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Pat Blair
from the Durango Herald Pat Blair passed away on June 24, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was 83. Patricia (Pat) Ellen Roberts Blair was born in Denver, Colorado, on October 14, 1942, to parents Walter and Violet Loyd Roberts. In her growing years, she lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico, "the secret city." In 1965, she received her BS degree in biology from the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and worked in research wi
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Our lunch today!
We serve lunch all year long in Durango, Colorado. Our lunches feature raw, vegan, organic and wild edible plant ingredients. The menus...
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We are now part of Colorado Gives
It is now possible to donate to Turtle Lake Refuge with Colorado Gives. Our donation link is here: https://www.coloradogives.org/organiza...
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Pat Blair honored at Durango Natural Foods 50th Anniversary
Pat Blair was honored on Saturday, September 7th as the pioneer of Durango Natural Foods Coop during their 50th anniversary. We are so...
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Forest to Field Upcoming Classes by Katrina Blair
I am excited to share a few classes in Hotchkiss Colorado at Big B's for the Forest to Field Gathering. I will be teaching a 1 1/2 hour...
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