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Pine River Library host trick or treat event.
Community

Pine River Library host trick or treat event.

October 22, 2021

Pine River Library invites everyone to show off their costumes from 4-6 p.m. Friday. There will be treats for all and a fun zombie scavenger hunt as well. For more…

Treasurer to talk to Rotary Club
Community

Treasurer to talk to Rotary Club

October 22, 2021

This is an investment opportunity for community members to loan tax dollars to delinquent taxpayers while earning 9% interest on these funds. Tax lien sales are a way to ensure…

Community breakfast to be held at grange
Community

Community breakfast to be held at grange

October 22, 2021

A community breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A, in Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and…

Shaffer Named to dean’s list
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Shaffer Named to dean’s list

October 22, 2021

Durangoan Aidan Shaffer was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Shaffer, a psychology major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the dean’s list…

Durangoan graduates from Kansas State
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Durangoan graduates from Kansas State

October 22, 2021

Durangoan Jackson Schroeder graduated from Kansas State University over the summer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer…

Hesperus Ski Swap seeks volunteers
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Hesperus Ski Swap seeks volunteers

October 22, 2021

Set-up on starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.Public check-in from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 4.Vendor check-in starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 5.Break down at 8 a.m. Nov. 7. Working at least…

Sharer appointed director of sales, marketing
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Sharer appointed director of sales, marketing

October 22, 2021

Sharer Mission Senior Living has appointed Jessica Sharer director of sales and marketing at Three Rivers Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, a retirement community currently under construction at 9801…

Three Rivers Estates donates to program
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Three Rivers Estates donates to program

October 22, 2021

Three River Estates Senior Living and Memory Care in Farmington is supporting the local middle school woodshop class. The materials and supplies left over from construction are being donated to…

Studio moves into Smiley Building
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Studio moves into Smiley Building

October 22, 2021

Deborah Everton, a Hollywood costume designer moved to Durango five years ago, has opened her Artsy Crafty Studio in the Smiley Building. She offers weekly after-school classes for Juniors (ages…

Spear, Dear reappointed to FSWB board
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Spear, Dear reappointed to FSWB board

October 19, 2021

Spear Spear is a retired lawyer having practiced in Durango since 1984 as a partner with Maynes, Bradford Shipps & Sheftel, LLP and with Shand, McLachlan, Newbold & Spear. PC.…

Durango AARP to host discussion
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Durango AARP to host discussion

October 15, 2021

Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of membership status. The topic of discussion will be “Where do we go from here?” Before the COVID-19 shutdown, the AARP chapter held monthly…

Durango Arts Center to host 10 Minute Playfest
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to host 10 Minute Playfest

October 15, 2021

This year’s lineup includes: “All’s Will That Ends Will,” by Barry Wood (Lincolnshire, U.K.); “The Booth,” by Stephen Olson (Reseda, California); “The Colonoscopy and Its Many Teachings,” by Greg Beattie…

Merely Players to hold ‘Matilda’ auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players to hold ‘Matilda’ auditions

October 15, 2021

Merely Players theater company will hold auditions for its spring production of “Matilda: The Musical.” Adult auditions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2. Youth auditions (ages…

Durango Chamber Singers looking for members
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Durango Chamber Singers looking for members

October 14, 2021

The Durango Chamber Singers is auditioning all voice parts for the balance of its 2021/2022 season. Auditions will be held Nov. 1 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third…

Chamber seeks local rock stars
From the Chamber

Chamber seeks local rock stars

October 8, 2021

Every year, the Durango Chamber of Commerce recognizes our area’s businesses, individuals and nonprofits that demonstrate excellence and leadership and have made a real impact on our community. We believe…

Archaeology society to meet over Zoom
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Archaeology society to meet over Zoom

October 8, 2021

After a brief business meeting, professor Kathryn Baustian will present “Violence and Conflict in the American Southwest: A Biocultural Perspective of Mimbres and Mogollon Communities.” Baustian is a teaching professor…

Pine River Library to hold book sale
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Pine River Library to hold book sale

October 8, 2021

The Friends of the Pine River Library will hold its Shed Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 16 in the library parking lot, 395 Bayfield Parkway. For more…

Activity Guide now available in Spanish
Community

Activity Guide now available in Spanish

October 8, 2021

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or in person at the recreation center, Chapman Hill or Durango Gymnastics.…

Ertel Funeral Home turns 100
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Ertel Funeral Home turns 100

October 8, 2021

Ertel Funeral Home in Cortez is celebrating its 100th anniversary of service to Montezuma and Dolores counties, as well as the Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo tribes. It is still…

Comfort Keepers announces anniversary
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Comfort Keepers announces anniversary

October 8, 2021

Croxton started with Comfort Keepers in September 2016. She continues to excel in her position and it is obvious she loves working with her client of almost three years. The…

Center for Independence to host talk
Community

Center for Independence to host talk

October 7, 2021

Join Colorado Cross Disability Coalition Executive Director Julie Reiskin to learn what long-term services and support benefits are available in Colorado and what changes are coming. The discussion will be…

Animas Valley Grange to host farm tour
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Animas Valley Grange to host farm tour

October 7, 2021

From 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 16, Animas Valley Grange will host a tour of two organic farms that strive to produce nutrient-dense food with methods that help address climate…

Know Your Dough to hold fundraising event
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Know Your Dough to hold fundraising event

October 7, 2021

There will be live music, trivia, and proceeds from beverages sold on the upper patio will go to Know Your Dough. Partnering with schools and community organizations, KYD offers in-person…

Mantell-Hecathorn completes 20th Zero Energy Ready home
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Mantell-Hecathorn completes 20th Zero Energy Ready home

October 2, 2021

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders recently completed and certified the first Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready custom home in the Painter Ranch Subdivision in the North Valley. The home earned a Home…