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HelpWanted
Local First Project
Seeks Director - Local First, a project of the Sustainability Alliance, helps locally owned, independent businesses thrive while building a more self-reliant local economy. The Managing Director will launch Local First as an independent organization, manage the “look local first” marketing campaign and organize fund raising. Strong facilitation skills, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit a must. Initial contract for one year. Proposals due by Tues., Feb. 16. For details and a complete RFP, email renner_m@fortlewis.edu
Local Beach Combers
are needed! Get in the fun and have some Coconut Cream joy by pledging the Animas Museum at www.animasmuseum.org/CoconutPie.html
Live-in Housekeeper/ Admin. Aid
P/T, home/office. Half-mile to Albertson’s. Organization, maintenance, cleaning skills needed. Vehicle, cell provided/avail. Hours/$s DOQ. lawyerstevem@juno.com . 970-449-9470.
Announcements
Yoga for Depression Workshop
with Heather Menzie and Michele Lawrence. Sat., Feb 6, 1-3:30 p.m. at Yogadurango. Suitable for beginners. Call Michele at 970-946-8961 or visit www.yogadurango.com/workshops
Salt Fire Circus
Hosts open auditions for spring performance: Feb. 7, 1-5:30 p.m., DAC; www.saltfirecircus.com for details.
You’re Invited
Single-origin chocolate & coffee pairing. Handmade Silverton Chocolate’s Confections, using Bolivian and Nicaraguan Crus, paired with locally roasted Desert Sun coffee from the same locations: Rich, dark  truffles and cordials, drip coffee, and a special Valentine’s Day elixir. Come enjoy the “spice of life” from Durango’s finest chocolatier and coffee roaster and support local communities here and abroad. Thursday, Feb. 11, 4-7 p.m. at the General Palmer Hotel.
Yoga Workshop for Healthy Knees
Taught by Kathy Curran. Learn the poses for regaining and maintaining healthy knees. Sat., Jan. 30. Smiley Building. 259-4794. www.4cornersyoga.com
Itsy Bitsy Yoga
Kids 21 months to 4 years with their grownup. Durango Rec. Center. Wednesdays & Saturdays 10 a.m. www.mommyandmedance.com or 769-2938.
Core Sync Classes
Core Synchronism, a blend of craniosacral and polarity therapies, is taught in 6 levels. A level 1 class (20 category 3A2 national ceu’s) will be taught Feb 13 - 15. Contact Don Lewis 769-8389 for more info.
Restorative Yoga Workshop
Instructed by Joan Pope at Yogadurango, Sat., Jan. 30, 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25. All levels welcome! Contact: Joan Pope, 247-0948 or joanpope@durango.net
Girls’ Horse Camp
Starting in March. Early-release Fridays for kids in 1st-4th. Medicine Horse Center, Dgo. www.medicinehorsecenter.org 749-3934.
 
Support Groups for Women
Is a past or current abusive relationship preventing you from living fully? Receive support & become empowered.  Alternative Horizons offers free & confidential weekly groups. For more information call 970-403-1579.
Nia classes
Taught by Lori Sadira. A fusion movement class that blends dance arts, martial arts and healing arts for a dynamic workout. Lori Sadira has over 20 years as a movement instructor, performer and workshop presenter. She is a certified Nia instructor, who shares her experience and passion in every class. To obtain a new class schedule, email Lsadira@animas.net  For more info call 946-1554.
Get Inspired by Your Best Self!
True Life Coaching & Retreats, the winner of 2009 ExtraOrdinary Woman in Business Award, offers variety of ways (& budgets) to transform your life for more meaning/joy.  1:1 private coaching sessions, Winter Retreat near Mancos “Tending the Seeds of Your Beauty” 2/27-28 - 1 spot left, iJournal: online journal coaching – join now for free.  Victoria FittsMilgrim, PCC your guide to exciting and sustainable change. www.truelifecoach.net (970)259-9040.
Downtown Yoga!
All levels, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. and 6:15-7:15 p.m., 1075 Main, Room 225 (2nd floor) in Durango Office Suites, next to Alpine Bank. Mention this ad and first class is free! Call Heather Brennison 759-4088, or www.heatherhathayoga.com
Services
Green cleaning
for your home or office. Efficient and economical. Jennifer. 769-5711.
Astrological Consultations
Explore your unique individuality and examine your current conditions with an evolutionary astrologer. Natal consultation $100, in office or by phone. Student discount. Call 970-799-1458 for more info.
Holistic Psychotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy. EMDR Level II. Energy medicine specializing in relationship
issues, spiritual issues, sexual trauma, compulsive sexual behavior, smoking cessation, pain management, phobia relief. Downtown Durango. 20 years experience. Brenda Diller, MHR, CCHT. 970-422-6102.
Golden Eagle Snow Removal
We’re here to provide service for all your snow removal needs. Call 970-394-4133.
Super Efficient Solar
Homes & additions. Ready-to-build plans & custom design service. www.Durangosolarhomes.com or Steve Kawell 970-769-3904.
Snow/Ice Removal Commercial/Residential
Roofs/valleys, decks, RVs, mobile homes, driveways, vehicles, walkways, parking lots, sanding, de-icing, tenting. TMG Construction, 946-6501.
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
DBT Therapy
Meet New Years resolutions and goals with support from DBT Therapy, which balances mindfulness skills, problem solving and acceptance. Contact Craig Holliday, MA, NCC, 970-759-5829 to schedule initial free session.
Pet Sitting & Dog Hikes
Vacation for your pet! Have your dog go hiking every day while you are away. Loving in-home pet care.  Work days too long to take Fido for a walk?  We can help! www.durangodogs.com  Juliet 382-2542.
BodyWork 
Massage Packages
For the health of it! Awesome massages Only $40/hr, $55/1.5 hrs. Buy 4 get one free! Downtown Durango. Gift certificates available! Meg Bush, CMT 970-759-0199.
Wellness Massage
Massage is more than a luxury, it is maintenance for your body. Ask about massage on the Amethyst Infrared Bio-mat. The health benefits are awesome. Great prices. 1 hr.-$35. 1.5 hr.-$50. Buy 3 get 1 free. Gift certificates available. In-town location. Call Leslie Beals, CMT. 970-759-6547.
 
Self Heal Center
Gentle, experienced chiropractic care now available. Individualized treatments for all kinds of stress-related spinal issues. Experience your life energy flowing and your innate ability to heal and thrive manifesting through release of blocks in your spine and nervous system. Michael Bohoskey D.C. 749-3554 cell, or 422-8001 clinic.
Love Your Valentine
With a massage!! Only $40/hour or $55/1.5 hours. Buy 4 Get 1 FREE!! Gift Certificates Available! Downtown Durango. Meg Bush, CMT 970-759-0199.
Barefoot Bodyworks
Experience the deepest, most luxurious massage in Durango. Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar Therapy, Hot Stone & Swedish massage. 15 minutes free for each Ironhorse trainee, ease soreness, decrease recovery time. 128 W. 14th St., Suite 204 - free parking. Call us today! 970-946-3724. http://barefoot massage.vpweb.com
 
Automotive
’88 Toyota PU 4WD
V6. New clutch, master slave cylinder, alternater. New battery. New shocks. Extra set of tires. Shell, bed. 200,000 miles. Asking $2,000. 799-2883.
‘97 Subaru Legacy
All wheel drive. High mileage, still reliable. $800. Call Sara 739-5636.
2003 Honda CR-V, EX
AWD, 65,500 miles, one owner, excellent maintenance record, great condition, includes cargo liner, studded snow tires, 1-year-old all-weather tires, Thule 2-bike rack and more. $12,000.  Call John at 970-551-0137.
ForSale
Fitness Center Closing
New and gently used gym equipment for sale. Contact Maggie at 884-6077 or 903-9100.
Two bikes
’06 Cervelo R-3, size 48 cm, frame, fork only, $950. ’05 Orbea Orca, size 50 cm, good components, Shimano Dura-Ace, $1900. 385-4388.
BlackBerry Curve phone
w/accessories. 8 GB memory card. Verizon. $199. Call Anne for details, 320-248-8074.
 
Spruce Up Your Home!
Reruns has great, furniture, rugs, lamps, desks, tables and shelves and great glass wear. Turn your quality household items into cash or credit. Call for an appointment. Buy-sell-trade.  572 E. 6th Ave. 385-7336.
RealEstate
Great location!
Great deal! 14x76’ mobile home on the Animas River, in town. Colorful 3 bedroom 2 bath, deck overlooks river, storage shed, carport. 485 Florida Road #D-1. Only $23,500. Call Rusty at 970-882-3834.
VacationRentals
Skiing Telluride?
Stay at the Mine Shaft in Rico!  We have the nicest, cheap rooms you have ever seen. Rates start @ $42 shared bath/$52 private bath. 970-749-5393 or visit themineshaftinn.com
ForRent
1 Rm for rent
in 3 bdrm house. In town. Close to school, river, trails and downtown. Call Amber for details (970) 708-3966.
1BR in 3BR home
on the Animas. Share sunny A-frame w/ progressive, outdoorsy folks. Deck, big yard, trees, w/d, wifi.  No lease. No smoking/pets. $425/mo+. 749-8327.
Huge Master Bedroom
in large, beautiful house up Junction Creek. Looking for 1-2 responsible, clean people for longer term. $580/month. Call Leah 970-903-5638.
Room for rent
in 4br/2ba house downtown. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Newly remodeled. No pets. $450 + ¼ utilities. Includes cable and wifi. 903-6584, 719-200-6015 or 903-2088.
Massage Therapist Wanted
to share space. Includes electric, cable, body cushions and possible referrals. Free parking. $100 per month. 382-0010.
Rental Wanted
Peaceful spirited woman looking for a room in a healthy home. Prefer women housemates. Looking to stay until spring, possibly longer. Call Piper 303-906-9947.
Roommate Wanted
Downtown $400 per month. Great house. Call 970-903-8049.
Dance studio for rent
In the Smiley Building. $15/hr. Sound system, mirrors, large, beautiful. 259-4122 or lisa@dancedurango.com
CommunityService
Feel like no one knows
what you’re going through?  The trauma of sexual violence can feel isolating, but you have the power to transform your experience.  Sexual Assault Services Organization offers two free, confidential support groups for adult survivors of sexual violence.  You are not alone.  To get connected call 970-259-3074.
Wheat & Gluten
Intolerance
Support Group meets the third Wednesdays of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Building, 1075 Main Ave. All are welcome. E-mail gfindurango@gmail.com for meeting room location or info.
Are you a parent
with a child under age 5? Then come explore the Family Center of Durango. We have developmental playgroups, parenting classes, a toy lending library, safe exchange and supervised visits, a family support unit, and more!  Call us at 385-4747 or stop by 489½ Florida Rd.  
Cadence Therapeutic Riding
is seeking volunteers and is always searching for possible riders to participate in our program. Cadence is a non-profit organization that provides equestrian experiences for adults and children with special needs. Visit www.cadenceriding.org or call 749-7433 for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Groups meet the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center at 10: 30 a.m. and the second Tuesday of every month at the Alzheimer’s Association at 7 p.m. For info, call Elaine Stumpo at 259-0122.
Raw Food Lunches
Nonprofit organization Turtle Lake Refuge offers organic, living-food lunch every Tuesday and Friday from 11: 11 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. Suggested donation $10-$15. 247-8395. 848 E. Third Ave.

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High and dry

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