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Interior secretary steps into Utah public lands tug-of-war
Southwest Life

Interior secretary steps into Utah public lands tug-of-war

April 13, 2021

A string of U.S. officials has heard from those who advocate for broadening national monuments to protect the area’s many archaeological and cultural sites, considered sacred to surrounding tribes, and…

Photo: Bump-outs Downtown – 1921
And the West is History

Photo: Bump-outs Downtown – 1921

April 12, 2021

This picture taken in 1921, might seem to validate Durango’s previous history of using bump-outs downtown. That may be the case, or possibly this picture documents booths set up on…

Animas Museum to host virtual seminar
Community

Animas Museum to host virtual seminar

April 9, 2021

The seminar will be about Tom C. Graden of Graden’s Department Store and Graden’s Mill. The webinar will be recorded for those who can’t attend live. The cost is $5…

The Powerhouse to host Observing Earth presentation
Community

The Powerhouse to host Observing Earth presentation

April 9, 2021

Participants can tune into @powscicenter Facebook stream to hear speakers Steven Cooper and Renee Jack discuss satellite and resource tracking technologies that smokejumpers and wildland firefighters rely on, and how…

Animas Valley Grange to host cooking talk
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Animas Valley Grange to host cooking talk

April 9, 2021

Karma Bhotia, executive chef and owner of the Himalayan Kitchen, will prepare two restaurant favorites, one vegetarian and one chicken-vegetable dish. Bhotia was born in the mountains of Nepal and…

American Legion Post 28 open to members, guests
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American Legion Post 28 open to members, guests

April 9, 2021

Cmdr. Robert Jones reminds members that meetings are at 2 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at 878 East Second Ave. The upcoming meeting will discuss elections for the…

Photo: Durango Hook & Ladder Corp – Ca. 1881-1884
And the West is History

Photo: Durango Hook & Ladder Corp – Ca. 1881-1884

April 5, 2021

This volunteer group of firefighters included many prominent early Durangoans. In the 1800s, firefighting was particularly dangerous, but these men answered the call to protect their community. A major fire…

Vaccine skepticism runs deep among white evangelicals
Religion

Vaccine skepticism runs deep among white evangelicals

April 5, 2021

Some of the critics wondered if worshippers would now need “vaccine passports” to enter The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina, where Greear is pastor. Others depicted the vaccines as…

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop
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Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop

April 5, 2021

Jude Schuenemeyer will demonstrate whip and tongue grafting techniques and answer questions. Preregistration is required. Register online at bit.ly/3lrzTkS. Participants are encouraged to have grafting supplies on hand to follow…

Soup for the Soul to-go event to begin next week
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Soup for the Soul to-go event to begin next week

April 2, 2021

Sponsors include Star Liquors, Alpine Bank, Morehart Murphy Subaru, Hood Mortuary, Peak Brewing, Spine Colorado, TBK Bank, Visiting Angels, First Southwest Bank and Bread. Proceeds support terminally ill patients and…

Pine River Library expands hours
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Pine River Library expands hours

April 2, 2021

This will mean an increase of two open hours Mondays to Saturdays and reopening Sundays. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5…