Briefs

Self-guided nature walks available at Purgatory

The tour follows the 1.7 mile Brush Rake Loop at the top of Chairlift 4. Drive up to the start…

July 4, 2019

Center of Southwest Studies to host free summer lecture series

Fabiola Cabeza de Baca published two of the earliest cookbooks about New Mexico cuisine, touting the health of the land-based…

July 4, 2019

Community

Powerhouse offers summer camps in July and August

Some scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.powsci.org/camps.

July 4, 2019

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

The presenter will be David Wood, district governor for Rotary International, who will bring the group up to speed on…

July 4, 2019

Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

Layne Miller will present a talk about “Fremont Rock Art.” Miller is a longtime rock art researcher, a founding member…

July 4, 2019

Local News

Mountain Studies Institute offers invasive weed control assistance

Assistance will include herbicide spraying of invasive weeds by a Southwest Conservation Corps crew. Preference will be given to low-income…

July 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Animas City Theatre to host Industry Night

People We Know is a core group of musicians featuring members of existing Durango groups The Outskirts and The Fellowship…

July 4, 2019

Health

Dr. Laura Warner appointed to State Behavioral Health Taskforce Subcommittee

At the direction of Governor Jared Polis, the mission of the task force is to evaluate and set the roadmap…

July 4, 2019

Business

J. Gibson Watson Joins Swan Global Investments as Chief Strategy Officer

Watsondu1-i-syn Watson assumes this newly created position after spending several years as an external advisor to Swan’s executive team. In…

July 4, 2019

Business

Stilwater Music welcomes new full-time instructor

Stuarddu1-i-syn Many in the Durango community know Stuard through his teaching positions, as well as his performances. Most recently, he…

July 4, 2019

Business

Comfort Keepers of Durango celebrates National Day of Joy

Comfort Keepers of Durango believes that no matter someoneâ€™s age, experiencing daily moments of joy is critical for maintaining physical…

July 3, 2019

Health

Locals complete hyperbaric medical team training

This 40-hour training included information on the history of the medical uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, medical research and protocols…

July 3, 2019

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife selects new manager for Southwest Region

Chickdu1-i-syn Chick’s experience with CPW is varied and includes previous leadership positions. He earned a degree in biology with an…

July 3, 2019

Food

Steamworks to release Summer Crush firkin

du1-i-syn Steamworks’ Colorado Kölsch served as the base for the firkin, said head brewer Ken Martin, in a news release.…

July 3, 2019

Education

Local student makes dean’s list at Baylor University

Students honored on the dean’s list are Baylor undergraduates with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 while enrolled in a…

July 2, 2019

Education

Caregiver training classes to be held

The professional training program is specifically designed for personal care aides. The program provides comprehensive caregiver education to the communities…

July 2, 2019

Local News

Powerhouse will be open July Fourth

Current exhibits will be available, including the Space Launcher, the Gravity Ball Wall and Virtual Reality. Admission is $7.50 for…

July 2, 2019

Local News

City of Durango announces schedule for Fourth of July

City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery…

July 1, 2019

Local News

CDOT announces holiday DUI enforcement period

The focus will be on preventing impaired drivers from endangering themselves and others on the road. The enforcement period could…

July 1, 2019

Local News

BLM offers tips to prevent wildfires

Practice proper vehicle maintenance, ensure tow chains are secured and a vehicle has no dragging parts, check tire pressure and…

July 1, 2019

Local News

Phase II of residential wildlife resistant containers rescheduled

Residents within the Phase II study area who have not had their container upgraded are asked to leave out their…

June 29, 2019

Local News

Sheriff’s Office warns community about phone scam

The callers are posing as Sheriff’s deputies and using actual names of deputies. The callers say that it was the…

June 29, 2019

Southwest Life

CPW warns residents to be wary of mother deer

Mother deer are extremely protective when their fawns are vulnerable to predators or other perceived threats. If a fawn is…

June 29, 2019

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors! announces weekly events

7:30 a.m. Monday: Two-hour Monday hike on Animas City Mountain Trail. RSVP to Chris Blackshear at [email protected] a.m. Monday: Climb…

June 29, 2019