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Durango/La Plata Senior Center to host lunch and learns
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Durango/La Plata Senior Center to host lunch and learns

October 31, 2019

Nov. 5: Brain health (preventive measures for dementia) with Nicole Clark from the Extension Office.Nov. 7: Pain medication and exercises for the back with Dr. Rob Wallach.Nov. 12: Mediterranean Diet,…

Farmington to host craft fairs
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Farmington to host craft fairs

October 31, 2019

The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the senior center, 109 E. La Plata St., Farmington. This is…

Community Compassion Outreach seeking donations
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Community Compassion Outreach seeking donations

October 31, 2019

Items may be dropped off at Manna, 1100 Avenida Del Sol, until Nov 8. Let Manna staff know the drop-off is for CCO. The Adventure Christian Church at 11th Street…

Photo: Goodman Brothers parade float
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Photo: Goodman Brothers parade float

October 28, 2019

According to their family history, the Goodmans were in the paint and glass business in this area starting in 1876. Upon the founding of Durango in 1880, the business was…

Water Information Program announces events in Durango
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Water Information Program announces events in Durango

October 26, 2019

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, “Water Law in a Nutshell” workshop with Aaron Clay, Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, workshop about integrating land-use practices into water efficiency…

November library events
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November library events

October 26, 2019

Makena Piel 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…

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Group to meet
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Man to Man Prostate Cancer Group to meet

October 26, 2019

The group advocates an open dialogue regarding life experiences and treatment for those with a high PSA diagnosis, those currently considering prostate cancer treatment and those experiencing post surgery issues.…

The Powerhouse to host Halloween trivia night
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The Powerhouse to host Halloween trivia night

October 26, 2019

Sponsored by Carver Brewing, the trivia night consists of five rounds of 10 questions and always includes one scientific round. Dress up in a Halloween costume, assemble a team or…

Library to host Halloween storytime and trick-or-treating
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Library to host Halloween storytime and trick-or-treating

October 26, 2019

Costumes are encouraged. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and will be followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library. This is a candy-free event. All Durango Public Library programs are free and…

San Juan County, NM to host food drive challenge
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San Juan County, NM to host food drive challenge

October 26, 2019

The city of Aztec, city of Bloomfield, city of Farmington, town of Kirtland and San Juan County will compete to see which organization can collect the most canned food for…