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Poet laureate to visit public library
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Poet laureate to visit public library

April 4, 2017

du1-i-syn The library has partnered with Colorado Humanities to host the event. Hutchison is the author of 17 collections of poems, including “Bed of Coals,” winner of the Colorado Poetry…

Music in the Mountains to kick off festival season
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Music in the Mountains to kick off festival season

April 4, 2017

Durango Herald file The program, special events and soloists will be unveiled by music director and conductor, Guillermo Figueroa. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, martinis, and wine will be provided by Hot…

AARP to offer driver safety course
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AARP to offer driver safety course

April 4, 2017

Associated Press file The course is quick-paced and fun, designed for drivers looking to refresh their skills and stay informed about changes in vehicles, roads and laws. Doors open at…

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

April 4, 2017

A Lenten fish fry will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 East Fifth Ave.Courtesy of Sacred Heart Catholic…

Bayfield to build accesible park next to library
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Bayfield to build accesible park next to library

April 4, 2017

The Pine River Public Library will partner with the town of Bayfield to build an accessible outdoor park on library land. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for May 20.Pine River…

Businesses to offer discount on Equal Pay Day
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Businesses to offer discount on Equal Pay Day

April 3, 2017

du1-i-syn The businesses that signed up include Bloom Cafe, 309 W. College Dr., and Cream Bean Berry, 1021 Main Ave. Businesses can specify details of the discount as they choose.…

Red Mountain Pass to close for testing
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Red Mountain Pass to close for testing

April 3, 2017

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file<br><br>Kyle Benke, with the Colorado Department of Transportation, operates snow blower as he clears an avalanche in February 2016 that crossed U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain…

Fort Lewis College board to discuss fees
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Fort Lewis College board to discuss fees

April 3, 2017

du1-i-syn The board will vote on room and board and other fees for the 2017-18 school year; there is a time for public comment during the meeting. Also, an executive…

Free yoga classes to be offered in April
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Free yoga classes to be offered in April

April 2, 2017

Kids ages three to seven will be held 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pediatric Associates of Durango, 1199 Main Ave., Suite 205. Call 259-7337 to register.“Every day is Earth…

Food bank transport service offered for disabled
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Food bank transport service offered for disabled

April 2, 2017

Those interested can sign up to schedule trips during the second week of the month. Schedules are subject to a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and sign-up dates, call…

Weekly Planner
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Weekly Planner

April 2, 2017

“Same struggle different difference” demonstration, participants will line Main Avenue, silently facing traffic, noon-1 p.m., www.swilc.org. Rain-water-harvesting basics presentation and group-purchase information, 5:30 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main…

Prostate cancer support group to meet April 4
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Prostate cancer support group to meet April 4

March 31, 2017

The Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 4 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., in the second-floor meeting room.Durango Herald…

Breen Community Building to hold appreciation potluck
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Breen Community Building to hold appreciation potluck

March 30, 2017

A potluck dinner will be held in appreciation of the newly renovated Breen Community Building at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the building, 15300 La Plata Highway (Colorado Highway 140).Durango Herald…

Fairgrounds to host tack and horse equipment sale
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Fairgrounds to host tack and horse equipment sale

March 30, 2017

A tack and horse equipment consignment sale to benefit the Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds,…

Road work at Durango Mall to start Monday
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Road work at Durango Mall to start Monday

March 30, 2017

Contractors will begin work at the Durango Mall intersection at U.S. Highway 550/160 and Sawyer Drive on Monday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Construction at the entrance of the mall on Sawyer…

Senior Center to offer fall-prevention classes
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Senior Center to offer fall-prevention classes

March 29, 2017

Two eight-hour “Matter of Balance” fall-prevention classes will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4 and April 27 at Durango-La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.Shaun Stanley/Durango…

Kiwanis meeting to feature guest speaker
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Kiwanis meeting to feature guest speaker

March 28, 2017

du1-i-syn Mac Greene, of the village-aid project, formerly known as Engineers Without Borders, will be the guest speaker. Cost is $13 with lunch included or $3 without lunch. Guests are…

Clean Water Durango to hold film screening
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Clean Water Durango to hold film screening

March 27, 2017

Clean Water Durango will host a screening of “Our Daily Dose,” a documentary about water fluoridation and health risks associated with fluoride, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the…