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Booty Shakin’ Contest continues into wee hours
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…
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Durango Bird Club to meet Feb. 8
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.
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Legal resource fair Feb. 15 at Fairgrounds
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.…
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Mac’s Liquor to host giveaway event Sunday
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…
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Aliens, astronauts and more shine in the Snowdown Light Parade
The Leland House’s Avatar float and massive accompanying paper mache pterodactyls drew admiring remarks from the crowd. But there were plenty of rockets , space shuttles and landers of all…
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Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday
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…
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Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade
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…
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50 Shades of Tom Grey takes home drag race crown
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…
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‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3
“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…
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Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3
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…
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Cory Gardner named chairman of Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy
Gardnerdu1-i-syn The subcommittee’s authority includes oversight, legislative and regulatory responsibilities for energy production and distribution and new technology research and development. Gardner served on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources…
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It’s a tie! Spellebration crowns two winners this year; Watch a video from Do’s and Don’ts
du1-i-syn On stationary indoor rollers, the riders competed to pedal the greatest distance in 15 minutes. Riding on rollers is a fairly common training tool, but it can make for…
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Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1
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…
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Barbara McLachlan to visit Ignacio Feb. 11
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…
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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers
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…
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County fair wants your ideas for a theme
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…
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Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1
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.…
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Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo
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…
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Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line
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…
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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District seeking volunteers
du1-i-syn Volunteers will participate in a few responses a year after orientation and training, and make a meaningful difference in supporting the community. To apply, contact John at Station 1,…
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Durango Gymnastics to open Jan. 30
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…
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AARP to offer driver safety course Feb. 8
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…
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Leader of Durango business district to speak to Rotary Club
Tim Walsworth, executive director of Durango Business Improvement District, holds Christmas lights for the Community Christmas Tree in Buckley Park. He will speak at the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday, Jan.…
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Students seek donations of leggings, tights to make jump ropes
Associated Press file Tights and leggings in any condition can be dropped off for donation at Room 2B in the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. For more information, call…
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Durango City Council wants input on fluoridation
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…
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Second United for Youth benefit to be held Jan. 28
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…
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Bill to fund full-day kindergarten killed in committee
Favorable testimony not enough to sway Senate panel’s no vote