Briefs

Climate change luncheon will be held Jan. 8

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Luncheon…

Meeting to discuss proposed SkyRaider Trail

For more information about the proposed trail, contact the Durango Parks and Recreation Department at [email protected] or 375-7321.

Square dance classes to be held in Durango

Lessons will continue Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 with increasing complexity. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are…

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class offered at First United Methodist Church

Workshop kits are available for purchase in the church office for $105 per individual or couple. Sign up for the…

Gulliford plans Cortez visit to present book about Four Corners sheep families

“The Wooly West,” by Andrew Gulliford.du1-i-syn Gulliford’s book is the first written about historic Colorado Basque, Greek, and Hispano shepherding…

Mercy offers six-week weight management course

The course costs $100 and will provide nutrition counseling, body composition analysis and a guidebook about fitness and nutrition. Topics…

Rosca de Reyes celebration to be held

In Mexico, Dia de los Reyes on Jan. 6 is the day that closes the Christmas festivities and is marked…

Stone Soup party to be held at library

There will be an interactive retelling of the classic folktale “Stone Soup.” Bring a vegetable to contribute to a giant…

Pine River Library to offer children’s math program

The club is a recreational after-school math club that helps children learn about the math behind their favorite activities. Students…

New San Juan River Basin watershed group sets public meeting

The new partnership is focused on enhancing water resources in the San Juan River Basin and includes a variety of…

Colorado health insurance marketplace open through Jan. 15

Financial assistance, which averaged more than $775 per month last year in this area, is available for 2019. San Juan…

Overuse of antibiotics will be topic of talk Jan. 12

Marc Meyer with the Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez will give a talk about the dangers of overusing antibiotics and…

Dance classes for seniors to be held in January

The cost is $25 for six weeks or $5 per drop-in class. For more information, call the senior center at…

‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ to be held Jan. 16

The musical re-creates scenes from the television show “Friends,” the group of 20-something pals as they navigate the pitfalls of…

Marvel Grange to hold Mary Poppins New Year’s Eve party

The evening will begin with a sandwich and soup bar, followed by table games until midnight. This is a nonalcoholic,…

Marvel Grange to host community breakfast Saturday

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served. Donations are appreciated.

Purgatory Resort to holds New Year’s Eve celebration

The evening will feature music with members of the Outskirts and the Fellowship of the Strings in Purgy’s dining room,…

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita

Residents can drop off natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-off site near the large playground in…

First Day Hike will take place Jan. 1 at Navajo State Park

The hike will take around two hours to complete on fairly level ground, and hikers should dress for the weather,…

Mercy Regional Medical Center offering sugar detox program

Cost is $25 and includes “The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide.” For more information and to register, contact Jolie Ensign…

Starting a business seminar Jan. 8

The seminar will touch on various aspects of starting a business, including registration issues, legal structure, business planning process, financing…

EXIT Realty welcomes new team members

Durango/La Plata Senior Center offers Medicare counseling

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 382-6367.

Advantage Physical Therapy holding coat and blanket drive

Donations include blankets, coats, gloves and scarves and will benefit the Durango Community Shelter, La Plata Family Center and Southwest…