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Hunter education instructors needed in Durango area
Southwest Life

Hunter education instructors needed in Durango area

February 17, 2020

Hunter education prepares new hunters to go into the field. The classes provide instruction on regulations, firearms safety, how to hunt and wildlife management. Completing a hunter education class is…

Photo: New Smokestack for Power Plant –1948
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Photo: New Smokestack for Power Plant –1948

February 17, 2020

The building that now houses the Powerhouse Science Center was built with Mission-style architecture in 1892. It was one of the earliest coal-fired alternating current electric plants in the world.…

Four Corners Beekeepers to meet Feb. 20
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Four Corners Beekeepers to meet Feb. 20

February 17, 2020

The meeting will address management plans for colonies, how to do more than just help bees survive, woodenware options, overcoming the wasp super-year and bear fences. For more information, call…

Marvel Grange to host luau
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Marvel Grange to host luau

February 14, 2020

A traditional luau meal will be served, including kaula pork, shoyu chicken, shrimp rice, cole slaw, plain rice, fresh fruit and dessert and beverages. The Sleeping Ukes from Cortez and…

Western Colorado Soil Health Conference to be held Feb. 20-21
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Western Colorado Soil Health Conference to be held Feb. 20-21

February 12, 2020

The conference is an educational and networking event designed to educate producers, orchardists, ranchers, government officials and the community about ways to increase organic matter and increase the health of…

Thank you from Durango Friends of the Arts
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Thank you from Durango Friends of the Arts

February 12, 2020

Their fascinating program explored the history and philosophy of death in art obituaries and obit cartoons. Talking about death in America is often considered too morbid for polite conversation; however…

Thank you to “Cover Night” musicians
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Thank you to “Cover Night” musicians

February 12, 2020

The musicians didn’t get paid, nor did their appearance in the lineup result in a record contract. They did it because they love music and they love a radio station…

Thank you to Project Merry Christmas
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Thank you to Project Merry Christmas

February 12, 2020

Toys, bikes, clothes and food have been gathered and organized for delivery. Each member of the board of PMC has been a working member, donating countless hours especially during the…

Thank you to Snowdown
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Thank you to Snowdown

February 12, 2020

The Durango Herald usually takes a lot of “jabs” during Snowdown, however it was the former publisher, owner and editor of the Herald, Morley Ballantine, who helped start it. She…

hOurExchange to host potluck lunch
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hOurExchange to host potluck lunch

February 12, 2020

hOurExchange is a “time bank.” It’s a way to give something others need and receive help when it is needed. No money changes hands and everyone’s time is valued equally,…

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups announce meetings
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Dementia Caregiver Support Groups announce meetings

February 12, 2020

Bayfield group meetings are currently “on hold,” but normally meet at Pine River Senior Center, 111 West South St, Bayfield. Call for updated information. Durango group meetings are from 10…

Durango Recreation Center to host Community Cares 5k
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Durango Recreation Center to host Community Cares 5k

February 12, 2020

Chad Rush is a lifelong resident of Durango and was recently diagnosed with a rare medical condition called spontaneous artery dissection with bilateral renal infarction. Rush was flown to Denver…