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Fort Lewis College to hold public meeting
Durango Herald file For more information, contact deputy secretary to the Board of Trustees, Peggy Sharp, at 247-7437 or [email protected].
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Mercy to offer fracture-prevention presentation
du1-i-syn Orthopedic surgeon Kim Furry, physician assistant Clayton LaBaume, and physical therapist Luke Angel will explain age-related factors that increase the risk of fall-related fractures and suggest simple ways to…
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Weed spraying scheduled for Animas River Trail
du1-i-syn The city, which contracted with Tres Mesa for noxious weed abatement, promotes best management practices to ensure safety. Herbicides include 2,4-D Amine and Perspective. The weed control has been…
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Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about Sheriff’s Office training
du1-i-syn Special Operations Lt. Ed Aber of the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office will speak about Crisis Intervention Team training. The 40-hour training class teaches officers communication and de-escalation skills…
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American Association of University Women seeks past presidents, board members
du1-i-syn To have an invitation mailed, past presidents and board members should send contact information to Katherine Burgess at [email protected].
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Governor to sign education bill at Fort Lewis College
du1-i-syn Attendance is open to the public, though space is limited. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Sen. Don Coram, R-Montrose, “requires the Department of Higher Education…
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La Plata County seeks public comment about proposed district boundaries
du1-i-syn Maps detailing the proposed changes are available at the La Plata County Clerk’s Office, 98 Everett St., Suite C. La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker will present…
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San Juan Basin Public Health leader earns fellowship at Aspen Institute
Jollondu1-i-syn The fellowship invests in visionary leaders in an effort to make Colorado the best place to have a child and sustain a healthy, thriving family. For information about all…
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Street-repaving project scheduled in Durango
du1-i-syn Work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Drivers are encouraged to follow detour signs, no-parking signs and use alternate routes in work areas. For more…
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Free mulch-loading to be offered in Bayfield
du1-i-syn The Convenience Center accepts dry, brown yard waste, including tree trimmings, slash and tree trunks up to 8 inches in diameter. County staff will be on site with heavy…
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Arboles community to clean up Rosa Cemetery
du1-i-syn The cemetery is located at the south end of County Road 975, immediately to the left after the state border cattle guard. Attendees are asked to wear gloves and…
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Marvel Grange to host potluck and Advance Care Planning talk
du1-i-syn Following the potluck, three representatives from Community Health Action Coalition will give a presentation and answer questions about advance care planning. For more information, call 588-3386.
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Upper Pine River Fire District to update area homeowners
du1-i-syn Those who attend will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. For more information, visit www.upperpinefpd.org.
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Wolfwood Refuge to visit Three Springs
du1-i-syn Two educational talks will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the green space. The event is open to all. For more information, www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
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Seventh-Day Adventist to hold lecture series
du1-i-syn The lecture series includes: “Defeating Diabetes” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday“Keys to Defeating Cancer” at 2 p.m. and “Nutrition: Fact or Fiction?” at 4 p.m. on SaturdayAll lectures are…
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Commissioner Westendorff to hold public office hours
du1-i-syn For more information, call the La Plata County Commissioners’ Office at 382-6219.
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Wildlife Museum open for summer season
du1-i-syn Visiting hours for the museum and fish hatchery are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and donations are appreciated;…
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Families encouraged to apply for free childcare
Analise Mahnken rocks 8-month-old Amaya Toledo to sleep after feeding from a bottle at the Ignacio Head Start program. Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is now accepting applications for the…
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Calendar for May 15 – May 19
Emergency Telephone Service Association of La Plata County meeting, 9 a.m., 545 Wilson Gulch Road, 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. Board of La Plata County Commissioners work session, 9:30 a.m., La Plata County…
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CDOT adds night-work hours to U.S. Highway 160, 550 project
Improvements expected to be completed by Memorial Day weekend
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Durango Kennel Club to present dog-show series
du1-i-syn Judges are American-Kennel-Club-licensed and from the United States and Canada. For more information, call 769-7685.
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Palace to hold second-annual Burger Night
The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado will sponsor the event. For more information, call 799-1654 or visit www.cancercoalitionswc.org.
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Rotary Club of Durango to hear history of Colorado Coal Wars
du1-i-syn Historian Craig Nettleton will speak about the Colorado Coal Wars and Ludlow Massacre of the early 20th century. The massacre was the culmination of an extensive strike against Colorado…
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Senior center to offer ‘matter-of-balance’ classes
du1-i-syn The class will meet from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through May 30, at Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. There will be no…
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Durango to conduct spring elm-tree-root injections
du1-i-syn A contract company will do the injections, which will target the insect European elm scale and leaf roller aphids. For more information, call city arborist Greg Sykes at 375-7383.
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Commissioner Lachelt to hold public office hours
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt urges residents to visit and provide their input about issues that face the county and the surrounding region. For more information, call the La Plata County Commissioners Office…
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U.S. Highway 160-Sawyer Drive intersection to change
New configuration to be safer for drivers
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Community invited to seventh annual Caregiver Conference
Durango Herald file Session topics will include: The Caregiver and Senior Resource Fair and lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Durango/La Plata Senior Center. Reservations are required. The…
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Event planned to support victims of sexual violence
Community invited to attend event at Smiley Building
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Drivers beware: Spring means wildlife is crossing roads
du1-i-syn Drivers should be extra cautious during the spring, when high numbers of wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. “Our maintenance personnel are being called upon more and more over the past couple…