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Senior Center Calendar – Durango

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The Money Game to be played at Bayfield Middle School

Parents with seventh graders at BMS are encouraged to talk with them about what they are learning. The program is…

Ignacio Board of Education to meet

San Juan County Extension to hold hay and forage growers workshop

Registration will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the McGee Park Multipurpose Building, Room C. Presentations will begin…

City of Durango to hold meeting about marijuana hospitality establishments

The state of Colorado’s House Bill 19-1230 gives jurisdictions the ability to allow marijuana hospitality establishments or social clubs where…

Drivers should expect delays on Camino del Rio near Town Plaza

The developer of the hotel is coordinating with the city and the Colorado Department of Transportation to limit lanes of…

FLC to host senior communication design exhibition

This event is free and open to the public. Some work will be for sale. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.…

San Juan College to present ‘Christmas Carol: A Western Tale’

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 children 12 and younger. Tickets are available online…

Snowdown Follies announces auditions

Cast and emcee auditions will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. In average years,…

Colorado poet laureate to visit Durango

The Winter Solstice artisan market will also take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The market and presentation are free…

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020

The five free days for 2020 will be: Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.April 18: First day of National…

La Plata County commissioners seek applicants for Southwest Basin Roundtable

There are nine basin roundtables in Colorado, each of which facilitates local discussion about water issues and encourages locally driven,…

Skier Shuttle service from Durango to Purgatory begins

The Skier Shuttle, operated by Purgatory’s Transportation Services, now offers round trips to and from the Durango Transit Center for…

Local authors to hold book-signing

“Into the West” is filled with stories about the West by Anthony Bartley, E. Cluff Elliott, Linda Fredericks, Traci HalesVass,…

Durango Arts Center to host story slam

At a story slam, storytellers from the audience tell 6 to 8 minute off-the-cuff stories. Stories must be true and…

Organizations partner to preserve the Western Colorado Experience

West Slope Conservation Partners is a new collective group, spanning the southwestern corner of Colorado. The group includes Colorado West…

Traffic reconfigured at U.S. 160/550 high bridge project in South Durango

U.S. 160/550 high bridge project in South Durango has been reconfigured to left (single) lane traffic in each direction.Courtesy of…

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers stroke warning signs

Because strokes affect blood flow to the brain, rapid and effective treatment can save lives and provide the best chance…

Pagosa Ranger District seasonal road closures to begin Sunday

Roads are closed seasonally to wheeled motorized vehicles to protect critical wildlife habitat and/or to prevent damage to road surfaces…

Breen to host annual craft and gift bazaar

Community Connections to host Festival of Trees

There will be free, family-friendly fun, food and entertainment and a chance to win tree and wreath gifts and decorations…

Sacred Heart to hold Christmas bazaar

For more information, call Karen Gomez at 759-8168.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host free park entry Friday

Discover new favorite state park with the state park finder, plan a short stroll or thorough post-Thanksgiving workout with the…

San Juan Basin Public Health offers tips to avoid illness

Wash hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub when soap and water are not readily available.Know…