The Telegraph accepts classified advertising anytime prior to Tuesday at noon. Ads are a total bargain at $5 for 25 words or less and 20 cents for each additional word. Ads can be submitted via email), fax (970-259-0448) or in person (534 Main Ave, Durango). Prepayment is requested on all classifieds.


Found
Black mesh bag
in river, with items inside. Call to identify. 759-9247.
HelpWanted 
Abbey Theatre
Now hiring for theatre staff position. Must be available nights & weekends. Call (970) 259-9511 or leave a resume @ 128 E. College Dr.
Fort Lewis College,
Assistant Director for the Program for Academic Advancement (PAA). PAA provides guidance and academic support to low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities at FLC. Master’s degree required. For details, visit www.fortlewis.edu/jobs or call 247-7079. Apply by July 18th. EOE/AA.
Housing Counselor
The Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County is seeking a housing counselor to assist potential homebuyers to obtain and maintain housing suitable to their needs through individual and group counseling/education. The Counselor provides guidance and referrals in areas such as budgeting and financial management, credit establishing and repair, loan products, the real estate process, etc.  Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.  $14.00-17.50/hr D.O.E.  Contract employment for 6 months with potential for permanent full time. Request application and full job description at (970) 259-1418 or tracy@rhalpc.org. Applications due by July 20. EOE.
Instructor of energy healing
at Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts. Minimum 5 years experience. For info., call 385-5142 or email: info@instituteofhealing arts.com
Live and work outside! 
SW Conservation Corps seeking crew leaders and crew members for fall crews, ages 16-27. Crew members complete conservation projects on public lands in the Four Corners region.  Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Weekly stipend plus ed. awards of $1000-$1,250 are available for eligible applicants. To apply: www.sccorps.org/jobs.php or call Eli at 970-403-0141.
Young Carpenter
Must be 18, for finish work in house. Come and train with master boat builder Sam Connor, 979-943-2171. $12/hour, Purgatory Road area. Must have consultation.
Choose Local
Uni-Staff Services. Summer Temp Jobs. Office or Outdoors. 259-1940.
Amaya Natural Therapeutics
Needs a massage therapist. Tu., Fri., Sat., 3-8 p.m. Some Sundays possibly. Call Don at 769-8389.
Sushitarian
Chef and dishwasher needed. Apply in person between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call 382-0001 or 382-0012.
Cleaning position
Are you thorough, detail oriented and love to clean? Flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Vehicle required. Start $12 per hour. If seriously motivated, call 759-6329.
Announcements
2 for 1 Kittens
La Plata County Humane Society is overflowing with kittens. If you’ve been thinking of adding a feline to your household, now is the time! For the next two weeks, two kittens can be adopted for the price of one, for $45. For information, call the Humane Society at 259-2847.
Yoga at Trimble Hot Springs
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. Yoga Outdoors (Rec Center Pavillion) Wednesdays 6-7 pm. First class free! Call Heather Brennison RYT 759-4088 for details.
Dragonfly’s Book Garden
Tarot cards/oil/candles/incense/ art and more. 10% off books. 929 A Hwy. 3 Plaza. 247-1525. Hold your meetings/classes here. Readings by appointment.
Therapeutic Massage Program
6 mos./1 day & 1 night per week beginning late Sept. 2008. SW School of Massage & Integrated Bodywork, 2277 W. 2nd Ave. Ste.#2, Durango. No drop-ins please. (970) 259-2523 (Choose option #2 - leave message) or email: nancy@swmassageschool.com “Last chance to automatically get state license.”
Garage Sale
At Skydancer Townhomes. Sat., July 12, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., 457 Animas View Drive. Come buy our goods.
Looking for fancy,
frilly, vintage or costume dresses to be worn by a model for one day. Will pay to borrow dresses. Call Elizabeth. 908-403-9975.
Reruns Home Furnishings
has a great selection of art, furniture, patio accessories ect. Always looking to purchase or consign interesting pieces. 572 E. 6th Ave. 385-7336.
Auriel Grace
will be doing Intuitive Readings at the Dragonfly Bookstore on Route 3, Tuesdays & Fridays from 10-4 - $1/minute. Come and receive your clear, joyful messages full of ease and grace. For more information call Auriel 970-903-4352.
Affordable Yoga
with Elise Fabricant! Strengthen your body, soothe your soul. Power Vinyasa, Yin and Prenatal yoga classes for all levels.  Call for times and locations: (970) 426-9123.
Psychic Circle Classes
July 10 and 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Dragonfly’s Book Garden. 929 US Hwy 3. $40/person. Seating limited to 4. Call 970-375-1708.
Christopher Marona,
Nationally acclaimed photographer, & Over the Hill Outfitters have teamed up for a unique Wilderness Photography Workshop in the Weminuche, July 21-25, 2008.  www.OverTheHillOutfitters.com (970) 385-7656.
Ride Mexico’s Copper Canyon
on horseback.  A true cultural experience with breathtaking scenery, jaw dropping trails, cultural history, anthropology, camaraderie, solid horses and the rest is totally indescribable. Nov. 19-29, 2008. www.OverTheHillOutfitters.com (970) 385-7656.
Calligraphy at Carvers
Beth Wheeler will show her original artwork from June 16 - July 13 at 1022 Main Ave., Durango. Custom Calligraphy and Frame. Established 1991. 533-7943.
Four Corners Lesbian Network
Go to: www.yahoogroups.com search Four Corners Lesbian or e-mail. fourcornersln@yahoo.com.
Services
Russian Sage & Catmint
are lovely and well-adapted but so are many other less-used plants!  If you are craving diversity and fresh ideas, call Gardens by Eve ~ Coaching, Consulting, Design 769-3319.
Achieve Your Wellness Potential
Personalized health and wellness programs for individuals, groups and businesses. Health Coaching services, body fat and dietary assessments, meal plan and recipe makeovers, group classes.  San Juan Wellness Associates, LLC 970.764.8144 or DGOHealthCoach@gmail.com.
Housesitting
Mature, responsible female available for house/pet/plant sitting in the Durango area. Excellent references. 208-339-2201.
Guitar Lessons
with Pete Giuliani, at my home studio or at Canyon Music Woodworks. Rock Dance Parties with Freeplay. Call 385-6713 or 259-1622.
Premium Companion
Animal Caretaking Experienced and dependable, full-service pet and companion animal care.  Visit us at http: //www.com panioncaretakers.blogspot.com, contact us at Companion Caretakers@gmail.com or 749-7006.
AA Deck Maintenance
Remove the grey from your deck or fence. Restore and preserve your deck. Patios cleaned and sealed. Free estimates. 247-7912. New answering machine works now.
Hikercise!
Come delight in the Great Outdoors while turning your walking or hiking into a Whole Body experience! First Class Free! Please call Mimi at 799-7777 or visit www.hikercise.com.
Redpoint Design & Construction
Specializing in remodels, additions, new construction and custom woodworking. Call Sam for a free estimate on your job - big or small! 970-769-6409.

BodyWork 
Let Your Body Talk
and heal itself! For more information, go to www.bodytalksystem.com, www.asantecenter.com or contact your Certified Durango BodyTalk Practitioner, Julie Gentry at julierob915@hotmail.com.
Don’t Delay! Last Chance
to receive special summer rates $45/hr, $55/1.25 hrs, $65/1.5 hrs. Rejuvenating therapeutic massage therapy sessions. Please call Sarah Hauze, CMT 970-331-2447. Durango.
Mystic Muse Specials
90 min. massage for $75, After Sun Lotion, Bumps & Bruises $10! Phone Laurie 970-769-6166.
Experience Student Massage
$30/1hr., $45/1.5hrs. Deep tissue/Swedish. Beautiful private setting. Convenient in-town Durango location. Free parking. 259-2523, choose option #1 leave message.
The Homeopathy of Bodywork,
Ortho-Bionomy® provides profound and lasting changes to acute and chronic problems, completely pain free. Heidi Timm, Licensed Massage Therapist, 22 years, 759-9038.
Wanted
Your old Yamaha
or Honda scooter. Running or not! 799-2743.
ForSale
2002 Volvo V70XC
“Cross Country”
115,000 miles. Well maintained by Volvo Certified Mechanic. Yes, it does have it’s new timing belt and all other interval service complete. Dark Blue, Tan leather, 3rd seat, heated front seats. Sun roof, Alloys, AM/FM/CD/cassette. Fast and efficient 5 cylinder turbo gets 30+mpg on Highway. Get Volvo longevity, family safety, fuel efficiency, performance and style in one package. This is a great mountain town vehicle with awesome winter traction for those powder days. We just have too many vehicles and this is the one to go. Asking $12,500. 970-799-0114.
2002 Giant XTC-NCR2
Ridden less than 50 miles. Excellent condition. Dual suspension. Superficial dent in top-middle top tube; bike shop okayed. Bikepedia.com for full specs. Combines Shimano Deore and XT front/rear derailleurs, Deore 9-speed shifters, Race Face Prodigy cranks/chainrings for package big on performance. Mountain Bicycling 3/02 “delivers high end performance, light weight, best dollar-for-dollar value in its class. $1K or best offer. Kimberly @759-9364.
1984 VW Vanagon
I n good shape. 164K mi. Runs strong and all original with new clutch. Great for camping, all original, antique. $2,000. 970-426-8653.
1999 Kawasaki Ninja EX500
9,800 miles. Great condition. Saddle bags, charger. $2,200. 749-7564.
Labradoodles
Multi-generation, registered puppies. Non-allergenic, luxurious coats in chocolate and cream. Included: 2 year health guarantee, spayed/neutered, 1st vaccinations and deworming, microchipped, and more. (719)539-3784 or www.rockymtnlabradoodles.com.
Herbalife Independent Distributor
Call me for product information. Charly Alexander (970) 259-0731. www.AOneHealth.com.
Tired of Boring?
Save $10,000. 2006 Nissan 350Z. Like New, less than 7000 miles. Great Mileage. $25,000. Call Steve @ 970-533-7085.
’07 Nissan Murano S
In great condition. 26,000+ miles. klc1013@msn.com or 764-8066.
Teardrop Camper
2007 Little Guy, 4 Wide Classic Model, Perfect Condition with Screen Room, spare tire and more. $4500. Located in Durango, 303-818-1058.
‘99 Subaru Legacy Outback
106k. 28mpg, dark green. $6,500 OBO. 946-6300
1991 Nissan 4wd Truck
Great farm vehicle or...? $2,500 obo. 247-7929.
Glasstite Camper top
For Toyota Tacoma, needs rear window. Dark green. $200. 247-7929.
RealEstate
Sunny Cottage + Nice Yard
1bedrm/bath + guest  room/bath, (2 bdrm/2 bath), 205 East 7th Ave. Bright, sunny spaces! French doors! Nice fenced yard + large aspens! Lilacs! $324K. 259-1544.
FSBO in-town townhome 
$323,000 3Bd 2.5Ba 2075sf  - all appliances, small fenced yard, 2car
garage, in-floor heat. Details online:  www.snipurl.com/quasar  or call 385-5475 for an appt.
Beautiful new townhomes
coming soon to Three Springs! Colorado Built Green, 2 & 3 BRs, 2 car gar. Starting at $279,900! Reserve yours today for fall delivery! Angie @ Timberline Builders 970-259-5166.
Southside Duplex + Studio
115 East 6th Avenue  $472K. You  could live in 1+ rent the rest. That’s $236K/house + a studio! Quiet hood +secure yard for gear, 2,360 sf duplex + 288 sf studio. 4-car parking on site 259-3116.
Home to call your own
Open, spacious floor plan, mtn. views, almost new (completed 6/06). 4 bdrm/3 bath. 2288 sf +563 sf of unfinished space. 2 car garage. 10 min. west of town, ¼ lot with part fenced in, southern exposure, good garden space. Lots of home for the money!! You can rent or with down payment, we can carry and put some rent toward the purchase price. Let’s talk. Avail. immediately. 946-9548.
Land and Yurt near Mancos.
Secluded 3.5 acres w/water tap installed. Views! $139K. Bill Stanley (970)749-7671. billstanley@ remax.net.
35 acres
Borders BLM. Near Mancos/Cortez. Elec/Water/ Telephone. Bill Stanley. 970-749-7671.
HousingWanted
4 bedroom 2-3 bath
house to rent in Durango, near bus stops and high school preferably. We have 2 cats, 2 boys & 2 adults. We will consider a lease option to buy. Contact Auriel Grace - 970-731-2313/903-4352.
ForRent
Downtown Studio
Commercial/residential. 10th and Main. Lease negot. $1,000/mo. + utils. Avail. 8/1. 749-2874.
2 bedroom/2.5 baths
1 acre, 8 miles north, W/D, garage. $1,350/mo. + utils. 749-2874.
Upstairs Suite 
at Durango Suites and Salons 2929 Main. Perfect for massage therapist, counselor. Rare availability in active building focusing on wellness/beauty. Private bath, parking, utilities. $340/month. 769-7779.
Wonderful house
in Mancos 
Available beginning of August. We’re looking for long-term responsible renters who will love the house as much as we do. Check it out at http://kmbrumley.googlepages.com/ home.
Room available
Very nice townhouse. North end of town. 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 2-car garage. W/D, great views. Must have references . $500/mo.+ 1/3 util. 759-8258.
Downtown office
For Rent 9’X11’, $300 per month. Within Beautiful Gate Health Center. Debbie, 247-5008.
Office Space
for Rent
Beautiful downtown office space to share, with parking space. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday & ½ Saturday. 759-5918.
VacationRental
Family & friends visiting? 
Enjoy their stay - have them stay with us! Convenient & comfortable 1 bedroom house in downtown neighborhood. Call 970-799-1749.
Pets
Ready for purrfect homes
18 kittens,10 weeks old, males, females, all colors, first shots, dewormed, healthy, family pet oriented homes only. Not Barn Cats. 385-7522.
Rhada(Rhoda)
Mellow senior female black lab looking for permanent home. Good house manners. Loves people and other dogs. Not crazy about cats. Call foster mom Laura, 385-7336 or call LPHS 259-2847.
CommunityService
Wheat & Gluten Intolerance Support Group
Meets the second Wednesdays of every month at 5:30 at the Crossroads Building, 1075 Main Ave. All are welcome. Please e-mail gfindurango@gmail.com for meeting room location or for add’l info.
The Medicine Horse Center
is seeking experienced horse people to volunteer for general horse care and gardening/watering duties for the summer.  Please call Trish @ 749-3934.

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