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Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair
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Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair

April 2, 2021

Participants will be able to ask legal advice about issues regarding landlord/tenant, employment, family law, estate planning, conservatorship, worker’s compensation, red flag law, Title 9, Social Security, disability and more.…

Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion
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Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion

April 2, 2021

The discussion topic is “The end of globalization?” Professor Ruth Alminas will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead participants in a discussion of…

February births
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February births

April 2, 2021

Jessica Hayden and James Vrtatko, Durango, Jack William, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 4:08 p.m. Feb. 2. Kayla and Christopher Neal, Bayfield, Kason Wayne, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 9:24 a.m. Feb.…

Janowsky family grateful for support
Community

Janowsky family grateful for support

March 26, 2021

We would especially like to thank First Baptist Durango Church, the Durango Police Department, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, La Plata Electric Association, those who supported the GoFundMe page established…

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk

March 26, 2021

Led by Debra Antista-Bianchi, regional director in southern Colorado, the team will discuss 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia to help attendees recognize common signs of the disease and…

Stacy Mitchell to attend Local First celebration
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Stacy Mitchell to attend Local First celebration

March 26, 2021

Mitchell is an advocate for local and independent businesses and nationally known for her bold and unapologetic stance against corporate monopolies, including Amazon, for which she was profiled in The…

Local libraries to host virtual culinary trip
Community

Local libraries to host virtual culinary trip

March 26, 2021

Participants will discover new flavor combinations, using spices commonly found in the pantry, and learn to create warming flavors of northern Africa. This Zoom program is hosted in collaboration with…

Summit Church to host Holy Week services
Religion

Summit Church to host Holy Week services

March 25, 2021

Palm Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Palm branches will be available in a box outside the church on the pickup shelf. Both services will be livestreamed on…

Healthy Equity course to focus on LGBTQ+ issues
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Healthy Equity course to focus on LGBTQ+ issues

March 24, 2021

This learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ+ health from multiple perspectives. It will provide information and an opportunity for personal reflection, and it will end with an introduction to…

GOCO awards $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy
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GOCO awards $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy

March 24, 2021

This project will involve engaging the conservancy’s partners, local youths and other community members. The conservancy will host information sessions for land-oriented professionals, and outreach will also help local landowners…