Colorado state Senator Dr. Irene Aguilar, right, who is a physician at Denver Health, helps deliver to the secretary of state’s office in Denver more than 156,000 signatures to put a single-payer health care question on the 2016 ballot. Several events put on by supporters of the ballot initiative are planned in Durango in October.

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Colorado state Senator Dr. Irene Aguilar, right, who is a physician at Denver Health, helps deliver to the secretary of state’s office in Denver more than 156,000 signatures to put a single-payer health care question on the 2016 ballot. Several events put on by supporters of the ballot initiative are planned in Durango in October.

Brennan Linsley/Associated Press

Information about Amendment 69, also known as ColoradoCare, will be presented on the following dates:

Former small-business owner, Guinn Unger, will present “ColoradoCare: Understanding Amendment 69” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Public Library , 1900 East Third Ave. The evening will include a time for questions. This event is free and open to the public.

The Community Health Action Committee of Durango will present “ColoradoCare: Understanding Amendment 69” at 8 a.m. Friday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Former small-business owner, Guinn Unger, will explain Amendment 69 and field questions from the audience. A continental breakfast will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

The documentary “Now Is The Time: Healthcare For Everybody” will be screened at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Durango Public Library. This documentary delves into what single-payer health care is and supporters claim it saves money. The evening will include a time for questions. This event is free and open to the public.

Visit ColoradoCare.org for one view of ColoradoCare from its supporters.

Herald Staff