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Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop
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Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop

April 5, 2021

Jude Schuenemeyer will demonstrate whip and tongue grafting techniques and answer questions. Preregistration is required. Register online at bit.ly/3lrzTkS. Participants are encouraged to have grafting supplies on hand to follow…

San Juan Resilience Youth Summit seeks student projects
Education

San Juan Resilience Youth Summit seeks student projects

April 2, 2021

During the summit, students will present projects, and participants will collaborate to create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Students are invited, but not required, to present projects. Parents and community…

Soup for the Soul to-go event to begin next week
Community

Soup for the Soul to-go event to begin next week

April 2, 2021

Sponsors include Star Liquors, Alpine Bank, Morehart Murphy Subaru, Hood Mortuary, Peak Brewing, Spine Colorado, TBK Bank, Visiting Angels, First Southwest Bank and Bread. Proceeds support terminally ill patients and…

Pine River Library expands hours
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Pine River Library expands hours

April 2, 2021

This will mean an increase of two open hours Mondays to Saturdays and reopening Sundays. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5…

Free online tutoring platform launches
Education

Free online tutoring platform launches

April 2, 2021

Schoolhouse.world connects people to free, small-group tutoring sessions. It currently offers tutoring in high school mathematics, exam prep and SAT prep for students older than 13, and aims to expand…

Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair
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Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair

April 2, 2021

Participants will be able to ask legal advice about issues regarding landlord/tenant, employment, family law, estate planning, conservatorship, worker’s compensation, red flag law, Title 9, Social Security, disability and more.…

Ignacio Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll
Education

Ignacio Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll

April 2, 2021

Sixth grade 3.5: Catori Aasland, Kayleb Chee, Tobilynn Griego, Eternity Lucero, Haiden Valdez and Zoey Wagner.3.7: Leandra Litz and Peyton Pierre-Louis.3.8: Kenya Abaroa, Tarah Baker, Zachary Martinez, Katelyn Riehl and…

Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion
Community

Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion

April 2, 2021

The discussion topic is “The end of globalization?” Professor Ruth Alminas will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of…

February births
Community

February births

April 2, 2021

Jessica Hayden and James Vrtatko, Durango, Jack William, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 4:08 p.m. Feb. 2. Kayla and Christopher Neal, Bayfield, Kason Wayne, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 9:24 a.m. Feb.…

City of Durango to begin spring cleanup Monday
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City of Durango to begin spring cleanup Monday

April 1, 2021

Furniture.Large appliances.Scrap metal, drywall, fencing, carpeting, tiles and open dried paint cans.Tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and less than 8 inches in diameter.Bagged or boxed…

St. Columba Food Pantry open to public
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St. Columba Food Pantry open to public

April 1, 2021

Each family visiting the food pantry will receive a bag of nonperishable food designed to help feed a family of four for a week. The Food Pantry has initiated strict…

Durango Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers
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Durango Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers

April 1, 2021

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available with Friends of Parks and Recreation. The program matches volunteers’ expertise and interests with opportunities including: Parks, forestry, open space and trail stewardship.Public…

Durango Realtor earns award
Business

Durango Realtor earns award

March 31, 2021

Osborndu1-i-syn Osborn has earned the Accredited Land Consultant and Pricing Strategy Advisor, designations obtained by fewer than 1% of Realtors in the United States.

Kaivt Yoga Durango reopens
Business

Kaivt Yoga Durango reopens

March 31, 2021

The yoga studio offers a biomechanical approach to yoga that works from the joints and is highly restorative. For more information, see the Kaivt Yoga Durango’s website at kaiutyogadurango.com.

Columbine Landscapes welcomes new designer Devon McLaughlin
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Columbine Landscapes welcomes new designer Devon McLaughlin

March 31, 2021

McLaughlindu1-i-syn McLaughlin has a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Temple University in Philadelphia where she learned the importance of native plant design and creating unique outdoor spaces for people.…

Habitat for Humanity to host orientation April 9
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Habitat for Humanity to host orientation April 9

March 31, 2021

All those interested in affordable homeownership are invited to attend. To join the meeting, visit bit.ly/39tUxw7. For more information, call 382-2215. Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County is an…

CDOT crews to fill cracks in pavement on U.S. Highway 160
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CDOT crews to fill cracks in pavement on U.S. Highway 160

March 30, 2021

Crack-sealing is essential in maintaining the road surface, prevents moisture from seeping under the asphalt and prolongs the life of the highway. The two-week road maintenance operation will take place…

Lake Nighthorse to open Friday
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Lake Nighthorse to open Friday

March 29, 2021

The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Friday to May 9. Daily operations will begin May 14, and…