Briefs

Prescribed burn to occur near Bayfield

Fire is a natural cycle in forest ecosystems, and managers conduct prescribed fires to restore fire cycles in controlled conditions,…

September 7, 2018

Community

Senior Center offering computer classes

“Accepted use of the Senior Center computer lab” will be offered Tuesday. Attendees will learn how to correctly use computers…

September 7, 2018

Education

Riverview Elementary announces events

The Parent-Teacher Organization will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Media Center at the school, 2900 Mesa…

September 7, 2018

Community

Quilters to meet Thursday

Guest speaker will be Janna Thomas, quilter and developer of the Bloc Loc rulers, who will demonstrate how to sew…

September 7, 2018

Education

Juniper School to offer open house

Those who attend will meet in the cafeteria for a mindful start and information, then individual classroom tours and a…

September 7, 2018

Education

Juniper School to hold fundraiser

Entry tickets will be available for purchase and provide a refreshment, appetizers and live music. The event will also feature…

September 7, 2018

Education

Juniper School closes enrollment Sept. 30

For applications, visit https://bit.ly/2M66Ks5. For more information, call 764-4185 or visit juniper.durangoschools.org.

September 7, 2018

Community

Genealogical Society to share German roots

After a brief business meeting, a presentation about researching German ancestors, titled “Sharing our German Genealogy Gems,” will be given.…

September 7, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Friends of the Arts to meet Thursday

The meeting, one of the most important of the year, will discuss community grants for the arts. Grant recipients from…

September 7, 2018

Education

Animas High School Excellence Committee to meet

For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com/board-meetings.

September 7, 2018

Education

Animas High School to enroll until Sept. 30

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend an information session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at…

September 7, 2018

Community

AARP Tax-Aid seeks volunteers

Tax-Aide offers free in-person preparation and assistance for all people, especially those 50 and older, who are unable to afford…

September 7, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Dharma Center to host first art exhibition

Five local artists – Carol Meckling, Barbara Klema, Ilze Aviks, Melissa Percell and Andrea Martens – will be showing more…

September 6, 2018

Performing Arts

Merely Players to hold youth theater class auditions

Auditions are open to students in grades seven-12. Rehearsals will begin Oct. 8, and the show will run Nov. 29…

September 6, 2018

Local News

WholeExpo to take place Saturday, Sunday in Durango

The event will feature more than 80 vendors and booths with handcrafted jewelry, clothing, paintings, musical instruments, crystals, massages, alternative…

September 6, 2018

Local News

Animas Valley Grange to hold potluck Saturday

Burgers from James Ranch and lemonade will be served, and the event will feature live music from Stillwater Musicâ€™s Soul…

September 6, 2018

Local News

Rotary of Durango welcomes new leader

The club will welcome new Rotary district governor Chris Peterson, who will present his vision and objectives for the one-year…

September 6, 2018

Local News

Public to discuss College Drive, East Eighth Avenue safety project

The city is considering a lane reconfiguration on College Drive and East Eighth Avenue. The meeting is free, open to…

September 6, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College Glow Run to be held Friday

The 5K Glow Run and 1K Walk will be held to support the Sexual Assault Services Organization at 7 p.m.…

September 4, 2018

Local News

‘Chili Chase’ fundraiser returning to Durango

The event features a 10K trail run through Overend Mountain Park and a chili cook-off, with more than 20 chili…

September 4, 2018

Local News

Public to discuss redevelopment at Durango Christian Church site

Community members are invited to attend and discuss the pending development proposal from Tracy Reynolds to redevelop Durango Christian Church…

September 4, 2018

Local News

Aztec Ruins to tell Zuni origin story

Curtis Quam, museum technician and cultural educator at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center in Zuni, New Mexico, will…

September 4, 2018

Local News

Center of Southwest Studies releases schedule of fall programs

The schedule includes: Sept. 14: Film screening of the documentary “Tribal Radio” and question-and-answer session with filmmaker Sean Owen and…

September 4, 2018

Southwest Life

Food safety trainings offered in September

Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.…

September 4, 2018