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Durango Pickleball Open grateful to donors and sponsors
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Durango Pickleball Open grateful to donors and sponsors

October 31, 2019

Jacob Fillion, president of the Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association, hands a $1,500 check to Jon Hoerl, principal of Durango High School, the results of the Pickleball Tournament fundraiser.Courtesy Southwest Colorado…

Cross country parent thankful for support
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Cross country parent thankful for support

October 31, 2019

Thank you: Chad MacCluskey, Escalante Middle School teacher and head coach of Durango Trail Runners. Coach Mac has, for 13 years, spearheaded his Middle School XC Runners to phenomenal, yet…

Durango Farmers Market grateful for supporters
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Durango Farmers Market grateful for supporters

October 31, 2019

Rain or shine, we offered live music, amazing produce and healthy food all season long. You are the reason we are here; you are the reason the market exists. Thank…

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
And the West is History

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…