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Mounting evidence

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4 La Vida Local

Mounting evidence FLC prof chosen to author section of U.N. climate change report

4 Thumbin’ It

by Missy Votel

5 Word on the Street

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The ski season isn’t over in the high elevations of the San Juans

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Packin’ it in

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12-13 Day in the Life

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Ear to the ground: “I wish there was something called ‘Soccer Mom Weed.’”

– Local mother bemoaning today’s high-octane marijuana strains

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This winter has wreaked havoc on more than our lower backs. The San Juan National Forest reports that heavy snow, in addition to wildfires, dead and dying trees, and debris flows over the last year have taken a toll on popular recreation areas.

As a result, the Forest Service is asking folks traveling into the backcountry in coming weeks to exercise caution and patience. Travelers should anticipate washed out or debris-blocked trails, trails that are difficult to find, and dead or fireweakened trees “that may fall at any time.” In addition, this year’s big snowpack will likely delay normal road-opening dates.

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For more than a decade, Devo Swap has kept locals rolling

18 On the Town

by Missy Votel

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20 Ask Rachel 21 Free Will Astrology

Eggscellent The secret to a perfect crepe-omelette

22 Classifieds

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22 Haiku Movie Review

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On the cover: Mark Williams negotiates a high-traverse en route to another lap far above Molas Pass last weekend./ Photo by Stephen Eginoire

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It is likely one of the first areas to thaw out will be the lower end of the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area (SMA), home to the popular Hermosa Creek Trail as well as the epicenter of last summer’s 416 Fire. While the Forest Service is still assessing the damage, it reminds users to resist the temptation to create social trails around blockages. “Both motorized and mechanized vehicles (bicycles) must stay on designated roads and trails,” a Forest Service press release this week stated. “Where trails are blocked or impassable, visitors are not allowed to create a route off the trail to gain access.”

User-built trails and riding in undesignated areas can cause erosion, loss of wildlife habitat and other natural resource damage. “You can help balance popular public use with the sustainability of natural resources,” read the release.

“Please ensure your trek outdoors is a positive one. Know what you’re doing, how to do it right, and how to do it safely.”

Heavy snowpack has also taken a toll on local wildlife. As a result, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has extended closures on Durango state wildlife areas and BLM lands. The winter closures, which typically lift April 15, have been extended to May 1. The closures apply to Bodo and Perins Peak state wildlife areas and BLM land on Animas Mountain, Grandview, Sale Barn and Big Canyon.

“Even though the weather has been warm recently, elk and deer have been more stressed this winter and are coming into spring in worse body condition than normal,” Matt Thorpe, Durango area wildlife manager, said. Elk and deer are still concentrated in low-elevation because snow at higher elevation remains deep. Human activity could cause them to unnecessarily burn energy they need to survive the spring.

Durango received more than 48 inches of snow in February, compared to the average of 15.

The Smelter Mountain Trail is open to hiking from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. but no dogs are allowed.

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LaVidaLocal Gold rush Of all the great journeys man and dog can partake in together, I am about to embark on one of the warmest, wildest and most personal of all.

Trust me when I say that I have no idea who my dog – let’s call him Hawkeye, because that is his name – is named for. He came with the name; he’d had it for six years before he was abandoned, and who was I to instigate an identity crisis by changing it? His name, however, is useful for breaking up the general populace into three distinct segments: 1. Those with enough experience to remember that “M*A*S*H” has apostrophes in it; 2. Those hip enough to know that there is a Marvel superhero named Hawkeye, apparently; and; 3. Those columnists who vaguely recall from their Later American Literature course that James Fenimore Cooper named the titular character in Last of the Mohicans after the University of Iowa football team.

Hawkeye has received mention in these pages before now, but I’m afraid he never received a proper introduction. Unfortunately, a truly proper introduction would involve mutually invasive explorations, and truth be told, Hawkeye isn’t too keen on you getting that close to his nether bits. So perhaps you shall remain distantly passing acquaintances.

I’m generally proud of Hawkeye for maintaining his bodily autonomy.

Dogs shouldn’t have to give in to unwanted physical contact any more than white male landowners do. No means no, even if it also means that he’s not getting much more action south of the collar than his human is.

He at least gets belly rubs every day, owing to his skill with waking me up with a paw to the face before dawn.

That’s about the only time man or beast gets to venture anywhere near his tender vittles. And that’s precisely what is going to make our pending adventure so daring.

I’m trying to think of the gentlest way to describe the path Hawkeye and I need to take together. But I can’t stop thinking of the image my veterinarian put in my head. “It’s actually easier with a soup ladle,” she said, “because you can stick it under there without having to go under him yourself.”

Is this the mark of true best friendship? If our roles were reversed, would Hawkeye follow me around, brandishing a soup ladle, waiting for his chance to slip into the bathroom with me first thing in the morning and hoping I either don’t notice or don’t care? Or would he do what my mother did when I was young, and just hand me an old peanut butter jar (sans peanut butter, thank goodness) for me to fill at my leisure during a road trip?

Perhaps it depends, as so many things do, on context. I like to believe that if I were struggling with an unidentified digestive malady, something of greater depth than “I wonder if it was the ice cream or the Oreos that sent me running at two o’clock this morning,” and I needed a sample in order to analyze if I was leaking out much-needed proteins, Hawkeye would take on anything in his power to collect that sample for me, once he got tired of fetching his tennis ball.

Because it is Hawkeye struggling with an unidentified digestive malady, one that has taught me to wake up immediately when he puts his paw to my face in the middle of the night, it looks like I’ll be figuring out how best to capture his essence. Soup ladle or no, I’ll need a lidded container to transport it to the vet’s office. I rather want a glass vial with a cork stopper, because life presents all too few opportunities for a man to hand over liquids, and the more cinematic the better.

But the glass vials I’m picturing have really narrow necks, and so that leaves me to choose between a yogurt tub in the recycling bin, a water bottle I probably shouldn’t use anymore but have a sentimental attachment to, and a Ziploc baggie.

Figuring out my vessel is just procrastination, though. Really, I fear that stalking my dog around the yard for his morning ablutions will crank up his innate anxiety, and he won’t trust me ever again. Or that the crinkle of a sandwich bag under his hind-leg salute will send him spraying every which way. As dog’s best friend, I of course will not waver. I will stay true. I know exactly what to do, from years of experience: I will call my mom and ask her to do it for me.

Sign of the Downfall:

Thumbin’It The City of Durango and La Plata County ante-ing up money to study possible solutions to the area’s homeless situation

Resolution at long last in the Bridge to Nowhere debacle, with a settlement reached that will connect HWY 160 to 550 and bypass the oft-treacherous Farmington Hill

The billions of dollars in support that have poured in from across the world to restore the Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the great architectural marvels of the world which went up in flames Monday night

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– Zach Hively

The battle of the bulge continuing to spread, with obesity rates on the rise in La Plata and Montezuma counties, where 17 percent and 24 percent of adults, respectively, are classified as obese Air sensors showing that oil and gas activity in New Mexico is churning out five times more potent, heat-trapping methane emissions than previously thought A new study that found plastics are literally everywhere, with a secluded spot in the Pyrenees Mountains found to be blanketed in as much plastic particles as major cities

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Pretty in pink Bro-nies take note: a real-life pretty pony appears to be on the loose on Saint Helen’s Island in Montreal. Apparently, for the last several weeks, a miniature horse with a pink mane has been spotted roaming the island, looking like something straight from a fairy tale (or an acid trip.) The pink pony has garnered legions of dedicated fans and, yes, even has its own Facebook page, “Sauvons le mini-cheval” (“Save the mini horse”) which features photos of the horse. Alas, the horse has eluded officials, because, duh, it’s magic.

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With Durango celebrating 4/20 this Saturday, the Telegraph asked: “If you could name a strain of weed, what would it be called?”

“Snoop Dogg’s Dream.”

Adam Glasby

“Alien Nightmare.”

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“Knockout – it would be an Indica.”

Casey Baird

“If it wasn’t for my 24year-old daughter, I wouldn’t even know what 4/20 was.”

“Blue Suede Shoes.”

Mervin Stilson

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ReTooned/by Shan Wells

KCEC: lower prices & better future To the editor, La Plata Electric Association candidates Jack Turner, Jeff Mannix and Holly Metzler are proposing that we pursue cheaper electricity prices; read on, then please vote for them. Those of us whose electricity bills soared this past winter are open to information and options, because we can’t afford to keep paying more.

According to John Adams (our second president) “facts are stubborn things.” Here are a few facts (see online version for footnotes), but please do your own research about the important issue of energy use.

Blended wholesale rates from LPEA’s current electricity provider Tri-State have doubled since 2000 (an increase 2.5 times the rate of inflation) from $35.40/MWh (megawatt-hour) to roughly $74/MWh1.

“Tri-State G&T is now charging up to 212 percent more for electricity than nearby wholesale competitors in the same region,” according to a study2 by The Western Way, which notes that “even higher electricity rate increases for rural consumers appear inevitable.” Tri-State’s primary fuel source – coal – increasingly cannot compete with cheaper technologies3. Unfortunately, the contract the LPEA Board signed with Tri-State allows unlimited rate increases until the year 2050. On the open market, far less expensive fixed-rate contracts are available – like the one signed by Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) in Taos with Guzman Energy.

After many years of accepting increases to our electric bills, in 2018 our LPEA Board finally stepped up to its obligation to provide us co-op members with the cheapest rates by studying alternative vendor options. But amazingly, there’s pushback: some folks claim that our rates will somehow skyrocket if we change to a cheaper vendor. Others insist that our change model, KCEC, is4

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racked with rate increases and pending bankruptcy after their switch to open market vendor Guzman Energy. Are these facts, or falsehoods? Well, let’s have a look.

According to the recent report of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis4 “the power purchase agreement with Guzman immediately led to lower annual wholesale electric prices for KCEC: $67.25 per megawatt-hour (MWh), a 15 percent drop from the $79.17/MWh Tri-State had charged the co-op the year before.” This $67.25/MWh rate includes a debt payment KCEC owed Tri-State for exiting their contract. When it’s paid off, their rates with Guzman will fall to a fixed average around $47/MWh from 2022-26. KCEC is not facing bankruptcy nor experiencing rate hikes; quite the reverse.

KCEC is paying less, headed down, while LPEA’s $74/MWh is headed up in contract with Tri-State.

Freed from Tri-State’s contract prohibition on community generation, KCEC is busy installing 35MW of solar generation, which will drop their prices even further when equipment is paid off. LPEA enjoys the same premium solar potential, but our Tri-State contract prohibits further community solar.

The U.S. government’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has partnered with KCEC to create a template to help co-ops follow KCEC’s path away from unsustainable high-priced contracts (like LPEA’s). The template will assist co-ops in developing their own community-owned generation facilities, create jobs and dramatically lower prices. KCEC is one of just nine teams selected to participate in this “Solar Energy Innovation Network”5.

Thank you, KCEC, for your bold leadership. Reader, do your research, share this please and vote.

– Kirby McLaurin, Durango

Sending tax dollars out of state?

To the editor, There is a rumor that the La Plata County commissioners are getting ready to ask the taxpayers to vote in Novem-

ber for a tax increase. Well, before they will get my vote, they must answer this question: Why are they paying more than $100,000 of our tax dollars plus very expensive tax benefits for her family for a La Plata County financial officer, Diane Sorensen, who now lives full-time in Minnesota?

She does not spend our tax dollars here in our county.

Those tax dollars and benefits are spent in Minnesota – Diane is costing taxpayers money. Do we actually need this job if this person being paid for doing it lives hundreds of miles away? Why are the county commissioners allowing this outrageous waste of our tax money?

I will not support a tax increase when I know the county commissioners have not done their best to look out for the best interests of La Plata County taxpayers.

Is anyone investigating this situation?

– Susan Troen, Durango Editor’s note: We contacted Megan Graham, La Plata County public affairs officer. According to Graham, Sorensen, the county’s finance director, moved to Minnesota in late October for family reasons. The county made the decision to allow Sorenson to work remotely in order to ensure continuity during a time of transition, including the departure of County Manager Joanne Spina, and the fact that it was the beginning of the county’s budget season. Graham said she is not sure what the long-term plan will be – that’s a decision to be made by Spina’s newly appointed replacement, Chuck Stevens.

Carbon dividends gain momentum To the editor, Earth Day, April 22, is a reminder of the power inherent in grassroots movements to make dramatic changes that improve our lives.

Young or old, Americans across the country are facing the existential threat of climate change. Their message: We want major climate action, we want both parties on board,

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and now is the time. Solutions must come in the form of policy, given the scope of the problem. As Congress understands that regular Americans are clamoring for climate action, more and more members are getting on board with a bipartisan climate solution in the House: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which has gained the support of 27 co-sponsors. The bill is effective at reducing emissions, good for people and good for the economy.

And the grassroots momentum hasn’t only moved Congress. It has moved major institutions in American life. The Presbyterian Church, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Evangelical Environmental Network have all issued supportive statements about this climate legislation.

More than a dozen newspapers across the country have written editorials endorsing the legislation. Groups like Trout Unlimited and Protect Our Winters, which understand the vital role outdoor recreation plays in Americans’ lives, have vocally supported the bill.

I invite our three congressmen to support The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: Sen. Cory Gardner, Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton. I invite the public to a free Earth Day Celebration to learn more on Sun., April 28, 5 p.m. at the Durango Arts Center.

– Adele Riffe, Hesperus

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A new kind of cold war FLC prof chosen to co-author U.N. climate report relating to mountain areas

by Missy Votel

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t’s a good thing Heidi Steltzer can’t tolerate the heat or the open ocean. “I thought I wanted to be a marine biologist, and I got seasick,” said Steltzer, a professor in the Biology Department and Environmental Science program at Fort Lewis College. “Then, I thought I wanted to be a tropical biologist and went to Costa Rica and my head stopped working because of the heat.”

Fortunately, in 1993, she found her happy place: the mountains. As an undergraduate at Duke University, she spent a summer studying at the Rocky Mountain Biology Laboratory in Gothic, outside Crested Butte.

“My physiology works better in cold places, and I came to Colorado and I loved it,” said Steltzer, who credits her cold-resiliency to her German/Swedish roots.

Little did she know this tiny ghost-town-turned-science-outpost at 9,500 feet would lead to bigger things.

Much bigger.

This winter, Steltzer, who went on to get her PhD from the University of Colorado, was chosen to author a section of an upcoming special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the United Nation’s body for assessing science related to climate change. The report, which will be published in September, is titled “The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate,” and she is responsible for the ecosystem section on high mountain areas.

“These places that are far away, cold or vast, we don’t understand them well yet, and this is an effort to put that story together,” she said. “A focus of the report is on how less snow, retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost affect the water supply, hazards, ecosystems and communities in mountain regions and adjacent lowlands.”

Steltzer was nominated for the post when the previous author was unable to work for medical reasons. She said it has been a steep learning curve – but one that she has embraced.

“It’s still mind-blowing. I’ve never contributed to a major report before, and this is the major leagues,” she said.

“But that doesn’t mean I don’t have the expertise.”

In addition to her work at the Gothic lab, Steltzer also has done extensive snow research in the San Juan Mountains, where she moved in 2009. She said she was drawn here not just for the aesthetics, but for the academic possibilities.

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A snowbow seen early in the morning in Kazan, Russia./Photo by Heidi Steltzer ied,” she said. “I wanted to be near this unique place.”

Since first coming to Colorado 26 years ago, Steltzer has seen changes in climate. “The mountains are different now.

We have data that shows snowpack has declined in Colorado and in mountain regions around the world,” she said. “Air temperatures are warmer, and desert dust darkens mountain snow, leading to earlier melt.” Although there are still years with more snow (such as this one), many years, snow melts early, plants grow early and fewer plants bloom. “Mountain plants are running out of water, as are rivers, as are we,” she said.

In conjunction with the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies in Silverton, in 2009, Steltzer published a first-of-its kind study on early snowmelt in Senator Beck Basin. Using landscape fabric draped over the snowpack, the study simulated earlier snowmelt and its effects on

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the ecosystem. It was a novel methodology at the time – up until then, snow was merely shoveled aside to mimic early snowmelt, but this method failed to emulate the melting of snow and the water’s ensuing journey.

“I study the hidden parts of mountain ecosystems that ensure everything else works well, the movement of water and availability of key nutrients,” she said.

Steltzer said often the mountains are overlooked when putting together the bigger picture of climate change because population centers tend to be located along coasts and rivers. However, the more sparsely-populated mountains are important as they often provide water for these larger cities.

“People who don’t live in or near mountains don’t see how significant the changes are and how impactful they can be for whole regions,” she said.4

In March, Steltzer gathered for a week with other mountain scientists to write and discuss final revisions to the IPCC report.

Fittingly, it was held in Kazan, Russia. Although it’s considered “southern Russia,” it lies at roughly the same latitude as Canada’s Hudson Bay. She said it was apt that the final meeting about a report on the cryosphere (the frozen parts of the Earth for you non-bio majors) was held there. One day, she and some cohorts ventured out in search of the famed Volga River, which flows through the city.

“All we saw was this white expanse; the entire river was frozen over, and the sky was white too,” she said (quipping that next time she would bring Yak Tracks.)

Growing up in the U.S. during the Cold War era, Steltzer said she never imagined going to Russia. Nevertheless, she found Kazan to be surprisingly cosmopolitan and said the trip – which was paid for by the federal government’s U.S. Global Change Research Program – was amazing, on an academic and global level.

“It is a really unique experience to be halfway around the world in a country I’d never think I’d go to, sitting next to people from Germany, Canada, Nepal, Japan, India, Ecuador, Italy and Russia,” she said.

Now back in decidedly less-cosmopolitan Durango, Steltzer is toiling away to finish her chapter. She said the bulk of her work entails pouring over peer-reviewed scientific studies to find – or not find – some kind of consensus on changes due to shifts in snow, glaciers and permafrost. She points out that climate change doesn’t just mean

After a 2017-18 winter with little snow, Heidi Steltzer hiked trails in the northern San Juan Mountains in an effort to understand the impact. She said by early July, the area was uncharacteristically without any snowpack./Photo by Heidi Steltzer warmer temperatures, but more erratic and severe weather events.

“There’s no doubt the climate is changing. In the future, there’s going to be greater uncertainty in what rainfall and snowfall is going to look like,” she said.

Steltzer, who has enlisted FLC students to help her scour the literature, said the point of the report is not to be “prescriptive,” i.e. provide actions, but to suggest op-

tions and alternatives based on science.

“We can highlight natural adaptation and human adaptation options,” she said. “The idea is assessment.”

The report can also recommend further studies, such as Steltzer’s with the black fabric, to set a baseline and find commonalities across the world’s mountainous regions.

But most importantly, Steltzer’s mission is to tell a story using scientific data to en-

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gage and make something anyone can understand.

“There is so much out there, we have to try and tell a story,” she said. “It will have a greater impact if it links ideas in a new, novel way.”

She even added that the “story” has some elements of surprise – but to find out, you’ll have to wait until September. That’s when the report will officially be released in Monaco.

“We’re under embargo until then,” she said.

For the next several weeks, Steltzer will be burrowed away with her laptop; her section of the report is due in May. But she has a plan to help ease the pain of being cooped up during prime desert camping season.

“In classic Durango style, I set up my camper in the front yard,” she said. “Since I’m not going to be able to go camping, I’m going to at least work on the report sitting in my R-pod.”

Then, when her epic all-nighter of allnighters is done, she’ll “rest and hike mountains and do all the fun things that we live in Durango for.”

And of course, she also will rest knowing she has scaled a mountain of a different sort.

“It’s worth it to gain this knowledge and share what I learn, and a piece of it is identifying what we don’t know yet,” she said.

“It’s about slowing the rate of change and having the future we want, not the one that we get because we didn’t know.”

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MountainTownNews Steamboat bag ban has murky legality STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Steamboat Springs has decided to say no more to freebie plastic bags at four of its major stories come October. But can it legally do so?

It seems late to ask that question. Twelve Colorado towns and cities, all but one of them located within the mountains, have banned or implemented a ban on free single-use plastic bags. But the Colorado Sun points to one very basic problem: It may be against state law.

Adopted in 1993, the law preempts local jurisdictions from limiting what types of plastics can be recycled. It was created to incentivize people to recycle. The specific language may have been a compromise with the plastic industry, says Morgan Cullen, legislative and policy advocate for the Colorado Municipal League.

In other words, the language was not intended to mean that towns and cities had no authority to ban plastic bags. But it’s hazy.

In 1993 “no one was considering the prohibition of plastics,” Cullen told the Sun. “And now it’s 2019 and the general public has become more aware of the environmental costs of plastics and are beginning to petition their local governments about removing single-use plastics.”

Petitioning the Steamboat Springs City Council by local high school students triggered the impending ban. Steamboat Pilot & Today reports that students last November told the council members it was time for Steamboat to join its peers among mountain towns.

The ordinance to be drafted will call for ban of single-use plastic bags at stores of more than 10,000 square feet. Paper bags can be provided but at a cost of 20 cents each. Three quarters of the revenue will go to the city. Smaller retailers can opt into the program and they can retain all the fee.

The four stores – two grocery stores, a Walmart and a Walgreens – distribute 3.8 million plastic bags per year.

A bag ban was first proposed in Steamboat in 1989 by a coalition called Environmental 2000. “It was a relatively new idea,” Steamboat resident Johnny Walker told the Steamboat paper. “It was decided to wait and see what other communities were doing before we really took the leap.”

Telluride was the first municipality in Colorado to take the leap in 2011. The adoption – applicable to the town’s two grocery stores, with the option of a 5 cent paper bag – followed a competition with Aspen to see who could produce the greatest reduction in bags based on voluntary efforts. That same competition was then expanded to other jurisdictions that were then part of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns.

Even then, Telluride was wary of the state law. Kevin Geiger, the town attorney, told the Sun that the 1993 law was pretty clear about local governments not preventing the recycling of plastics.

But the provision has stopped Telluride from a longer reach, to ban disposable forks and straws, as some council members want.

The 1993 law also thwarted Avon’s reach last year. It banned plastic bags but stopped short of polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers.

The Colorado Municipal League’s Cullen has been working with state legislators on a proposal to clearly delegate to local jurisdictions authority to regulate straws, containers and other plastics.

Only paper bags for Jackson customers JACKSON, Wyo. – It’s either BYOB – bring your own bag – or a paper bag at 20 cents per bag at six stores in Jackson.

Come November, other merchants in Jackson must similarly cease free distribution of plastic bags.

The town began taking steps last year, wanting to allow the stores time to prepare. But one of the stores, Whole Grocer, phased out plastic bags in December.

Reaction has been mixed, checkout staffer Caitlin Brooks tells the Jackson Hole News&Guide. “Some are upset about it and want us to tell the manager they want the plastic bags back,” she said. “Others say, ‘It’s about time.’”

Some have protested that paper bags are not better than plastic.

But paper bags can have a second life as cardboard, says Carrie Bell, waste diversion and outreach coordinator for Teton County.

“Paper bags have high recyclability,” she said. “Plastics really don’t.”

One of Jackson’s grocery stores, Smith’s, is operated by Kroger, the supermarket chain that has a similarly branded store in Park City and, in Colorado, a fleet of City Markets and King Soopers. By 2025, it plans to phase out plastic bags throughout its 2,764 stores.

Taking stock of fire threat in Whistler WHISTLER, B.C. – It’s wildfire season already in Whistler. Oh, there’s snow on the ground, but with a wildfire just down the road at Squamish and more in the interior of British Columbia, who can blame Whistler for getting a little nervous?

Plus, there’s recent history: the last two years have produced the worst wildfires in the recorded history of the province.

The province has boosted its budget for firefighting, prescribed burning and other measures to reduce risks. Whistler has also stepped up its efforts to make itself less vulnerable to wildfire.

There’s a lot of work to do.

Along the West Coast, other communities are also at risk. The Sacramento Bee and other newspapers have put together a list of communities in California that could, given the right conditions, be the next Paradise. The Camp Fire last November killed at least 85 people in and around the town in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

More than 2.7 million of California’s 39 million residents live in the zones classified as having very high fire hazard, including impoverished towns in the shadow of Mount Shasta, affluent suburbs near Los Angeles, and high-dollar resort communities on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

“There’s a lot of Paradises out there,” Max Moritz, a fire specialist at UC Santa Barbara, said.

In Colorado, forecasters predict a lower wildfire risk than in previous years, at least in late spring and early summer, reports the Summit Daily News. Last year was droughty and spring came early, as is becoming normal. This year is completely different, though.

The snowpack is deep and winter is looking to hang on for awhile.

Summit County had a good scare last June when a wildfire at the base of Buffalo Mountain, between Silverthorne and Frisco, threatened many homes. Fire prevention work in the prior decade made a great difference. Two years before that, Breckenridge had a good scare. Again, fire prevention work made a difference, although under slightly altered conditions the fire could have roared into the town.

Free skiing for over 69 ends in Whitefish WHITEFISH, Mont. – It was another record year for skier visits at Whitefish Mountain Resort, the third in a row. Business was so good that the resort owners now plan to start charging those aged 70 and above $135 for an annual pass.

Riley Polumbus, spokesperson for Whitefish Mountain Resort, said assessing the septuagenarians and their elders a minimal charge was necessary as that age demographic grows.

“This particular age demographic is healthier and more active than ever,” Dan Graves, chief executive of the ski area, said. “We are very much in awe of these dedicated skiers. However, each year of growth has added to the demands of our facilities.”

Who has bottom rung of resort ladder?

KETCHUM, Idaho –Sun Valley, the first deliberately created destination ski resort in North America, by the end of the 20th century had become something of a quasi-private ski area for locals.

To remedy that, Ketchum – the town at the base of Bald Mountain – set out to revamp its development regulations to make them more friendly to new and taller hotels. The most obvious result was the Limelight, which was built by the Aspen Skiing Co. The community also boosted a direct flight program.

Still, Ketchum and Sun Valley lack the commercial vibrancy of other destination resorts, consultant Ralf Garrison told a recent forum in Ketchum.

Local lodging properties have occupancy rates of 30 to 40 percent during December, January and February, he said. Competing resorts average occupancy rates of 50 to 65 percent during those months.

During the winter of 2017-18, he told the Idaho Mountain Express, occupancy rates provided profitability for tourism-reliant businesses on just 62 of the 180 days of the winter season.

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The cycle of life For more than a decade, Devo Swap keeps good times rolling

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here’s a long-running joke in Durango: You know you’re a local when your bike is more expensive than your car.

But, for anyone who has perused the glossy pages of the latest bike mag or the even glossier racks at the local bike emporium knows, the sticker shock of a brandspanking-new bike is no joke. With things like carbon frames and wheels, dropper posts, and technology changing more often than most riders change their chamois, getting a new set of wheels can be a daunting affair.

So, what’s a family on a budget, a biking newbie or regular Durango-tango-ing Joe or Jane to do? Short of winning the lottery?

Fortunately, living in the mountain bike capital of the world (or at least Southwest Colorado) as we do, there’s the next-best thing: the Devo Swap.

Started as the Veloswap around 2007, Devo took the reins of the annual bike exchange soon after, as a fundraiser for its bevvy of youth development programs.

This year’s swap, which is expected to feature between 300-400 bikes, rolls into the recently thawed Chapman Hill Ice Rink this Sat., April 20. (Yes, that’s

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JusttheFacts What: Devo Bike Swap When: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat., April 20. Gear dropoff 2:30 - 8:30 p.m., Fri., April 19 Where: Chapman Hill Ice Rink; $1 entrance fee 4/20. But more importantly for the purposes of this story, it’s two days before Earth Day – so, talk about the ultimate way to recycle.)

“The cool part is, people get to bring their old equipment in and get the next level up,” Swap organizer and Devo uber-volunteer Amy Haggart said. “We recycle 300 bikes a year.”

For those looking to cull their quiver or put that bucket of random parts to good use, check-in for selling items is from 2:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, also at Chapman.

Devo takes 20 percent of sale proceeds (15 percent from pros) and the rest is yours to keep (or spend on a new bike or new bike shwag.) And, of course, straight-up donations are always welcome.

But just like the early bird gets the worm, it also gets the sweet ride. “We usually sell 70 to 75 percent by 10 a.m.,” said Haggart.

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Although the swap opens its doors at 7:30 a.m., she notes that volunteers (an army of 170 is needed to make things flow smoothly) get a special sneak peek the night before. This is particularly useful for the gear brought in by the plethora of local pros, including a certain legend who has a mountain park named after him and a sweet Specialized hook-up. (And no, we don’t know when or if Ned’s going to drop off his gear, so don’t ask.)

All joking aside, remember, the swap is for the children. So, please conduct oneself accordingly when bargain-hunting.

“Some people rock, paper, scissors,” regular swap volunteer and Devo prodigy Maddie Jo Robbins said.

Robbins, who at 17 has a slew of race titles under her belt, was recently named Woman of the Year for mountain biking by Sportswomen of Colorado. And although she’s now sponsored by Trek, it wasn’t that long ago, at the tender age of 12, she was scoring bikes at the swap.

“I knew I was going to need a bike that year, and I saw one of Ned’s frames come in for $100,” she said.

“So we decided to build a bike, which I had no idea how to do.”

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hand to offer advice, from Devo coaches and local wrenches to the pros themselves. This goes the same for anyone looking to piece together anything from a dream race machine to a cool Frankencruiser at the swap.

“We make sure bike experts are there so people get the right bike and the right fit,” said Haggart. Several local bike shops help out at the swap as well, knowing creating more cyclists is a win-win down the road with parts, maintenance and upgrades.

For Robbins, her Devo coaches helped her find parts to trick out her Specialized Carve hardtail frame. “Then Ned got wind and picked through his parts to find what would work,” she said.

And work it did. Robbins went on to place second in nationals that year. She rode the bike for two years before turning it into a bike polo steed and then, as is often the case, having it stolen – by her dad.

Haggart has similar stories of swap, uh, swapping. Several of the bikes she’s bought over the years have been

handed down to or shared with her kids, including an Orbea from Alicia Pastore as well as a Specialized from Howard Grotts. “Almost all of our bikes have been from the swap,” she said. “Good bikes get passed on.”

In other words, to riff on another (less politically correct) mountain town phrase: you don’t lose your bike, you just lose your turn.

“You’ll be at the swap and see your old bike come in, and then go out again,” said Robbins.

And keeping this cycle going is what it’s all about.

“We are doing this for the community and the environment,” said Haggart. Of course, the swap’s not all mountain bikes. There’s everything from antiques and road bikes to ebikes, Huffies and unicycles – not to mention parts, clothing, shoes and widgets galore. (And don’t be surprised if an impromptu bike polo match breaks out while you’re there.)

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On the mend: The saga of the wrist and a lesson in not riding in flip flops

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For those who are used to going big, sometimes it’s the little things that get them.

Take local mountain bike (and alpine ski) racing phemon Maddie Jo Robbins. She was away at summer mountain bike camp in Virginia last summer when she decided to hop on her bike for a short 300-yard jaunt across campus.

In flip flops.

Suffice to say, instead of getting to her intended destination, she ended up in the

hospital with torn ligaments in her left wrist that would eventually require surgery. But first, she wanted to finish out her racing season, which included a trip to Nationals and Worlds. With the bum wrist taped up, she held strong in both events, taking first in the junior womens Nationals in July and placing 34th at the World Cup in Switzerland after taking a digger and losing her sixth place spot.

“They’re aggressive,” she said of her taste of European racing. “Right off the start, they ran me off my bike. It’s a different type of racing out there.”

Once back in Durango, Dr. Brian Butzin did surgery on the DHS junior to fix the torn scaphoid ligament, which controls thumb movement (making it key for changing gears, among other things.) Unfortunately, this meant a

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The good news is, she said she’s ready to get back on the bike, with her sights set on a UCI race in Soldier Hollow, Utah, in May. Robbins, who grew up racing for Durango Devo, now rides for Bear Racing, based out of Santa Cruz, Calif. The team includes several other young Durango riders, including Katja Freeburn, Ellen Campbell, Daniel Johnson, Ruth Holcomb and Riley Amos.

While it was hard to sit out the ski season, Robbins said it was worth it to get her wrist’s strength and mobility back.

“Hopefully, I’ll be ready,” she said.

But the real question is, will the other racers be ready for her?

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An ovovore’s delight

by Ari LeVaux

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very time a new health study about eggs is published, it becomes increasingly clear that what they actually cause is whiplash. Last May, we learned that eggs decrease risk for heart disease. This month, we learned that three or more eggs per week will increase one’s risk not only for heart disease but also an early death.

I ate three or more eggs just yesterday. My hens are back in the saddle after their winter lay-cation, and my crepe omelet recipe is a well-oiled masterpiece.

A French pancake tucked inside an eggy enigma, the crepe omelet has all the makings of a trans-Atlantic HomeEconomics mystery thriller. An ovovore like myself won’t be looking away from that, not until I run out of cholesterol or coffee.

Previously, when I wanted extrapuffy eggs I would separate the yolks and beat the whites stiff. Now, two teaspoons of pancake mix is all the fix I need. That bit of flour and leavening doesn’t dilute the egg, but makes it more egg-like, reinforcing its subtle, sturdy body without interfering with the eggy taste or texture.

If eggs were truly bad for one’s health, the crepe omelet would be a problem because I won’t stop eating it. Happily, the wealth of conflicting health guidance offers me the freedom to select whatever evidence best supports my hopes and beliefs. And one thing that’s not in doubt: eggs are packed with nutrition. The only question that ever weighs on my ovovorous heart is “does the egg float or sink?”

A floating egg is a rotten egg, which is an egg you want to avoid. Most hen keepers have the experience of discovering the occasional unsanctioned nest in some random corner of the yard, filled with eggs of an uncertain age. Cracking and sniffing can help assess the fitness of an egg, but can also lead to PTSD. I place the egg in question on the bottom of a pot of water. If the egg lies prone, it’s as fresh as tomorrow’s news. As the egg ages, the wide end will fill with waste gases and rise toward the surface, while the pointy end stays on the bottom. At this stage, an egg is still OK to eat. It will taste fine, although the texture won’t be as

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tight. The yolks won’t stand up like solid spheres; instead they’ll collapse into yellow circles in a thin puddle of watery white albumen.

And once the egg stops touching the bottom, it’s biological waste. I would send it to the landfill. Triplebagged.

Egg floating isn’t just for flocksters. It can be a useful skill for egg buyers, too. I often float purchased eggs to see how fresh they are. Some store-bought eggs can be on

the old side, standing or even bouncing on the bottom. I generally find the freshest eggs at the farmers market, but it’s also possible to bring home literal stinkers – especially during the long, hot days of summer. If you buy eggs from a stand that sells out every week, you won’t have a problem. But once, toward the end of market, I bought a dozen from the only stand that still had any. At home, some of the eggs floated. Bummer, but at least I didn’t crack any. Embarrassed, the seller returned my money the next week when I complained.

Nobody complains about the crepe omelet, which occupies the sweet spot at the center of a Venn diagram, where circles of egg, batter and cream all overlap.

When filled with Nutella or topped with whipped cream, the omelet will taste like the sweetest crepe in Brittany. But when filled with savory ingredients and spattered with hot sauce, it tastes like the sunniest Sunday morning omelet. Salty or sweet, the crepe omelet

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will always taste good with a cup of coffee, which is all I truly ask of an egg. That, and to please not float. Or kill me.

You need a good pancake recipe for this dish, and some will work better than others. My favorite is Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, which was developed at the University of Washington in the 1940s to feed Alaska pipeline workers. Whichever mix you use, it may take an omelet or two before you figure out your preferred quantity, which depends on both the mix and how crepe-ey you want your omelet. With Krusteaz, I like 2 teaspoons per egg.

Once you have mastered the basic recipe, you have permission to take it in any sweet or savory direction you wish.

Fruit or vegetable, sugar or salt, spinach or chocolate chip ricotta cheese or Philly cheesesteak or nothing but grated cheddar, which will melt into the egg batter with a cheesy stringiness. If it tastes good, it will taste good in the crepe omelet.

Crepe Omelet Makes a single, one-egg omelet. Scale up as necessary.

1 large egg ¼ cup milk 2 teaspoons pancake mix ½ tablespoon butter Crack the egg into a bowl and beat with the milk and pancake mix. Don’t overbeat or go after every lump. Melt the butter in an omelet pan on medium. Add the mixture, tilting the pan around for even coverage. When bubbles appear on the edge of the disc, lay the filling across the middle, perpendicular to the direction you will fold it. The delicateness of the crepe omelet makes it difficult to fold in half like a normal omelet. Instead, it will be rolled across the pan in several little folds.

To do this, wait until bubbles appear toward the middle. Slide a spatula under an edge and turn over the first inch or two. Let it sit for a moment to set up, then fold again. You may want a second spatula to help roll it evenly. Keep folding and rolling until it’s a cylinder pushed up against the edge of the pan. (If you totally botch this part, stir it around like you meant to do it all along and serve a glorious pile of scrambled eggs.)

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Friends. “Caitlin and I have talked about collaborating in some fashion over the last few years, and I’m thankful that we’re fiude, where’s Makar? He’s in a burgundy and blue jersey, of nally sharing the stage,” said Nordstrom, fresh off a performance course! The day after skating in the NCAA men’s hockey with LCK at the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. “Caitlin is an championship game for UMass – and two days after winamazing songwriter with a wonderful voice. I appreciate her ning the Hobey Baker Award as the most talented college hockey heartfelt songs, which often have a hard-edged wit.” player in America – Cale Makar signed his entry-level contract The Raven Narratives hosts its next round of live storyfor the Colorado Avalanche. An injury to young defenseman Sam telling at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez and Girard led to Makar making his 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dudebut Monday night in a 6-2 Avrango Arts Center. The latest alanche win. He became just the theme is a particularly potent eighth player ever (and first deone: “Rites of Passage.” The fenseman) to score a goal in his eight storytellers include a Sudebut when his debut happened danese immigrant telling her to be a Stanley Cup Playoffs story of walking more than a game. thousand miles between Drafted fourth overall by the refugee camps by the time she Avalanche in 2017, Makar spent was 8 years old; a creative and the last two years skating for the imaginative autistic man’s Minutemen, guiding them to connection to steam engine their first-ever appearances in trains and the power of the lothe Frozen Four and the nacomotive to change lives; and tional championship game. His a woman on the hunt for her 49 points were second-most in first elk. the NCAA, and far-and-away the The final concert in the most by any defenseman.

2018-19 Unitarian UniverThe energy in the Pepsi Censalist recital series takes The Animas City Theatre hosts a psychobilly freakout Friday place at 7 p.m. Friday when ter was off the charts Monday with the Reverend Horton Heat. Doors open at 8 p.m. night when Makar took the ice Marilyn Mangold Garst for his first shift. A few minutes performs on harpsichord and later, he took a pass from Nathan MacKinnon on the wing, piano. The first half of the concert features 18th century harpsichord, while the second half delves into 19th and 20th century skated through the slot, fended off a check, and shot the puck piano. five-hole on Calgary goalie Mike Smith to extend the Avs’ lead to El Moro Spirits & Tavern hosts its latest CRAFT food & bever3-0. Mum & Dad didn’t know whether to cheer, cry or simply age pairing from 6-8 p.m. tonight (Thurs., April 18). The event is have that excited look on their faces like they’d just been called a cocktail party-type atmosphere, with guests moving from one staas the next contestants on “The Price is Right.” tion to another to sample food and beverages from different reAll that was missing was Jesse and Chester looking for the Congions. One represents Spain, pairing venison medallions, Serrano tinuum Transfunctioner while asking, “Dude, where’s my car?” ham, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and wilted arugula with The Animas City Theatre hosts a psychobilly freakout Friday Finca Villacreces Pruno wine. Another is from Italy with housenight when Reverend Horton Heat, Th’Legendary Shack made squid ink rotolo, asparagus béchamel, cured egg yolk and Shakers and Hooten Hallers get rowdy. Jim Heath, a.k.a. Revparmesan alongside Gagliardo Fallegro wine. France mixes Le erend Horton Heat, has been spreading the rockabilly gospel since 1985. His doghouse bassist Jimbo Wallace has been slapping Chatelain Camembert cheese, savory pizzelle, mission fig chutney and rosemary with Lucien Albrecht wine. The Czech Republic is time for the past 30 years, as the group released such influential represented by a traditional Czech bread dumpling, herbed releases as “Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em,” “Liquor in the Front,” whipped cream, blueberry compote, braised rabbit, root vegetable “It’s Martini Time,” “Lucky 7” and 2009’s under-appreciated gem, “Laughin’ & Cryin.’” He sings unapologetically of the usual vices: cream sauce and a Czech pilsner. From Germany, we have mustard spatzle, hand-crafted gouda bratwurst, purple kraut and the exceldrinking, gambling, womanizing and driving fast cars. Ye sinners lent Aecht Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock. And Portugal pairs Porto can expect your sins to be washed away in beer, sweat and blood.

Pudim flan and caramel tuile with a Sandeman Tawny Porto 10Don’t sleep on the rest of the bill, either. Th’Legendary Shack Shakers play Southern gothic as well as William Faulkner wrote it. year port. It sounds like it should set you back a couple of hundred bucks per plate, but all of the above is just $50 per person.

Fueled by energetic frontman J.D. Wilkes, the Shack Shakers’ catWanna be a DJ? The next KDUR DJ application meeting alog is full of twisted lyrics and blues-drenched hooks. Even the takes place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in FLC’s Noble Hall, Room openers, the Hooten Hallers, have been cranking out punky blues 125. You, too, can impress your friends with your musical expertrock since 2007. Doors open at 8 p.m. ise by spinning vinyl, CDs and other tunes up on the hill. Yes, Comedian Bill Engvall, of the Blue Collar Comedy Group, comes to the Sky Ute for two shows this Sat., April 20. A native of you can be as cool as Liggy and Lynch.

Wanna get a wine buzz and support public radio? All month Texas, Engvall is a college dropout who got his break when he delong, KSUT will receive a buck per bottle from the purchase of cided to try his hand at a comedy open mic. Later moving to Granite Hill Cellars wines at Star Liquors. Varietals include L.A., he has appeared on “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” “Late Night With David Letterman” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Shows take Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

More good stuff: Tonight’s Ska-B-Q features Rob Webster at 5 place at 6 and 9 p.m. and tickets are available at www.skyutep.m. tonight; Robbie Overfield does a happy hour set at the casino.com.

Starlight from 6-9 p.m. Friday; the Lisa Blue Trio croons at DuTwo of my favorite local musicians appear at Mancos Brewery rango Craft Spirits at 7 p.m. Friday; and the Jeff Solon Jazz from 5-7 p.m. Sunday when Erik Nordstrom (Lawn Chair Duo entertains at Dalton Ranch Golf Club at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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Thursday18 “Yoga for Good,” proceeds go to a different local charity each week, 8 a.m., Pine Needle Dry Goods, 858 Main Ave. ​ aby Meetup with Durango Café au Play, 9:30-11:30 B a.m., 2307 Columbine. 749-9607.

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, presentation by Ken Queen from La Plata County Mounted Patrol, 7 p.m., Florida Grange. www.4cbch.org or 442-0575.

Spirits, 1120 Main Ave., Suite 2.

“Madeline’s Madeline” screening, 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.sunflowertheatre.org.

The Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Event, featuring the theme of “Rites of Passage,” doors open, 7 p.m., show begins, 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.ravennarrativestickets.org.

Wild Country performs, 7 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

“Apollo 11” documentary, 3:15 and 5:30 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive.

“Oddville,” presented by the Community Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., show also runs April 19, Mainstage Theatre at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Drop-in tennis, 4 p.m., Needham Elementary School, 2425 W. 3rd Ave.

Open Mic & Stand-Up, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave.

Karaoke, 8 p.m.-close, Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.

Women’s Market Place, evening of local art, custom-made designs, live music from Bluegrouse, Durango Shimmy Mob and more, 4-8 p.m., Animas Trading Co., 1015 Main Ave.

Plursday featuring DJ Amnesia, 9 p.m.-close, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

Rob Webster performs, 5-7 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., LPEA, 45 Stewart St. 769-7615.

Tim Sullivan performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

Free yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lively Boutique, 809 Main Ave.

Easter Egg Scramble, egg hunt and appearance from the Easter Bunny, 9:45 a.m., Smith Sports Complex, Fort Lewis College.

Sitting Meditation, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave.

Zumba Gold, 9:30-10:15 a.m., La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.

Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Restaurant & Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave.

La Plata Civil Dialogue meets, 5:30-7 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. laplatacivildialogue@gmail.com.

Outdoor Pursuits Gear Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Lewis College campus. 247-7293.

VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.

Tuesday Crafternoons, 1 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

Adam Swanson performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

STEAM Lab: Three Little Pigs Engineering, for ages 5-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Bill Engvall, stand-up comedy, 6 and 9 p.m., Sky Ute Casino & Resort in Ignacio. www.skyutecasino.com.

Spanish Speaking Parents & Littles Fridays, 4-6 p.m., Durango Café au Play, 1309 E. 3rd Ave., Room 201. durangocafeauplay.org.

The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo performs, 6-8 p.m., Dalton Ranch Golf Club.

Animas High School Spring Friendraiser, 5:308:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. “Nuclear Winter – Historical and Current Perspectives,” part of the Life Long Learning Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Noble Hall at Fort Lewis College, Room 130. www.fortlewis.edu/professionalassociates.

“Pop goes the World,” pop tunes sung by the Fort Lewis College choirs, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall.

Joel Racheff, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. Operations Meeting for the Dolores Project, featuring projected water supplies and runoff, hosted by The Bureau of Reclamation, 7 p.m., Dolores Community Center.

Laugh Therapy Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic, sign-up begins 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave.

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“Truth: A Juried Exhibit,” juror Shan Wells, opening reception 5-9 p.m., Studio & Gallery, 1027 Main Ave. anddurango.com.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Robbie Overfield performs, 6-9 p.m., DJ Hakan, 9 p.m.-close, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave. Sounds True Trio performs, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

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Rev. Horton Heat with Legendary Shack Shakers and Hootan Hallers, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 College Dr. www.animascitytheatre.com.

Saturday20 Free Admission to National Parks, including Mesa Verde. www.nps.gov.

Drop-in tennis, 9 a.m., Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. Easter Express train, 9:45 a.m., Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. www.durangotrain.com.

Kirtan, 6-8 p.m., Studio 10, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. The Ben Gibson Duo, 6-10 p.m., Seven Rivers Steakhouse at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio.

Raven Narratives Live Storytelling, featuring the theme of “Rites of Passage,” 7:30 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.ravennarrativestickets.org.

Space Between Shadows performs, 7-9 p.m., Fenceline Ciders in Mancos.

Joan Osborne performs, 7:30 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.

Comedy Cocktail open mic stand up, 8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. DJ Affex performs, 9 p.m.-close, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

Sunday21 Easter Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Club, 901 E. 2nd Ave. 946-4831.

Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Restaurant & Wine Bar, 601 Main Ave. Traditional Irish Music Jam, 12:30-4 p.m., Irish Embassy, 900 Main Ave. Earth Day Festival, hosted by Durango Nature Studies and featuring river trail clean-up, speakers, kids activities, live music from Pete Giuliani Band, kayak race and more, noon-4 p.m., Rotary Park.

Writers’ Workshop, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Caitlin Cannon & Erik Nordstrom perform, 5-7 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co. Blue Moon Ramblers, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle.

Buddhist Meditation Group for People of Color, 67:30 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave. duran godharmacenter.org.

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The goods are odd ‘ODDVILLE’ one man’s humorous obstacle course toward love What: “ODDVILLE,” a unique theatrical experience When: 7:30 p.m., Thurs. and Fri., April 18-19 Where: FLC Mainstage Theatre Tickets: $30/general; $12 students available at www.durango concerts.com What would happen if there was a love story told with few words but comedic action and pure imagination? Where the story’s lonely hero is caught with one foot in reality and the other in an alternate digital universe where he battles the oddest of obstacles in his quest for love?

You would have “ODDVILLE – A Love Story,” an evening of modern theater that the Community Concert Hall is bringing to the FLC Main Stage Theater for two performances, April 18 and 19.

Written by Dave Shirley and Robert Dubac (widely known as the comedic genius behind “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?”), ODDVILLE (yes, all caps) has been described as a comedy that has no borders; Blue Man Group meets the 40-Year-Old Virgin. Incorporating props, sight gags, multi-media imagery and a nostalgic score, the show is guaranteed to leave audiences laughing, thinking and

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Earth Day Yoga Storytime, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Smiley Building Studio 10, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.

Zumba Gold, 9:30-10:15 a.m., La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.

Watch Your Step class, 10:15 a.m., Durango Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.

“State of the State Department and Diplomacy,” part of the Great Decisions International Affairs Discussion Program, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Durango Public Library. www.fpa.org.

Trails & Ales Party, hosted by Trails 2000, 4-7 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. www.trails2000.org.

Drop-in tennis, 4 p.m., Needham Elementary School, 2425 W. 3rd Ave.

Joel Racheff performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Rob Webster performs, 7 p.m., The Office.

Contiki Party with the Aussies, 9 p.m.-close, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

Terry Rickard performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Rotary Club of Durango, presentation by Roger Ptolomy on China and Tibet, 6 p.m., Strater Hotel. 385-7899.

Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. “Avian Restoration” by Don Bruning with the Wildlife

wondering “how did he do that?”

As a comedian who doesn’t tell jokes, Shirley “launched” his career as a teen-ager busking on the streets eating fire, regurgitating burned razor blades and blowing smoke into square bubbles. As long as it was peculiar and entertaining, he did it. After being discovered by “America’s Got Talent,” he proved comedy can go far beyond standing on a stage with a microphone.

To hone his unique brand of humor, he gravitated to improv, going on to create The Rattlebrain Theater Co. in Denver, where he has produced critically acclaimed music and comedy.

“ODDVILLE” is the latest evolution in his unique career, a show that will leave audiences in stitches and on the edge of their seats. Can Shirley find happiness in a cardboard box? Can the audience help him find his underwear? Will an evil cat sell him a new pair of hands? Why does his true love have a flat screen for a head?

How many lemons will fit in his pants? And why can he kiss but not talk?

To find out all this and more, a trip to “ODDVILLE” is in order. (For a sneak peak, check it out on Youtube.)

Conservation Society, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 CR 203.

Trivia Factory, hosted by Ben Bernstein, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Roost, 128 E. College Dr. DJ Crazy Charlie, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon.

Leah Orlikowski performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. Monica Lewinsky on depression, bullying and suicide, part of the Community Foundation’s Making A Difference Speaker Series, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

Latin Social Nights, 8-11 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. 375-2568.

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.-close, Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.

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AskRachel Interesting fact: An easy-to-hit pitch is often called a meatball, presumably because meatballs were juicy and enticing and irresistible back in the 1940s when the term was minted. I like to think we’ve advanced our cultural tastes since then.

Dear Rachel, I was wondering if it’s common to print racist comments in your “Ask Rachel” column? Specifically, the column you allow the letter that refers to Bernie Sanders as an “old crusty white guy” be printed? I suggest you address this mistake by publishing an acknowledgement of just that— your mistake. If not, we’ll make certain it’s addressed through another local publication. We’ve never seen any comments that contain racially charged insults, by bashing a man based on his age and race, considered as “hip” or “mainstream”? Guess what—-IT ISN’T ACCEPTABLE. NOT AT ALL. Unless you print articles in which all ages and races are bashed in a similar manner, that is. Unfortunately, we’ve yet to find any.

Time to acknowledge a mistake was made and let Durango know you don’t support this harmful, racist language. If not, an entire group of us WILL BE DEMANDING IT LOUDLY. BTW—we’re democrats. GET IT TOGETHER AND FAST, RACHEL!!!

– Concerned and motivated community members Dear Freedom Fighters, I want it known that I preserved your email precisely as you sent it, with one exception: I removed all the double spaces between sentences, because modern word

processers account for the needed visual breathing room after a period, and double spacing is a relic from typewriter days. I’m not saying that you’re a bunch of old crusty white guys trying to figure out email at 2:27 AM on a Friday morning. I’m just saying that you type like you are.

And then I must thank you. Yes, thank you. Because while you wrote me a letter completely devoid of substance, you gave me the opportunity for a substantial reply, thereby allowing me to bump another letter I got about why everything has to have a “National ___ Day” until next week.

You see, this newspaper has a liberal letters policy.

Liberal, as you’ve shown, doesn’t mean “democrat.” It means remaining open to other viewpoints and voices.

So I will never disavow a so-called “mistake” made by running a letter whose intentions are to learn and/or to entertain, clearly without intending to be harmful, derogatory, threatening or belittling.

Your letter, however, aims to do each of those latter things, shamelessly and blatantly. I could have ignored it, if it weren’t so unintentionally engaging. I could have chosen not to dignify it with distribution throughout the greater Durango area. But I decided that since you veiled your bravado behind an email address consisting of the words “fun director,” you wouldn’t mind being anonymously printed everywhere as an example of how not to hold civil discourse.

Do you think you’re being clever? If so, smacking down others is the coward’s approach to comedy. Do you think you’re being serious? If so, go crusade for something that really matters. Bernie Sanders really is old. He really is white. He really is a guy. And if “crusty” offends you this much, I can’t wait to see the good you

Email Rachel at telegraph@durangotelegraph.com cause in the world when you learn about extreme income inequality, the prejudices that many (especially, though not completely, non-white) communities face, and the misogynistic struggles women handle every day with grace and dignity.

Go to bat for the people who need you as an ally.

Then go learn how to make your point without using the caps lock key.

– Get off all our lawns, Rachel

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by Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): French writer Simone de Beauvoir sent a letter to her lover, Aries author Nelson Algren. She wrote, “I like so much the way you are so greedy about life and yet so quiet, your eager greediness and your patience, and your way of not asking much of life and yet taking much because you are so human and alive that you find much in everything.” I’d love to see you embody that state in the coming weeks, Aries. In my astrological opinion, you have a mandate to be both utterly relaxed and totally thrilled; both satisfied with what life brings you and skillfully avid to extract the most out of it; both at peace with what you already have and primed to grab for much more.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Beat Generation of American poets arose in the late 1940s as a rebellion against materialistic mainstream culture and academic poetry. It embraced sexual liberation, Eastern spirituality, ecological awareness, political activism and psychedelic drugs. One of its members, Jack Kerouac, tweaked and ennobled the word “beat” to serve as the code name for their movement. In its old colloquial usage, “beat” meant tired or exhausted. But Kerouac re-consecrated it to mean “upbeat” and “beatific,” borrowing from the Italian word beato, translated as “beatific.” I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because you’re on the verge of a similar transition: from the old meaning of “beat” to the new.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Scattered through the ordinary world, there are books and artifacts and perhaps people who are like doorways into impossible realms, of impossible and contradictory truth.” Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges said that, and now I’m passing it on to you – just in time for your entrance into a phase when such doorways will be far more available than usual. I hope you will use Borges’ counsel as a reminder to be alert for everyday situations and normal people that could lead you to intriguing experiences and extraordinary revelations and lifechanging blessings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Free Will Astrology Committee to Boldly Promote Cancerian’s Success is glad to see that you’re not politely waiting for opportunities to come to you.

Rather, you’re tracking them down and proactively wrangling them into a form that’s workable for your needs. You seem to have realized that what you had assumed was your fair share isn’t actually fair; that you want and deserve more. Although you’re not being mean and manipulative, neither are you being overly nice and amenable; you’re pushing harder to do things your way. I approve! And I endorse your efforts to take it even further.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Many experts who have studied the art and science of running fast believe that it’s best if a runner’s legs are symmetrical and identical in their mechanics. But that theory is not supported by the success of champion sprinter Usain Bolt. Because he has suffered from scoliosis, his left leg is a half-inch longer than his right. With each stride, his left leg stays on the track longer than his right, and his right hits the track with more force. Some scientists speculate that this unevenness not only doesn’t slow him down, but may in fact enhance his speed. In accordance with current astrological variables, I suspect you will be able to thrive on your asymmetry in the coming weeks, just as your fellow Leo Usain Bolt does.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo adventurer Jason Lewis traveled around the world using transportation powered solely by his own body. He walked, bicycled, skated, rowed, pedaled and swam more than 46,000 miles. I propose that we make him your role model for the next four weeks. You’re primed to accomplish gradual breakthroughs through the use of simple, persistent, incremental actions. Harnessing the power of your physical vitality will be an important factor in your success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Curcumin is a chemical found in the plant turmeric. When ingested by humans, it may diminish inflammation, lower the risk of diabetes, support cardiovascular health and treat digestive disorders. But there’s a problem: the body is inefficient in absorbing and using curcumin, unless it’s ingested along with piperine, a chemical in black pepper. Then it’s far more available. What would be the metaphorical equivalent to curcumin in your life?

An influence that could be good for you, but that would be even better if you synergized it with a certain additional influence? And what would be the metaphorical equivalent of that additional influence? Now is a good time to investigate these questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I have the usual capacity for wanting what may not even exist,” wrote poet Galway Kinnell. How about you, Scorpio?

Do you, too, have an uncanny ability to long for hypothetical, invisible, mythical and illusory things? If so, I will ask you to downplay that amazing power of yours for a while. It’s crucial for your future development that you focus on yearning for actual experiences, real people and substantive possibilities. Please understand: I’m not suggesting you’re bad or wrong for having those seemingly impossible desires. I’m simply saying that for now you will thrive on being attracted to things that are genuinely available.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): “Sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could find no language to describe them,” wrote Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen. I’m guessing you’ve had that experience – maybe more than usual, of late. But I suspect you’ll soon be finding ways to express those embryonic feelings. Congrats in advance! You’ll discover secrets you’ve been concealing from yourself. You’ll receive missing information whose absence has made it hard to understand the whole story. Your unconscious mind will reveal the rest of what it has thus far merely been hinting at.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): All over the world, rivers and lakes are drying up.

Sources of water are shrinking. Droughts are becoming more common and prolonged. Why? Mostly because of climate change. The good news is that lots of people are responding to the crisis with alacrity.

Among them is an engineer in India named Ramveer Tanwar. Since 2014, he has organized efforts leading to the rejuvenation of 12 dead lakes and ponds. I propose we make him your role model for the coming weeks. I hope he will inspire you to engage in idealistic pursuits that benefit other people. And I hope you’ll be motivated to foster fluidity and flow and wetness everywhere you go. The astrological time is ripe for such activities.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You Pisceans have been summoning heroic levels of creative intensity. You’ve been working extra hard and extra smart. But it seems that you haven’t been fully recognized or appreciated for your efforts. I’m sorry about that. Please don’t let it discourage you from continuing to express great integrity and authenticity. Keep pushing for your noble cause and offering your best gifts. I’m proud of you! And although you may not yet have reaped all the benefits you will ultimately sow, three months from now I bet you’ll be pleased you pushed so hard to be such a righteous servant of the greater good.

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Announcements Everyday Adventure Camp for Girls Mountain biking, hiking, nature crafts, swimming and more! M,W,F in June 8:304:30. Registration limited to 10 girls, ages 9-12. Email christinelsiodla@gmail.com

Wanted Needed: Someone to Write Letter $11/hr Call for info, 719-651-4114.

Small Electric Wizard To repair lamp, table fan that have both mysteriously stopped working and/or have a short. Would rather fix than trash. 970-749-2595.

Turn Vehicles, Copper, Alum, Etc. Into Cash! at RJ Metal Recycle, also free appliance and other metal drop off. 970-259-3494.

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Landscaping and More Looking for landscapers to join our team to help with everything from flowerbed maintenance to custom hardscape and water feature installation. Lots of variety within the work and opportunities to learn and grow with Genesis Land and Waterscapes, serving Durango since 2003. PDE. 970-259-5557.

Massage Therapist Wanted at Amaya Call Tricia 382-1115.

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Full Time Gardening Position Longtime local landscape/gardening company seeking reliable gardener for 2019 season. Good work ethic, affinity for outdoor gardening work, and compatibility with co-workers a must. 970-946-7176.

Yoga Classes Starting April 22 For students of all levels as well as yoga for bone health, restorative and beginners. With Kathy Curran. Drop ins welcome. Smiley Building, Room #32.

259-4794, www.4cornersyoga.com

Job Openings at The Yellow Carrot!

Do you love food? Are you passionate about service? The Yellow Carrot is hiring high energy individuals for our Service Staff and Catering Team, as well as an Administrative Assistant! Apply in person at our new location: 3206 Main Ave., Suite #1. Only serious inquiries, please!

Meditation & Yoga with Horses Join Joy Rides Coaching for a 4 part series to learn and practice mindfulness, connection and present moment joy. I also have 2 openings for new equine coaching clients. Call Trish at 970-9467835, email at joyrides.dgo@gmail.com or visit www.joyistheride.com

Work off Rent/Caring for Sled Dogs!

Room for rent at Durango Dog Ranch.

20 mins W of town, La Plata Canyon. 2BR apt to share w/female. Must love dogs.

Ability to work off rent (feed, etc) $450 mo. 970-759-1741

Tame Your Inner Critic Find Peace Mindful self-compassion Date: 8 Wednesdays: 5/1 - 6/19 Time: 5:30 8pm The Smiley Building, #105 Sliding scale fee- $250 - $350 - Payment plan available Register by e-mail - MyahMindfulness@gmail.com or by phone970-946-5379. Myah Lee, Certified Mindfulness Teacher.

Bookseller Avid reader wanted to share great books with our customers. Permanent, part- to full-time position w/ fun, hard-working team. Must enjoy some evening & weekend shifts and chocolate. Excellent customer service and computer skills required.

Management opportunities for the right candidate. Applications available at Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., and online at mariasbookshop.com Deadline: 9 pm Wednesday, April 24th, 2019.

Sunrise Sprinklers It’s that time of year again! Let the experts get your sprinkler system ready for summer. We specialize in all aspects of maintenance and installation with over 20 years of local experience! Give us a call at 970-403 -6631.

Reruns – Sales Associate High energy person needed to start in April. Approximately 30hrs/week. Stop by and drop off a resume. 572 E. 6th Ave.

Child Care Mature, stable, day care in your home.

Reliable transportation. Stellar references 970-946-8602.

Classes/Workshops

Low Price on Storage!

Inside/outside near Durango, RJ Mini Storage. 970-259-3494.

Mommy and Me Dance Class Come join the fun! Now registering for classes. Call 970-749-6456. mom myandmedance.com.

Hope Chiropractic and Yoga Presents 3 spaces remain: Grace, Gravity and Grit Pain Relief -Posture Correction Workshops: A new paradigm for helping heal head, neck and shoulder issues, including headaches. Sat April 20th 9:30-12:30 Smiley Studio 10. $65 Must pre-register. More info Dr Keneen Hope DC 970-305-3239 www.hopechiroyoga.com

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House Keeper Professional, detailed, reliable local references Barbara 516-480-8343.

Harmony Organizing and Cleaning Services Home and office 970-403-6192.

Advanced Duct Cleaning Air duct cleaning specializing in dryer vents. Improves indoor air quality; reduces dust and allergens, energy bills and fire risk. 970-247-2462 www.advanced ductcleaninginc.com

HaikuMovieReview ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ I learned that rich folks love free stuff and Coldplay sounds great in Mandarin – Lainie Maxson

BodyWork Massage by Meg Bush, LMT 30, 60 & 90 min 970-759-0199. massageintervention.life Voted best massage in Durango 2018.

Couples, sauna, outdoor shower, cupping. Reviews on FB + Yelp. 970-903-2984 Massage with Kathryn 20+ years experience offering a fusion of esalen style, deep tissue massage with therapeutic stretching & Acutonics. New clients receive $5 off first session. To schedule appt. call 970-201-3373.

RealEstate Radon Services Free radon testing and consultation.

Call Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection for details. 970- 946-1618.

ForSale Storage Unit Sale Storage unit with household items, horse tack and more, clothing, single beds, tools and much more. Email rnoosey23@aol.com or text 970-946-6916 for further details.

17’ Bluehole Whitewater Canoe w/flotation. $350. 970-749-6113.

Specialized Stumpjumper 29er Size small (15”), hardtail, tubeless, alum alloy frame. 2014 or so but barely ridden. Bright yellow paint job. Sweet, light little bike for kid or smaller adult.

Bought for $2,000 at MBS. Will sell for $1200. 970-749-2595.

AKC Chesapeake Bay Retrievers AKC Chesapeake Bay Retrievers 10 weeks old. Call 505-632-2967 business line leave a message.

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“Imprint” by Andrea Martens, thru April 27, Friends of the Art Library at Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. www.durangoarts.org.

Wednesday24 Conscious Elder Wisdom Circle, 10:30 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield.

Free Trauma Conscious Yoga for Veterans and Families, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. Tween Time: Food Lab, 4-5 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Thank the Veterans potluck, Peter Neds and Glenn Keefe perform, 5:30-8:30 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 8287777.

Loki Moon – Raw Experiments, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. Meet the Author: Rebecca Robinson and Stephen Strom, authors of Voices from Bears Ears: Seeking Common Ground on Sacred Lands, 6:30 p.m., Pine Needle Dry Goods, 858 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

Terry Rickard performs, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. Ranky Tanky performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durangoconcerts.com.

“The Inside Out: Visions From the Artist’s Mind,” exhibit runs thru April 2020, Southern Ute Museum, 503 Ouray Dr. www.southernutemuseum.org After-school program, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Mancos Library.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Thur-Sun, 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E 8th Ave.

Upcoming “She Kills Monsters,” presented by DHS Theatre Troupe 1096, opening night, 7 p.m., April 25, show also runs April 26-27 and May 2-3. durangohighschooltroupe 1096.thundertix.com/.

Wine & Whimsy Fundraiser for Mancos School of the West, 6-8 p.m., April 25, Olio in Mancos. schoolofthewest.org.

Shanta Foundation Founders’ Tribute: Celebrating Shanta’s Legacy, Robby Overfield performs, 6-9 p.m., April 25, Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.shantafoundation.org.

Evanoff performs with Amoramora, 9 p.m., April 25, Animas City Theatre, 128 College Dr. www.animascity theatre.com.

Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement, featuring FLC alumna Jennifer Trujillo and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, 3 p.m., April 26 and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 27,

Feeling lonely?

Oxygen on Embers performs songs and shares stories from “Southwest Revival,” 5-7 p.m., April 26, Animas Trading Co., 742 Main Ave. Marilyn Mangold Garst on harpsichord and piano, part of the 2018-19 Recital Series, 7 p.m., April 26, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. 385-8668.

Euforquestra & Busters Ghost perform 9:30 p.m., April 26, Animas City Theatre, 128 College Dr. www.animas citytheatre.com.

Home and Ranch Show, April 27-28, La Plata County Fairgrounds.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Karaoke with Crazy Charlie, 8 p.m.-close, Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave.

Whalen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/graduation.

Drug Take Back Day, Durango Police are taking back unwanted prescription drugs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 27, Durango Police Department, 990 E. 2nd Ave. Wild Woolly Spinners of the West gathering and knitting sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 27, Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222.

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Drinking&DiningGuide Himalayan Kitchen 992 Main Ave., 970-259-0956 www.himkitchen.com Bringing you a taste of Nepal, Tibet & India. Try our all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. The dinner menu offers a variety of tempting choices, including yak, lamb, chicken, beef & seafood; extensive veggies; freshly baked bread. Full bar. Get your lunch punch card – 10th lunch free.

Hours: Lunch, 11am-2:30 p.m. & dinner, Sun. - Thurs., 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. ‘til 10 p.m. Closed 2:30 to 5 daily $$ Crossroads Coffee 1099 Main Ave., 970-903-9051 Crossroads coffee proudly serves locally roasted Fahrenheit coffee and delicious baked goods. Menu includes gluten-free items along with bullet-proof coffee, or bullet-proof chai! Come in for friendly service and the perfect buzz!

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