Briefs

La Plata County seeks applicants for finance director, systems coordinator

• Finance director, $93,163-$116,454 annually (open through Aug. 1). • Systems coordinator, $64,900 annually (open through July 25). For more…

July 22, 2019

La Plata County offers site visits for weed management plans

For more information about the program, to learn about noxious weeds and to see what resources are available, visit the…

July 22, 2019

City announces lane closure on Animas View Drive

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

July 21, 2019

City announces upcoming improvements to Lake Nighthorse

This project involves the installation of a shade pavilion, retaining walls, paved walkways, picnic tables and an accessible fishing dock.…

July 21, 2019

Residents asked to report bear and trash incidents

If residents would like to help reduce human-bear conflict and make where they live safer for both residents and bears,…

July 21, 2019

Health

Animas Surgical Hospital to host hip and knee pain seminar

Joint pain sufferers and their family members can learn more about Mako, an innovative robotic tool that helps ASH surgeons…

July 20, 2019

Health

Mercy to host back pain presentation in Farmington

Hors d’oeuvres and reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. Orndorff will explain…

July 20, 2019

Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to present a talk on archaeology of the Darkmold Site

Mona Charles will talk about what the Darkmold Site reveals about Durangoâ€™s first farmers, the Basketmakers. Charles spent many years…

July 20, 2019

City to hold community meeting on open space, trails and recreation master plan

There will be a presentation of the plan by the consulting team at a community meeting at 5 p.m. Monday…

July 19, 2019

Center of Southwest Studies continues free summer lecture series Wednesday

From his book “The Woolly West,” Gulliford will discuss the history of sheep grazing and explain historical archaeology and sites…

Durango Fiesta Days to present Snow Top Rodeo

In addition to the rodeo, the event will feature a petting zoo, hay rides, dancing, rodeo events for kids and…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Kristin D. Pulatie, JD MPH, director of assessment and planning for San Juan Basin Public Health will speak about the…

American Rosie the Riveter Association seeks working women of WWII

The American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during WWII. Thousands…

Education

St. Columba School student to be featured in National History in Colorado Journal

Her paper, “The One Child Policy: Bringing Triumph to the Economy, but Tragedy to the People” will represent the junior…

Kiwanis Club of Durango to meet Thursday

Tammy Tyner with Women’s Resource Center will talk about the organization’s current programs. The meeting is open to all and…

Ska to host Hammer and High Heels event

Ska Brewing will team up with Habitat for Humanity for an evening of local vibes for local support of the…

La Plata County Fair seeks volunteers for concert

Volunteers are needed to help with setup, tear down and security Aug. 8-12. The main crew will be needed from…

Demolition Derby tickets on sale

The derby will take place Aug. 10, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and the show beginning at noon. The…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Mary Oswald will discuss her volunteer work in Bolivia. All are welcome. For more information and a complete list of…

Arts and Entertainment

Community Concert to benefit La Plata County Historical Society

Come by in your favorite historical attire (recommended for fun, but not required). Music will be provided by the Kirk…

Arts and Entertainment

Great Arizona Puppet Theater to be library’s final summer show

‘Peter Rabbit’ will be final performance of summer Family Entertainment Series