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Ska to host film fest volunteer party Feb. 8
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Ska to host film fest volunteer party Feb. 8

February 4, 2017

du1-i-syn Volunteers are currently needed to help in theaters and other areas at the festival, to occur March 1-5. To volunteer, fill out and submit an application online. An invitation…

Booty Shakin’ Contest continues into wee hours
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Booty Shakin’ Contest continues into wee hours

February 4, 2017

It’s unclear at the time of publication who took home this year’s bragging rights, as the contest usually goes into the wee hours of the Snowdown night. However, Utterback, who…

Durango Bird Club to meet Feb. 8
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Durango Bird Club to meet Feb. 8

February 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Rich Donley will present the program, “Birds of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.” The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.durangobirdclub.wixsite.com/mysite.

Legal resource fair Feb. 15 at Fairgrounds
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Legal resource fair Feb. 15 at Fairgrounds

February 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Participants will have the opportunity to ask a lawyer about areas of law, such as landlord and tenant, employment, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, living wills, bankruptcy and criminal.…

Mac’s Liquor to host giveaway event Sunday
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Mac’s Liquor to host giveaway event Sunday

February 3, 2017

du1-i-syn Alcohol tastings, food and Budweiser merchandise giveaways, and a snowboard drawing will be featured. The winner of the Breckenridge Brewery snowboard drawing will be announced at 3:30 p.m. For…

Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday
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Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday

February 2, 2017

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in coordination with Colorado State Patrol and statewide law agencies, will conduct a “Heat Is On” DUI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend, from Friday to…

Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade
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Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade

February 2, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>A colorful float draws some oohs and aahs during the 2012 Snowdown Light Parade on Main Avenue. The Intergalactic Snowdown light parade will begin with a single…

50 Shades of Tom Grey takes home drag race crown
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50 Shades of Tom Grey takes home drag race crown

February 2, 2017

Contestants included several illustrious celebrities, including Ziggy Stardust back from the dead and the “Busty” Boys. Each got a chance to woo the jam-packed room with their dance moves and…

‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3
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‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3

February 1, 2017

“Live Lively – Square Dance!” will host a square dancing class for new dancers 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.The Journal file Participants…

Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3
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Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3

February 1, 2017

The first concert of the Unitarian Universalist recital series will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive.Durango Herald file Quadrivium, a…

Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1
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Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1

January 31, 2017

du1-i-syn The tournament will benefit positive youth development programs in Ignacio. Ignacio youth will be referees, and Oscar Cosio will provide DJ services. Teams must register in advance; entry fees…

Barbara McLachlan to visit Ignacio Feb. 11
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Barbara McLachlan to visit Ignacio Feb. 11

January 31, 2017

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan will visit Ignacio on Saturday, Feb. 11 as part of a listening tour across her Southwest Colorado district.Durango Herald file Representative McLachlan, D-Durango, will be available…

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers
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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers

January 31, 2017

The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is seeking volunteers interested to receive training in fighting fires, wildland fires, CPR, advanced life support, or emergency response.Durango Herald file Volunteers will…

County fair wants your ideas for a theme
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County fair wants your ideas for a theme

January 30, 2017

The La Plata County Fair Board is currently accepting theme ideas for the 2017 La Plata County Fair, to be held Aug. 9-13.Durango Herald file Themes and slogans must be…

Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1
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Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1

January 30, 2017

Registration for Snowdown’s euchre tournament at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1550 Main Ave., will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1Courtesy of Snowdown Tournament play begins at 6 p.m.…

Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo
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Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo

January 29, 2017

A cooking demonstration and tasting with local chef Tish Nelson will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive.Durango Herald…

Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line
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Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line

January 29, 2017

The Durango Olive Oil Co. will host an event to introduce a new line of skin-care products at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the store, 640 Main Ave.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file…

Durango Gymnastics to open Jan. 30
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Durango Gymnastics to open Jan. 30

January 28, 2017

du1-i-syn The city acquired the building in 2016 and remodeled it to accommodate the growing gymnastics program, which currently serves about 7,000 participants per year. The new 11,710-square-foot facility will…

AARP to offer driver safety course Feb. 8
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AARP to offer driver safety course Feb. 8

January 28, 2017

du1-i-syn 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 8:15 for…

Durango City Council wants input on fluoridation
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Durango City Council wants input on fluoridation

January 26, 2017

A special public meeting about the use of fluoridation in Durango’s drinking water will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in Smith Chambers at Durango City Hall, 949 East Second…

Second United for Youth benefit to be held Jan. 28
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Second United for Youth benefit to be held Jan. 28

January 26, 2017

United for Youth will hold a second benefit concert for teen suicide awareness at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald The all-ages show…