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Photo: Turn of the century
And the West is History

Photo: Turn of the century

December 2, 2019

This electric streetcar, seen here around 1900, was part of the Durango Railway and Realty Co., formed in 1892 to operate an electric street and suburban railway in Durango. The…

Photo: OK Coach, we each got a man, now what?
And the West is History

Photo: OK Coach, we each got a man, now what?

December 1, 2019

Enthusiasm for practice did not seem especially high in this picture from an old Fort Lewis basketball practice. The date of the picture is unknown, and also whether this is…

The Rochester Hotel to host artists
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The Rochester Hotel to host artists

November 30, 2019

Noel Night is all-day and all-evening holiday celebration features more than 100 participating businesses, all with their own discounts, raffles, holidays refreshments, parties and more. The event will also feature…

Downtown Farmington to host Christmas parade
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Downtown Farmington to host Christmas parade

November 29, 2019

The theme will be “A Nutcracker Christmas.” The parade route will run along Main Street from Wall Street to Auburn Avenue. The judging platform will be located at the intersection…

December library events
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December library events

November 29, 2019

J.T. Cornett is Pine River Library’s Teen of the Month.Courtesy of Pine River Library 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2…

St. Columba Parish to hold Christmas bazaar
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St. Columba Parish to hold Christmas bazaar

November 29, 2019

Vendors will offer homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths. St. Columba youths will sell breakfast burritos, lunch and other snacks throughout the day. Proceeds will benefit…

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes
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Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

November 29, 2019

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid. 6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 11: Adult/child/infant CPR and CPR for health care professionals. All community classes are held at the…

City of Aztec announces holiday events
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City of Aztec announces holiday events

November 29, 2019

Nov. 15-Dec. 31: Members Group Show, Feat of Clay, 107 S. Main Ave., (505) 334-4335. Aztec Lighting Contest, throughout December. 3–5 p.m. Dec. 6: Aztec Boys & Girls Club Christmas…

Aztec to host Sparkles Christmas Parade
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Aztec to host Sparkles Christmas Parade

November 29, 2019

After the parade, the community will gather at Minium Park at 7 p.m. to light the Christmas tree and have cocoa and cookies. For more information, call the Aztec Visitor…

Senior Center Calendar – Farmington
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Senior Center Calendar – Farmington

November 29, 2019

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…

Senior Center Calendar – Durango
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Senior Center Calendar – Durango

November 29, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9 a.m. Coloring Group. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Medicare. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance…

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020
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Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020

November 28, 2019

The five free days for 2020 will be: Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.April 18: First day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day.Aug. 25: National Park Service Birthday.Sept.…

Community Connections to host Festival of Trees
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Community Connections to host Festival of Trees

November 26, 2019

There will be free, family-friendly fun, food and entertainment and a chance to win tree and wreath gifts and decorations and get-away vacation packages valued at more than $2,000. For…