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Men Who Grill goes virtual
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Men Who Grill goes virtual

July 10, 2020

The event highlights local culinary skills while giving back to the community. Ten grill teams will grill in their own backyards or places of business July 11, and judges will…

San Juan volunteer rangers needed
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San Juan volunteer rangers needed

July 9, 2020

Volunteers are needed to monitor these trails, talk to visitors about minimizing their impacts and ensure that hikers keep these world-class resources in great shape. Existing volunteers are encouraged to…

Photo: Wildcat Canyon – ca. 1900
And the West is History

Photo: Wildcat Canyon – ca. 1900

July 6, 2020

The next time you drive Wildcat Canyon (Colorado Highway 141), look for remnants of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad grade as it winded its way up the canyon on its…

City of Durango to host edible plant excursions
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City of Durango to host edible plant excursions

July 3, 2020

Participants will learn about plants in the local environment that are either edible, medicinal or both. People will meet at the Durango Community Recreation Center and carpool to the site.…

ReStore seeks volunteers
Community

ReStore seeks volunteers

July 3, 2020

The store needs volunteer support for the register and pick-ups. For more information, call Susie at 382-9931.

Durango Botanical Society thanks High Noon Rotary
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Durango Botanical Society thanks High Noon Rotary

July 3, 2020

This donation will allow DBS to begin construction on the newest garden, the Elevation Grass Garden at the Durango Public Library. This garden will consist of a collection of water-wise,…

Annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show canceled
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Annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show canceled

July 3, 2020

The club will offer several field trips this summer and fall. For online registration and additional information about these rock-hounding explorations, visit www.durangorocks.org/fieldtrips. For more information, visit www.durangorocks.org or email…

Animas High School grateful to community partners
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Animas High School grateful to community partners

July 3, 2020

Our deepest appreciations go to national event producer John Oakes, who lives locally, and produces local events Four Corners Motorcycle; the Vaughn family for hosting at their beautiful ranch; Voice…

Rotary Club of Durango to host Marsha Porter-Norton
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host Marsha Porter-Norton

July 3, 2020

Porter-Norton will discuss the various things she has learned about bringing communities together around tough, contentious issues. She is an experienced public issues meeting facilitator and project manager with 26…

Photo: 1911 Flood aftermath
And the West is History

Photo: 1911 Flood aftermath

June 29, 2020

This picture taken just days after the October flood in 1911 looks north with the Main Avenue bridge seen just beyond the streetcar. The photographer was standing near the intersection…