class, Pool Tuesday…

20 MOONS Dance Theater returns with ‘Cloud Bridge Arriving’
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20 MOONS Dance Theater returns with ‘Cloud Bridge Arriving’

April 6, 2022

20MOONS Dance Theater returns with its new show “Cloud Bridge Arriving.” (Courtesy of 20MOONS Dance Theater)Shari Gottlieb Contemporary dance theater company 20 MOONS is returning after a three-year hiatus with…

Habitat for Humanity to host upcycle fundraiser
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Habitat for Humanity to host upcycle fundraiser

April 5, 2022

Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County will host an upcycle art show and live auction from 6-8 p.m., April 22 at the Cortez Annex Building. Upcycled art from local artists…

City to host Arbor Day celebration
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City to host Arbor Day celebration

April 5, 2022

City of Durango will host the annual Arbor Day celebration at 10 a.m. April 15 at Santa Rita Park. Attendees can help staff members plant trees at the park. There…

Tickets on sale for ‘Friday at the Fair’ concert
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Tickets on sale for ‘Friday at the Fair’ concert

April 5, 2022

Tickets are on sale for this year’s “Friday at the Fair” concert featuring Asleep at the Wheel. The 10-time Grammy winning western swing band will perform on Aug. 12 in…

League of Women Voters issuing health care needs survey
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League of Women Voters issuing health care needs survey

April 5, 2022

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County Healthcare committee is issuing a health care needs survey for residents. A 5-minute online survey is available at https://sofcorp.com/lwv-health/. The survey…

DeColores Club to host food drive
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DeColores Club to host food drive

April 5, 2022

The Durango DeColores Club will host a food drive throughout April to benefit the Durango Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off at Bank of Colorado, 1199 Main Ave., or…

CDOT to resume work on Camino del Rio
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CDOT to resume work on Camino del Rio

April 5, 2022

The Colorado Department of Transportation will resume work on the Camino del Rio improvement project. Crews and equipment were mobilized April 4. Trench work will also require a lane closure…

Columbine Landscapes welcomes new project manager
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Columbine Landscapes welcomes new project manager

April 5, 2022

Kayla Kain (Courtesy of Columbine Landscapes) Former Columbine Landscapes project lead, Kayla Kain has been promoted to be one of two project managers for the 2022 season. She will be…

Fort Lewis College to host art festival
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Fort Lewis College to host art festival

April 1, 2022

Fort Lewis College Division of Communication, Creativity, and Aesthetics will host Arts April 2022, a celebration of the arts featuring students and visiting artists, with a monthlong schedule of performances,…

Purgatory Resort to host pond skim competition
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Purgatory Resort to host pond skim competition

April 1, 2022

Pond Skim 2019 (Courtesy)Ryan Nott Purgatory Resort will host its annual pond skim competition from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday. Prizes will be awarded for the best skim (male and female), best…

County asks for public input on strategic plan update
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County asks for public input on strategic plan update

April 1, 2022

La Plata County is revising its five-year strategic plan. County staff members will hold three public input meetings in April to hear from county residents, business owners and the nonprofit…

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 3-9
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Fort Lewis College calendar: April 3-9

March 31, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday “ Sweeney Todd,” 2-4 p.m., Community Concert Hall, free for…

Senior Center Calendar: April 4-8
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Senior Center Calendar: April 4-8

March 31, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo 1:30 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able, Pool Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Knitting/Crocheting 9:30 a.m.:…

Fort Lewis College launches new theater company
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Fort Lewis College launches new theater company

March 30, 2022

Fort Lewis College announced the launch of a new theater company, Durango Theatreworks. The company plans to stage shows at various venues, including the Community Concert Hall at FLC and…