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Genealogical Society to share German roots
Community

Genealogical Society to share German roots

September 7, 2018

After a brief business meeting, a presentation about researching German ancestors, titled “Sharing our German Genealogy Gems,” will be given. The meeting is free and open to all. For more…

AARP Tax-Aid seeks volunteers
Community

AARP Tax-Aid seeks volunteers

September 7, 2018

Tax-Aide offers free in-person preparation and assistance for all people, especially those 50 and older, who are unable to afford a tax-preparation service. Volunteers assist older, lower-income taxpayers and their…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 7, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 6, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

Food safety trainings offered in September
Southwest Life

Food safety trainings offered in September

September 4, 2018

Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25-26. The cost is $120 per person. Participants will receive…

Durango Dharma Center to teach mindfulness
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to teach mindfulness

September 4, 2018

Dharma Center meditation leader Bill Ball will teach participants the basics of mindfulness and meditation during the course, which will include talks, discussions, guided meditations and homework. The five-week course…

Water levels continue to drop at Lake Mead, Lake Powell
Southwest Life

Water levels continue to drop at Lake Mead, Lake Powell

September 3, 2018

Scientists from the Colorado River Research Group said Lake Powell has declined because of extra water releases flowing into Lake Mead, the Arizona Republic reported last week. “I want people…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 2, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace
Health

Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace

September 2, 2018

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Durangoans walk and run over the bridge at Schneider Park on the Animas River Trail.du1-i-syn Previous research had focused only on total amounts of exercise in minutes,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 1, 2018

The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the…

Women’s Bible study groups start Sept. 13
Religion

Women’s Bible study groups start Sept. 13

September 1, 2018

Satellite groups will be held at: 6 p.m. Thursdays,, starting Sept. 13 at First United Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, starting Sept. 13 at Ignacio Community Church, 405 Browning Ave.;…

Men’s Bible study groups start Sept. 11
Religion

Men’s Bible study groups start Sept. 11

September 1, 2018

This year’s study is titled “The People of The Promised Land 1.” Bible study groups are interdenominational. For more information, call Clark Edwards at (620) 714-0345.

Thank you letter
Community

Thank you letter

August 31, 2018

The First United Methodist Church Christian School would like to express its gratitude for all that the Methodist Thrift Shop does to support our school. Because of the thrift shop’s…

September library events
Community

September library events

August 31, 2018

Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants to 18-month-old children. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler…