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Lifelong Learning lecture to focus on railroad cars
Community

Lifelong Learning lecture to focus on railroad cars

February 8, 2019

Danielson will tell the story about how refrigerated cars came into existence, what they carried and how Durango’s grocery stores ordered produce directly through the railroad from 1920 into the…

Cutest Kids Contest to be held
Community

Cutest Kids Contest to be held

February 8, 2019

There’s a $20 entry fee per child, which is good for a 20-minute session at Janna Lynn Photography’s studio, 1309 East Third Ave., No. 203. Participants may chose a 5-by-7…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

February 8, 2019

Dr. Sarah Goodpastor will present about “Be SMART for Kids.” All are welcome. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Mountain Studies Institute grateful for support
Community

Mountain Studies Institute grateful for support

February 8, 2019

The funds will be used to host the inaugural San Juan Resilience Youth Summit to be held April 18 at the La Plata County fairgrounds. The SJRYS will provide opportunity…

Know Your Dough thanks middle school, volunteers
Community

Know Your Dough thanks middle school, volunteers

February 8, 2019

In addition, we would like to thank Consumers United Association for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving four classes: Alan Markert, Steve Johnson, Rebecca Applegate and Laurel Waller.…

Womenade grateful for local support
Community

Womenade grateful for local support

February 8, 2019

We would also like to thank the Rochester Hotel for providing us with a welcoming venue for each Womenade event. Additionally, we thank the Durango Area Association of Realtors for…

Know Your Dough thanks volunteers
Community

Know Your Dough thanks volunteers

February 8, 2019

In addition, we would like to thank Consumers United Association for sponsoring this program and these volunteers for serving six classes: Steve Johnson, Stephanie Krueger, Wendy Rice, Kathy Tonnessen, Allison…

Know Your Dough thankful for support
Community

Know Your Dough thankful for support

February 8, 2019

The show of community support is very encouraging, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve local youths. For more information about KYD contact, Executive Director Allison Andersen at…

Food producers can join Farm Fresh Directory
Southwest Life

Food producers can join Farm Fresh Directory

February 7, 2019

The Colorado Department of Agriculture annually publishes the directory, which promotes Colorado farmers markets, roadside stands, u-picks, Community Supported Agriculture producers, agritourism activities, wineries, and farms and ranches that sell…

Roundtable to discussion collective solutions to produce production
Southwest Life

Roundtable to discussion collective solutions to produce production

February 6, 2019

Farmers will share skills and explore collective opportunities to increase a farm’s income through more efficient production, harvest and marketing. Roundtable participants will: Identify bottlenecks limiting a farm’s production, harvest…

Workshop to address wellness, nutrition
Health

Workshop to address wellness, nutrition

February 6, 2019

Research has shown links between food, health and disease. The workshop will address how food and lifestyle choices have the capacity to fight inflammation and support overall health. Speakers include…

How Christian missionary media shaped the world
Religion

How Christian missionary media shaped the world

February 2, 2019

For much of the 19th century, Christian missionaries served as informal foreign correspondents for a broadly Christian public in the eastern United States and Western Europe.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Robertson…

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy
Religion

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy

February 2, 2019

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War ll who were aboard the U.S. troopship Dorchester on Feb. 3, 1943. When…

Animas High School thanks supporters
Community

Animas High School thanks supporters

January 31, 2019

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Carvers and we were glad to encourage AHS families and friends to support such an outstanding local business that does so much for…

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway
Community

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway

January 31, 2019

My neighbor said a tall man in a gray Toyota truck went by his house and stopped at my house. How wonderful to come home to a clean driveway. All…