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Take Shape for Life adds team member
Demarest will help residents lose weight and achieve optimal health in his position. For more information, call 749-0975.
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Presentation about nonprofits to be held at rec center
Cara Lawrence of Tierney Lawrence, Denver, will discuss the limitations of nonprofits in terms of politics, advocacy, grassroots organizing and the law. Any and all nonprofit board and staff are…
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Thrive! adds hundredth employer to recognition program
To qualify for the program, La Plata County employers must pay their employees a living wage or develop a plan that shows progress to reach that goal. Almost one-third of…
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Pinnacol recognizes Evenings Porch Assisted Living
For more information and tours, call 884-0101 or visit www.eveningsporch.com.
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Sky Ute Casino to host nonprofit money booth event
The event will include 15 nonprofit organizations from La Plata, Archuleta and San Juan counties, of which will compete for a share of more than $20,000. A reception will be…
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First National Bank to host seminar about water law
Attorney and former state senator, Ellen Roberts, and senior partner in the Trout Raley Denver water law firm, Peggy Montaño, will present the seminar to educate professionals in the complex…
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Townhomes proposed along Animas View Drive in Durango
Homes could have built-in studios for homeowners to rent
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Cortez planning and zoning votes ‘no’ on Osprey Packs day care
Industrial Park too dangerous, city says
A Take on Tourism
A Take on Tourism ‘Staycation’: What’s old is what’s new again
Or, you did it years ago and haven’t done it since. Or, the stuff you’ll take time to do when relatives visit; stuff like riding the train, a day at…
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Hotel on Camino del Rio approved by Planning Commission
Developer makes changes suggested by city staff
Money Savvy
Grocery shopping doesn’t have to kill a budget
How I calculated our savings You can use the U.S. Agriculture Department’s cost of food at home chart http://bit.ly/CostofFoodAtHomeChart to see how you compare to other families. There are four…
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La Plata County real estate forecast: Growth outpaces inventory
Bayfield, Forest Lakes home sales expected to rise
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Southwest Innovation Corridor builds startup culture
Grants save Go Code in Durango, provide internships
From the Extension Office
Don’t allow ‘dirty,’ ‘clean’ produce lists to lead you astray
The Environmental Working Group’s new Dirty Dozen list moved spinach higher because of an increase in the amount of pesticide residue found on plants in this year’s tests.Durango Herald file…
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Contracts to buy homes hit highest level since April
The National Association of Realtors said the number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose in February.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its…
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Quality Inn to host Business After Hours
A scavenger hunt with prizes will occur 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided by Grassburger, Four Leaves Winery and Durango Brewing Co. Cost is $7 for…
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San Juan Basin Public Health hires two to staff
Ripple was previously employed at the Social Security Administration and will help elderly, blind or disabled residents obtain care at home in her new position. She has a bachelor’s in…
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DHS graduate named Colorado-section president at American Society of Civil Engineers
Franklindu1-i-syn Franklin graduated from Durango High School in 2009 and received a civil engineering degree from Colorado State University in 2013. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Pinnacol awards dividends to La Plata County employers
In La Plata County, more than $600,000 will be awarded to employers this year. Dividend checks are calculated based on the policyholder’s premium size and performance. The average 2017 dividend…
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Posternak adds new partner to firm
In her new position, Otenti will provide transactional, regulatory and litigation advice related to logistics and transportation. She will also maintain a general commercial litigation and bankruptcy practice. Otenti received…
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SCAPE adds new member to board of directors
Bishop graduated in architecture from University of Texas in 1976, started an architectural firm in 1979, gradually transitioned to commercial real estate development, started Bishop Development Co. in the 1990s,…
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New head brewer announced at Ska Brewing Co.
Randalldu1-i-syn Randall has 13 years of experience in the industry, and worked for Flying Dog Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Great Divide Brewing Co. before he began at…
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Tri-County announces new partnership
One senior will be accepted into the program to receive paid job training funded by the United States Department of Labor. Applicants must be at least 55 years of age,…
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U.S. cannabis industry expected to maintain growth despite Trump
Nearly 75% in poll say government should back off
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Malls look to grocery stores as a ‘survival tactic’
Kroger Co., the nation’s largest grocer with close to 4,000 locations, recently bought a former Macy’s space at Kingsdale Shopping Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio.Sean Proctor/Bloomberg News “There has been…
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Wells Fargo ATMs go card-free
Wells Fargo bank customers can now download an app that will allow them to use their smartphones to access any of the bank’s ATMs.Patrick Sison/Associated Press file Beginning Monday, Wells…
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Alpacka Rafts moves to downtown Mancos
Mancos Brewery plans to move into Alpacka’s old spot
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Home buyers have ways to learn about a house’s sordid history
Website provides home buyers details about ‘murder houses’
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Woe for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration
“I discover brands through Instagram,” said Dao, 33, of St. Paul, Minnesota. Elizabeth Troy says she was the “queen of sales,” going through discounted items at J. Crew and Banana…