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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…

ComiCan beer release party to be Jan. 4

Costumes are welcomed and encouraged. For more information or questions, contact Linda Brockway at [email protected] or 422‐2045 or David Imming…

Early Childhood Council offers first-aid, CPR, medication training

For more information or to register, visit www.ecclaplata.org/trainings or call 247-0760.

Landing of Mary Jane exhibit reception at train museum

The Mary Jane is a 1937 Century Sea Maid runabout that was purchased by John W. Turner and Richard W.…

Pine River to show holiday movie Saturday

There will be free popcorn. For more information, call the library at 884-2222, ext. 510.

Merely Players to hold acting class

The focus will be on scenes and songs from the movies. Students will help create and perform in a show,…

Daybreak Rotary club to reconvene Jan. 2

The group will not meet Wednesday. Daybreak works on projects that include wood delivery to people in need, installing solar…

Spanish conversation hour to be held at Pine River Library

All ages and language levels are welcome. For more information, contact Darcy at [email protected] or 884-2222, ext. 522.

Purgatory Resort to hold New Year’s Eve events

Ski instructors will parade down the mountain with torchlights followed by a special fireworks display at 6 p.m. The Rail…

Youth computer coding club forms in Bayfield

The club will be open to all kids ages 8 to 18. To learn more, contact Youth Services Manager Becky…

Free workshops to help people with chronic health conditions

The Ignacio workshop will be held at the Ignacio Senior Center, 15345 Colorado Highway 172, and the Durango workshop will…

Marvel Grange to host waffle night Friday

Participants should bring toppings for the waffles and side dishes. A white elephant gift exchange will be held. The items…

Senior center to host New Year’s party

Henry Stoy will entertain on piano with “Name that Song.” For more information, call 382-6445.

St Mark’s to present Majesty of Christmas concert Friday

Durango musicians, including the Durango Chamber Singers, will come together for the event. The cost is $20 for adults and…

Red Mountain Pass is now open through winter

Motorists can drive from Durango to Ouray without closures. Electrical line operations ended Monday, and no construction is planned until…

Health First Colorado and CHP+ help desk available at Durango library

The Family Health care coordinator will provide help navigating Medicaid and CHP+ health care programs and comprehensive coordination for families,…

Slash-pile burning planned through April

Burning could continue through April and should not affect public access or use of the forest. Operations typically take place…

Pine River Library to host local author event

Local authors will be selling and signing books at the event and participating in an open mic time to discuss…

Pine River Library announces new hours

The library will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.…