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Thank you from KDUR
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Thank you from KDUR

March 19, 2020

KDUR’s largest fundraising event, over 30-artists donate their time and talent to making unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that go up for auction, with all proceeds going to KDUR Radio at Fort…

Photo: JFK at the Strater Hotel – 1960
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Photo: JFK at the Strater Hotel – 1960

March 18, 2020

In June 1960, the Colorado Democratic Party held its state convention in Durango. Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy attended the state meeting, and a substantial majority of the Colorado delegates…

Braided postpones spring social and silent auction
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Braided postpones spring social and silent auction

March 16, 2020

Braided is a community of women coming together to learn, travel and fish together. They seek to explore wild places, especially those places that involve water and fly-fishing. The social…

Wolfwood Refuge to visit Purgatory
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Wolfwood Refuge to visit Purgatory

March 13, 2020

Wolfwood’s well-known ambassadors Oakley and Ra are expected to retire after the 2020 season because of their advancing years. They may still be visited during tours at the refuge. Most…

Mercy to host Soup for the Soul
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Mercy to host Soup for the Soul

March 13, 2020

Tickets are $75 and may be purchased by calling 764-2800. For more information, visit www.mercydurango.org/foundation.

Tickets on sale for fourth annual John W. Sanders lecture
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Tickets on sale for fourth annual John W. Sanders lecture

March 13, 2020

The lecture will be presented by Trenton W. Holliday, Department of Anthropology, Tulane University. Holliday will discuss the Neandertals (Homo Neanderthalensis), the best known and longest-recognized non-modern fossil humans. The…

Rotary St. Patrick’s Day to be all about Ireland
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Rotary St. Patrick’s Day to be all about Ireland

March 13, 2020

Martin is an expert on Irish early medieval history and will discuss the history versus the legends/myths about St. Patrick; Ireland’s first female saint, Brigid; how early Church development in…

Senior Center to host new group
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Senior Center to host new group

March 13, 2020

Gazak is a retired urologist/pediatric urologist who spent the last seven to eight years doing work with two different hospice and palliative care groups in North Carolina. The group will…

Vitalant reminds public giving blood is safe
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Vitalant reminds public giving blood is safe

March 11, 2020

The blood collection process is safe. In addition to the vigorous Food and Drug Administration-mandated testing of all blood components donated, Vitalant staff follow rigorous safety and disinfection protocols at…

March Womenade gathering to take place March 23
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March Womenade gathering to take place March 23

March 10, 2020

Donations will help La Plata County women who are normally self-sufficient and are experiencing an unexpected financial hardship. All are welcome. For more information, contact the Women’s Resource Center at…

Mayor of Breen Contest to be held March 21
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Mayor of Breen Contest to be held March 21

March 10, 2020

The events will begin with a chili supper at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert auction. Attendees may throw their hat into the race for mayor. Anyone may run. This…

CPW Museum offers cedar bluebird boxes for sale
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CPW Museum offers cedar bluebird boxes for sale

March 10, 2020

Purchases may be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations help volunteers maintain the Wildlife Visitor Center. The museum will open to the public May 15.…