Briefs

February Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. For children…

January 22, 2026

Cat Care Durango celebrates grand reopening in new facility

Cat Care Durango has announced that in its third year of operation, it is opening a newly renovated rescue and…

January 21, 2026

Upper East Side Coffee Deli reopens under new ownership

Upper East Side Coffee Deli, at 28902 Highway 160 in Durango, has announced that it is reopening under the new…

January 21, 2026

‘No Secret Police in Durango’ Petition Organizing Committee to meet

The “No Secret Police in Durango” Petition Organizing Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Durango…

January 16, 2026

Durango Wine Experience nonprofit partner grant opens to local nonprofits

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has opened the nonprofit partner grant application for this year’s Durango Wine Experience. The…

January 16, 2026

Coaches needed for LEGO League Explore

The Powerhouse announces the 2026 LEGO League Explore season, a hands-on STEM experience designed especially for first through third grade…

January 16, 2026

Caleb Lake named to Angelo State dean’s list

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the dean’s list designation for the 2025 fall…

John Aaland named to BVU’s dean’s list

John Aaland of Durango was named to Buena Vista University’s Fall 2025 dean’s list. Aaland was among more than 560…

Pine River Library is speechless

The community support for our new Local History Corner has truly taken our breath away. We are speechless, and without…

Prostate cancer support group to meet over Zoom

The Man2Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 via Zoom. The group…

600 block of Main Avenue to close for private waterline project

The street in the 600 block of Main Avenue will close during the daytime from Monday to Jan. 20 to…

Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Manna

The Jacques Pépin Foundation has named Manna as one of its Winter 2026 Grant Awardees. The organization will receive $10,000.…

Historian to talk about Animas City

To kick off Animas Museum’s special commemorations in 2026, local historian Robert McDaniel will discuss Animas City’s start 150 years…

December 31, 2025

Comedian Dan Docimo to perform at Durango Arts Center

Durango Comedy presents Chicago-favorite comedian Dan Docimo at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave.…

December 31, 2025

Local students named to dean’s list

These local students were named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester: Eiley Connell of BayfieldEli Connell…

December 26, 2025

11th Street Station hosts New Year’s Eve party

11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The evening…

December 26, 2025

Darrin Parmenter joins DBG board

The Durango Botanic Gardens announces that Darrin Parmenter, one of the founding members of the gardens in 2010, has joined…

December 26, 2025

January Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Notable Upcoming Events: Jan. 1-Jan. 31: Page One Contest Snowdown Events:…

December 25, 2025

Christmas tree drop-off, recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may…

City of Durango announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be…

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of…

Alpine Bank taps David Bratcher to lead community development efforts in Durango

Alpine Bank has named David Bratcher as head of community outreach for its Durango branch. Bratcher, a longtime Durango resident,…