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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

September 11, 2017

The guest speaker will be Kevin DesPlanques, a local unique furniture maker. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Horoscope for Sept. 11, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 11, 2017

September 11, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There’s no question that this is a playful time for you. (Today you’re a Friday person in a Monday world.) Meet someone for coffee…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 10, 2017

75 years ago: Thomas Cummins, formerly of Durango, was appointed assistant road foreman of equipment on the Alamosa division of the Rio Grande railroad. 50 years ago: La Plata Pomona…

Donate produce to support community members in need
Southwest Life

Donate produce to support community members in need

September 10, 2017

Durango Herald file The project, which has the goal of bolstering food-assistance programs with fresh garden crops, will provide local produce to community members in need. Regional gardeners and farmers…

Horoscope for Sept. 10, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 10, 2017

September 10, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Today the Moon is in your sign, which gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs. It also heightens your emotional reaction…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 9, 2017

75 years ago: The local draft board began sending notices for physical examinations to married men without children. 50 years ago: With plans to begin a new term of evening…

Hike near Silverton to explore glacial geology
Southwest Life

Hike near Silverton to explore glacial geology

September 9, 2017

Durango Herald file Certified guide MK Gunn will lead a hike to the high-alpine lakes from the trailhead and teach participants about glacial geology. A carpool from Durango will leave…

Horoscope for Sept. 9, 2017
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Horoscope for Sept. 9, 2017

September 9, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Romance will be hot and heavy today. However, other areas of your life also will be intense and powerful, like sporting events, the arts…

Thank you Letters
Community

Thank you Letters

September 8, 2017

Chris “Bal” Balchunas was hit while riding his bike to work at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 7 and suffered unfortunate injuries. The generous community of Durango raised, and continues to raise,…

Senior Calendar
Community

Senior Calendar

September 8, 2017

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 10 a.m. Visually Impaired Persons support group. 10:15 a.m. Watch Your Step exercise. Noon Recreational bridge. 12:45 p.m. Dominoes. 1 p.m.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 8, 2017

75 years ago: A special drive for “useless machinery, rubber, rags and other metals necessary to keep war plants operating” was soon to come to an end. 50 years ago:…

Horoscope for Sept. 8, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 8, 2017

September 8, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This is a feel-good day for you! Enjoy redecorating where you live. Invite people over because you love to entertain and offer your guests…

Vigil to be held Sunday to mark 100 days of sanctuary
Community

Vigil to be held Sunday to mark 100 days of sanctuary

September 8, 2017

Sabido, who is facing deportation, has been in sanctuary at Mancos United Methodist Church, and her supporters will hold a non-denominational vigil to mark her 100th day of safe refuge.…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

September 7, 2017

75 years ago: The names of three Colorado men, including one from Durango, were displayed in a list of 435 naval casualties that were reported from Aug. 13 to Aug.…

Horoscope for Sept. 7, 2017
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Horoscope for Sept. 7, 2017

September 7, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes today because of the position of the Moon. Just lie in the tall grass…

White Christians are now a minority of U.S. population
Religion

White Christians are now a minority of U.S. population

September 6, 2017

White Christians, once predominant in the country’s religious life, now make up only 43 percent of the population, according to the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI, a polling organization…

The best way to drink whiskey, according to science
Food

The best way to drink whiskey, according to science

September 6, 2017

Bowmore 12 Whiskey on the rocks (with custom carved ice) at Chicken Whiskey, a South American restaurant in Washington, D.C.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post That’s the almost true story behind a paper…

And The West Is History
And the West is History

And The West Is History

September 6, 2017

50 years ago: The new schedule for Mesa Verde National Park was effected and would remain in effect through Sept. 16, according to Jack Rudy, chief park archaeologist. Most items…

Horoscope for Sept. 6, 2017
Horoscopes

Horoscope for Sept. 6, 2017

September 6, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Today’s Full Moon might create problems for romance. It also might make people agitated with sporting events and social situations. My advice to you…

And The west Is History
And the West is History

And The west Is History

September 5, 2017

75 years ago: The Durango civilian defense school for training of air raid wardens and other auxiliary units of the defense corps would be started Sept. 15, with classes held…