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Photo: Indigenous Peoples Day
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Photo: Indigenous Peoples Day

October 9, 2016

Jet Sono Rama, (Chip Thomas), right, an artist and physician on the Navajo reservation, and founder of The Painted Desert Project, and Brian Gonnella, a street artist from Pittsburgh, take…

Daily Planner
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Daily Planner

October 9, 2016

Meetings and Events Indigenous Peoples Day: Real History of the Americas, all day, FLC Student Union Ballroom, www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming. Sunrise Yoga adult classes, 7-8 a.m. or 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys & Girls…

Caption This! ‘Back away slowly, clown’
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Caption This! ‘Back away slowly, clown’

October 9, 2016

This week’s photo comes from Duane Fiorini, who took it of his neighbor’s dogs peering down at him.Courtesy of Duane Fiorini Durango Herald Facebook reader Amanda Kibel sent in this…

West History
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West History

October 9, 2016

50 years ago: A year ago Saturday, Gov. John Love was among those participating in the dedication of the new Herald plant. It’s been a busy and satisfying year for…

Vault gym to hold ‘Push for a Cure’ on Sunday
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Vault gym to hold ‘Push for a Cure’ on Sunday

October 9, 2016

The Vault in Durango will host the second annual “Push for a Cure,” a benefit for the Dugan family, on Sunday. The event features partner-friendly workouts. Each team’s $50 entry…

Rosa Cemetery cleanup set for Oct. 22
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Rosa Cemetery cleanup set for Oct. 22

October 9, 2016

The Carmelita’s of St. Peter-St. Rosa Catholic Church, 18851 Highway 151, Arboles, are organizing another cleanup at the Rosa Cemetery from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22. The cemetery is…

End of Life Options talk slated
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End of Life Options talk slated

October 8, 2016

Dr. Lauri Costello will lead two discussions on Proposition 106, the End of Life Options Act, at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

NAIFA to meet Wednesday at First National Bank
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NAIFA to meet Wednesday at First National Bank

October 8, 2016

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will sponsor a luncheon presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at First National Bank, Hospitality Room, 259 W. Ninth St., Durango. Brandon…

Photo: Singing the broken-down bus blues
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Photo: Singing the broken-down bus blues

October 7, 2016

Kay Salwen plays guitar as she and Topher Firelli wait for a tow truck Friday morning. Their bus broke down in the center of Colorado Avenue just off of Florida…

Photo: Preparing to open Chapman Hill Ice Rink
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Photo: Preparing to open Chapman Hill Ice Rink

October 7, 2016

City of Durango recreation supervisor Matt Morrissey clears ice Friday after operating the Zamboni at Chapman Hill Ice Rink. The rink opens Saturday with the annual hockey gear swap from…