Briefs

City of Durango releases fall/winter activity guide

The guide is available at the Durango Community Recreation Center, Durango Gymnastics, Durango Public Library, Chapman Hill and City Hall.…

August 27, 2019

Religion

First United Methodist Church of Durango invites community to join choir

People interested in singing with the choir are invited to share their gifts of music, worship and leadership. For more…

August 26, 2019

City of Durango announces weed abatement in Greenmount Cemetery

The herbicide that will be used is GrazonNextHL. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection…

August 26, 2019

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Gunnery Sergeant Koppenhafer

Gov. Jared Polis orders flags lowered to honor Marine Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Koppenhafer.Durango Herald file Koppenhafer died Aug. 10…

August 25, 2019

Mercy to host Flight for Life blood drive event

Flight For Life Colorado now carries blood products on board all of its helicopters, improving its capabilities to provide the…

August 25, 2019

Veterans Poker Run to take place Friday

Registration and departure will be at Durango Harley-Davidson. The route will run from the dealership to Veterans Park, Sun Ray…

August 23, 2019

Community

Durango to participate in Kids Count Colorado

The Kids Count in Colorado! report is an annual publication providing state and local data about child well-being factors such…

August 23, 2019

MADD to team up with law enforcement for DUI enforcement campaign

Volunteers and staff from Mothers Against Drunk Driving will team up with 39 law enforcement departments in Colorado as part…

August 23, 2019

City to provide free transit rides to San Juan Brew Fest

All Durango Transit routes will be free throughout the day, operating on normal schedules from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.…

Thirsty 13 Half Marathon to take place Saturday

The race starts at 8 a.m. at Hesperus Church on Highway 140. Colorado State Patrol will manage the race start.…

Health

Durango Insurance Professionals to host talk about health care

Bates will discuss the latest health care updates and changes, including costs and causes, ways to offset rising costs, changing…

City announces West 30th Street closure starting Monday

Construction is expected to last approximately two weeks. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution when traveling near the…

Pine River Times news

Beautymark Salon and Spa to host grand opening

Back-to-school specials will be available and free haircuts will be offered to all students. For more information or to schedule…

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Register now for Ignacio FFA cook-off

Team registration is open now. The first eight teams to register will compete for the prize of $1,000. The FFA…

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Relay for Life event takes place Saturday in Bayfield

Organized by Mallorie Godbold, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life will support efforts of the American Cancer Society. Community…

Business

Health Care costs discussed Aug. 28

A presentation called “Health Care Costs Making You Sick?” will be offered beginning at noon Wednesday at TBK Bank, 259…

Business

Durango Adult Education Center hires Susan Hakanson as new executive director

Hakansondu1-i-syn The public is invited to meet Hakanson at a welcome reception 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at DAEC, 701…

Business

Durango Coffee Co. to host grand opening

Business owners Taliah Agdeppa and Katherine Walker welcome the community with open doors. Food will be provided by the Ore…

San Juan Brewfest to benefit United Way this Saturday

More than 100 beers from 50 breweries from around the country will be featured, including all five of Durango’s breweries.…

Durango Devo to launch inaugural film festival

The festival will show a diverse lineup of short films that celebrate mountain biking and outdoor sports. Devo’s own riders…

Tickets on sale for Merely Players new season

The show lineup will include the regional premiere of the drama “The Humans”; a found-space production of “Every Brilliant Thing”;…