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Thank you Letters
Community

Thank you Letters

September 22, 2017

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado extends an enthusiastic thank you to everyone who helped make the Community Concerts Series in the Secret Garden a tremendous success. In its third…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

September 22, 2017

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. 12:30 p.m. Recreational bridge. 12 p.m. Lunch and learn. 12:45 p.m. Health presentation. 1 p.m.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar

September 22, 2017

Sunday Skyhawks women’s soccer: Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Fort Lewis College, noon-2 p.m., Dirks Field, [email protected]. Skyhawks men’s soccer: Colorado Mesa University vs. Fort Lewis College, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,…

Bridge scores
Community

Bridge scores

September 22, 2017

Sept. 1 Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen, B. Longfellow Second: S. Brown, J. Wallace Second: C. Campbell, R. Houston Fourth: K. and S. Hasz Fifth: D. and S. Saunders Sept.…

Horoscope for Sept. 22, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 22, 2017

September 22, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This will be a very creative day for you, because you’re in a resourceful frame of mind. You can see new approaches to creative…

Volunteers sought at adult daycare center
Community

Volunteers sought at adult daycare center

September 21, 2017

People who are loving, kind, compassionate and patient are encouraged to apply. To volunteer or for more information, call Tanya or Michelle at 385-5200 or visit www.ourplacedurango.org.

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

September 21, 2017

The guest speaker will be Hailey Voss, who will present about the exchange year she spent in Austria. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

DHS grad completes basic Air Force training
Community

DHS grad completes basic Air Force training

September 21, 2017

Shilaikis completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 21, 2017

75 years ago: The Smiley Junior High School showed “dramatic sound motion pictures” of the United States Navy in action against the Japanese at Midway and in the Coral Sea.…

Horoscope for Sept. 21, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 21, 2017

September 21, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Don’t be pushy about ideas you have to make improvements at work. Your ideas might be good, but if you come on too strong,…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 20, 2017

75 years ago: The eighth annual San Juan Basin Seed Show and Fair was held at the fairgrounds and attracted a large crowd. 50 years ago: A defense motion filed…

Horoscope for Sept. 20, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 20, 2017

September 20, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There is a strong planetary presence in the part of your chart that relates to children, vacations, sports and creativity. Today’s New Moon urges…

Crow’s Closet wins Chili Chase Cook-off
Food

Crow’s Closet wins Chili Chase Cook-off

September 19, 2017

Imogen Ainsworth and Anthony Kunkel were the winners of the Chili Chase 5K Trail Run.Courtesy of Backcountry Experience The contest at Backcountry Experience featured 17 individual chilis, including a mix…

Locally sourced dinner brings in 15K
Food

Locally sourced dinner brings in 15K

September 19, 2017

The second annual Eat Local Harvest Dinner featured about 90 percent locally sourced spirits and food. The event sold out, with 150 guests.Courtesy of Bonni Pacheco Photography The event on…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 19, 2017

75 years ago: A meeting in the Elks ballroom to discuss the formation of a club for those who had lived in La Plata County for 50 years or more…

Public library to show ‘The True Cost’
Community

Public library to show ‘The True Cost’

September 19, 2017

The documentary is about the “fast fashion” industry, and examines the environmental and human rights issues involved in the production and consumption of clothing. For more information, call Susan at…

Handling chronic pain without relying on opioids
Health

Handling chronic pain without relying on opioids

September 19, 2017

Gayle Parseghian goes through stretching exercises at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on Jan. 31, 2008, during a four-week, intensive “boot camp” program to relieve her chronic back pain. Before…

Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day cleanup, trail work
Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day cleanup, trail work

September 19, 2017

Students from the University of Missouri do the heavy lifting during trail maintenance at the Mud Springs trail southwest of Cortez.Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Volunteers will perform cleanup…

Horoscope for Sept. 19, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 19, 2017

September 19, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You might be disappointed in a romantic partner today. Likewise, parents might be disappointed in their kids. Wait until all the facts are in…

Beekeepers to host community talk
Southwest Life

Beekeepers to host community talk

September 18, 2017

Durango Herald file Honeybees are unable to pollinate grass lawns, which have shallow roots and require excessive amounts of water. Pollinator plants are deeply rooted, need less water and provide…