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Mercy a top hospital for orthopedic and spine surgery
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Mercy a top hospital for orthopedic and spine surgery

November 17, 2016

Mercy Regional Medical Center was again recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery in 2017.Durango Herald file…

Rec center offers 10-punch holiday pass
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Rec center offers 10-punch holiday pass

November 17, 2016

For a limited time, the Durango Community Recreation Center is selling a 10-punch holiday pass. The punch pass is valid from Saturday through Jan. 8, 2017.Durango Herald file For a…

Volunteers needed to help with Thanksgiving dinner
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Volunteers needed to help with Thanksgiving dinner

November 17, 2016

Everyone is invited to the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day. Serving could end early if the…

Elks Lodge to host veterans’ breakfast on Sunday
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Elks Lodge to host veterans’ breakfast on Sunday

November 17, 2016

The Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.Courtesy Durango Elks Lodge Facebook page The Durango Elks Lodge Veterans Committee will serve breakfast from…

Transgender Day of Remembrance will be Sunday
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Transgender Day of Remembrance will be Sunday

November 16, 2016

The Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Service will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive.File courtesy of Suzanne Armstrong…

FLC students plan river cleanup
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FLC students plan river cleanup

November 16, 2016

Fort Lewis College students are organizing a community river cleanup event. The cleanup will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Meet at Schneider Park.Durango Herald file Fort…

Cortez church prepares for annual Thanksgiving dinner
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Cortez church prepares for annual Thanksgiving dinner

November 16, 2016

Volunteers serve up a Thanksgiving Day dinner at St. Barnabas Church in 2013. From right are Jazmon Clark, Christie Berner, Janice Hansen, Laura White, Michael Maloy and Mike Dohn.Sam Green/The…

Ignacio writers group to hold a fundraiser
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Ignacio writers group to hold a fundraiser

November 16, 2016

du1-i-syn The Ignacio Community Library announced its support for a group of Ignacio-area writers and their intention to publish a quarterly journal titled Cedar Moon: a Literary Journal. The library…

SJMA needs volunteers for Christmas tree sale
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SJMA needs volunteers for Christmas tree sale

November 16, 2016

The San Juan Mountains Association needs volunteers to help at the Silver Bells Christmas Tree sale lot. Some volunteers are needed on Monday and Tuesday to set up the lot.…

Center of Southwest Studies to close exhibits Friday
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Center of Southwest Studies to close exhibits Friday

November 16, 2016

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>These photos of Mesa Verde National Park are from the “Tom O. and H. Lucille Kimball Indian Collection” at the Center of Southwest Studies. The photos have been…

Electric workers are helping food banks
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Electric workers are helping food banks

November 15, 2016

du1-i-syn Electric workers are helping food banks The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local IBEW 111 26A, of La Plata Electric Association, will host the ninth annual “Fill the Bucket”…

Mountain Film fundraiser will be Saturday
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Mountain Film fundraiser will be Saturday

November 15, 2016

Durango Nature Studies annual Mountainfilm on Tour fundraiser will take place Saturday at the Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.Durango Herald file Mountainfilm on Tour fundraiser coming up Durango…

Radon testing presentation offered Thursday
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Radon testing presentation offered Thursday

November 15, 2016

du1-i-syn “Testing for Radon in Colorado Child Care Facilities” will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Florida Room in the Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds,…

Bridge fix will cause traffic delays on Highway 184
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Bridge fix will cause traffic delays on Highway 184

November 14, 2016

Construction on Colorado Highway 184 at Narraguinnep Canal Bridge has begun at mile point 1.2, and construction will continue to mile point 1.4. The section of work is about one…

City Councilor to hold open office hour
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City Councilor to hold open office hour

November 14, 2016

Whitedu1-i-syn City Councilor Dick White will hold a “Here to Hear” office hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. Thursday in the North Conference Room in Durango City Hall.…

Ignacio library offers online privacy class
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Ignacio library offers online privacy class

November 14, 2016

A class offering instruction about how people can protect their privacy online will be offered at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave. Learn about…

Learn about health insurance on Nov. 16
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Learn about health insurance on Nov. 16

November 14, 2016

The San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How to Use It” at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at Durango Public Library.Durango Herald…

Colorado ski resort opening days 2016 vs. history
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Colorado ski resort opening days 2016 vs. history

November 13, 2016

The Colorado ski season is off to a slow start this year. Compare 2016 opening dates to previous years. Loading Graphic… Read more about Colorado’s opening days on Colorado Public…

Ignacio library offers program on privacy
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Ignacio library offers program on privacy

November 13, 2016

The Ignacio Community Library will offer Protecting Your Privacy Online at 1 p.m. Nov. 22.Carole McWilliams/Pine River Times file Ignacio library offers program on privacy The Ignacio Community Library will…

Mercy earns 8th straight ‘A’ for patient safety
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Mercy earns 8th straight ‘A’ for patient safety

November 13, 2016

Mercy Regional Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ from the New Hospital Safety Scores, which is compiled by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog.Durango Herald file Mercy Regional…

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday

November 12, 2016

Saturday is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. You are not alone. Join with a community of suicide loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding. Share stories of healing…

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving dinner
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Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving dinner

November 12, 2016

Everyone is invited to the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or…