Briefs

Patriot’s Pen essay contest accepts entries

Students must draft a 300 to 400 word essay expressing their own views on a patriotic theme. This year’s theme…

October 8, 2019

VFW to offer scholarships

The national first-place winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship. Other national scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000, and the first-place…

October 8, 2019

Community

Music in the Mountains announces music lesson scholarships

Students must show interest toward a particular instrument and a desire to increase their musical knowledge. Financial need is important,…

October 8, 2019

Education

Luke Samuel Fowler graduates St. Olaf College

Fowler earned a degree in theater and is the son of John and Michelle Fowler.

October 8, 2019

Community

Medicare Part D enrollments opens

Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance counselors will be available to help people review their plans Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays through…

October 8, 2019

Local News

City of Durango announces turf fertilization schedule

Fertilizer applications are conducted to improve the quality of the parks. The fertilization schedule is subject to change based on…

October 7, 2019

Local News

Colorado Department of Transportation to launch focus group

The agency is asking residents to join this online focus group to help it develop terms and definitions that are…

October 7, 2019

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center to offer free community flu vaccinations

The drive-thru flu-shot clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 in the north visitor parking lot…

October 7, 2019

Local News

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host investor meeting

Upcoming updates and elections will be discussed. For more information, visit bit.ly/31LBTdf.

October 6, 2019

Local News

Oxbow Park Access closed for construction starting Monday

The Animas River can be accessed at 33rd Street and 29th Street during the closure. There is no public access…

October 6, 2019

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Oct. 9

Michelle Turner will present “Becoming Chacoan at the Aztec North Great House.” A social gathering will precede the talk at…

October 6, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Friends of the Arts to host Dancing Divas

Cost for the workshop is $40 and includes materials, hearty appetizers and fun. Participants will turn a melted wine bottle…

October 5, 2019

Community

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid class

Fees for the individual are $55 for basic first aid and $65 for CPR, or $85 for the combination. Groups…

October 4, 2019

Community

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental…

October 4, 2019

Community

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist…

October 4, 2019

Community

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A…

October 4, 2019

Community

Celebration of life for Art Edwards to be held

RSVP to [email protected] for directions and to confirm attendance.

October 4, 2019

Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the…

October 4, 2019

Community

4 the Children seeks volunteers

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case…

October 4, 2019

Community

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees…

October 4, 2019

Community

American Association of University Women’s to host annual fall luncheon

The luncheon is a fundraiser for National Conference for College Women Student Leaders to support education of women and girls.…

October 4, 2019

Community

Southwest Colorado Multiple Sclerosis Society to reactivate

Anyone living with MS or caregivers of those diagnosed with MS are encouraged to join. Support services include: a monthly…

October 4, 2019

Education

League of Women Voters to host 9-R school board candidate forum

Two candidates will attend. There is one open seat. Ballot issues Animas River Mosquito District (6B&C) and Southwest La Plata…

October 4, 2019

Community

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nationâ€™s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age…

October 4, 2019