Southwest Lifestyle

Shaffer Named to dean’s list
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Shaffer Named to dean’s list

October 22, 2021

Durangoan Aidan Shaffer was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Shaffer, a psychology major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the dean’s list…

Durangoan graduates from Kansas State
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Durangoan graduates from Kansas State

October 22, 2021

Durangoan Jackson Schroeder graduated from Kansas State University over the summer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology. Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer…

Hesperus Ski Swap seeks volunteers
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Hesperus Ski Swap seeks volunteers

October 22, 2021

Set-up on starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 4.Public check-in from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 4.Vendor check-in starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 5.Break down at 8 a.m. Nov. 7. Working at least…

Durango AARP to host discussion
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Durango AARP to host discussion

October 15, 2021

Everyone is invited to attend, regardless of membership status. The topic of discussion will be “Where do we go from here?” Before the COVID-19 shutdown, the AARP chapter held monthly…

Community Foundation grateful for support
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Community Foundation grateful for support

October 15, 2021

We thank the many generous golfers who attended, 18 philanthropic hole sponsors – such supportive local businesses, and we wish we had room to name them all. We finished the…

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

October 14, 2021

On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, U.S. health advisers said that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. (David Zalubowski/Associated…

Thank you for caring for my 105-year-old mom
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Thank you for caring for my 105-year-old mom

October 13, 2021

I am the son of Mitylene Schultz, recently featured in The Durango Herald for celebrating her 105th birthday. I just want to thank Pat Lougee and Bonnie Simmons for their…

Scouts helped make cowboy parade a success
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Scouts helped make cowboy parade a success

October 13, 2021

After being canceled in 2020, the 2021 Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade was a big success, thanks to so many people and animals, including the 33 terrific entries. I would like…

Archaeology society to meet over Zoom
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Archaeology society to meet over Zoom

October 8, 2021

After a brief business meeting, professor Kathryn Baustian will present “Violence and Conflict in the American Southwest: A Biocultural Perspective of Mimbres and Mogollon Communities.” Baustian is a teaching professor…

Pine River Library to hold book sale
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Pine River Library to hold book sale

October 8, 2021

The Friends of the Pine River Library will hold its Shed Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 16 in the library parking lot, 395 Bayfield Parkway. For more…

Home tour, party were a success
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Home tour, party were a success

October 8, 2021

A big thanks to the homeowners who welcomed participants into their homes and provided information about their solar and energy efficient homes. From all of us at 4CORE, we’re so…

Activity Guide now available in Spanish
Community

Activity Guide now available in Spanish

October 8, 2021

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or in person at the recreation center, Chapman Hill or Durango Gymnastics.…