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Community

Farmington to host craft fairs

The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the…

October 31, 2019

Community

Frank Bowman to hold flintknapping and ancient hunters demonstration

The community is invited to see the demonstration and ask questions. A few samples may be available for sale. This…

October 31, 2019

Community

Community Compassion Outreach seeking donations

Items may be dropped off at Manna, 1100 Avenida Del Sol, until Nov 8. Let Manna staff know the drop-off…

October 31, 2019

Community

La Plata County Humane Society to host Bark and Wine fundraiser

The evening will include a live and silent auction, photo booth, presentation of the Animal Advocate of the Year award,…

October 31, 2019

Health

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

A chest X-ray of a tuberculosis patient. According to results reported Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at a conference in India…

October 31, 2019

Travel

U.S. travel industry to Chinese tourists: What trade war?

Flow of affluent visitors to U.S. drops

October 31, 2019

Travel

Woman found in wilderness after spelling S-O-S with rocks

Mary Joanna Gomez of Jackson, Mississippi, was cold, thirsty and hungry but otherwise in good health when she was found…

October 31, 2019

Health

Mercy awarded hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality…

October 30, 2019

Health

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

This combination of undated photos provided by the family in October 2019 shows Faith Newsome before and after gastric bypass…

October 29, 2019

Travel

Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft lands at the Southern California Logistics Airport in the high desert town of…

October 29, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Goodman Brothers parade float

According to their family history, the Goodmans were in the paint and glass business in this area starting in 1876.…

October 28, 2019

Travel

Roadside Bigfoot: This Georgia museum is devoted to legendary beast

Once a BYOB supper club, it’s now ground zero in the search for a legendary beast. Welcome to Expedition: Bigfoot!…

October 27, 2019

Health

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

A display of the fentanyl and meth that was seized by Customs and Border Protection officers at the Nogales Port…

October 26, 2019

Travel

Eyes in the sky: NYC outdoor viewing deck is 100 stories high

Hudson Yards Experiences announced on Thursday that tickets are now on sale for the deck – called “Edge “ –…

October 26, 2019

Community

November library events

Makena Piel is Pine River Library’s teen of the month.Courtesy of Pine River Library 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.…

October 26, 2019

Community

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Group to meet

The group advocates an open dialogue regarding life experiences and treatment for those with a high PSA diagnosis, those currently…

October 26, 2019

Community

The Powerhouse to host Halloween trivia night

Sponsored by Carver Brewing, the trivia night consists of five rounds of 10 questions and always includes one scientific round.…

October 26, 2019

Community

Museum to host Statewide Historic Preservation Plan meeting

History Colorado is working on a statewide preservation plan to guide the next 10 years of preservation in Colorado. The…

October 26, 2019

Community

The Powerhouse to offer Polar Express tickets for sale

The train will leave at 5:15 p.m. Coach, deluxe coach and first-class tickets are available. Prices are $25, $30 and…

October 26, 2019

Community

Library to host Halloween storytime and trick-or-treating

Costumes are encouraged. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and will be followed by trick-or-treating throughout the library. This is a…

October 26, 2019

Community

San Juan County, NM to host food drive challenge

The city of Aztec, city of Bloomfield, city of Farmington, town of Kirtland and San Juan County will compete to…

October 26, 2019

Community

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the DACâ€™s various visual and performing arts and art educational…

October 26, 2019

Community

Andrew Gulliford to address local democrats at luncheon

Andrew Gulliford will give a presentation titled, “Colorado Public Lands: Preserving and Protecting our Greatest Legacy.” Tickets are $20 with…

October 26, 2019

Community

Animas Museum to host dedication ceremony

The event will feature the plaque dedication, fire safety activities and a historic “cemetery” tour. For more information, call 259-2402.

October 26, 2019