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Naturalist training for nature tours at Purgatory Resort

The training will be held at 9:30 a.m. May 31, and participants will meet inside the ticket office. The guided…

May 18, 2018

Local News

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn Fiore Curra, a Rotary Club exchange student from Argentina, will give an overview of the year she spent in…

May 18, 2018

Local News

Donations sought for Daybreak Rotary library

du1-i-syn The club is seeking book donations to stock its complimentary library at Durango-La Plata County Airport. To donate books,…

May 18, 2018

Local News

Free mulch-loading available in Bayfield

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch and will help load it into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m.…

May 17, 2018

Local News

Memorial event to honor fallen officers Saturday

The day will be centered around a memorial service, and events will be held to honor fallen law enforcement officers,…

May 17, 2018

Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to talk about health care services

Karis Morrall, marketing coordinator for Animas Surgical Hospital, will provide an overview of the health facility. Morrall is originally from…

May 17, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to teach about careers

Heather Martinez will lead the class to help participants evaluate their lives as artists and plan for the future. The…

May 17, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party

Participants will paint, sip wine and spend time with friends, co-workers and family. Cost is $25 plus a $13 materials…

May 17, 2018

Community

Cafe au Play to host meet-ups for parents

Grandparents meet-up: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, grandparents can attend with or without grandchildren to meet other grandparents in the community.Parents of…

May 17, 2018

Community

Ham radio hobbyists to meet June 2

Displays and interactive demonstrations of ham-operating equipment will be featured. Attendees will be able to view digital, long-distance, local and…

May 16, 2018

Community

Allison-Tiffany Cemetery to hold memorial service

Services will include music, social visits and a ceremony to honor veterans and loved ones. The event is free and…

May 16, 2018

Community

Womenade of La Plata County to hold potluck to help women in financial hardship

The eventâ€™s goal is to raise $4,500 to provide one-time grants for nine women in the community who are experiencing…

May 16, 2018

Community

Elks Lodge to give away car to deserving veteran

Applications are available at: the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.; Bo Dean’s Towing, 20909 U.S. Highway 160; and Durango…

May 16, 2018

Business

Pediatric Partners CEO accepted to leadership program

Fraleydu1-i-syn The program – sponsored by the Colorado Health Foundation, Center for Creative Leadership and Colorado Rural Health Center –…

May 16, 2018

Business

Cornerstone Home Lending hires loan officer

Fagerlindu1-i-syn Fagerlin and her husband moved to Mayday in 2001. She has experience in a range of fields, including hospitality,…

May 16, 2018

Local News

Thomas Avenue project bids due June 5

A mandatory conference to inform bidders about the project will be held at 2 p.m. May 22 at the intersection…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College trustees to review budget

The meeting will review the 2018-19 budget. For more information, call or email deputy secretary to the board Peggy Sharp…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Indivisible Durango to show documentary

du1-i-syn The film documents the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the state ratification…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Student-led event to discuss feminism, sexuality

The workshop, titled “Debunking Feminism and Sexuality,” will encourage people to discuss and “debunk” misconceptions of feminism, sexuality and objectification.…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Fly-fishing event to preview Public Lands Day

Associated Press file To preview Public Lands Day on Saturday, Hutcheson will speak about her experience working in the public…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Kiwanis Club to hear from local author Pamela Schuyler

du1-i-syn Pamela Schuyler, a local author who publishes under the pseudonym Om Devi, will discuss her book, A Dialogue with…

May 15, 2018

Local News

Women’s health highlighted through Saturday

The observance, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office on Women’s Health, reminds women to prioritize…

May 15, 2018

Food

Ska to debut Barrel-Aged Beers with Whiskey Sour

Ska Brewing Co. will debut Aged Beers Series on Friday with its Whiskey Sour ale.Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. Whiskey…

May 13, 2018

Food

Steamworks steps up its glass game

Steamworks Brewing Co.’s new glassware is designed to release a beer’s aromas, accommodate a proper head and keep the beer…

May 13, 2018