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Durango Botanical Society is seeking docents
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Durango Botanical Society is seeking docents

February 24, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald filedu1-i-syn Docents at the botanical society learn and teach about plants specific to the area and maintain the demonstration garden behind the library. Three training sessions will…

La Plata County to present State of the County address
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La Plata County to present State of the County address

February 24, 2017

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file Commissioner Brad Blake, who was chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in 2016, will deliver the address describing the county’s achievements in 2016 and priorities…

Marvel Grange to host luau Saturday
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Marvel Grange to host luau Saturday

February 23, 2017

du1-i-syn A traditional meal of kalua pork, shoyu chicken, shrimp rice, cabbage salad, beverages and dessert will be served. Moana Greer and the Sleeping Ukes will perform. The event is…

‘Blackout’ poetry event Saturday at Billy Goat Saloon
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‘Blackout’ poetry event Saturday at Billy Goat Saloon

February 23, 2017

du1-i-syn “Blackout” poetry encourages participants to create their own poems by “blacking out” words from other texts. The library will supply books, newspapers and sharpies for participants to use. The…

Fort Lewis College to hold youth spirit day
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Fort Lewis College to hold youth spirit day

February 22, 2017

du1-i-syn “Lil’ Skyhawk Spirit Day” aims to promote FLC school spirit among children and encourage them to become future Skyhawks. The event is free and open to all, with free…

Acupuncturist to discuss allergies on Tuesday at library
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Acupuncturist to discuss allergies on Tuesday at library

February 19, 2017

Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will present a discussion on allergies, “Resolving Food Sensitivities, Airborne Allergies and Sinusitis,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 2 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

AARP to meet Tuesday at senior center
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AARP to meet Tuesday at senior center

February 18, 2017

du1-i-syn Greta Kirker, activities and volunteers administrator, will speak about upcoming events at the center and in the community. AARP members and seniors are welcome to attend the meeting. To…

Government offices, agencies will be closed Presidents Day
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Government offices, agencies will be closed Presidents Day

February 17, 2017

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file La Plata County officesCity of Durango officesPost officesSchools and school administrative officesFederal, state and local courtsAll federal and state agenciesFinancial and stock marketsAll offices will resume…

Purgatory Resort to hold Teacher Appreciation Day
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Purgatory Resort to hold Teacher Appreciation Day

February 17, 2017

Durango Herald file A portion of every lift ticket sold Monday will be donated to the La Plata County Teacher Appreciation Fund, which was established by Purgatory in 2015 to…

Mount Allison Grange to host event Sunday
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Mount Allison Grange to host event Sunday

February 17, 2017

Pine River Times file Participants are asked to bring crackers or a pot of soup to share. For more information, call Yvonne at 799-3064 or visit www.facebook.com/mtallisongrange.

Trout Unlimited to discuss Hermosa Creek program
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Trout Unlimited to discuss Hermosa Creek program

February 17, 2017

Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service Clay Kampf, San Juan National Forest Columbine District fisheries biologist, will give a talk about the Hermosa Creek cutthroat trout reintroduction program, which was started…

San Juan Basin Public Health updates website
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San Juan Basin Public Health updates website

February 16, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>San Juan Basin Public Health has announced an update to its website, www.sjbpublichealth.org.du1-i-syn The update allows users to more effectively access direct services and safety net programs…

Veritas receives customer service award
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Veritas receives customer service award

February 16, 2017

du1-i-syn Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews received in 2016. “Best Of Houzz 2017” badges appear on winners’ profiles as…

Indivisible Durango to meet Saturday at library
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Indivisible Durango to meet Saturday at library

February 15, 2017

Indivisible Durango, “a progressive women’s group with a few good men,” will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.Durango…

Unitarian church to host transgender identity discussion
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Unitarian church to host transgender identity discussion

February 15, 2017

du1-i-syn Adrien Lawyer, Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico co-director, will be guest speaker and lead a discussion. Educators, medical and behavioral health providers, social services providers, and all who…

Radical Islam discussed Thursday at Kiwanis meeting
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Radical Islam discussed Thursday at Kiwanis meeting

February 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Aronson, former Peace Corps teacher in Afghanistan and a graduate of the American University of Beirut, will present “The Roots of Radical Islam.” The event is free and open…

Ignacio Library to offer Internet workshop on Thursday
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Ignacio Library to offer Internet workshop on Thursday

February 14, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will use the Internet to learn about the legend and solve the mystery of “The Kraken,” while learning about search terms, keywords and assessing the validity and relevance…