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Pine River Library brings back ‘Rambling Readers’
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Pine River Library brings back ‘Rambling Readers’

October 30, 2020

The group will take a gentle walk (with proper social distancing) and spend an hour discussing favorite pandemic reads or whatever else interests the participants. For more information, call the…

Animas Museum celebrates Halloween virtually
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Animas Museum celebrates Halloween virtually

October 30, 2020

The museum’s website offers ideas for decorations, games, vintage recipes, historic images and a little history. Learn how a Halloween celebration in 1919 became a night to remember in old…

San Juan Basin Public Health offers Halloween health reminders
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San Juan Basin Public Health offers Halloween health reminders

October 29, 2020

Because traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading the virus, consider virtual Halloween activities such as Zoom costume contests or Zoom scary movie “get-togethers.” For safer one-way trick-or-treating, provide…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes nurse practitioner
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Centura Health-Mercy welcomes nurse practitioner

October 28, 2020

Dunawaydu1-i-syn Dunaway specializes in the medical management of diseases of the cardiovascular system including hypertension and heart failure. Dunaway earned her undergraduate degree in biology for Louisiana State University in…

TOPS receives recognition award
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TOPS receives recognition award

October 28, 2020

Durango Chapter of TOPS recently received a Recognition Award honoring 50 continuous years as an active chapter. Back row from left: Cam Gudat, Judy Baumgartner, Beverly Dittmer, Kathleen Shadell, Barbara…

Colorado Building Farmers program goes virtual
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Colorado Building Farmers program goes virtual

October 28, 2020

The course explores how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve record keeping and financial analysis skills and manage risks in crop and livestock enterprises. Resource providers…

Nebo Fire area closure lifted in Weminuche Wilderness
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Nebo Fire area closure lifted in Weminuche Wilderness

October 27, 2020

Fire crews have been patrolling the 40-acre Nebo Fire, burning in a remote northeastern corner of the Weminuche Wilderness, with air resources and regular infrared flights that have detected no…

City announces street repaving projects
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City announces street repaving projects

October 25, 2020

Street repaving will start Nov. 4 at the intersection of Turner Drive and Bodo Drive. Work is expected to be complete by Nov. 6. Drivers are encouraged to follow detour…

Master of social work program available this summer
Education

Master of social work program available this summer

October 23, 2020

Students with a bachelor’s degree in social work are eligible for the one-year program. Completed applications submitted by Jan. 15 will have the $65 fee waived. Stipends in child welfare…

Church to host pumpkin-carving contest
New Mexico

Church to host pumpkin-carving contest

October 23, 2020

Submissions and voting will run until Oct. 31. Winners will be announced Nov. 1. Prizes include a 65-inch TV, an iPad, a Nintendo Switch and more. The church will give…

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash
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Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash

October 23, 2020

Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The Halloween Bash will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Marvel Grange Hall. The event…

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle
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La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

October 23, 2020

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for five tickets. Tickets are available online at www.lposc.org or in-person…