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Parking at Rotary Park to close starting Thursday
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Parking at Rotary Park to close starting Thursday

June 23, 2020

The work will include new asphalt paving in the parking area and improvements to the existing Rotary Park gazebo. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. For…

VFW to host breakfast
Community

VFW to host breakfast

June 19, 2020

The post will host a veterans breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.

Senior Center, Comfort Keepers to host virtual class
Education

Senior Center, Comfort Keepers to host virtual class

June 19, 2020

The conference is designed to tackle issues that arise when parents or senior loved ones start to need more help. Topics will include: role reversal; coping with dementia; caregiver burnout…

The Liberty School offers language tutoring
Education

The Liberty School offers language tutoring

June 19, 2020

Reduced tutoring fees are $30 per hour and will be held online with a certified Orton-Gillingham language tutor. Contact the Liberty School by leaving a message at 385-4834 or email…

Durango Botanic Gardens open
Community

Durango Botanic Gardens open

June 19, 2020

Walk through the Durango Botanic Gardens along the Animas River Trail. The garden has plants from every continent, except Antarctica. Every week something new is blooming. Visitors can also view…

Pine River Library announces summer reading “quest”
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Pine River Library announces summer reading “quest”

June 19, 2020

The theme is “Imagine Your Story” and takes inspiration from favorite tales, legends, myths and fantasy worlds, challenging everyone to read, laugh, play, learn and spread love (and not germs)…

Farmington planning group to host virtual open houses
New Mexico

Farmington planning group to host virtual open houses

June 18, 2020

The plan will examine regional transportation issues and develop a vision for meeting long-term needs across all modes of transportation. As funding for transportation is limited, the plan will also…

Colorado health department expands air quality advisory
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Colorado health department expands air quality advisory

June 17, 2020

Affected areas include: La Plata, San Juan, Ouray, Montezuma, Hinsdale, eastern parts of Dolores and San Miguel counties and western portions of Archuleta County including, but not limited to the…

Asbestos abatement at Mason Center begins Tuesday
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Asbestos abatement at Mason Center begins Tuesday

June 14, 2020

The contractor is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and will be responsible for removal, containment and disposal of…

Durango Rotary club to host virtual meeting
Community

Durango Rotary club to host virtual meeting

June 12, 2020

Wallach specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing nonsurgical treatment of spine, muscle, nerve and joint problems. He will speak about back pain, safe and unsafe exercises and preventing loss…

Olivia Sakadinsky graduates from UVM
Education

Olivia Sakadinsky graduates from UVM

June 12, 2020

The university conferred degrees this year on 3,183 graduates. The class of 2020 also included graduates from 39 states and 30 countries.

Emily Barney graduates from Duke Medical School
Education

Emily Barney graduates from Duke Medical School

June 12, 2020

Barney earned a doctor of medicine degree. She has selected the specialty of anesthesia, and will be completing her residency training with the Duke anesthesia program in Durham, North Carolina.…