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Mesa Verde store pulls out of Cortez welcome center
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Mesa Verde store pulls out of Cortez welcome center

October 17, 2017

Shannon Carver plants pinwheels in front of the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez in this file photo.The Journal file The bookstore has operated out of the Welcome Center for more…

FLC vice president to speak at Kiwanis meeting
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FLC vice president to speak at Kiwanis meeting

October 17, 2017

du1-i-syn Fort Lewis College vice president for advancement Mark Jastorff will speak about issues that face the college, such as the search for a new president and the possibility of…

Commuter programs to be discussed Friday
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Commuter programs to be discussed Friday

October 17, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Local First and city staff will offer a workshop about commuter programs from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Carnegie Building, 1188 East Second Ave.du1-i-syn Those…

Buzz Club to meet Thursday
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Buzz Club to meet Thursday

October 17, 2017

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association Buzz Club will hold its last meeting of the year at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at Florida Baptist Church, 30296 U.S. Highway 160.The Durango Herald file…

Marvel Grange to offer potluck, presentation
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Marvel Grange to offer potluck, presentation

October 17, 2017

A community potluck will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133, in Marvel.Durango Herald file At 7:15 p.m., American Senior Benefits will give a…

CDOT to begin work on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145
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CDOT to begin work on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

October 17, 2017

Colorado Department of Transportation The projects are expected to last through November, CDOT said in a news release. Crews will seal cracks on: U.S. Highway 160 in Montezuma County from…

Self-Help Center to offer ‘family law day’
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Self-Help Center to offer ‘family law day’

October 16, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file<br><br>The 6th Judicial District Self-Help Center will hold a free family law day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East…

Pine River Library to review 2018 budget
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Pine River Library to review 2018 budget

October 15, 2017

The Pine River Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual budget hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.Photo courtesy Pine…

Nursery and Supply to hold Harvest Fest
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Nursery and Supply to hold Harvest Fest

October 15, 2017

The event will feature live music by Bob’s Yr Uncle, hayrides through the “scarecrow stroll” and scary ghost shack, a barbecue, farm stand, kids games, activities, discounts and more. All…

AARP to hold October meeting
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AARP to hold October meeting

October 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Claire Ninde, director of communications for San Juan Basin Public Health, will speak a at 10:30 a.m. about services offered by the health department. The meeting is open to…

Snowdown event sign-up deadline announced
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Snowdown event sign-up deadline announced

October 14, 2017

Anyone who intends to host or coordinate an event must complete and submit an event form before the deadline. The 2018 Snowdown festival will be held Jan. 31 through Feb.…

Ska to hold fake-news trivia night
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Ska to hold fake-news trivia night

October 14, 2017

Community members are encouraged to attend and test their chops at the event. Attendees should brush up on the news before arriving. Ska and Durango Organics will provide door prizes,…

And the West is History
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And the West is History

October 14, 2017

75 years ago: The County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs met at the home of Miss Charlene Tresner, home demonstration agent in Durango. It was an all-day meeting, attended by…

Calendar for Oct. 16-20
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Calendar for Oct. 16-20

October 13, 2017

du1-i-syn Living with Wildlife Advisory Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., 382-6210, www.co.laplata.co.us. Tuesday Pine River Garden Club meeting, 6 p.m., Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

October 13, 2017

du1-i-syn Thursday 11:04 a.m. An elderly man who was muttering to himself was in the middle of the road near Home Depot, 1301 South Camino del Rio. 6:19 p.m. Two…

Best bets for the weekend
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Best bets for the weekend

October 13, 2017

du1-i-syn To support prevention and treatment of breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mercy Health Foundation will host the annual 5K run/walk fundraiser, Journey of Hope, on Saturday…