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Democrats to host Watch Party
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Democrats to host Watch Party

November 6, 2016

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

City of Durango announces schedule for Veterans Day
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City of Durango announces schedule for Veterans Day

November 5, 2016

All city of Durango administrative offices will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day. The following is the schedule for other ity programs: City Hall, River City Hall, Parks…

Donations needed for Standing Rock Sioux
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Donations needed for Standing Rock Sioux

November 5, 2016

Donations are needed for Standing Rock Sioux. Items needed most are warm coats and jackets, sleeping bags, blankets, any items to help them stay through the winter. Locals from the…

Adult volunteers needed to be Girl Scout leaders
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Adult volunteers needed to be Girl Scout leaders

November 4, 2016

Durango Herald file The Girl Scouts is looking for adult volunteers in Durango. The organization has girls who want to join but not enough adults willing to lead them. Girl…

‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango
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‘Almost Sunrise’ to be shown Nov. 15 in Durango

November 3, 2016

“Almost Sunrise” directed by Michael Collins, a film that tells the story of two Iraq War veterans who find a measure of peace by walking across America after harrowing combat…

Pine River Library offers DIY classes
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Pine River Library offers DIY classes

November 3, 2016

Durango Herald file <br><br>Cake and Cupcake Decorating will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Pine River Library in Bayfield. In this class you will learn…

Bayfield library receives state grant
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Bayfield library receives state grant

November 3, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The Pine River Library District has received a $4,500 grant from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act. The Colorado Legislature funded…

Learn the art of persuasive letter writing
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Learn the art of persuasive letter writing

November 3, 2016

Robertsdu1-i-syn “Voice your Views,” tips for writing effective letters to the editor and Congress, will feature Bill Roberts, editorial page editor with The Durango Herald. The session offers direct feedback…

Prescribed burning planned for Pagosa Springs area
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Prescribed burning planned for Pagosa Springs area

November 3, 2016

Durango Herald file The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn about 250 acres in the Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa area northwest of Pagosa Springs. The land is adjacent to the Brockover…

Bridge repaving projects could cause delays
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Bridge repaving projects could cause delays

November 2, 2016

The Ninth Street bridge will closed, and the 32nd Street bridge will have some lane closures during repaving over the next week. The city began repaving Wednesday on the 32nd…

Writers group to meet Wednesday
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Writers group to meet Wednesday

November 2, 2016

Writers and Scribblers will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., Durango. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer will present “Even Now: Poems, Images, Uncontrolled Bonfires, and…

2 solar projects aid low-income families
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2 solar projects aid low-income families

November 2, 2016

Two solar installations that have cut energy costs and reduced carbon dioxide emissions for affordable and low-income housing communities have recently been completed, concluding this year’s Southwest Solar Barn Raising…

Life purpose seminar set for Friday
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Life purpose seminar set for Friday

November 2, 2016

A seminar on achieving balance, success and happiness will be offered twice Friday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The cost to attend a seminar is $15.Inner Peace Movement International A…

Pine River Library to celebrate ‘Fantastic Beasts’
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Pine River Library to celebrate ‘Fantastic Beasts’

November 2, 2016

The Pine River Library will be transformed in Hogsmeade for the ultimate celebration of everything Harry Potter from 5:30 to 8 p.m. SaturdayCourtesy of Bayfield Library The Pine River Library…

Ignacio concert and dinner to honor veterans
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Ignacio concert and dinner to honor veterans

November 2, 2016

Veterans are invited to a dinner and concert on Tuesday to honor community members who have served in the armed services. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.…

Lecture examines volatile 2016 politics
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Lecture examines volatile 2016 politics

November 1, 2016

Jerry Wallace of Marshall, Texas, chips a golf ball toward a target Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Alpine Target Golf in Longview, Texas. Stressed voters can swing at Hillary Clinton…

Mercy to offer free class to those with prediabetes
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Mercy to offer free class to those with prediabetes

October 31, 2016

Carswelldu1-i-syn Anyone identified as having prediabetes is invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell, who is a clinical nurse specialist and is board-certified in advanced Attendees will learn…

Public Meetings
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Public Meetings

October 31, 2016

Editor’s note: This calendar has been updated to correct times and dates for La Plata County meetings. La Plata County All meetings are held in the board room at the…

Center of Southwest Studies to host presentation
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Center of Southwest Studies to host presentation

October 31, 2016

Solanddu1-i-syn The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College concludes its fall programming series with a presentation from the center’s 2016-2017 Doctoral Fellow in Southwest History, Peter Soland. Soland…

Health insurance open enrollment starts Tuesday
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Health insurance open enrollment starts Tuesday

October 31, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The Open Enrollment Period for health insurance coverage begins Tuesday. San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How…

Who owns Main?
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Who owns Main?

October 30, 2016

Local ownership mixes with out-of-state investors