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Albright memorial fundraiser to be held Friday
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Albright memorial fundraiser to be held Friday

March 13, 2018

Albright, a single mother of two, graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2015 with an education degree, and was killed in a vehicle crash a year later in Puerto Penasco,…

Durango Public Library to hold book sale
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Durango Public Library to hold book sale

March 13, 2018

Thousands of books for all ages will be available for $1 per pound. A members-only preview sale will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds go to…

Durango University Women to hold luncheon
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Durango University Women to hold luncheon

March 13, 2018

The luncheon is a fundraiser for scholarships, and the presentation will feature three local authors: Esther Belin, Karlene Stange and Rebecca Claussen. Tickets for the luncheon and presentation cost $45…

VFW to hold beginning beekeeping classes
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VFW to hold beginning beekeeping classes

March 13, 2018

The comprehensive classes will cover the basics of beekeeping, approved by the Colorado State Beekeepers Association Master Beekeeper certification. Veterans receive free admission. For more information, call or email Tina…

Fort Lewis College to host science day
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Fort Lewis College to host science day

March 13, 2018

Grubbsdu1-i-syn Millerdu1-i-syn Fort Lewis College chemistry professors will present live science shows in Room 130 of Chemistry Hall, including: 1 p.m.: “How to Bend Light to Your Will” by Michael…

The Well Armed Woman group to meet
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The Well Armed Woman group to meet

March 13, 2018

Durango Herald file Ammunition will be discussed this month, including basic properties, types and the meaning of grains. Special targets will be set up at the meeting for St. Patrick’s…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 12, 2018

du1-i-syn Friday 8:27 p.m. Two male subjects, possibly teenagers, were throwing rocks at someone’s car at Columbine Drive and west 23rd Street. Saturday 2:58 a.m. Someone reported hearing a physical…

Alternative Horizons seeking volunteers
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Alternative Horizons seeking volunteers

March 12, 2018

Volunteer advocate training sessions will be held March 20-21. For more information, call the Alternative Horizons office at 247-4374.

Alliance to host talk ‘Wilderness 101’
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Alliance to host talk ‘Wilderness 101’

March 12, 2018

Sheep stop and graze near Lemon Reservoir as J. Paul Brown brings them down from the Weminuche Wilderness area after a summer of feeding in the high country.Durango Herald file…

Back Country Horsemen to meet
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Back Country Horsemen to meet

March 11, 2018

Minimalist packing when backpacking on horseback will be discussed at the meeting. For more information, call or email Julie Figg, chapter president, at 442-0575 or [email protected], or visit www.4cbch.org.

Conservation District opens scholarship program
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Conservation District opens scholarship program

March 10, 2018

The program appoints $1,500 scholarships to two qualifying students. To be eligible, applicants are required to have declared a major in environmental science, biology or another conservation-related major. Applications can…

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry
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Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry

March 10, 2018

The meal will include breaded, battered and baked fried fish; French fries, coleslaw and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information,…

Calendar for March 12-16
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Calendar for March 12-16

March 10, 2018

du1-i-syn Mary Baker Eddy: Christian healer, 10 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 1166 East Third Ave. Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 3 p.m., Rock Point Conference Room, 211 Rock Point…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 9, 2018

du1-i-syn Friday 1:40 a.m. An intoxicated man was urinating on a street light in the 400 block of East Second Avenue. Police made an arrest. 1:48 a.m. A man with…

Chapman Hill to hold ‘BoxZilla’ competition
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Chapman Hill to hold ‘BoxZilla’ competition

March 9, 2018

The BoxZilla rail and box competition at Chapman Hill Ski Area celebrates the end of the ski season.Durango Herald BoxZilla, the largest feature at Chapman Hill, is a combination of…

Free Medicare class to be offered Thursday
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Free Medicare class to be offered Thursday

March 9, 2018

The class will explain how to sign up for Medicare and available supplemental plans. Moore will work with participants to find them the best coverage for the lowest possible cost.…

Local food advocate speaking at Bayfield library
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Local food advocate speaking at Bayfield library

March 9, 2018

Blairdu1-i-syn Blair started to study wild plants in her teens, received an undergraduate degree from Colorado College, received a master’s degree in holistic health education from John F. Kennedy University…

Beekeepers group to meet Thursday
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Beekeepers group to meet Thursday

March 9, 2018

Bee swarm topics will be discussed during the meeting, including how to inspect hives to anticipate swarming and how to catch a swarm. Bee package orders for club members are…

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

March 9, 2018

du1-i-syn A painting party will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at The Art Experience, 1150 Main Ave., Suite C. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

March 8, 2018

du1-i-syn Wednesday 10:26 a.m. A man was screaming somewhere between Manna soup kitchen and Ella Vita Court. 12:54 p.m. A woman was having a panic attack, saying something was in…

Rotary Club of Durango to hear from Police Chief
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear from Police Chief

March 8, 2018

Afzaldu1-i-syn Durango Police Chief Kamran Afzal will share what he’s learned since he was appointed last April, and discuss challenges for law enforcement and future plans. Before relocating to Durango,…