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La Plata Planning Commission is seeking applicants
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La Plata Planning Commission is seeking applicants

October 29, 2018

The advisory position is not monetarily compensated except for mileage expenses. To see the specific requirements of the position and fill out an application, visit co.laplata.co.us or go to the…

Festival de los Muertos to be held Thursday
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Festival de los Muertos to be held Thursday

October 29, 2018

Activities will include cultural dances, Day of the Dead-themed artists’ booths, paper flower making, face painting and more. Cost is $5; 17 and younger can attend for free. For more…

SBDC offering farm and ranch business workshop
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SBDC offering farm and ranch business workshop

October 28, 2018

Sessions will be held: Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: Decision Making Skills for Adaptive Management Dec. 7-8: Holistic Financial Planning and Enterprise Budgets. Dec. 14-15: Marketing Strategies and Business Models…

Kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled for Durango
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Kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled for Durango

October 28, 2018

The number of fish each person receives depends on how many people are in line and how much fish is available. People should bring a cooler or other container –…

Pumpkin drop-off Nov. 2-3
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Pumpkin drop-off Nov. 2-3

October 27, 2018

All candles and decorations must be removed before drop-off, and volunteers will monitor drop-off locations to minimize contamination. The drop-offs are an alternative to leaving pumpkins out to attract bears…

Weekly planner for Oct. 29 – Nov. 2
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Weekly planner for Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

October 27, 2018

du1-i-syn Community Relations Commission, 2:30 p.m., City Manager’s Conference Room, City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. Sign Code Public Meeting, 5 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Tuesday…

Thank you letter
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Thank you letter

October 26, 2018

La Plata County Thrive Living Wage Coalition is grateful to all those Thrive! Living Wage Employers who sponsored a very successful 2018 Premier Education Program, Reversing Inequality: What is the…

Bridge scores
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Bridge scores

October 26, 2018

Oct. 18: Non-Life Master First: L. Hawk/C. Schadt Second: B. Chambers/J. Skjold Second: S. Croom/J. Goldstein Fourth: J. Mullins/M. Zempel Fifth: J. Mercer/J. Walter Oct. 19: Open Pairs First: W.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
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Fort Lewis College Calendar

October 26, 2018

Saturday Discussion, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Room 140, Jones Hall. Free event. Activity, Alumni Tailgate Party and Women’s Soccer Game, 11:30 a.m. to…

Senior Calendar
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Senior Calendar

October 26, 2018

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 1-4 p.m. Medicare Counseling. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance Club. 12:30 p.m. Rec. Bridge. 12:45 p.m. Canasta. 1 p.m.…

Herald welcomes three new journalists to newsroom
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Herald welcomes three new journalists to newsroom

October 26, 2018

Bret Hauff will report on police, courts and Durango city government. His professional journalism career began at the Longboat Observer in Sarasota, Florida, where he covered city government and local…

Durango Bridge Club president dies
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Durango Bridge Club president dies

October 26, 2018

Hillmerdu1-i-syn Hillmer was an avid supporter of The Longest Day Contract Bridge League Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association and helped the club raise $12,482 in 2018, making Durango the highest…

Humane Society fundraiser to be held
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Humane Society fundraiser to be held

October 26, 2018

The gala benefits the La Plata County Humane Society, and the evening will include a live and silent auction, photo booth, presentation of the Animal Advocate of the Year award,…

Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango
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Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango

October 26, 2018

du1-i-syn On Friday night, the Durango Education Foundation will host dinner, dessert and hot beverages for a tailgating event at the last football home game of the Durango Demons’ season.…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 25, 2018

du1-i-syn Wednesday 7:22 a.m. A man and woman were fighting physically and verbally in the 2900 block of Cedar Avenue. 8:57 a.m. A man was arrested for trespassing in a…

Cafe au Play Halloween open house party Wednesday
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Cafe au Play Halloween open house party Wednesday

October 25, 2018

Children can wear costumes, or there will be costumes to share. The nonprofit organization offers a variety of child care activities throughout the week. For more information, visit www.durangocafeauplay.org or…

Rotary club meets Tuesday to talk Ballot 2A
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Rotary club meets Tuesday to talk Ballot 2A

October 25, 2018

Durango Mayor Sweetie Marbury and City Councilor Dick White will speak to the club about Ballot Question 2A in the November election. They will discuss what the initiative would fund…