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Barbershoppers offer singing Valentines
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Barbershoppers offer singing Valentines

February 7, 2019

Singing Valentines can be purchased for the sweetheart of your choice for $49 and include two songs, a carnation and a small box of chocolates. A barbershop quartet will be…

Professor to give talk for Black History Month
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Professor to give talk for Black History Month

February 6, 2019

McAllister is a faculty member in the Ethnic Studies Program at NAU, where he teaches courses on African American studies, the history of racial formation in the United States and…

Black History Month event to be held in Ignacio
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Black History Month event to be held in Ignacio

February 6, 2019

John Taylor and his wife, Kitty Cloud, on their wedding day, October 11, 1907.Courtesy of Animas Museum The event is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Arlene…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 6, 2019

du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:20 a.m. Two men were smoking methamphetamine at a table in Schneider Park. 11:47 a.m. Someone reported people sleeping near a business in the 3700 block of Main…

Free legal advice available Thursday
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Free legal advice available Thursday

February 5, 2019

du1-i-syn About 16 lawyers specializing in topics such landlord-tenant disputes, family law, workers compensation, estate planning, real estate, wills, contracts and debts will be available. “This is one-stop shopping where…

Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday
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Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday

February 4, 2019

The meeting will address the coalition’s focus in 2019, and public comment is encouraged. Also, a vote will be taken for the 2018 Health Hero. Everyone is welcome. Breakfast will…

Knights of Columbus to hold dance Saturday
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Knights of Columbus to hold dance Saturday

February 4, 2019

A brisket and turkey dinner with sides will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dancing with DJ Alex Rodriquez will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. A cash…

Learn how to make Victorian-era Valentines cards
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Learn how to make Victorian-era Valentines cards

February 4, 2019

The cost is $30, and seating is limited. To reserve a space, call 259-2402. Proceeds will benefit the Animas Museum. Participants should bring scissors. Everything else will be provided.

Wolf Creek Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation
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Wolf Creek Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation

February 4, 2019

Wolf Creek Pass will close at 6 a.m. Tuesday for avalanche control work. The pass is expected to be closed for two hours.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The Colorado Department of…

Weekly planner for Feb. 4-8
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Weekly planner for Feb. 4-8

February 2, 2019

du1-i-syn Monday Mayor Youth Advisory Commission meeting, 7 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Multi-event Center Commission meeting, 5 p.m., County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave. Tuesday City…

‘Bears of Durango’ will be shown Feb. 8
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‘Bears of Durango’ will be shown Feb. 8

February 2, 2019

The Durango Film-sponsored screening will be attended by the film’s director, Dusty Hulet, who will answer questions after the screening and share details about the film’s new partnership with Mountain…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

February 1, 2019

du1-i-syn Thursday 7:51 a.m. One vehicle T-boned another at the intersection of Second Street and East Seventh Avenue. At least one citation was issued. 12:39 p.m. Someone reported a hang…