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Spanish conversation hour to be held at Pine River Library
All ages and language levels are welcome. For more information, contact Darcy at [email protected] or 884-2222, ext. 522.
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Purgatory Resort to hold New Year’s Eve events
Ski instructors will parade down the mountain with torchlights followed by a special fireworks display at 6 p.m. The Rail Jam will follow with live music, and dancing will start…
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Youth computer coding club forms in Bayfield
The club will be open to all kids ages 8 to 18. To learn more, contact Youth Services Manager Becky Van Den Berg at 884-2222, ext. 516 or [email protected].
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Crashes traumatize witnesses, families, friends and responders
There is a hidden scar that goes on under the radar of public perception. So this time, I would like to help everyone understand the effect bad driving has on…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Monday 3:04 p.m. A 30-year-old man had a psychotic breakdown on the second floor of the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. 3:29 p.m. Someone found missing…
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Marvel Grange to host waffle night Friday
Participants should bring toppings for the waffles and side dishes. A white elephant gift exchange will be held. The items are to be wrapped and should be items that a…
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Senior center to host New Year’s party
Henry Stoy will entertain on piano with “Name that Song.” For more information, call 382-6445.
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St Mark’s to present Majesty of Christmas concert Friday
Durango musicians, including the Durango Chamber Singers, will come together for the event. The cost is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at…
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Red Mountain Pass is now open through winter
Motorists can drive from Durango to Ouray without closures. Electrical line operations ended Monday, and no construction is planned until the spring or summer of 2019. For road conditions and…
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The blotter
du1-i-syn Sunday 3:58 a.m. Three men set off fireworks and then entered a Durango taxi and left the area near the intersection of West Second Avenue and 32nd Street. 6:58…
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Montezuma-Cortez High School achieves highest state rating; Mesa Elementary struggles
District drops in state ratings; most lower grades maintain ratings
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Cortez vigil attendees to Legislature: Pass ‘red flag’ law
50 rally against gun violence on Sandy Hook anniversary
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Mountain Studies Institute receives grant for 416 Fire work
Money will go toward rehabilitation efforts
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Silverton skijoring to return in February
10th race planned for 2019 Presidents Day weekend
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Health First Colorado and CHP+ help desk available at Durango library
The Family Health care coordinator will provide help navigating Medicaid and CHP+ health care programs and comprehensive coordination for families, children and pregnant women. For more information, visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
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Slash-pile burning planned through April
Burning could continue through April and should not affect public access or use of the forest. Operations typically take place after snowfall, and firefighters will closely monitor pile-burning activities. For…
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Pine River Library to host local author event
Local authors will be selling and signing books at the event and participating in an open mic time to discuss their works. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call…
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Pine River Library announces new hours
The library will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The library will be closed Sunday. The closures are part…
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Chapman youth skating school sign-ups open for January
The third session will begin Jan. 7, and there are a variety of classes to meet schedules and skill levels. The classes help children and teens become comfortable on the…
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Crow Canyon, Hopi announce project on ancient maize research
The project known as Developing a Comprehensive Database of Archaeological Maize for Colorado and the Greater Southwest will build off the experience of the Pueblo Farming Project – a decade-plus…
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Cortez Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 29
Annual survey adds to Audubon Society’s database
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Christmas Comet will arrive over Southwest Colorado for holidays
Geminid meteor shower joins comet display
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Weekly planner for Dec. 17-21
du1-i-syn La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt Office Hours, noon-2 p.m., La Plata County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave. Thrive! Living Wage Coalition Monthly Meeting and Potluck Dinner, 5:30…
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Bob Chaput, local Tesla owner, will give a talk called “All Things Tesla.” Community members are welcome to attend, and lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.…
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New regulations for on-site wastewater treatment systems
The inspection reports must be submitted to San Juan Basin Public Health. Transfer of title inspections will be done by certified third-party inspectors. Inspectors can be found at nawt.org/search. The…
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Commissioner Julie Westendorff to hold Bayfield office hours
For more information, call 382-6219.