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Community

Durango Public Library announces summer event schedule for children and teens

To kick-off the summer reading program, “Universe of Stories” kickoff party will be held from 11 a.m. to. 1 p.m.…

May 31, 2019

Community

La Plata County Democrats to discuss democracies in decline

The speaker will be Paul LaBell, a board member of Colorado ACLU and an assistant professor at Fort Lewis College.…

May 31, 2019

Community

Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party

This is a free event, but participants are asked to bring a hat to decorate, as well as decorations. Some…

May 31, 2019

Community

Durango DeColores Civitan Club to meet Tuesday

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Christine Phillips at 385-5316.

May 31, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births

Deserie Benavidez and Jorge Vazquez, Ignacio, Jesus Elias, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 2:48 p.m. April 5. Cacia Pope and Joshua…

May 31, 2019

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

Shaun Smith will give a presentation about SkillsUSA. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

May 31, 2019

Community

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday: Community basic first aid. 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday: Community adult/child/infant CPR. 6 to 10…

May 31, 2019

Community

Local group to hold classic bike ride

The group will have a meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. with the ride starting at 10 a.m. This is…

May 31, 2019

Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

Retired Gen. PK Carlton Jr. will talk about Zero Preventable Deaths. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

May 31, 2019

Community

Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday

Evryman promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. Enter the building on the…

May 31, 2019

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host historian Sharon Greve

Serving as the first volunteer historian of the department in 2012, Greve will present about the early Durango residents’ cry…

May 31, 2019

Community

Spots still available in Safetytown

The program teaches a variety of safety lessons for children ages 5-7. The cost is $60, and registration forms are…

May 31, 2019

Health

Health paradox: New U.S. diabetes cases fall as obesity rises

Health officials are reporting fewer new cases of diabetes in U.S. adults – even as obesity rates continue to climb.Associated…

May 29, 2019

Travel

Sound barrier to chase seals, prevent shark attacks debated for Cape Cod

Beachgoers keep an eye on the seals swimming at Coast Guard Beach in North Eastham, Mass. A plan to develop…

May 29, 2019

Community

Durango Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs begin June 1

Children and teens who meet reading goals will earn a free book, a lanyard, a day pass to the Durango…

May 28, 2019

Community

Raptors Wild to visit Durango

Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.raptorswild.org/tickets.html.

May 28, 2019

Community

LPEA Golf Tournament at Pagosa Springs Golf Club opens registration

Space is limited, and the registration deadline is June 10. Organized by LPEA’s line personnel and members of the International…

May 28, 2019

Community

Animas River Days to be held Saturday

Featured events will include river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, an inflatable rodeo and the…

May 28, 2019

Travel

Grand Canyon limits North Rim water use after pipe damaged

The National Park Service announced Thursday that public laundry and shower facilities are closed as well as public restrooms with…

May 27, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Wheeling over the Animas

This picture of the Durango Wheel Club was taken by photographer Frank Gonner on June 16, 1895, at Bakers Bridge,…

May 27, 2019

Travel

Tips for snapping safe selfies while traveling

focused on your surroundings, don’t be selfish

May 26, 2019

Travel

Back to the future: New York’s TWA Hotel is a stylish work in progress

What the hotel doesn’t want is for guests to hear even a murmur of jet-engine noise from adjacent taxiways. To…

May 25, 2019

Health

Deaths from brain, heart problems higher for NFL than MLB

Batting helmets in a rack before a Major League Baseball game in New York. According to study published Friday, May…

May 24, 2019

Community

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 24, 2019