Briefs

Studio & to host Soggy Studio Sale

Studio &’s Tim Kapustka will hold a Soggy Studio Sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at Studio…

February 8, 2024

Studio & hosts opening reception for Lisa Mackey

Studio & will host an opening reception Friday for artist Lisa Mackey. (Courtesy of Studio &)Lisa Mackey Studio & Gallery…

February 8, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Durango High School Troupe 1096 to present ‘Urinetown’

Tickets are now on sale for Durango High School Troupe 1096’s upcoming production of “Urinetown.” A terrible water shortage, caused…

February 8, 2024

Business

CEO of Southwest Health named Region 9 Leader of the Year

Joe Theine received the Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year Award from Region 9. (Courtesy) Joe Theine, CEO…

February 8, 2024

Community

2024 La Plata County Fair contest is open

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2024 fair, which is slated for Aug. 7…

February 8, 2024

Business

Southwest Small Business Development Center is named Region 9 Partner of the Year

Southwest Small Business Development Center Courtesy Photo. The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has presented the Southwest…

February 8, 2024

Community

Deadline for primary election party affiliation is March 5

The 2024 presidential primary election will be held March 5. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters Feb. 12. The…

February 8, 2024

Community

‘One Whole Place’ exhibit planned for San Juan College

Sonja Horoshkodu1-i-syn The San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Gallery will host “One Whole Place,” a retrospective exhibit from Four…

February 8, 2024

Community

Paint and Sip set for at Pine River Library

The Friends of the Pine River Library will hold a “Lunch and Learn” during the group’s annual membership meeting at…

February 8, 2024

Community

Colorado DMV offers ‘Chat with Live Agent’

Coloradans can now chat directly with Department of Motor Vehicle experts at https://dmv.colorado.gov/vehicles from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…

February 8, 2024

Community

Animas Valley Grange hosts Jin Shin Jyutsu Presentation

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “De-stress and boost your health with the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu,”…

February 7, 2024

Community

Museum throwing a birthday party for La Plata County

Animas Museum will celebrate La Plata County’s 150th birthday on Saturday (Feb. 10) at the museum, 3065 W. Second Ave.…

February 2, 2024

Community

Library to hold valentine-making program

The Pine River Library will be host a free Family Valentine Making program from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb.…

February 2, 2024

Community

Durangoan named to Pacific University dean’s list

Isabella De la Cruz of Durango has been named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon.…

February 2, 2024

Community

Rotary Club to host Jefferson presentation

The Rotary Club of Durango will host a presentation about Thomas Jefferson at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday…

February 2, 2024

Community

City of Durango to host open house

The community is invited to an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 9) at the former Big…

February 2, 2024

Community

Brock named to chancellor’s and dean’s lists

Samantha Brock of Durango was named to the Fall 2023 chancellor’s and dean’s lists in the Fulbright College of Arts…

January 26, 2024

Community

Durangoan named to president’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology

Zayda Mestas of Durango has been named to the 2023-24 fall term president’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Mestas…

January 26, 2024

Community

Help commemorate nation’s, state’s anniversaries

The local organizing committee of America 150-Colorado 150, a commission created by legislation to support and potentially produce events and…

January 26, 2024

Community

Durangoan named to Washburn dean’s list

Lacie Fuller from Durango has been named to Washburn University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list,…

January 26, 2024

Community

Citizens’ Police Academy looking for few good residents

Applications are now open for the Durango Police Department’s 24th session of the Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will take…

January 19, 2024

Community

Cowboy Gathering seeks new board member

The Durango Cowboy Gathering, an all-volunteer board, whose mission is to preserve and promote our Western heritage, is seeking a…

January 19, 2024

Community

Learn about the Durango Creative District

Bekah Kolbe, arts professional and marketing manager, will discuss the Durango Creative District, a nonprofit organization and physical district established…

January 19, 2024

Business

Phoenix Physical Therapy welcomes Stockhausen

Stockhausen (Courtesy)ROBERT WINSLOW Phoenix Physical Therapy has added Ellen Stockhausen, DPT, to its staff. Stockhausen graduated from the University of…

January 19, 2024