Briefs

Methane rulemaking session to take place Wednesday

The Air Quality Control Commission will come to Durango as it considers implementing statewide methane leak-detection and repair standards for…

Farmington Civic Center to host “The Great Russian Nutcracker”

The performance will feature world-class artists, more than 200 costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds. Tickets are $29…

City of Farmington seeks public comment on museum development

The city would like to hear what programming, developments and exhibits the community would like to see through the museum…

Natural Grocers to open 40th Colorado store in Pagosa Springs

Natural Grocers offers organic produce, meat humanely raised without antibiotics, hormones or other growth promoters, free-range eggs, pasture-based dairy, GMO-free…

Jameson Bobbin promoted to Durango market president

Bobbin replaces Travis Craig, who will remain affiliated with Vectra Bank as part of its parent company, Zions Bancorporation. As…

Durango Nature Studies to host evening celebration

Luminarias will light the way from the parking lot to the heart of the Nature Center, where guests will be…

Farmington Recreation Center to host Jingle and Mingle

Visit with Santa and take pictures with favorite holiday characters. Make a holiday ornament to take home or give as…

Seasons to host anniversary community event

Seasons opened in 1994, bringing fresh, seasonal cuisine to Durango. Its 25th anniversary event will celebrate the season, and in…

Fort Lewis Mesa to host holiday concert

Escalante Middle School to host book fair

Teachers will take their classes to the library for students to make their selections. Parents should be prepared to send…

Notice of proposed charter renewal for The Juniper School

There will be a public hearing regarding the application at the Dec. 10 board meeting, which will be held at…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

To read President Trump’s full proclamation, visit www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-2018/.

Purgatory Resort to open backside trails this weekend

Purgatory Resort plans to open backside trails this weekend.Courtesy of Purgatory Resort Senior Director of Mountain Operations Sam Williams plans…

Durango’s Community Christmas Tree lighting will take place Friday

After caroling down Main Avenue in 2018, Santa Claus and Tim Walsworth, executive director of the Durango Business Improvement District,…

CDOT to conduct avalanche control work Friday on Red Mountain Pass

Drivers will experience several periodic long closures of up to one hour for much of the day. Operations will take…

Durango Education Foundation opens scholarship applications

For more information about available scholarships and individual criteria, visit www.durangoeducationfoundation.org/what-we-fund/scholarships. For more information, contact Diana Cruz at 385-1491 or…

Durango High School to host Demons Resolution Run

The course will use the roads and bike paths in Three Springs. The race will help support athletics and activities…

Farmington Public Library to host Relax and Thrive Health Series

Presbyterian Medical Services and the San Juan County Children’s Services will present free programs that provide “high quality services for…

Animas High School seeks community support for families in need

Requested donations include nonperishable pantry items, supermarket gift cards, cash, clothes and toys for the children and other supplies. For…

Escalante Middle School to host music performances

6 p.m. Tuesday: Sixth grade band, choir, orchestra and jazz band holiday performance in the Cafetorium. 6 p.m. Thursday: Seventh…

Know Your Dough to host The Money Game at Miller Middle School

Parents seventh graders at Miller are encouraged to talk to them about what they are learning. KYD is grateful to…

Mountain Middle School earns distinction rating

The academic portion of CSI’s “distinction” rating is based on students’ performance on state tests that all Colorado public schools…

Kendall Mountain Ski Area announces winter schedule

The chairlift will operate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The mountain will also offer extended holiday…

FLC Director of Student Union and Event Services earns high honors

The Silver Torch Award honors an employee of a member institution or Business Partner who retires during the conference year,…