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Know Your Dough grateful for support
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Know Your Dough grateful for support

June 25, 2019

We would like to thank Red Snapper for hosting and donating profits and The Payroll Dept and R Bell & Associates for matching donations and our guest bartenders John Ogier…

Local veterans thank April’s Garden
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Local veterans thank April’s Garden

June 25, 2019

The roses, with the names of the Colorado soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan and other recent conflicts attached to the stems, were placed at the base of the…

Durango resident’s son graduates basic training
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Durango resident’s son graduates basic training

June 25, 2019

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete…

Patten graduated basic military training
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Patten graduated basic military training

June 25, 2019

Pattendu1-i-syn The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who…

Local Marine receives Meritorious Service Medal
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Local Marine receives Meritorious Service Medal

June 25, 2019

Fialadu1-i-syn Fiala was instrumental in transforming thinking about aircraft and aircrew readiness and readiness reporting across the Marine Corps. Fiala alone conveyed aviation’s specific efforts to link dollars and readiness.…

Local resident graduates Space Academy
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Local resident graduates Space Academy

June 25, 2019

This program is specifically designed for trainees who have a passion for space exploration. Bryce spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to the…

Classic bike ride to take place Sunday
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Classic bike ride to take place Sunday

June 25, 2019

This is a low-key, no drop, retro ride that will loosely follow Eroica bicycle eligibility rules. Anyone with a steel bike, or who has an interest in classic bicycles, is…

Friends of the Arts grateful for support
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Friends of the Arts grateful for support

June 22, 2019

About 40 homemade pies, made by DFA members, were sold out in less than three hours. Thank you to all the pie creators: Susie Ammann, Sally Bradley, Carol Bruno, Pam…

Senior Center Calendar
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Senior Center Calendar

June 22, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9:30 a.m. Seated Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Intermediate Bridge Lesson. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m.…

For the team
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For the team

June 22, 2019

The Durango Chamber of Commerce recently presented a check for $1,648 to the Fort Lewis College women’s golf team. The money was raised as part of the Girls Gone Golfing…

Photo: Taking the plunge
And the West is History

Photo: Taking the plunge

June 22, 2019

In January 1916, by a majority of 37 votes, the citizens of Durango passed a $175,000 bond issue for a new high school. Construction began that year, and the building…

Fort Lewis College Calendar
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Fort Lewis College Calendar

June 22, 2019

Wednesday Discussion, Coffee and Conversation, noon to 1:30 p.m., Native American Center, Room 020, Student Union, cost: free, contact: 247-7221. “Fridamania: The Life, Art, & Cultural Legacy of Frida Kahlo,”…

Bridge Scores
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Bridge Scores

June 22, 2019

Durango Duplicate Bridge Club members take part in Monday’s all-day annual Alzheimer’s fundraising event, The Longest Day, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building.Courtesy of Willa Beatty (ALL PAIRS…

Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck
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Heartwood Cohousing to host potluck

June 22, 2019

Heartwood Cohousing is a close-knit community located near Bayfield on 361 acres of pine forest, meadows and irrigated pastureland. The community will soon be adding more homes to the neighborhood.…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
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Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

June 21, 2019

The gavel will be passed from current president Jerome Bleger to new president Tami Joslin, as well as to other new club leaders. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be…

WolfWood Rescue grateful for community support
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WolfWood Rescue grateful for community support

June 20, 2019

We are grateful to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in coordination with the Sky Ute Casino Resort, for allowing WolfWood to participate in their annual nonprofit money booth. The money…

Spring Creek Horse Rescue to host adoption event
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Spring Creek Horse Rescue to host adoption event

June 20, 2019

The community is invited to meet the horse and support the rescue. The rescue is currently accepting donations for the garage sale. Items should be clean and salable. For more…

La Plata Dems On the Move to host luncheon
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La Plata Dems On the Move to host luncheon

June 19, 2019

The panel will include: La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church, La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith, County Treasurer Allison Aichele, County Assessor Carrie Woodson and Durango City Councilors Barbara Noseworthy…