Briefs

Rock Lounge reopens at new location

The Rock Lounge reopened to the public Friday at its new location, 111 E. 30th St.Courtesy of The Rock Lounge…

Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday

The cidery is located at 141 South Main St. in Mancos. During the family-friendly grand opening, the store will sell…

Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation

The presentation is for women investors and will cover financial strategies that fit different lifestyles and needs through examining five…

Home Builders’ presentation to discuss tax law

Cocktails and conversation will begin at 5:30, with a buffet dinner and presentation at 6:30 p.m. Advanced registration cost is…

Albertsons in Durango holds ribbon-cutting after extensive remodel

The remodeled store features an expanded produce and organic foods section; a bakery and floral expansion; updates to the meat…

Rotary Club of Durango to learn about gun safety

du1-i-syn Dr. Sarah Goodpastor will speak about gun safety in the household and the Be SMART for Kids campaign in…

Slash burns started in Sauls Creek

The San Juan National Forest Columbine Ranger District on Thursday began controlled burns of slash piles east of Bayfield in…

Student juried art exhibition to open Wednesday

The opening reception is free and open to all, and student work will be on display for public viewing through…

Poetry slam semifinals to be held Saturday

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call or email Anthony Nocella at (315) 657-2911…

Animas High School excellence committee to meet

Parents of students are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com/board-meetings.

Fort Lewis College students compete in voice performance

Patton won his division for fourth-year College Classical. For more information, email FLC public affairs officer Mitch Davis at [email protected].

Cortez student speaks at national conference

The panel, titled “Upsetting Settler Nationalism: Fort Lewis College Native American and Indigenous Studies Student Scholars,” gave participants the opportunity…

Fort Lewis College choirs to perform

FLC choir director Charissa Chiaravalloti will lead a performance that will be featured during a May tour of Germany, Austria…

Lisa Parker’s Puppies to hold a ‘Paws for Celebration’ event

Local nonprofit Lisa Parker’s Puppies will hold its “Paws for Celebration” fundraiser Friday.Courtesy of Christy Morgan The event will feature…

Local students to compete in state Elks Hoop Shoot contest

The state competition will be held at Salida High School, and includes winners from district hoop shoots held across Colorado.…

Workshop set to discuss Lake Nighthorse recreation

A workshop to examine recreation at Lake Nighthorse will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. March 1 at Durango…

Fort Lewis College lecture to be ‘All About Hummingbirds’

The speaker will be George L. San Miguel, branch chief for natural resources stewardship at Mesa Verde National Park. Miguel…

Marvel Grange to hold luau

A traditional luau meal, including kalua pork, sesame cabbage salad, fresh fruit, shoyu (Japanese for soy sauce) chicken, fried rice…

Knights of Columbus to offer Lenten fish fry

The meal will include breaded, battered and baked fried fish; French fries, coleslaw and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults…

La Plata County Conservation District seeking nominations

Three director positions are available. Self-nomination forms can be received from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from…

History Day competition to feature Escalante students

Gemma Kavanagh to join Durango High School orchestra

Kennebec Cafe, Cyprus Cafe, 81301 Coffee Roasters and DHS orchestra parents will sponsor a reception after the concert. Tickets cost…

First United Methodist to start new sermon series

Associated Press file The congregation will read the New Testament’s book of Mark during the 40 days of Lent before…

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit

New items will be on display with Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s personal collection of bead work and in the Treasures of…