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Lake Placid hosting monthlong Olympic celebration
Travel

Lake Placid hosting monthlong Olympic celebration

February 6, 2018

Lake Placid is one of only three places to host two Winter Olympics. (St. Moritz, Switzerland and Innsbruck, Austria, are the others.) The heroics of the U.S. hockey team and…

Letter about abuse cover-up belies pope denial
Religion

Letter about abuse cover-up belies pope denial

February 5, 2018

Juan Carlos Cruz reads from his tablet during an interview with The Associated Press in Philadelphia on Feb. 4. Cruz says Pope Francis received a letter he wrote in 2015…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 5, 2018

75 years ago: Jerry Dalla of Durango departed to visit Pagosa Springs. 50 years ago: Cable TV of Durango was scheduled to join in the observance of the second annual…

Horoscope for February 5, 2018
Horoscopes

Horoscope for February 5, 2018

February 5, 2018

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Something might catch you off guard at work today. Computer crashes, equipment breakdowns, staff shortages – it could be anything. Guard against a knee-jerk…

How to maximize your return on airline miles
Travel

How to maximize your return on airline miles

February 4, 2018

Booking one-way travel and avoiding peak travel times are two ways to get the most out of your airline miles.Associated Press file Accumulating miles isn’t the hard part – it’s…

Horoscope for February 4, 2018
Horoscopes

Horoscope for February 4, 2018

February 4, 2018

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a great year to get married. It’s also a wonderful year to explore close friendships and new professional partnerships. GEMINI (May 21…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

February 3, 2018

75 years ago: La Plata Electric Association proposed to expand its rural electrification line for residents outside the service area. 50 years ago: “A number of Democratic politicians” announced that…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

February 3, 2018

Mark Jastorff will discuss enrollment and a potential name change at Fort Lewis College. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit…

Cottage food, egg producers invited to class
Southwest Life

Cottage food, egg producers invited to class

February 3, 2018

Associated Press file The La Plata County Extension Office and Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Food Safety have partnered to hold the training. The course will cover requirements…

Horoscope for February 3, 2018
Horoscopes

Horoscope for February 3, 2018

February 3, 2018

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You might surprise bosses, parents and VIPs with your proactive stance about something today. You’re willing to say what you mean and mean what…

February library events
Community

February library events

February 2, 2018

Ongoing events 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…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

February 2, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. 10 a.m. Intermediate bridge lesson. 10:15 a.m.…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

February 2, 2018

Jan. 25 Non-Life Master First: R. Farkouh, C. Schadt Second: S. Bradley, S. Halseth Third: S. Croom, L. Hawk Fourth: S. Mondin, R. Norton Jan. 29 Open Pairs Handicapped First:…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

February 2, 2018

Saturday Skyhawks women’s basketball: Colorado State University at Pueblo vs. Fort Lewis College, 5:30 p.m., Whalen Gymnasium. Skyhawks men’s basketball: Colorado State University at Pueblo vs. Fort Lewis College, 7:30…

Thank You Letters
Lifestyle

Thank You Letters

February 2, 2018

Know Your Dough, a local nonprofit that provides financial literacy for youths and young adults, would like to thank Durango Area Association of Realtors for its partial sponsorship of programs.…