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Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor former Colorado House Speaker Ruben Valdez

Valdez died Oct. 1, 2019. Memorial services will be held Wednesday.

October 15, 2019

Southwest Life

Haviland Lake repair project postponed

The lake, 20 miles north of Durango, is open for recreation and will be stocked with rainbow trout next spring.…

October 15, 2019

Local News

Figure skating or ice skate lessons open for registration

The class is for young skaters who have completed their basic skills and wish to learn figure-skating foundational skills, including…

October 15, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College to host sustainability summit

Participants will learn about sustainability efforts on campus and in the community. Over 20 campus and community organizations will be…

October 14, 2019

Local News

Roadwork to begin on North College Drive

Drivers should obey all traffic controls and be aware of workers in the streets.

October 14, 2019

Local News

The Community Foundation to offer board training series

For nonprofit board members, the three-part training series is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 9, 23 and Nov. 6 in…

October 13, 2019

Local News

FLC to host civic engagement event

The presentation of student-produced, non-partisan state ballot issue videos is a “town-gown” civic engagement effort to educate voters and potential…

October 13, 2019

Religion

Methodist church in Durango to host Holy Spirit 101 class

The class, taught by Rand Burden, will explore the scriptures to reveal the activities, workings and promises of the Holy…

October 12, 2019

Education

9-R to host second community school safety forum

The forum will review safety measures to date, share more about district trainings and their vision for school safety. Learn…

October 12, 2019

Education

Leadership 9-R to host second session

The session will focus on human resources, along the topics of compensation schedules, hiring and recruitment processes and explore interest-based…

October 12, 2019

Education

Escalante Orchestra to perform

This is a free concert and the community is invited.

October 12, 2019

Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host Doctoral Fellow presentation

Márquez will present about her doctoral dissertation, “Voices of Women in the Mexican Army: 1936-2018.” For more information, call 247-7456…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center offers gentle yoga flow class

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (Pranayama) and postures (Asana) moving through a flowing sequence. The…

October 12, 2019

Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Ashley Craven at 247-5151, ext. 2180.

October 12, 2019

Community

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces August births

Maria and Sean Murray, Durango, Jack Alberto Long, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, 1:02 a.m. July 27. Iva and Michael Francisco,…

October 12, 2019

Community

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet

The new Columbine district ranger, James Simino, will be there to answer all your U.S. Forest Service questions. For more…

October 12, 2019

Community

Animas Mug Run to benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies

The race will benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies and offers three distance options of 6.2 miles, 3.5 miles and 1-mile runs.…

October 12, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host volunteer recognition party

All volunteers are invited to attend the intergalactic event. Music will be provided by DJs Kate and Nancy.

October 12, 2019

Southwest Life

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host spine presentation

Dr. Paul Davis, San Juan Regional Spine Center neurosurgeon, will talk about the causes of some of the most common…

October 11, 2019

Health

San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics to offer Saturday clinic hours

The clinic will offer walk-in availability for established patients with no appointment necessary. The clinic is also accepting new patients.…

October 11, 2019

Local News

Southwest Center for Independence to open after clean-up

Cleanup after a recent break-in has been completed. The center is thankful to all of the organizations that reached out…

October 11, 2019

Local News

Pine River Library to host health insurance information event

Kevin Oâ€™Connor with the health department will be available to answer questions about free and reduced cost health insurance from…

October 11, 2019

Local News

Public invited to review airport terminal design options Monday

The public is invited to review initial conceptual design options at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday…

October 11, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

San Juan Mountains Association to host bluegrass jam

Live music will be provided by Six Dollar String Band and La La Bones. Local brews, hors dâ€™oeuvres and silent…

October 10, 2019