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Craft sale to be held Saturday

The Friends and Neighbors Craft Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2601 Junction Creek, at Durango’s Cowboy Church across from Miller Middle School. There will...

DATE: Nov 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde cancels holiday open house

Because of the continued closure of Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, With the ongoing concern over the stability of the rock arch in the Spruce Tree House alcove, park officials have dete...

DATE: Nov 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fluoridated water integral to everybody’s health

Just when you think you’ve recovered from the sugar crash of Halloween, the parade of pumpkin pies, sweet potato casserole and cranberry dressing show up to prolong your sweetened holiday st...

DATE: Nov 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

It takes all of us to keep high school graduation rates up

Great news – the high school graduation rate in the United States has risen again! It is at an all-time high of 83.2 percent (U.S. Department of Education), and an analysis of pe...

DATE: Nov 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango

“Almost Sunrise” tells the inspiring story of two young men, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who, in an attempt to put their haunting combat experiences behind them, embark on an extraordinar...

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Library offers DIY classes

The Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, can help you make your own gifts this holiday season. A series of do-it-yourself classes will teach you skills t...

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Learn the art of persuasive letter writing

“Voice your Views,” tips for writing effective letters to the editor and Congress, will feature Bill Roberts, editorial page editor with The Durango Herald. The session offers direct feedba...

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridge repaving projects could cause delays

The Ninth Street bridge will closed, and the 32nd Street bridge will have some lane closures during repaving over the next week. The city began repaving Wednesday on the 32nd Stre...