Briefs

Ignacio residents graduate from University of Wyoming

Member sought for library board

Applicants must be residents within the legal service area of the Pine River Library District. For a complete position description…

R. Bell & Associates welcomes Erika Jeffs

Jeffsdu1-i-syn Jeffs graduated from Fort Lewis College in December 2018, where she earned a B.A. in Accounting. She subsequently passed…

Comfort Keepers welcomes Jeanette Causey

She enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughters as well as seeking adventure in the outdoors and traveling.…

Best of Durango & La Plata County to begin Monday

The annual competition awards first place, runner up and honorable mentions to local businesses and leaders in 126 categories. Voting…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input about future park sites

In 2018, the Colorado General Assembly passed the Future Generations Act, calling on CPW to plan for development of new…

Cattlemen’s Association announces Chuck Wagon Cook-Off results

Wagon Placements1. Durango Cowboy Church 2. Rafter 76 Chuck Wagon 3. Canyon Trails Ranch Overall Food Winner1. Mountain Trails 2.…

Goal Academy High School to host back-to-school forum

Goal Academy is a free, online public high school, which has operated successfully for more than years. All technology equipment…

Fort Lewis College front hill closure extended to Aug. 11

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

Durango Education Foundation to sponsor back-to-school event

Participating stores at Durango Mall will donate to the foundation when $50 or more is spent now through Aug. 30.…

Durango Solar Car team thanks supporters

We are truly grateful for all the support that our team has received on this journey, and we look forward…

Local schools utilize new way of purchasing school supplies

This tool provides parents with the ability to find their child’s exact supply list and then click right over to…

PowerFall Ball tickets on sale

The event will take place Sept. 20, with science, technology and philanthropy awards, a high-tech science-themed silent auction, live music…

Durango resident Tymbree Hawkins named to dean’s list

Durango student Peter Veals graduates

Veals graduated with a doctor of philosophy in atmospheric sciences.

Durango student Stephanie Ogier named to dean’s list

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade…

Durango High School class of 1964 to hold reunion

The class of 1964 seeks help informing other classmates. RSVP to Theresa Rocket at 247-0598.

Durango Botanical Society to host appreciation party

Members and non-members are welcome. Attendees will discover new member benefits, learn about plans for future gardens, a new mobile…

City of Durango announces weed abatement schedule

Spot spraying for thistle will occur in turf areas at these parks: Animas City Park, Crestview Park, Confluence Park, Fassbinder…

Junction Creek restrooms now open

CRC Janitorial Services Inc. has agreed to maintain the bathroom for the 2019 season, allowing the San Juan National Forest…

Oxbow Park and Preserve to remain closed until further notice

Interior trails of both Oxbow Park and the Preserve are still underwater or have been washed out because of high…

St. Ignatius Church to host celebration Sunday

A Mass celebration at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by dinner, music, bingo for fun, folkloric dancers, bazaar and the…

Library to celebrate end of summer reading program

Cortez Library will celebrate the end of summer reading Aug. 2 with prizes and a movie.Courtesy of Cortez Public Library…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Doug McCarthy and JJ Besini will talk about the La Plata County/Archuleta County Health Improvement Plan. Community members are welcome…