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Taos Writers Conference to be held virtually
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Taos Writers Conference to be held virtually

April 29, 2021

The conference will feature Luci Tapahonso as keynote speaker and will offer a weekend of workshops on fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, memoir, short stories and writing about race, class, culture…

City of Durango completes new Rotary Park restrooms
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City of Durango completes new Rotary Park restrooms

April 29, 2021

The heated restroom facility will help meet the need for year-round restroom facilities in the Durango parks system. It is accessible to Animas River Trail users via the spur at…

Seasonal roads opening on the San Juan National Forest
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Seasonal roads opening on the San Juan National Forest

April 28, 2021

Staff members at the Dolores and Pagosa ranger districts have assessed roads this spring and roads will open as conditions allow. The Columbine Ranger District will open most low-elevation roads…

Rivergate Pharmacy to host vaccine clinics
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Rivergate Pharmacy to host vaccine clinics

April 28, 2021

Vaccines are available to community members 18 years and older. To make an appointment, visit form.jotform.com/210736312913146. Walk-ins are also accepted.

Fort Lewis College to celebrate student scholars
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Fort Lewis College to celebrate student scholars

April 27, 2021

Because of the ongoing pandemic, the in-person aspects of the symposium will be limited to the campus community. Community members may join the virtual event at www.fortlewis.edu/symposium under the Virtual…

Hand Crafted Therapy welcomes new physical therapist
Business

Hand Crafted Therapy welcomes new physical therapist

April 24, 2021

Reitmandu1-i-syn Melissa Reitman, physical therapist and certified birth doula, has 30 years of experience in geriatric care and chronic pain, as well as advanced training in dry needling, pelvic floor…

Comfort Keepers offers emergency preparedness help
Community Voices

Comfort Keepers offers emergency preparedness help

April 24, 2021

Trained staff members will provide 50 of their in-home care clients essential supplies and information that will be instrumental in the event of an emergency. Included are items such as…

County encourages road adoption
Community

County encourages road adoption

April 23, 2021

People are encouraged to pick up trash along an adopted segment twice a year. The county will place a sign on the road honoring the work. The county will also…

Joy Frazer to host virtual breastfeeding workshop
Community

Joy Frazer to host virtual breastfeeding workshop

April 23, 2021

Expectant parents will learn everything they need to know to get off to the right start with breastfeeding their newborn. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend. All questions are welcome.…

Marvel Grange to host enchilada take-out dinner
Community

Marvel Grange to host enchilada take-out dinner

April 23, 2021

The meal includes ground beef enchiladas with lettuce, onions and tomatoes, pinto beans, rice with onions and green chiles and tres leche cake. The meal is gluten free and gluten-free…

Southwest Colorado eSchool opens enrollment
Education

Southwest Colorado eSchool opens enrollment

April 23, 2021

This virtual, public school has been serving communities for 10 years using rigorous content that includes in-person support by certified teachers and counselors with individualized learning plans. For more information,…

San Juan College to give away trees to community
New Mexico

San Juan College to give away trees to community

April 23, 2021

San Juan College grounds crew has grown more than 700 trees in 11 varieties to give to community members and students for this year’s giveaway. The bare root will be…

Old Fort Country Store opens
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Old Fort Country Store opens

April 22, 2021

The store operates on the honor system. It is open from dawn to dusk every day of the week. A variety of vegetables and local foods are available, including arugula,…