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Beekeepers to hold Thursday meeting
Southwest Life

Beekeepers to hold Thursday meeting

May 11, 2018

Bill Collins, a Fort Lewis College chemistry professor and bee expert, will speak about honeybee hive management, Varroa mite biology and treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask…

Arboles community to clean up cemetery
Community

Arboles community to clean up cemetery

May 10, 2018

The cemetery is located at the south end of County Road 975, immediately to the left after the state border cattle guard. Attendees are asked to wear gloves and hats,…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The club recently started a complimentary book library at Durango-La Plata County Airport and book donations are needed to stock the space. To donate books, email Mary Oswald at…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

May 10, 2018

du1-i-syn The Officer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Colorado State patrolman during the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider
Community

Event to discuss how to be a child care provider

May 10, 2018

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information about how to start a licensed child care program at home. For more information, call or email Corinne at…

Donations sought for food drive
Community

Donations sought for food drive

May 10, 2018

La Plata County residents are encouraged to place nonperishable food items at mailboxes to be collected at Durango Post Office, dropped off at Durango Food Bank and distributed to those…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 10, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 9, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration
Southwest Life

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration

May 9, 2018

San Juan Mountains Association will celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the McPhee Reservoir marina.Cortez Journal file Volunteers should bring a day-pack…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 8, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…

Take a grand tour of New England – by bike
Travel

Take a grand tour of New England – by bike

May 8, 2018

The 14-mile Island Line Trail follows Burlington’s waterfront and continues into the middle of Lake Champlain.Courtesy of Island Line Images via Washington Post Last summer, when I found myself without…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday
Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday

May 7, 2018

The talk, “Spring Free of Allergies: A Fast, Alternative Solution,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. The event is free and open to all. For more…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 7, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market
Food

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market

May 6, 2018

The event is seeking vendors interested in selling homemade and homegrown items, such as crafts, furniture, candles, soaps, honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, etc. Local nonprofits and food trucks are…

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup
Food

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup

May 6, 2018

The Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, announced the results May 3 at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 6, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…