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Fundraiser to benefit Women’s Resource Center
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Fundraiser to benefit Women’s Resource Center

November 11, 2016

There will be food, drinks and a silent auction to benefit the center and the eight programs it runs to serve women and girls in La Plata County. Remedy Durango…

Animas Valley Grange to host dance Nov. 19
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Animas Valley Grange to host dance Nov. 19

November 11, 2016

Associated Press file The Will Cooter Gang plays swing, country, blues and classic rock. Hot beverages will be provided, and appetizers are welcome. Admission is $5 per adult, and children…

Booth space available for native arts market in Durango
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Booth space available for native arts market in Durango

November 11, 2016

The Native American Winter Arts Market attracts dozens of vendors selling jewelry, pottery and other art.Durango Herald file Admission is free. Booth space costs $50 plus one donated item. For…

Pine River Library avalanche talk, budget meetings set
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Pine River Library avalanche talk, budget meetings set

November 11, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The destructive power of avalanches and why and how they happen will be discussed, and participants can ask questions. This program is organized through the local…

Historic and scenic roads training offered Thursday
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Historic and scenic roads training offered Thursday

November 10, 2016

The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Program is offering “New Insights on Management and Safety for Colorado’s Most Distinctive Roads.” This free one-day historic and scenic roads training course will…

Southwest Republican Women to meet Tuesday
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Southwest Republican Women to meet Tuesday

November 10, 2016

du1-i-syn The guest speaker will be Terrence “Terry” Burke, author, CIA/DEA veteran. A mix-and-mingle session will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by the luncheon and speaker from noon…

Operation Christmas Child starts Monday
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Operation Christmas Child starts Monday

November 10, 2016

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file<br><br>Bringing the spirit of Christmas to those in need. United Methodist Christian School Pre-K students Logan Muraro, left and Avery Blalock stack shoebox sized boxes filled with…

Ignacio library offers Excel programs
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Ignacio library offers Excel programs

November 10, 2016

du1-i-syn The Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these programs: Microsoft Excel: Spreadsheet Basics will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday. Learn the basics of Excel (inserting text,…

Parts of Crestview Trail closed for maintenance
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Parts of Crestview Trail closed for maintenance

November 10, 2016

Associated Press file<br><br>Portions of Crestview Trail between the bottom of Ned’s Hill and Montview Parkway Trailhead will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance.du1-i-syn For more information, contact Sara Humphrey…

Jiffy Lube offers free oil change for veterans
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Jiffy Lube offers free oil change for veterans

November 9, 2016

Jiffy Lube, 21558 U.S. Highway 160, will offer a free oil change from 8 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day for active military members and veterans, with proof of military…

Free lunch offered Friday at Turtle Cafe
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Free lunch offered Friday at Turtle Cafe

November 9, 2016

Celebrate being at the right place at the right time by joining Turtle Lake Refuge for a free lunch Friday at Turtle Cafe from 11:11 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. at…

Fort Lewis College speaker wins governor’s race
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Fort Lewis College speaker wins governor’s race

November 9, 2016

Eric Greitens, author of The Heart and the Fist, visits Fort Lewis College in 2012 when his book was selected for the Common Reading Experience. Pictured in front of Strength…

Delaney Library seeks public feedback
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Delaney Library seeks public feedback

November 8, 2016

The Delaney Library housed in Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College seeks public feedback for a Library Science Research project this week. Participants are asked to search the…

Election Day blog
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Election Day blog

November 8, 2016

Durango residents vote Tuesday on Election Day.du1-i-syn 11:34 p.m. Archuleta County election results (unofficial) Presidential: Hillary Clinton with 2,489 votes, Donald Trump with 4,234 votes. U.S. Senator: Michael Bennet with…

Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday
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Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday

November 8, 2016

A grooming sled pulled by a snowmobile turns out smooth corduroy in February 2013 during grooming of Nordic trails at Vallecito Reservoir.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file There will be live music…

Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts
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Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts

November 8, 2016

Patty Joy, left, curator of the Animas Museum Quilt Show, and Holli Pfau, coordinator of the 30th and Thriving Celebration, talk about quilts displayed at the museum.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file…

FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change
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FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change

November 7, 2016

The public is invited to attend the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting which will be held in collaboration with the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday…

Native Plant Society to meet Wednesday
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Native Plant Society to meet Wednesday

November 7, 2016

The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society invites the public to a free presentation by ecologist Renée Rondeau at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Cliff Vancura/ Durango Herald Rondeau will present…

Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday
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Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday

November 7, 2016

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.The Journal file Nonmembers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to…

Dayplanner-Tuesday
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Dayplanner-Tuesday

November 7, 2016

Master’s Men Ministries of Colorado meeting, 6:30 a.m., DoubleTree Hotel Lounge, 501 Camino del Rio, 749-2888. DeColores Civitan club meeting, noon, call Lon Erwin at 247-1019 for location. Election Night…

Hospital construction project begins
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Hospital construction project begins

November 6, 2016

Construction has begun for the Southwest Memorial Hospital remodel and addition. The current hospital improvement plan includes a new 20-bed inpatient wing to replace the one on the hospital’s second…

Craft sale to be held Saturday
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Craft sale to be held Saturday

November 6, 2016

The Friends and Neighbors Craft Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2601 Junction Creek, at Durango’s Cowboy Church across from Miller Middle School.Durango Herald…

Mesa Verde cancels holiday open house
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Mesa Verde cancels holiday open house

November 6, 2016

The Journal file<br><br>Because of the continued closure of Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, Mesa Verde National Park is canceling the 2016 Holiday Open House and Luminaria display.du1-i-syn With the ongoing…

Democrats to host Watch Party
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Democrats to host Watch Party

November 6, 2016

du1-i-syn La Plata County Democrats invite you to a Watch Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday , Election Day, at the Powerhouse Science Museum, 1333 Camino del Rio. Party officials will…