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Shimmy Mob to participate in World Belly Dance Day
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Shimmy Mob to participate in World Belly Dance Day

May 11, 2017

du1-i-syn The team will dance at these times and locations: 11 a.m., Durango Farmers Market, in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.Noon, Father…

Author, justice to speak at Pine River Library
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Author, justice to speak at Pine River Library

May 11, 2017

HobbsPhoto by Marc Piscotty Hobbs lives in Denver and spends time in Southwest Colorado. He practiced environmental, transportation, land-use and water law for more than 20 years before he was…

Mail carriers to accept food donations May 13
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Mail carriers to accept food donations May 13

May 11, 2017

du1-i-syn Community members can leave donations of non-perishable goods next to their mailboxes before mail is delivered that day. Letter carriers will collect food donations and arrange deliveries to Durango…

Advanced Allergy Relief Center to offer presentation
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Advanced Allergy Relief Center to offer presentation

May 10, 2017

du1-i-syn Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis can be resolved. For more information, call 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.

San Juan Basin Public Health to host summit about suicide prevention
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San Juan Basin Public Health to host summit about suicide prevention

May 10, 2017

Durango Herald file The community-based event aims to engage individuals, families, organizations and businesses. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association president-elect Dr. Susan Becker will give a presentation called “Brief Suicide Intervention…

Sidewalk, curb work planned on Durango streets
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Sidewalk, curb work planned on Durango streets

May 8, 2017

Fernando Pichardo, left, and Sonsele Lynch, both with Kennebec Construction, finish an ADA curb in July 2016 in front of Durango High School. More curb and gutter work is planned…

Calendar for May 8 – May 12
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Calendar for May 8 – May 12

May 7, 2017

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, 3:30 p.m., Smith Chambers, City Hall, 929 East Second Ave., durangogov.org. Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., durangogov.org. Tuesday La…

Great Decisions discussion to be held
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Great Decisions discussion to be held

May 6, 2017

du1-i-syn Burgess will present an overview of the topic, screen a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown-bag…

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos
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Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos

May 6, 2017

du1-i-syn Goodnight was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2016 and owns Veryl Goodnight Gallery in downtown Mancos. The event will begin with a social and brief business…

River users warned of new rapid at Santa Rita
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River users warned of new rapid at Santa Rita

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Improvements to the Santa Rita intake, the section of river immediately upstream of Whitewater Park, shifted the flow left towards the water intake structure and increased the gradient of…

University women to hold annual meeting
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University women to hold annual meeting

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn After a brief business meeting from 2 to 2:30 p.m., a readers theater presentation written by Judy Hook, “Suffrage Stories: the ‘Antis,’ the WCTU and the Texas Schemers,” will…

Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting
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Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Those interested in the affordable home-ownership program are encouraged to attend and learn about the organization’s newest remodel. The event is free and open to all. For more information…

Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk
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Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk

May 5, 2017

du1-i-syn Walkers are invited to take a “peace stone” and leave it at the center of the labyrinth to symbolize a shared intention for peace. Attendees are welcome to bring…

La Plata Quilters to meet Thursday
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La Plata Quilters to meet Thursday

May 4, 2017

du1-i-syn A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information,…

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio
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Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio

May 4, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will receive a guided tour of the museum and hear about living with bears and mountain lions. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. For more information, call chapter president…

Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November
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Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November

May 4, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-20-16-Durango-du1-i-syn The section of road will be resurfaced, striped and signed. Work is estimated to be completed by late November. The project will also include updates to 3,000…