Briefs

FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley

Smedleydu1-i-syn A native of New England, Smedley received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from…

September 25, 2019

Business

Sky Ute Casino Resort welcomes new assistant general manager

Garlickdu1-i-syn Since 1996, Garlick has dedicated his career to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, holding positions as the guest services…

September 25, 2019

Business

Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner

The CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP certification…

September 25, 2019

Business

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill receives wine spectator award of excellence

The Wine Spectator award honors wine programs that take their commitment “a step further,” recognizing lists that display excellent breadth…

September 25, 2019

Business

Small Business Association opens nominations for Colorado Small Business Award

For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has celebrated the inspiring achievements of America’s small businesses and the…

September 25, 2019

Local News

Roller disco at Chapman Hill to end Friday

Participants should bring roller skates to boogie down under the disco lights. Chapman Hill opens for ice season Oct. 11.…

September 24, 2019

Community

Indivisible Durango to host public meeting

Indivisible Durango committees (Environment/Public Lands, Immigration, Civil Rights, and Income, Taxes and Your Money) will be doing short, fun, interactive…

September 24, 2019

Community

Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival

Events will feature a local apple juice and cider tasting, an apple pie eating contest, live music and more. Apples…

September 24, 2019

Community

Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet

Those with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and…

September 24, 2019

Community

Reception to honor library community champions to be held

The event is free and open to the public. The Durango Public Library Advisory Board singles out certain people for…

September 24, 2019

Education

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration offers scholarships

More than $400,000 in scholarships will be awarded, including several memorial scholarships have been created to honor society leaders and…

September 24, 2019

Community

Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits

These organizations received $1,700 each: Durango Creative District, Durango Fall Blaze, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, La Plata County Historical…

September 24, 2019

Community

DeColores Civitan elects new officers

The new officers are: Lori Bowers, president; Mike Phillips, president-elect; Ashley Craven, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They will begin…

September 24, 2019

Community

Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K

Early registration and packet pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday in the Mercy lobby. Day-of registration will…

September 24, 2019

Community

Durango Montessori School to host electronics recycling day

Community members may bring their old electronics to be recycled for a donation of $15. Drop off will be on…

September 24, 2019

Community

Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser

The event will feature live and silent auctions, live music by local musicians, dinner catered by Manna soup kitchen, games…

September 24, 2019

Community

Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament

The tournament will feature a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. All charitable proceeds will go directly to support the…

September 24, 2019

Education

Colorado Free Application Day is Oct. 15

To view fee waiver instructions for each school, visit the Colorado Free Application Day webpage at www.highered.colorado.gov/freeappdayco.html.

September 24, 2019

Local News

Durango street striping to start Wednesday

Drivers should avoid driving across wet paint and are encouraged to be patient, obey all traffic controls and be aware…

September 23, 2019

Local News

BLM seeks input about roads, trails, access on public land

The release of the draft environmental assessment opens a 30-day public comment period, which will end Oct. 21. Comments must…

September 21, 2019

Education

DHS Native American Club to host art contest

The art contest is district-wide for Native American-themed drawings. Drawings can be a hard copy of any medium on 8.5…

September 20, 2019

Education

Durango Education Foundation to host Battle of the Brains

Battle of the Brains will be a night of trivia and entertainment. Teams of four may register for $250. Teacher…

September 20, 2019

Education

Destination Imagination to host information nights

6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercy RMC Conference Room A, 1010 Three Springs Blvd. 1 p.m. Oct. 5, San Juan BOCES…

September 20, 2019

Local News

Crews to repave East Animas Road starting Monday

The project will begin at the intersection of Hidden Falls Lane and continue north for about 5.5 miles to Trimble…

September 20, 2019