Briefs

La Plata County seeks volunteers to serve on library district board

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Southwest La Plata Library District Board. The board oversees the…

November 6, 2024

Business

Community Foundation announces promotion, new hire

Rachel Rosenthal The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has promoted Rachel Rosenthal as the new grants and marketing manager and…

November 1, 2024

Community

Former Durango resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elayne Necchi celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 20. (Courtesy) Former Durango resident Elayne Necchi turned 100 years old on…

November 1, 2024

Community

Animas to celebrate Silverton’s birthday

The Animas Museum will commemorate Silverton’s 150th anniversary in conjunction with friends and colleagues at the San Juan County Colorado…

October 31, 2024

Community

La Plata County to host public meeting on fairgrounds master plan

La Plata County will host a public meeting to discuss the progress of the La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan…

October 31, 2024

Community

Library hosts new Spanish Conversation Hour

Durango Public Library will now host a monthly Spanish Conversation Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.…

October 31, 2024

Community

Durango Workforce Center moves to new location

The Durango Workforce Center has moved with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to 160 Rock Point Drive, Suite A. This…

October 24, 2024

Community

Mt. Allison Grange hosts Harvest Supper

The Mt. Allison Grange is hosting its Harvest Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Grange, 2658…

October 24, 2024

Business

Martin joins Comfort Keepers

Jessica Martin Jessica Martin joins the team at Comfort Keepers In Home Care with over 20 years of experience in…

October 18, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Hygge Series

Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept that basically translates to creating a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good…

October 18, 2024

Community

Grand opening of new Miller Middle School is Oct. 25

Durango School District 9-R invites all community members to the grand opening of the new Miller Middle School building from…

October 18, 2024

Community

Public invited to Durango School District’s board member chat

The public is invited to meet with the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education from 5 to 6 p.m.…

October 18, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Round Dance 101

Durango Public Library will host Round Dance 101, in collaboration with the Durango School District 9-R Native American Education Program…

October 18, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Tickets on sale for DHS Troupe 1096’s ‘Mean Girls’

Tickets are on sale now for Durango High School Troupe 1096’s season opener “Mean Girls: High School Version,” a musical…

October 17, 2024

Business

Pediatric Associates welcomes Lauren Laqua, PNP

Lauren Laqua Pediatric Associates has added Lauren Laqua, PNP, to its staff. Laqua is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner…

October 11, 2024

Community

Maintenance closure scheduled for Ella Vita Trail

La Plata County will close public access to Ella Vita Trail for maintenance hole maintenance from Monday to Thursday. People…

October 11, 2024

Community

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

Community

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

Community

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield residents named to dean’s list

Jessica Dunbar and Alycia Cox, both of Bayfield, were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 dean’s list. The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Summit Church to hold free Fall Festival

Summit Church will host its first free Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 2917…

October 4, 2024