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Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss
Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

August 4, 2018

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced, which resulted in loss of territory and ancestral connections. The…

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday
Health

Free pelvic floor class to be held Wednesday

August 4, 2018

The class will educate people about the pelvic floor, which is a core and foundation of the body, and give suggestions to help rid tension or solve problems in that…

August library events
Community

August library events

August 3, 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…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

August 3, 2018

July 26 Non-Life Master First: J. Skjold, I. Watters Second: J. Goldstein, S. Zerbe Third: K. Hasz, R. Houston Fourth: D. and S. Saunders July 27 Open Pairs First: C.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

August 3, 2018

Monday Ballet Folklorico, 5:30 p.m., Student Union, El Centro de Muchos Colores. Wednesday “Creating Southwest Modernism” lecture with Mable Dodge Luhan and Company, 1:30 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum.

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

August 3, 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…

Thank you letter
Community

Thank you letter

August 3, 2018

Durango Friends of the Arts thanks Mary and Bill Husemoller for opening their home for its July luncheon. DFA members and their friends enjoyed tasty dishes and the view from…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Heather Otter, Region 9 Economic Development District project manager, will present an overview of activity in Southwest Colorado. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

August 3, 2018

du1-i-syn Pat Senecal will speak about prevention of substance misuse among youths. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Bayfield nonprofits can apply for funding
Community

Bayfield nonprofits can apply for funding

August 3, 2018

Organizations must be certified nonprofits and provide meaningful services to town residents. For applications and more information, call Erin Dunavant at 884-9544 or visit www.bayfieldgov.org/announcements.asp.

Durango High School reunions scheduled
Community

Durango High School reunions scheduled

August 3, 2018

DHS class of 1970-1976 graduates are invited to attend dances from 7 to 11 p.m.: Aug. 10, dance and dinner at VFW Durango, 1550 Main Ave.Aug. 11, picnic at 818…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 3, 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…

State parks admission free Monday
Southwest Life

State parks admission free Monday

August 2, 2018

Colorado Day was created by the state Legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. State parks observe Colorado Day with free…

Durango Bird Club to meet Wednesday
Southwest Life

Durango Bird Club to meet Wednesday

August 2, 2018

Brad and Noma Macurda will give a presentation called “Spring Migration in Southeast Arizona.” The event is free and open to all. For more information, call Diane Skinner at 247-0845.

Lonely Planet launches its first guidebooks to cruising
Travel

Lonely Planet launches its first guidebooks to cruising

August 2, 2018

The three new books out this summer are “Cruise Ports Alaska,” ‘’Cruise Ports Caribbean” and “Cruise Ports Scandinavia & Northern Europe.” The books include color maps, reviews, recommendations for activities…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 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…

TSA considering ending screening at small airports
Travel

TSA considering ending screening at small airports

August 1, 2018

It is unclear how advanced the proposal is and whether it will ever be adopted. Still, aviation-security experts reacted with alarm, saying that dropping security at smaller airports could make…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

August 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…