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6 affordable, fun cities for frugal travelers
Travel

6 affordable, fun cities for frugal travelers

August 26, 2018

Theater fans flock to Shakespeare in Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y. The upstate city is enjoying a millennial-driven renaissance, with hip, affordable restaurants and bars materializing in converted turn-of-the-century buildings.Courtesy…

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair
Health

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair

August 26, 2018

The fair is primarily for caregivers who are seeking careers, with competitive pay and benefits, at a nonprofit community hospital. Available career opportunities include positions that provide emergency medical, nursing,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 25, 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…

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’
Southwest Life

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’

August 25, 2018

The seminar will address the current local bee community, the decline in bees and how local gardeners can help. Speakers will include Tina Sebestyen, Colorado Bee Association vice president and…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

August 24, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. 10:30 a.m. Belly dance club. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge, canasta. 12:45 p.m. Coloring group. 1…

July births
Community

July births

August 24, 2018

Karissa and Cody Barnard, Cortez, Camden Lee, 7 lbs., 1 oz., 7:17 a.m., July 1. Priscilla and Matthew Morris, Durango, Zeni Kay, 7 lbs., 10 oz., 7:16 a.m., July 2.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

August 24, 2018

Saturday New student orientation, all-day event, campus-wide. Skyhawks men’s soccer: Fort Lewis College soccer alumni vs. Fort Lewis College soccer team, 3 p.m., $0-$10, Dirks Field. Skyhawks women’s volleyball: Fort…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

August 24, 2018

Aug. 16 Non-life master: north, south First: L. Hawk, C. Schadt Second: J. Mullins, M. Zempel Third: J. Goldstein, S. Zerbe Fourth: D. and S. Saunders Non-life master: east, west…

Outreach event to be held for veterans
Community

Outreach event to be held for veterans

August 24, 2018

A representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Denver will assist veterans, and Farmington Veterans Center staff will share information about readjustment, military sexual trauma, spousal…

Senior Center to host Tuesday picnic
Community

Senior Center to host Tuesday picnic

August 24, 2018

The event will feature live music by the Trumpet Geezers and is open to seniors and guests. Cost is $4 for seniors 60 and older and $9 for attendees younger…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Judy Duke with the Zimbabwe School and Laura Sigalito with GOAT will report progress of their respective programs. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Fort Lewis Mesa library to hold open house
Community

Fort Lewis Mesa library to hold open house

August 24, 2018

Attendees can explore collections of books and movies for all ages, meet library staff and enjoy activities. The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Representative Barbara McLachlan will speak to the club about legislative priorities at the meeting. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Clyde Church to visit Animas Valley
Community

Clyde Church to visit Animas Valley

August 24, 2018

The event is free and open to all, and will discuss the top five issues in La Plata County. Church will run in the November 2018 election. For more information…

Tara Mandala to hold last open house of summer
Religion

Tara Mandala to hold last open house of summer

August 24, 2018

Four-year-old Trinley Gyaltsen, son of Lama Gyurme Raboyes and Tsewang Yudron, runs in 2010 to the Tara Mandala Temple, located south of Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file The event, free and…

Brewery’s next firkin is just peachy
Food

Brewery’s next firkin is just peachy

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn The base of Palisade Punch is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone to balance the hops, lending spicy and citrus qualities. “In honor…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 24, 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 live longer? Stick to these healthy habits
Health

Want to live longer? Stick to these healthy habits

August 23, 2018

Bikes and pedestrians share the Animas River Trail. If exercise is your priority, add one 30-minute workout to your regimen to get you toward a daily routine.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file…

Purgatory offers September nature walks
Southwest Life

Purgatory offers September nature walks

August 22, 2018

People can drive or walk to the top of Lift 4 to start the tour, which is 1.7 miles on the Brush Rake Loop. Free brochures for tours are available…