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Open house about drone use to be held Tuesday
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Open house about drone use to be held Tuesday

March 18, 2017

The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will hold an open house about drone policy from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room of the County Administration…

Road construction to occur throughout the week
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Road construction to occur throughout the week

March 18, 2017

du1-i-syn The right-turn ramp from eastbound U.S. Highway 160 to southbound U.S. Highway 550 at the junction of U.S. Highway 160 and 550 in the 500 block of Camino del…

Photo: Chilly splash for local schools
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Photo: Chilly splash for local schools

March 17, 2017

Michele Steves jumps into the water at the Kiwanis of Mesa Verde Polar Plunge on March 11 to raise money for local schools. Billy McCoy, Dolores firefighter, won the $500…

Arts Center to hold ‘Makers’ documentary screening
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Arts Center to hold ‘Makers’ documentary screening

March 17, 2017

du1-i-syn A selection of success stories from Colorado women, produced for the Rocky Mountain PBS “Women and Girls Lead” initiative, will also be presented. Participants are asked to give a…

‘Chi foods’ classes begin Tuesday
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‘Chi foods’ classes begin Tuesday

March 17, 2017

du1-i-syn Katrina Blair and Tyler VanGemert will lead the four classes and show participants how to identify, harvest and prepare wild greens, and practice the healing art of Qigong. Suggested…

Marvel Grange to host St. Patrick’s potluck
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Marvel Grange to host St. Patrick’s potluck

March 16, 2017

Participants are encouraged to wear green, and bring Irish or green food. A short program and line dancing will be featured after the meal. For more information, call Cindy Greer…

Dancers needed for Shimmy Mob fundraiser
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Dancers needed for Shimmy Mob fundraiser

March 15, 2017

The Shimmy Mob, opposite of a flash mob, raises funds and spreads awareness for community domestic-violence-prevention programs. On May 13, belly dancers around the world will dance the same choreography…

Barrel-race benefit to be held Sunday
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Barrel-race benefit to be held Sunday

March 15, 2017

There will be a $5 office fee; donations are welcome. Exhibitions are $5, and will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. To begin at noon, open races are $35 with a…

Veterans’ Services office to close March 20-24
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Veterans’ Services office to close March 20-24

March 15, 2017

du1-i-syn The office will reopen at 8 a.m. March 27. For urgent matters that occur during the closure, call 382-6146. For appointments or more information, call 382-6150.

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work
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Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work

March 14, 2017

People using wheelchairs and scooters who struggle through current road construction from Durango Tech Center to Animas View Drive can call Southwest Center for Independence at 259-1672 for assistance.Durango Herald…

Ambassador wolves to visit Purgatory
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Ambassador wolves to visit Purgatory

March 13, 2017

du1-i-syn An educational talk will be offered at 12:30 p.m. The event is free, open to all, and photography will be allowed. For more information, visit www.purgatoryresort.com. Herald Staff

Indivisible Durango to meet March 25
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Indivisible Durango to meet March 25

March 13, 2017

Indivisible Durango will hold a general membership meeting from 10 a.m. to noon March 25, at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.Durango Herald file The purpose of the meeting…

Rotarians get parks and rec update
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Rotarians get parks and rec update

March 12, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Durango- 10/12/12 – Cathy Metz has been elected president of state Parks and Recreation Association, her department is also honored with state award called the Columbine<br><br><br><br>JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Durango-…

Cancer Coalition to meet Tuesday
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Cancer Coalition to meet Tuesday

March 11, 2017

Those who are interested in helping with the event or donating for the silent auction are welcome to attend. For more information, call 799-1654 or visit www.cancercoalitionswc.org.

Ecologist to discuss forest issues Tuesday
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Ecologist to discuss forest issues Tuesday

March 11, 2017

Culpepper will discuss forest health issues that contribute to changes in fire ecology, insect outbreaks, community changes due to climate change and increased human interface, and use the San Juan…

Durango Friends invite public to talk about Quakerism
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Durango Friends invite public to talk about Quakerism

March 10, 2017

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. Sunday’s talk is “Quaker Decision-making and the Meeting for Worship for Business.” Silent meeting for worship…

Beekeepers Association to host seminar Saturday
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Beekeepers Association to host seminar Saturday

March 9, 2017

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association will hold its spring beekeeping seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim…

Public invited to diversity workshops
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Public invited to diversity workshops

March 8, 2017

A diversity dialogue will take place March 18 in the Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., and the dialogue starts at 9 a.m. and…

Big Brothers, Sisters holds fund drive
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Big Brothers, Sisters holds fund drive

March 8, 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado will hold a bowling party celebration April 28-29 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Rolling Thunder Lanes in Ignacio to culminate its “Bowl…