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New forester in the Durango Field Office
Southwest Life

New forester in the Durango Field Office

November 25, 2018

The area encompasses the agency’s Montrose, Gunnison, Salida and Alamosa field offices. Dittrich will focus on Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan and Montezuma counties. He will assist communities and private…

Easy as pie (easier!), and oh soba good
Food

Easy as pie (easier!), and oh soba good

November 24, 2018

Soba Pancake With Scallions and Ginger.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post It’s a simple idea, based on spaghetti pie or pasta frittata but without the need for eggs, or even a true sauce.…

Montezuma County Extension plans 4-H open house
Community

Montezuma County Extension plans 4-H open house

November 23, 2018

Shae Green grooms her goat at the Montezuma County Fair.The Journal file Club and project leaders will be available to answer questions about 4-H and the youth program, Kacey S.…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

November 23, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. WYS 10:30 a.m. Bellydancing Noon to 4:30 p.m. Medicare Counseling 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge 12:45 p.m. Canasta 1 p.m.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

November 23, 2018

Saturday-SUnday Fall Break Monday Lunch with Lee Francis, noon, Room 35, Student Union. Free. Food for Thought, noon, Native American Center, Student Union. Free. Lecture, “Indigenous Comic Con” with Lee…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

November 23, 2018

Nov. 15: Non-Life Master First: R. Ayers/S. McInturff First: L. Hawk/C. Schadt Third: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Nov. 16: Open game First: J. Beatty/M.J. Clark Second: Walter/S. White Third: B. Gantner/J.…

Thank you letters
Community

Thank you letters

November 23, 2018

The La Plata County Humane Society held the 11th annual Bark & Wine event on Nov. 10 at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom, which provided a wonderful venue. Almost 300…

St. Mark’s to hold Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1
Community

St. Mark’s to hold Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1

November 23, 2018

There will be holiday shopping items and homemade cinnamon rolls and chili for sale from St. Mark’s kitchen. For more information, call 247-1129.

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

November 23, 2018

Sadie Shafer, a recently returned Rotary exchange student, will talk about her year in Italy. Community members are welcome to attend, and lunch is available for $17. For more information,…

St. Columba Christmas Bazaar to be held Dec. 1
Community

St. Columba Christmas Bazaar to be held Dec. 1

November 23, 2018

Crafters will be selling homemade and handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths. St. Columba youths will be selling breakfast burritos, chili, hot dogs and other snacks throughout…

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2019
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Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2019

November 21, 2018

Spruce Tree House complex in Mesa Verde National Park.Durango Herald file They are: Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.April 20: Start of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day.Aug. 25:…

Nuts bring the heat and the sweet
Food

Nuts bring the heat and the sweet

November 20, 2018

Maple Spiced Glazed Nuts.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post For starters (pun intended), pile them onto your cheese platter along with fresh and dried fruits, which will upgrade it instantly, both flavorwise and…