Briefs

New Face Productions seeks local stories

All local families came here as refugees, immigrants or were brought here against their will, save for Native Americans. Stories…

City of Durango seeks volunteers on the Community Corrections Board

The Legislature authorized the creation of a community corrections program of intensive counseling and community treatment including a monitored program…

Four Corners Water Resources Center to host seminars

The “Water Law in a Nutshell” seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the Vallecito…

Trails 2000 to host TrailsGiving

The event will thank all volunteers, trail reporters and crew leaders who make the trail network possible and the trails…

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to offer birthday parties

Parties are $100 for up to 20 skaters and includes admission, ice skates and a room for cake and presents.…

Career and Technical Education program to host fundraiser

The CTE program includes woodworking, welding, cooking, marketing and more. Dinner will be provided by the DHS Prostart. Tickets are…

SWCD to open grant applications

Those interested in securing a grant are encouraged to submit early so any outstanding questions may be answered. Amounts available…

Colorado State University Extension Office to offer six-week meat school

The course is designed to expose producers to the skills and resources required to produce high quality meat, develop long-term…

Marvel United Methodist Church to host sanctuary dedication

The public is invited to the service and to see the new sanctuary. Attendees may bring something to add to…

CPW asks hunters to be extremely cautious with campfires

Because of extremely dry conditions throughout the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging hunters to be extra careful with…

Local First to host public meeting about health alliance

All are welcome to receive an update about the alliance’s efforts since the finalization of the Community Needs Assessment in…

Colorado Judicial Department to hold free legal resource day

This session is geared toward those who are representing themselves in court, have questions about estate planning, family law, sealing…

Four Corners Air Quality Group to host meeting in Durango

The meeting will provide updates about a number of air quality issues affecting the region. Members of the public are…

Electrical undergrounding work scheduled at Iris and Schneider Parks

This work will occur in Schneider Park Thursday through Tuesday. Construction will be within the eastern edge of the park…

Self Help Center to host family law day

Ask-an-attorney sessions, mediation sessions and classes on filing for divorce or custody will be available. Organizations from around the community,…

Farm Bill training to be held in Cortez

Topics will include a discussion about the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program and how it affects farming’s…

First United Methodist Church to host trunk-or-treat

Wear a costume to church and trunk-or-treat with the congregation afterward. The trunk-or-treat will take place in the parking lot.…

Alternative Horizons seeks volunteer advocates

Those interested are invited to attend a free, comprehensive training Oct. 23 and 24. For more information, call 247-4374. Those…

Durango native William Jernigan earns master’s degree

Jernigan is a 2012 Durango High School graduate. He is currently working in Geneva with the International Organization for Migration.

Animas Valley Oral History Project to be presented at the Animas Valley Grange

The project will be presented by Stephen Sellers from Animas High School and Ruth Lambert, cultural director of San Juan…

Fort Lewis Mesa to host fundraiser

DEVO to host Halloween bike parade and celebration

This is a free public event. Families are invited to dress up, hop on their bikes and parade down the…

Animas Museum to host Christmas bazaar

Vendors from the Four Corners will fill the old schoolhouse with handmade goods. The museum also offers books and other…

Durango Education Foundation opens fall grant cycle

DEF has a new grant application cycle ending on Nov. 22. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For the new…