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Scientists return from Arctic with wealth of climate data
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Scientists return from Arctic with wealth of climate data

October 12, 2020

The research vessel ‘Polarstern’ returns to Bremerhaven, Germany, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. The icebreaker, carrying scientists on a year-long international effort to study the high Arctic, has returned to its…

Photo: Fort Lewis Indian School Band – ca. 1900
And the West is History

Photo: Fort Lewis Indian School Band – ca. 1900

October 12, 2020

In 1891, the Fort Lewis military camp located near Hesperus, transitioned to a boarding school for Native Americans. The school reached its highest enrollment of 375 students about the time…

Cortez Library to host virtual Craftapalooza
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Cortez Library to host virtual Craftapalooza

October 9, 2020

Participants may craft along with Ratican while she discusses services and programs that MECC offers. They should prepare these supplies before the event: paper plate, green pipe cleaner, orange and…

Manna and NINA to host winter supply drive
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Manna and NINA to host winter supply drive

October 9, 2020

Items accepted include camping supplies, winter clothing, and toiletry and food supplies. Donations may be dropped off at Manna. For a complete list of needed items, call 385-5095.

DeColores Civitan Durango announces new officers
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DeColores Civitan Durango announces new officers

October 9, 2020

The new officers are: Mike Phillips, president; Christine Phillips, president elect; Lori Curtis, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They began their terms in October. The club helps others through a…

Powerhouse to host next Astronaut Perspective lecture
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Powerhouse to host next Astronaut Perspective lecture

October 9, 2020

Wendy Lawrence and Bill Readdy, both veterans on multiple space shuttle missions, will discuss their personal paths that lead them to becoming astronauts and their experiences flying in space. A…

Much of Southwest parched after monsoon season
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Much of Southwest parched after monsoon season

October 7, 2020

The seasonal weather pattern that runs from mid-June and ended Sept. 30 brings high hopes for rain and cloud coverage to cool down places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. But…

Photo: Durango Downtown view – 1918
And the West is History

Photo: Durango Downtown view – 1918

October 5, 2020

This photo, taken from what we now call the Crestview area, looks east toward the northern end of downtown. The “new” high school is prominent on the left side, as…

Powerhouse to host Plazapalooza
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Powerhouse to host Plazapalooza

October 2, 2020

Enjoy live music and local food vendors. A cash bar will be available. Adhering to local health department and state COVID-19 guidelines, Powerhouse will create a fun, safe, socially distanced…

SWCAHEC hosts mask competition
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SWCAHEC hosts mask competition

October 2, 2020

As part of its CARES ACT Funding, SWCAHEC is educating the public about the importance of stopping the spread of COVID-19 through mask education. Photo submissions will be judged on…

Apple Days festival to take place
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Apple Days festival to take place

October 2, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be different than the usual Buckley Park Festival. The Good Food Collective will host a series of small group harvests around the…