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Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting
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Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting

May 6, 2019

Kristin Pulatie with San Juan Basin Public Health will present “Transforming Data into Action: Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan.” The meeting is open to the public. For…

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The Blotter

May 6, 2019

du1-i-syn Friday 4:52 p.m. An arrest was made after a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles in the 2800 block of Main Avenue. 9:38 p.m. A man was arrested on…

SW Colorado Workforce Development Board to meet
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SW Colorado Workforce Development Board to meet

May 6, 2019

Agenda items include general board business from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a presentation from the Colorado Center on Law and Policy about self-sufficiency from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To…

Genealogical society to meet
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Genealogical society to meet

May 5, 2019

After a brief business meeting, the society will host “Finding and Using Property Records and Maps for Genealogy,” presented by Eilene Lyon. The meeting is open to the public. For…

Mercy Regional Medical Center to host college fair
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Mercy Regional Medical Center to host college fair

May 5, 2019

Participants will have the opportunity to speak to school representatives and explore opportunities to advance their careers. Nursing and non-nursing careers will be represented. Colleges and universities represented at the…

Weekly planner for May 6-10
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Weekly planner for May 6-10

May 4, 2019

du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…

La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon
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La Plata County Democrats to hold luncheon

May 3, 2019

Morgan Carroll, chairwoman of the Colorado Democratic Party, will give a presentation. Carroll previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and in the Colorado Senate, including as Senate president,…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 3, 2019

du1-i-syn Friday 12:25 a.m. A man was defecating outside his vehicle in the 1100 block of Florida Road. Thursday 10:03 a.m. Someone stole a mountain bike valued at more than…

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango
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Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

May 3, 2019

du1-i-syn El Centro de Muchos Colores and Ballet Folklorico de Durango will celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Leland House and Rochester Hotel outdoor…

Letter carriers to host Stamp Out Hunger food drive
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Letter carriers to host Stamp Out Hunger food drive

May 3, 2019

Donations collected locally go directly to food pantries in Colorado. Last year, 71.6 million pounds of food was collected nationally. Almost 50 million Americans – 1 in 6 – are…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 2, 2019

du1-i-syn Thursday 12:09 a.m. A drunken man was yelling at people near the intersection of Main Avenue and Eighth Street. Wednesday 12:10 p.m. A man threatening employees was removed from…

Chapman Hill to host Disco Night
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Chapman Hill to host Disco Night

May 2, 2019

On Saturday, a new public skating time will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with a light show and music. A daily pass is $5, and skate rentals are…

Home buyer education class Saturday
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Home buyer education class Saturday

May 2, 2019

Participants must purchase a $15 workbook. Only one workbook per household is necessary. The workbook fee will be paid through PayPal at registration. To receive a certificate, participants are required…

City announces Animas River Trail maintenance
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City announces Animas River Trail maintenance

May 2, 2019

This section of trail will remain open during construction. Trail users will be required to detour along the shoulder of the trail where the contractor is working and may face…

The Blotter
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The Blotter

May 1, 2019

du1-i-syn Wednesday 1:50 a.m. A woman holding a large knife in her hand took a taxi to the 100 block of Talon Lane. Tuesday 8:40 a.m. A man stole electronics…

BID to host North Main District cleanup day
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BID to host North Main District cleanup day

April 29, 2019

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the area the day before the North Main Event. Participants will gather at the fairgrounds between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. for doughnuts and…

Learn about lightweight backpacking Tuesday
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Learn about lightweight backpacking Tuesday

April 29, 2019

The San Juan Mountains Association will host a lightweight and ultralight backpacking seminar.du1-i-syn Presenters will be Will Rietveid and Janet Reichi, SJMA wilderness information specialists. Rietveid and Reichi are ultralight…

Bird club to take Mexican virtual visit
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Bird club to take Mexican virtual visit

April 29, 2019

Durango Herald file<br><br>Members of the Durango Bird Club will take a virtual tour of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in southern Mexico at their meeting May 8.du1-i-syn The group will meet…

LPEA to hold annual meeting Thursday
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LPEA to hold annual meeting Thursday

April 29, 2019

du1-i-syn Results of board of director elections will be announced. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with the business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature complementary appetizers…