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Photo: Telephone Crew 1908
And the West is History

Photo: Telephone Crew 1908

February 10, 2020

This group of telephone company employees were working on the line in the alley at 11th Street just east of Main Avenue in June 1908. Two of the workers are…

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students
Southwest Life

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

February 10, 2020

Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities.The Durango Herald file SCC serves students from La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores,…

Senior Center Calendar – Farmington
Community

Senior Center Calendar – Farmington

February 7, 2020

109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Daily 109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Billiards, adult coloring, computer lab, meal. Monday 9 a.m. Oil Painting Group. 10…

Colorado Community Action Association to host regional forum
Community

Colorado Community Action Association to host regional forum

February 7, 2020

Program topics will include moving from a needs assessment to action planning and implementing community-level initiatives around theory of change. The discussion will also include anti-poverty and economic security issues…

League of Women Voters to host open house
Community

League of Women Voters to host open house

February 7, 2020

The county is invited to tour the new election facilities and learn the “insides” of elections. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.lwvlaplata.org.

Garden Club of Durango to meet
Community

Garden Club of Durango to meet

February 7, 2020

Al Schneider, co-author of “Southwest Colorado Wildflowers” website and app, will present “Wildflowers of the Four Corners Region.” For more information, call Janet at 247-3857.

Community member grateful for Durango youth
Community

Community member grateful for Durango youth

February 7, 2020

“Grab my hand!” I looked up to see three kids offering assistance. Not only did they keep me upright by my car, they walked me safely to the Strater. It’s…

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet
Community

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet

February 7, 2020

Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at various locations. For contact information, visit www. FourCornersCorvetteClub.com.

Pathways Physical Therapy to host free workshop about birth
Health

Pathways Physical Therapy to host free workshop about birth

February 7, 2020

Women’s health physical therapists from Pathways will share how to reduce pregnancy-related pain, tips for childbirth preparation, positioning to reduce the risk of complications and prolonged labor, safe exercises to…

Durango Friends of the Arts names volunteer of the year
Community

Durango Friends of the Arts names volunteer of the year

February 4, 2020

AmmanCourtesy of Durango Friends of the Arts Amman not only serves as grant chairperson but always makes herself available to help other members with their various fundraisers and projects that…

Senior Center to host lunch and learns in February
Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learns in February

February 4, 2020

Feb. 13: Frank Jarrell will speak about brain health.Feb. 18: Denise Magner from Southwest Center for Independence will speak about lesser-known resources and activities in Durango.Feb. 20: Denise Magner from…

The Maillard reaction: What it is and why it matters
Food

The Maillard reaction: What it is and why it matters

February 4, 2020

Sources such as “Modernist Cuisine,” Harold McGee (“On Food and Cooking”) and J. Kenji López-Alt of Serious Eats and “The Food Lab” fame, have helped create a cottage industry in…

Why your next vacation should be in Sicily
Travel

Why your next vacation should be in Sicily

February 3, 2020

The Temple of Concordia in the Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. It’s one of seven Greek temples in the area that date to ancient times and have…

Photo: 1920s Winter Downtown
And the West is History

Photo: 1920s Winter Downtown

February 3, 2020

Snow removal downtown has always been a challenge. This street scene shows the 900 block of Main Avenue. The cafe sign at the center of the block on the left…