Briefs

Democrats announce July luncheon

Colorado State Rep. Barbara McLachlan will give a presentation called “Funding Our Colorado Schools.” McLachlan will discuss funding shortages in…

June 29, 2018

City of Durango to conduct turf fertilization

Turf fertilizer will be applied at these locations: Friday: Mason Center Park and Confluence Park at Three Springs.Monday: Schneider Park.Tuesday:…

June 28, 2018

Business

Rothchild earns distinction in dentistry

Rothchilddu1-i-syn The Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition is presented only to AGD members who have gone above and beyond earning…

June 28, 2018

Education

World Heritage Exchange Programs seeks host families

These academically select exchange students speak English and are eager to learn about the U.S. by living as part of…

Ska Brewing debuts MoSka Mule Saturday

du1-i-syn MoSka Mule debuts at Ska Brewing World Headquarters at 1 p.m. Saturday, with live music in the Beer Garden…

Public can meet driver of Tesla Model 3

They will stop in Durango at 6 p.m. Monday to meet the public at the La Plata Electric Association Board…

City announces 4th of July closures

City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Durango Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount…

Clean Commute Week events canceled due to poor air quality

The weather forecast calls for more dry and windy conditions, which would continue to reduce air quality in Durango. These…

Electra Lake open for recreation

Lake users are reminded that watercraft and other equipment must be washed down before entering the lake. For more information,…

‘Families Belong Together’ rally set for Saturday

Participants are encouraged to bring signs in support of the families who have been separated at the United States-Mexico border.…

Kiwanis Club of Durango to hear from Local First

du1-i-syn Monique DiGiorgio, managing director of Local First, will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch…

Guided nature walks at Purgatory Resort with San Juan Mountains Association

The San Juan Mountains Association will host nature tours every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort from July 3 through…

Mesa Verde National Park to host traditional Hopi dances

The Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona, will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center…

James Potter to discuss preservation efforts at Ute Tribal Park

As a part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present James…

Health

Health Services office launches smartphone app to ease state benefits

The MyCOBenefits app can reduce customers’ trips to benefits offices while freeing up county service centers. With the app, customers…

Education

Farewell celebration set for Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas

Thomasdu1-i-syn Thomas was the first women to be president of the college and achieved several milestones during the time she…

Ska Brewing Co. installs solar panels

Ska Brewing Co. has installed 223 solar panels – which will generate enough energy to brew approximately 545,000 pints of…

Local First Harvest Dinner tickets available

The event will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 15 on the lawn of the Smiley Building at 1309 E…

Salt 360 to hold opening event

Courtesy of Salt 360 The event will feature a ribbon cutting, tours of the studio, information about flotation therapy and…

Re-Tail Boutique sets grand opening for Thursday

Unlike consignment stores, Re-Tail Boutique carries premium donated products, provides an upscale shopping experience and all proceeds benefit the animals…