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Rotary Club of Durango to meet virtually
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet virtually

July 17, 2020

Martin is an expert on Irish early medieval history. His talk will include exploring the history versus the legends/myths about St. Patrick as well as Ireland’s first female saint, Brigid.…

Summit Church offers vacation bible school
Religion

Summit Church offers vacation bible school

July 13, 2020

VBS focuses on fun, adventure and learning about God. Because of current health restrictions, participation will be limited to 15 children in-person. The program has been expanded to include a…

Photo: Durango Flour Mill – 1892
And the West is History

Photo: Durango Flour Mill – 1892

July 13, 2020

This picture shows the San Juan/Guyles & Graden Flour Mill. It was located about midway between today’s Albertsons and the DoubleTree Hotel along the Animas River. Owner Thomas Graden was…

Thank you from library trustees
Community

Thank you from library trustees

July 10, 2020

Funding from the Ballantine Family Fund, the La Plata Electric Roundup Foundation and La Plata County has made it possible to get the library district off to a solid start.…

Onward! announces scholarship recipients
Community

Onward! announces scholarship recipients

July 10, 2020

Nicci Crowley, Onward! deputy director, said, “This year we had a record number of applications received. Even with the March downturn in the market, we were able to support an…

Outdoor Zumbathon on Sunday to benefit CERF
Community

Outdoor Zumbathon on Sunday to benefit CERF

July 10, 2020

The covered pavilion may be accessed from the southeast end of the Durango Community Recreation Center parking lot, adjacent to the baseball fields. COVID-19 safety measures include fresh air, available…