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“Come Write In” for National Novel Writing Month
Community

“Come Write In” for National Novel Writing Month

November 7, 2019

The library’s second-floor reading room is the designated writing room for the month. Writers may use the library’s free Wi-Fi, computers and collections for research, and take a break at…

Durango Methodist Women to host bazaar
Community

Durango Methodist Women to host bazaar

November 7, 2019

The bazaar will feature handcrafts, vendors, trash to treasures, homemade pies and baked goods all day. Lunch will be available at 11 a.m.

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks
Southwest Life

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

November 6, 2019

The busy Bright Angel Trail is crowded with hikers headed down into the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. The Interior Department is considering recommendations to modernize campgrounds…

Airbnb agrees to provide host records to Hawaii
Travel

Airbnb agrees to provide host records to Hawaii

November 6, 2019

People at Lanikai Beach, a popular neighborhood for vacation rentals, in Kailua, Hawaii. Airbnb Inc. is agreeing to provide Hawaii with records for many of its island hosts as the…

Mercy Home Health recognized as top agency
Health

Mercy Home Health recognized as top agency

November 5, 2019

Now in its 14th year, HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25% of agencies based on performance measures. This year, those measures include quality of care, quality improvement, patient experience, best…

Photo: 1942 FLC gymnastics
And the West is History

Photo: 1942 FLC gymnastics

November 4, 2019

During the war years, gymnastics was a popular sport at the previous Fort Lewis College campus near Hesperus. Pictured here are gymnasts Kelly Hammond, Richard Steele, Noland Alexander, Roy Craig,…

Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday
Health

Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday

November 4, 2019

Nicole Clark, family and consumer science agent at the Colorado State University Extension Office, will discuss programs available to improve the health of families in the community. For more information,…

Utah taps out on low-alcohol beer sales
Food

Utah taps out on low-alcohol beer sales

November 4, 2019

A “funeral” procession for Utah’s last remaining 3.2 percent beer, complete with Budweiser’s iconic Clydesdales, background right, makes its way en route to Bar X, Beer Bar and Johnny’s on…

Genealogical Society to meet
Community

Genealogical Society to meet

November 2, 2019

After a brief business meeting, the Society will host a presentation: “Lineage Societies: What are they, and why on earth would you want to join one?” This presentation will cover…

Resilient Colorado to host trauma training
Health

Resilient Colorado to host trauma training

November 2, 2019

The Trauma Informed Youth Champions training will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. The training is geared toward professionals…

Farmington Rec Center to host bingo and pizza night
Community

Farmington Rec Center to host bingo and pizza night

November 1, 2019

Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Cost is $5 and seating is limited. Register early to reserve a spot. Register online at www.fmtn.org/WebTrac under “Cultural & Special Events.” For…

Snowdown Follies announces social hour
Community

Snowdown Follies announces social hour

November 1, 2019

The casual get-together will offer an opportunity to brainstorm and discuss Snowdown Follies act ideas, with new and old follespians alike. The Snowdown Follies Social Hour will include finger food…

HomesFund to host annual celebration
Community

HomesFund to host annual celebration

November 1, 2019

The theme will be “Rock Around the Block Grant,” and 50s-era rock’ n’ roll costumes are encouraged but not required. HomesFund will be celebrating its record-breaking year. All supporters of…

Center of Southwest Studies to host Aurum Labs
Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host Aurum Labs

November 1, 2019

Aurum Labs, formed by two FLC alums, was one of the first fully certified analytical cannabis testing labs in the state. Luke Mason, owner and laboratory director of Aurum Laboratories,…

Zink family grateful to community
Community

Zink family grateful to community

October 31, 2019

We are grateful for the dedicated men and women at Durango Fire & Rescue who used everything in their proverbial toolbox to get a heartbeat in Ed. We are grateful…

Thank you from Durango Public Library Advisory Board
Community

Thank you from Durango Public Library Advisory Board

October 31, 2019

The LAB annually selects winners of the Champion distinction as a way of honoring singular volunteer service to our library. In 2019, two winners were selected, Nancy Peake and Maile…