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Cafe au Play to celebrate first birthday
Community

Cafe au Play to celebrate first birthday

April 16, 2019

The Cafe is an indoor playground and meetup space for parents and young children ages 0 to 4 years old. Cake, discounted punch passes and memberships will be available. For…

Powerhouse to host Durango Derby
Community

Powerhouse to host Durango Derby

April 16, 2019

Celebrate the 145th Kentucky Derby in style. Wear your finest hats, spring outfits and suits for an afternoon of horse races, gambling tables, raffle items, yard games and mint juleps…

Turkey feather blankets lecture to be held
Community

Turkey feather blankets lecture to be held

April 16, 2019

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance will present Bill Lipe, Ph. D., and Mary Weahkee, assistant archaeologist for New Mexico. In Lipe’s investigation, “How Many Turkeys Does it Take to Make a…

Trails 2000 to host Earth Day party
Community

Trails 2000 to host Earth Day party

April 16, 2019

The event, hosted on the annual recognition of Earth Day, invites all trail and outdoor enthusiasts to attend and learn more about how to get involved with Trails 2000 and…

Durango Nature Studies to host Earth Day event
Community

Durango Nature Studies to host Earth Day event

April 16, 2019

There will be music from the Pete Guiliani Band, refreshments and a number of environmental organizations will be on hand to share what they’re doing and ways to can get…

Slaying puts focus on ride-hailing safety, fake drivers
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Slaying puts focus on ride-hailing safety, fake drivers

April 14, 2019

A ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield. Law enforcement agencies and ride-hailing companies are intensifying efforts to improve passenger safety.Associated Press file Even then,…

Holy Week services in and around Durango
Religion

Holy Week services in and around Durango

April 14, 2019

Associated Press file 8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel Choir.6 p.m. Friday, Good Friday Service with music by Joyful…

Friends of the Arts grateful for workshop
Community

Friends of the Arts grateful for workshop

April 12, 2019

We are also grateful to Lori Hamner for allowing the fun fundraiser to be held at Get Fused Art Studio. Eighteen participants enjoyed lunch and took home a sparkling wind…

Senior Center Calendar
Community

Senior Center Calendar

April 12, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9 a.m. VITA Tax (Fairgrounds). 10 a.m. VIP meeting. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly…

Photo: Winter 1915
And the West is History

Photo: Winter 1915

April 12, 2019

Winter 1915 was severe for the east side of the 700 block of Main Avenue. Snow was piled high and tire tracks were barely visible down the middle of the…

First Baptist Durango Easter Service
Religion

First Baptist Durango Easter Service

April 12, 2019

9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Palm Sunday service. 6 p.m., Friday, Good Friday service.Gatherings will be held at our various Gospel Community locations. Each location will have a potluck…

DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month
Community

DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month

April 12, 2019

DeColores Civitan Club is a member of the International Civitan organization, which primarily focuses on assisting people with developmental disabilities. Members also volunteer their time to help many different local…

Animas High to host prom April 19
Community

Animas High to host prom April 19

April 12, 2019

Juniors and seniors, plus their high school-aged guests, are invited to enjoy an Old Hollywood-themed evening. Tickets are $35 and available for sale during school hours.

‘Nuclear winter’ topic of next lecture
Community

‘Nuclear winter’ topic of next lecture

April 12, 2019

In the 1980s, Grover began studying the worldwide effects of nuclear war, named “nuclear winter.” His research focused on the ecological consequences of projected global cooling because of millions of…

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

April 12, 2019

The meeting speakers will be Laurie Ann Glass and Lara Shelton from Durango Detailers. There will be an optional lunch for $13. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

April 12, 2019

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Colorado Plant Society to host talk about osha
Southwest Life

Colorado Plant Society to host talk about osha

April 12, 2019

Emily Swindell will discuss a habitat suitability assessment conducted to determine areas suitable for harvesting osha. The assessment was completed as a part of the geographic information system certificate program…