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Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar
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Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar

February 12, 2021

The seminar is free, but registration is required. The seminar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. Everyone who registers will be entered in a drawing for an…

Pine River Library develops new service level dial
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Pine River Library develops new service level dial

February 12, 2021

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of Colorado and San Juan Basin Public Health during all service…

Animas Valley Grange to host gardening presentation
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Animas Valley Grange to host gardening presentation

February 12, 2021

Participants will learn what climate prediction models say and how gardeners can adapt and change some of their cultural practices to this ever-changing climate. To join the Zoom meeting, visit…

Bayfield District Advisory Committee to meet
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Bayfield District Advisory Committee to meet

February 12, 2021

The BDAC, formed in accordance with La Plata County Land Use Code Section 63-6, will review projects proposed for the Bayfield District, which includes Bayfield and surrounding areas including Forest…

Powerhouse to host aerospace talk
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Powerhouse to host aerospace talk

February 12, 2021

Tune into @powscicenter for the Facebook livestream to learn about space weather and the Artemis/Orion from two experts in their fields, Dr. Jo Ann Joselyn and Edwin Cooper. This free…

Religious leaders assess Biden, with hope and dismay
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Religious leaders assess Biden, with hope and dismay

February 10, 2021

Associated Press file<br><br>President-elect Joe Biden departs the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church on Jan. 16 in Wilmington, Del. Donald Trump’s departure from the White House and the start…

Photo: Animas School First Grade – 1962
And the West is History

Photo: Animas School First Grade – 1962

February 8, 2021

These first grade pupils and their teacher, Mrs. Purcell, sat on the front steps of Animas School for their class picture in 1962. Many prominent north Durango family names of…

Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers
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Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers

February 5, 2021

“We had a great turnout this year, and a lot of new records,” said organizer Jason St. Pierre. New count records were set for 18 species, and four records were…

Wolfwood Refuge believes in Santa
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Wolfwood Refuge believes in Santa

February 5, 2021

Fortunately, supporters stepped up to help us maintain the refuge via Colorado Gives Day, Facebook initiatives, online donations and checks. We also are grateful to The Durango Herald for their…

Resident grateful for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
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Resident grateful for COVID-19 vaccination clinic

February 5, 2021

From the people directing the parking of cars to the people administering the shots to everyone in between it was so well organized and executed. In addition, all of those…

San Juan Mountains Association to host spring break camp
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San Juan Mountains Association to host spring break camp

February 5, 2021

Children in first through fifth grade can spend the week with outdoor educators, adventuring through the Four Corners. They will explore deserts, snow-covered mountains, rivers, ecosystems and ancestral ways of…

Great Decisions series to be held virtually
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Great Decisions series to be held virtually

February 5, 2021

The discussion subjects are presented to Great Decisions discussion groups annually by the Foreign Policy Association, which prepares a briefing book, a teacher’s guide and a video about each of…

SASO to host virtual class
Community

SASO to host virtual class

February 5, 2021

The initiative aims to explore and engage gender and sexuality through the frame of accessibility. The class will cover pronoun usage; deconstructing the gender binary; the differences between gender identity,…

Thank you from Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County
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Thank you from Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County

February 5, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, the club has been providing interactive virtual activities designed to keep La Plata County youths connected (lessoning feelings of isolation) and engaged in programs that inspire creativity,…