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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…

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

November 5, 2016

City Hall, River City Hall, Parks and Recreation, and Cemetery administrative offices will be closed. The Durango Public Library will be closed. The Recreation Center, Mason Center and Chapman Hill…

Health officials recommend flu vaccine before Nov. 30
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Health officials recommend flu vaccine before Nov. 30

November 5, 2016

SJBH encourages residents to receive their immunizations in their medical home with their primary care provider. Flu shots are a preventive care benefit for both children and adults covered under…

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 Girl Scouts builds girls’ courage, confidence and character. Adult volunteers will help keep Girl Scouts a strong and thriving organization in Durango. For more information, call Jen…

‘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 Colorado Legislature funded the State Grants to Libraries to help increase access to early literacy and educational materials. This non-competitive program administered by the Colorado…

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

November 3, 2016

Robertsdu1-i-syn The session offers direct feedback from staff members from our three congressional representatives’ staff. The program will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public…

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

November 2, 2016

The city began repaving Wednesday on the 32nd Street bridge between East Second Avenue and East Third Avenue. One lane, alternating traffic over the bridge is likely to cause delays.…

Writers group to meet Wednesday
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Writers group to meet Wednesday

November 2, 2016

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer will present “Even Now: Poems, Images, Uncontrolled Bonfires, and Tough Hope.” Guests are welcome. Herald Staff

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 The…

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 In conjunction with the…

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 Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes and help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2…

Public Meetings
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Public Meetings

October 31, 2016

La Plata County All meetings are held in the board room at the county’s new annex building, the old Vectra Bank building, at 1101 East Second Ave. in Durango, unless…

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

October 31, 2016

Solanddu1-i-syn Soland will present on his dissertation, “Mexican Icarus: Modernity, National Identity, and Aviation Development in Mexico, 1928–1958” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the center’s Lyceum, Room 120. A meet…

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

October 31, 2016

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file San Juan Basin Health Department will present “Understanding Health Insurance: How to Buy It and How to Use It” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango…

Who owns Main?
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Who owns Main?

October 30, 2016

Local ownership mixes with out-of-state investors