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Healthcare Durango to present Medicare talk
Community

Healthcare Durango to present Medicare talk

August 20, 2019

The talk will discuss the existing health care payment system and the misinformation that is being spread for political purposes. Medicare for All: Myths and Misconceptions will be presented by…

The Good Food Collective hosts fruit gleaning trips
Community

The Good Food Collective hosts fruit gleaning trips

August 20, 2019

Community members interested in helping harvest may visit www. FruitGlean.org to find a list of available fruit trees for DIY harvest, or volunteer with a family-friendly Glean Team, which meets…

Adaptive Golf Program tournament seeks sponsors
Community

Adaptive Golf Program tournament seeks sponsors

August 20, 2019

All charitable proceeds will go directly to support the physically and cognitively disabled community, giving them a unique opportunity to get outdoors and play golf. The Adaptive Golf Program is…

Tara Mandala to host open house Aug. 31
Religion

Tara Mandala to host open house Aug. 31

August 19, 2019

Tara Mandala will host its last open house for the summer at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31 at the center, a 25-minute drive outside of Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file Tara Mandala…

Century-old Hesperus ranch to be recognized
Southwest Life

Century-old Hesperus ranch to be recognized

August 18, 2019

One of those to be recognized will be the Aspaas Ranch of Hesperus. The families represent Colorado’s proud agricultural heritage, persevering through more than 100 years of changes and challenges.…

Photo: Off to the races
And the West is History

Photo: Off to the races

August 17, 2019

Captioned only as “Horse Race,” this photo from September 1919 shows four horseback riders, thought to be local Native Americans, racing at the County Fair and Roundup. Just as today,…

United tells pilots no alcohol for 12 hours before flights
Travel

United tells pilots no alcohol for 12 hours before flights

August 14, 2019

Associated Press file<br><br>United Airlines jetliners pass each other at Denver International Airport in Denver. United Airlines is setting an earlier cut-off time when pilots must stop drinking alcohol before flights.…

Durangoan Cody Doig named to Sportsperson’s Roundtable
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Durangoan Cody Doig named to Sportsperson’s Roundtable

August 14, 2019

The Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable convenes twice a year. At the next meeting, they will cover recent changes to the big game season structure, agency efforts to increase access for hunting…

Botanical Society to present plant photography workshop
Southwest Life

Botanical Society to present plant photography workshop

August 14, 2019

David Porter with Durango’s David Porter Studios and Durango School of Photography will lead the workshop. The workshop will cover photographic techniques and equipment to help participants get professional-looking photos…