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Master of Social Work available this summer
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Master of Social Work available this summer

October 21, 2022

The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Four Corners Program is accepting applications for the Advanced Standing MSW program starting this summer. Students with a bachelor’s degree in…

Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 24-28
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Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 24-28

October 20, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, No…

Mama Bea thanks all who donated
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Mama Bea thanks all who donated

October 20, 2022

Mama Bea, Dina, Tony and Thomas wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the fundraiser and to the GoFundMe for Mama Beas medical bills. She sends all her love. God…

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club thanks community
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Durango Daybreak Rotary Club thanks community

October 20, 2022

The Durango Daybreak Rotary Club would like to thank the Durango community for their generous support of our recent Chip Huntoon Memorial Food Drive on Oct. 8. All food and…

Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 17-21
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Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 17-21

October 14, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, Pool.…

Balloon glow to be held downtown
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Balloon glow to be held downtown

October 14, 2022

There will be a balloon glow starting at 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 15) in the 500 block of Main Avenue in Durango. To see the balloons inflate, arrive around 6…

CDOT to hold career fair
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CDOT to hold career fair

October 14, 2022

Colorado Department of Transportation will host a career fair from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. At the fair, people will…

And the West is History: 11th Street Station – 1932
And the West is History

And the West is History: 11th Street Station – 1932

October 7, 2022

Standing next to his work truck in front of his service station and tire store is Charles “Chick” Sheehan. Sheehan purchased the nearby Foley Tire Shop in 1923 and moved…

Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 10-14
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Senior Center Calendar: Oct. 10-14

October 6, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, Pool,…

Rotary partners with Manna for food drive
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Rotary partners with Manna for food drive

October 6, 2022

Chip Huntoon was a member of the Durango Daybreak Rotary club who died eight years ago. To honor his memory, the club is asking for donations to be made to…

Rec Center’s aquatics area to be temporarily closed
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Rec Center’s aquatics area to be temporarily closed

October 6, 2022

The Durango Community Recreation Center aquatics area will be closed Sunday through Nov. 1 to perform various repairs and equipment upgrades. Some upgrades include replacing old play equipment in the…

Gem and Mineral Club hosts mineral ID event
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Gem and Mineral Club hosts mineral ID event

October 6, 2022

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will host an afternoon of mineral identification afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at 2351 Main Ave. Club members with an…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Oct. 1-7
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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Oct. 1-7

September 29, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday SAT Test Fall 2022, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Noble Hall. Sunday…

County Road 213 to close for Purple Cliffs cleanup
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County Road 213 to close for Purple Cliffs cleanup

September 29, 2022

County Road 213/La Posta Road will be closed between the intersection with River Road and the gun range Monday and Tuesday for culvert replacement and to facilitate the safe clearing…

Broads to host Rivers for Resilience Day
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Broads to host Rivers for Resilience Day

September 29, 2022

Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) invites the public to Rivers for Resilience – a fun stewardship, education and community action event to protect and preserve the Animas River –…

Marching band to hold community showcase
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Marching band to hold community showcase

September 28, 2022

Because of time constraints, the Durango High School Red Pride Marching band will only be allowed to perform its 2022 competition show titled “Sideshow” at one football game this season,…

Women’s Resource Center grateful for donation
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Women’s Resource Center grateful for donation

September 22, 2022

The Women’s Resource Center was honored to have been chosen as the 2022 Columbine Classic Duet Golf beneficiary. This annual Ladies invitational golf tournament was held July 25 to July…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept. 24-30
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Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept. 24-30

September 22, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday FLC Football vs. Adams State, 2 p.m., football stadium, details…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 26-30
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Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 26-30

September 22, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, Pool,…