Briefs

Barbara Barnes of Durango elected as Catholic Daughters state officer

New state officers were elected at the convention, including Barbara Barnes of Durango, and the closing mass was celebrated at…

August 14, 2019

Pine River Times news

Forest Service announces prescribed burns in San Juans

Burning operations in the area may continue throughout October, weather permitting. This planned event will use both ground and aerial…

August 14, 2019

Pine River Times news

Bayfield library to host home ownership Q&A on Saturday

This session is for those who have already been to an orientation to learn about the program or are interested…

August 14, 2019

Pine River Times news

Library to host outdoor games, BBQ potluck

Try your hand at pingpong, corn hole, Frisbee golf and more. Learn the basics of pickleball on the court in…

August 14, 2019

Education

Sonflower Christian Preschool opens registration

Sonflower Christian Preschool partners with families to educate the whole child – soul, mind and body – in a loving,…

August 13, 2019

Community

Ohana Kuleana Community Garden to host open house and hula dance

Ohana Kuleana Community Garden will host on open house and hula dance on Sunday.Courtesy This free, family-friendly event will present…

August 13, 2019

Education

Durango students make University of Northern Colorado dean’s list

Students who earned this distinction earned a combined GPA of a 3.75 or higher during at least two academic semesters…

August 13, 2019

Education

Durango Adult Education Center announces fall classes

On-site child care will be available for evening classes. Pre-registration is required for classes. For more information about programs and…

August 13, 2019

Local News

Mountain Studies Institute seeks volunteers for Ophir Fen work

Mountain Studies Institute will lead a volunteer work day at Ophir Fen on Friday.Courtesy Fens are groundwater-driven peatlands, which provide…

August 13, 2019

Local News

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance will not meet in August

The next meeting will be held Sept. 10 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. For more information,…

August 13, 2019

Pine River Times news

Commissioner Westendorff to host office hours Aug. 15 in Bayfield

Westendorff appreciates the feedback she has received from people in the Bayfield area during her previous office hours, and is…

August 13, 2019

Pine River Times news

Pine River Library book sale is Aug. 15

Choose from a variety of books and pick up some great reads. For more information, call the library at 884-2222,…

August 13, 2019

Pine River Times news

Bayfield Block Party on Aug. 15 to feature Carbon Red

Bring you lawn chairs and enjoy live music, dancing, food, vendor booths and more. This is a family-friendly event. Carbon…

August 13, 2019

Pine River Times news

Enjoy donuts with library director on Aug. 15

The public is invited to stop by the library and chat with Library Director Shelley Walchak about how the Pine…

August 13, 2019

Religion

First United Methodist Church to host back-to-school dinner

The Student Ministries at FUMC (FUMC Kids, Souled Out Youth Ministry and Rooted College Ministry) will co-host the event. The…

August 12, 2019

Local News

Bear Smart Durango offers tools to reduce human-bear conflict

This program is meant to assist those experiencing bear issues and to help prevent property damage or loss. Digital electric…

August 12, 2019

Southwest Life

CHAMP seeks public comment on industrial hemp issues

The meeting will be held in partnership with Fort Lewis College and the Southern Ute Indian and Ute Mountain Ute…

August 12, 2019

Local News

Front hill to FLC closed through Tuesday

The closure is required to complete a construction project to repair erosion, provide slope stabilization and implement drainage improvements along…

August 10, 2019

Local News

Lane to be closed on Animas View Drive

Construction will happen between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is anticipated to last through Aug. 16.…

August 10, 2019

Southwest Life

Durango Bird Club to meet at Fort Lewis College

The meeting will explore the ways birds react to human-caused noise in their environment and how their habitat is indirectly…

August 10, 2019

Local News

LPEA warns members of phone scam

The current scam claims Xcel Energy (which serves the Denver area) will disconnect power for lack of payment. LPEA does…

August 9, 2019

Local News

City of Durango seeks boards and commission volunteers

Community Relations Commission.Multimodal Advisory Board (business representative).Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (alternate member).Durangoâ€™s boards and commissions provide a foundation for…

August 9, 2019

Community

City announces roller hockey leagues

Play at Chapman Hill in the adult and youth roller hockey league for ages 6 and older. Youths will play…

August 9, 2019

Community

Durango Photography Club to host train photographers

Sharing their expertise will be longtime train photographers Jerry Baumann, Yvonne Lashmett, Eric Pahlke and Darel Crawford. The meeting is…

August 9, 2019