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Dolores residents, businesses get wildfire analysis
Rapid fire assessments to be conducted on 500 homes, businesses
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Prostate cancer support group to meet Tuesday
Anyone with prostate issues, elevated prostate-specific antigen or a cancer diagnosis is welcome. Discussions are in confidence. For more information, email [email protected].
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FLC Lifelong Learning migration discussion Dec. 6
Ron Garst, former provost at National Intelligence University and research analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency, will examine early examples and types of human migration, different models and reasons for…
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Families can make s’mores at Bayfield library
There will also be hot chocolate for all. For more information about library programs, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
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Mancos school district playground nearing completion
Football field also receives work after short delay
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Fundraisers to benefit local family Friday and Saturday
A silent auction to benefit the family will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Kamoska Pilates in the Aspenwood building at 357 Mountain View Drive in…
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Free Grinch-Mas breakfast set for Saturday in Ignacio
Food will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, hash browns, juice and coffee. All are welcome. Canned food donations will be used in the distribution of Christmas food baskets.…
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Immigration talk to be held at Bayfield library
The discussion will involve beliefs about immigration and whether America should be welcoming to people fleeing hardship and violence. For more information, call the library at 884-2222, ext. 510.
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Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursday
Deanna Cruz with the Durango Educational Foundation will be the speaker. Guests are welcome, and an optional lunch is available for $13.
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Four Leaves Winery to host game night
The winery hosts game nights the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. For more information, visit bit.ly/2DYo3vE.
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Salsa dance lessons at the Wild Horse Saloon
For more information visit www.thedancingbutterfly.com.
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The blotter
du1-i-syn Sunday 9:24 a.m. A deer with chicken wire stuck in its antlers was thrashing in the road near the intersection of 32nd Street and East Sixth Avenue. 4:28 p.m.…
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Fort Lewis College developing strategic plan
Effort aims to improve students’ opportunities
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Smiley Cafe holiday market to be held
Fifteen local artists will offer jewelry, pottery, holiday wreaths,T-shirts, hats, handcrafted wood kitchen items and more. There will be live music, appetizers and drinks.
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Free wreath-making event Tuesday at Sunnyside library
The library will provide all supplies, including wreath rings, pine boughs, ribbon and decorations. The event is for all ages, but ages 14 and younger should be accompanied by an…
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Trees for Conservation Christmas tree lot open
There are local and farmed trees, including white fir, Engelmann spruce and balsam fir. Proceeds benefit local conservation and education programs. For more information and to see future dates and…
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Durango Green Drinks to be served at Carver’s
The event will be the last Green Drinks of 2018 and will facilitate discussion about how to make the outdoors better in the future. There will be free appetizers. For…
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Wolf symposium to be held at Fort Lewis College
Thursday’s three-part event will include different speakers during the morning and afternoon sessions and an evening public discussion with the day’s speakers. The schedule is: 8:30 a.m. to noon: Four…
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Hang holiday decorations with wildlife in mind
This buck was tangled recently in ropes being used for a holiday display in Salida. It was cut loose.Colorado Parks and Wildlife Every year, bucks become snarled in decorations, CPW…
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Weekly planner for Nov. 26-30
du1-i-syn Youth Engagement Program Work Session, 7-7:45 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. City Council Listening Session on Ballot 2A, 12:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.…
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Suicide prevention forum Dec. 6
A panel of community representatives will share state-level suicide prevention initiatives and facilitate a discussion to increase community connection. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Spanish language interpretation will…
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Be Local Coupon Book favorite photo voting
Voting is open online and will also be available from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the book release party at the Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave. Voting closes…
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Residents line up for community Thanksgiving dinner in Cortez
Locals and guests share holiday meal as a welcome rain falls
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Noel Night at the Rochester Dec. 7
There will be local artists, drinks and a s’mores bar. Visit www.rochesterhotel.com for more information.
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Mercy hosts information session on free yearlong diabetes program
Participants of the program will learn evidence-based skills that will help them follow a healthy lifestyle focused on nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, and coping with change-related challenges. To be…
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La Plata County Democrats’ Christmas party Dec. 8
There will be music, dinner and drinks. Tickets are available through Nov. 30 online at www.laplatadems.org and cost $25 a person or $45 per couple. For more information or to…
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The Blotter
du1-i-syn Tuesday 8:58 a.m. A Dodge truck was swerving and almost drove off the road while traveling north on U.S. Highway 550 near the New Mexico state line. 12:51 p.m.…
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LPEA holiday lighting competition
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Consumer-members are requested to give their permission for LPEA to use names and images for promotional purposes. Lighting displays will be judged the week of Dec.…