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Vallecito Ice Fishing Competition to be held
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Vallecito Ice Fishing Competition to be held

February 7, 2025

The annual ice fishing competition at Vallecito Reservoir will be held on Feb. 22. Enter via the boat ramp in the Marina parking lot. Registration is open from 7:30 to…

On The Wing Camp offers scholarship
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On The Wing Camp offers scholarship

February 7, 2025

Weminuche Audubon Society, the regional chapter of National Audubon Society based in Pagosa Springs, is offering an opportunity for an area student between the ages of 15 and 17 to…

High Noon Rotary scholarships open
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High Noon Rotary scholarships open

February 7, 2025

Durango High Noon Rotary’s scholarship applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year for academic, Vo-Tech and paramedic scholarships. Students are invited to view the club’s website for details…

Conservation Helping Hands applications open
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Conservation Helping Hands applications open

February 7, 2025

The San Juan Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are offering a program, “Conservation Helping Hand,” to help landowners with property in the Archuleta County and Pine River areas.…

Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19
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Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19

January 31, 2025

La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The closure affects all offices located at the Public Health Department’s…

Durango Creative District to host open dialogue
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Durango Creative District to host open dialogue

January 30, 2025

The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at EsoTerra Ciderworks,…

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield
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Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

January 30, 2025

The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine River Valley will be auctioning off their delicious pies at…

Soup for the Soul to be held
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Soup for the Soul to be held

January 30, 2025

Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event is one that nourishes the body, warms the heart and…

2025 fair theme contest underway
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2025 fair theme contest underway

January 23, 2025

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. People are…

Collision of Two Empires Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán
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Collision of Two Empires Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán

January 17, 2025

Inside the first wall of Sacsayhuamán's megalithic stone terraces. The construction displays the impeccable fitment that has allowed them to survive around 600 years. (Courtesy of Janice Jada Griffin) Bonifacia,…

City announces Martin Luther King Jr. day schedule
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City announces Martin Luther King Jr. day schedule

January 17, 2025

Here is the city’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday: City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, Community Development and Engineering, the Police lobby and…

Online produce safety course to be held
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Online produce safety course to be held

January 17, 2025

The Produce Safety Collaborative along with Colorado State University Extension, Fort Lewis College, and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will be host an online-only Produce Safety Alliance Grower…

Hernandez Solano graduates from South Plains College
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Hernandez Solano graduates from South Plains College

January 9, 2025

Perla Hernandez Solano of Durango graduated with a Real Estate Salesmanship Certificate from South Plains College in fall 2024. Hernandez Solano was among more than 400 students being recognized for…

National People’s March to be held Jan. 18
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National People’s March to be held Jan. 18

January 8, 2025

A National People’s March with the theme: “The Future is Ours – Fight for It,” will be held beginning at 11:30 at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Station,…

2024 tax rolls are available online
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2024 tax rolls are available online

January 8, 2025

The La Plata County Treasurer’s office has certified the tax rolls for 2024. Residents may now access and pay their tax bills online at https://tinyurl.com/5n6sru93. Printed tax notices will be…

Durango Special Olympics grateful for support
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Durango Special Olympics grateful for support

January 2, 2025

Durango Special Olympics would like to thank these groups and individuals for their financial and in-kind support of their donation campaign for their 2023 and 2024 sport seasons. The money…