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Master Farm Homemaker Guild now offering scholarship
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Master Farm Homemaker Guild now offering scholarship

April 23, 2017

Called the “Second Chance Scholarship,” the accepted applicant will be a woman who has had her college education interrupted or postponed, and wants to continue education at a college, trade…

Calendar for April 24 – April 28
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Calendar for April 24 – April 28

April 23, 2017

Mayor’s youth advisory work session with youth appointees, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., 375-5000, www.durangogov.org. History Movie Club, 5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave.,…

CDOT to conduct survey work on Highway 145
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CDOT to conduct survey work on Highway 145

April 23, 2017

Durango Herald file The topographical survey will involve the use of drones and will require traffic to stop occasionally. Motorists can expect up to 20-minute delays on Highway 145 between…

Class about uses of gumweed to be offered
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Class about uses of gumweed to be offered

April 22, 2017

du1-i-syn People with spring allergies are encouraged to attend. Those interested to attend should call 779-3111 or visit www.osadha.com/contact for the class location. Cost is a suggested donation of $15.

CDOT warns public of phone scam
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CDOT warns public of phone scam

April 21, 2017

Durango Herald file Numerous residents have reported being contacted by a person who claims to be a CDOT representative conducting a survey that requires personal information, such as date of…

Controlled burn planned northwest of Pagosa Springs
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Controlled burn planned northwest of Pagosa Springs

April 21, 2017

Durango Herald file Operations are scheduled to begin the week of April 24 and take place over several days, depending on weather conditions. The burns will take place adjacent to…

Animas Alano Club moves to Cowboy Church
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Animas Alano Club moves to Cowboy Church

April 21, 2017

Durango Herald file The club will hold a grand-opening event, potluck dinner and its annual membership meeting at 6 p.m. April 22, at Durango’s Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction St. All…

Columbine Christian students plan service projects
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Columbine Christian students plan service projects

April 19, 2017

du1-i-syn Students also will attend a tree-planting event Monday at Vallecito for their “Wilderness Day” program, and plant seedlings in areas that were damaged during the Missionary Ridge fire to…

Marvel Grange to celebrate 60th anniversary
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Marvel Grange to celebrate 60th anniversary

April 17, 2017

Durango Herald file A program, including Grange history, membership recognition and awards, will be held after the supper. Marlon Greer will perform his fiddle tunes, as well. For more information,…

Cross Bar X to hold yard sale to help campers
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Cross Bar X to hold yard sale to help campers

April 17, 2017

Durango Herald file Donations for the yard sale will be accepted from April 23 to April 29 at Cross Bar X, 2111 County Road 222. Larger items can be picked…

Stillwater Music offering summer programs
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Stillwater Music offering summer programs

April 17, 2017

Bela Knox takes a violin lesson with Jeroen van Tyn in the new home of the Stillwater Foundation in the Crossroads Center.Durango Herald file Scholarships and early-payment discounts are available.…

Calendar for April 17 – April 21
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Calendar for April 17 – April 21

April 16, 2017

Four Corners Arts Forum, 9 a.m., KDUR 91.9/93.9 FM, www.kdur.org. People’s Practice in the Park, 12:30 p.m., Buckley Park, 247-8395, www.turtlelakerefuge.org. Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ska Brewing Co., 225…

Animas Valley Grange to host bird presentation
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Animas Valley Grange to host bird presentation

April 16, 2017

du1-i-syn She will cover population trends of birds that occupy the Animas Valley from the 1960s, the time of Rachel Carson’s warnings, to 2015, and discuss potential causes for population…

Rotary Club to hear about Durango Food Bank
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Rotary Club to hear about Durango Food Bank

April 16, 2017

du1-i-syn Director of Durango Food Bank, Sara Smith, will speak about Durango Food Bank, a nonprofit that distributes food by request to more than 30 local agencies. The event is…

Senior Center to host AARP meeting
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Senior Center to host AARP meeting

April 16, 2017

du1-i-syn Mary Kay Stewart of the Durango Education Foundation Fellows Program will act as guest speaker. AARP members and seniors are welcome to attend. For those who want to eat…