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Recreation Center to host Everyone Leads talk
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Recreation Center to host Everyone Leads talk

September 27, 2019

Schimtz builds the collective leadership of organizations and communities to achieve greater social impact through his roles as senior adviser at The Collective Impact Forum and CEO of Leading Inside…

Life Long Learning series continues Oct. 3
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Life Long Learning series continues Oct. 3

September 27, 2019

White will present a talk about China’s resurrection of the Silk Roads and Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative. The talk is free and open to the public. For more…

4Core to host Solar Home Tour and Barn Stomp
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4Core to host Solar Home Tour and Barn Stomp

September 27, 2019

The Solar Barn Stomp will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at solar barn of Ben and Holly Jason, 187 Sun Mesa Lane. The zero-waste event will offer…

Thank you from National Spirit of ’45
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Thank you from National Spirit of ’45

September 26, 2019

Our speakers were outstanding in endorsing the Rose Garden’s raison d’être: John Anderson, president, Durango Botanical Society; Darrin Parmenter, director and horticultural agent, CSU Extension Office; Melissa Youseff, Durango mayor;…

Durango Special Olympics grateful for donations
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Durango Special Olympics grateful for donations

September 26, 2019

$1,000 or more: Contributors to the Brian Simbeck Memorial Fund, Durango Police Department’s No Shave November fundraiser, The Palace Restaurant, Durango Police Department and patrons of the Tip a Cop…

U.S. appeals court to decide fight over jaguar habitat
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U.S. appeals court to decide fight over jaguar habitat

September 25, 2019

A wild jaguar in southern Arizona. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, from environmentalists and from lawyers representing…

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces new providers
Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces new providers

September 25, 2019

Smith is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.…

Indivisible Durango to host public meeting
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Indivisible Durango to host public meeting

September 24, 2019

Indivisible Durango committees (Environment/Public Lands, Immigration, Civil Rights, and Income, Taxes and Your Money) will be doing short, fun, interactive presentations about their work and mission to encourage involvement and…

Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival
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Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival

September 24, 2019

Events will feature a local apple juice and cider tasting, an apple pie eating contest, live music and more. Apples of any shape, flavor or variety are welcome. Those who…

Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet
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Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet

September 24, 2019

Those with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and sharing experiences, tips on how to improve communication with someone…

Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits
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Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits

September 24, 2019

These organizations received $1,700 each: Durango Creative District, Durango Fall Blaze, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, La Plata County Historical Society, La Plata County Humane Society, Manna, San Juan Mountains…

DeColores Civitan elects new officers
Community

DeColores Civitan elects new officers

September 24, 2019

The new officers are: Lori Bowers, president; Mike Phillips, president-elect; Ashley Craven, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They will begin their terms in October. For more information, visit www.civitan.org or…

Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K
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Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K

September 24, 2019

Early registration and packet pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday in the Mercy lobby. Day-of registration will open at 8 a.m. The race honors women and families…

Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser
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Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser

September 24, 2019

The event will feature live and silent auctions, live music by local musicians, dinner catered by Manna soup kitchen, games and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Animas Alano Club and…

Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament
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Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament

September 24, 2019

The tournament will feature a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. All charitable proceeds will go directly to support the physically and cognitively disabled community, giving them a unique opportunity…