Briefs

Genealogical Society to meet

After a brief business meeting, the Society will host a presentation: “Lineage Societies: What are they, and why on earth…

November 2, 2019

Health

Resilient Colorado to host trauma training

The Trauma Informed Youth Champions training will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Community Recreation…

November 2, 2019

Local News

Utility work to close traffic lanes on College Drive, interrupt water service

This capital improvement project will cause lane closures between Fourth Street and Sixth Street along College Drive while construction crews…

Farmington Rec Center to host bingo and pizza night

Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Cost is $5 and seating is limited. Register early to reserve a spot.…

Snowdown Follies announces social hour

The casual get-together will offer an opportunity to brainstorm and discuss Snowdown Follies act ideas, with new and old follespians…

HomesFund to host annual celebration

The theme will be “Rock Around the Block Grant,” and 50s-era rock’ n’ roll costumes are encouraged but not required.…

Center of Southwest Studies to host Aurum Labs

Aurum Labs, formed by two FLC alums, was one of the first fully certified analytical cannabis testing labs in the…

Local group to host Victorian tea

Creative people are welcome to join. An interest in sewing a plus. For more information, call 903-2467.

Durango/La Plata Senior Center to host lunch and learns

Nov. 5: Brain health (preventive measures for dementia) with Nicole Clark from the Extension Office.Nov. 7: Pain medication and exercises…

Education

New Mexico Cattle Growers to sponsor speech contest for New Mexico students

Entries must be received by midnight Dec. 1 at the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM…

Farmington to host craft fairs

The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the…

Frank Bowman to hold flintknapping and ancient hunters demonstration

The community is invited to see the demonstration and ask questions. A few samples may be available for sale. This…

Community Compassion Outreach seeking donations

Items may be dropped off at Manna, 1100 Avenida Del Sol, until Nov 8. Let Manna staff know the drop-off…

La Plata County Humane Society to host Bark and Wine fundraiser

The evening will include a live and silent auction, photo booth, presentation of the Animal Advocate of the Year award,…

Women’s Resource Center receives donation

The donation is part of Brand It Blue Initiative through the company’s philanthropic committee, designed to give back to nonprofits…

Nominations open for Women in Business awards

The awards recognize outstanding women who work in La Plata and Montezuma counties who have contributed in their industry and…

Grassburger makes Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing list

Kileendu1-i-syn Grassburger and other Colorado companies recognized by Inc. were honored Oct. 21 in Denver by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis…

Erin Gregory joins EXIT Realty Home & Ranch

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, located at 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Coloradoâ€™s rapidly expanding network…

Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects named

The Fort Lewis College Foundation and Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation were also renewed as contribution projects for five years during…

Durango Artisan Foods expands services

Take-away breakfast burritos are available Monday through Saturday. Options include bacon, sausage, veggie and a combo of bacon, sausage and…

Arts and Entertainment

‘Sacred Shadows’ to open at Studio &

The exhibit offers a chance to honor the memory of things that have moved on from the world of the…