Briefs

Twin Buttes to conduct series of controlled burns

Controlled burns are conducted to decrease the risk of wildfire. The public is urged to be aware of crews, equipment…

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before moving to Durango and has more…

Durango AARP meeting to be held Wednesday

The meeting is free and open to AARP members and seniors in the community. To make a lunch reservation, call…

Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Foreign exchange student Lily Bisantz will present information about the year she spent abroad in France. The meeting is free…

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk

Osha is native to the San Juan Mountains and used medicinally. Fitzgerald has 29 years of experience with the Forest…

Food safety class to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The La Plata County Extension Office and Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Food Safety have partnered to hold…

Food safety class to be held at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The La Plata County Extension Office and Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Food Safety have partnered to hold…

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit

The keynote speaker will be Sam Daley-Harris, an activist, author and social entrepreneur, who will discuss the theme: “Are Silence…

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn La Plata County Judge Suzanne Carlson and Colorado State Patrol Cap. Adrian Driscoll will speak about the opioid crisis…

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized

Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta (left) was presented the Manager of the Year award by Fast Signs…

Winter bike to work week starts Monday

The commuter challenge is a friendly competition to encourage people to walk, cycle, e-bike, bus, carpool, etc., to work, social…

Votes needed for San Juan Mountains Association board positions

Candidates include: Jim Libby and Frank Viehmann, Kevin Neadeau, Ben Rockis, Ken Baker and Carey Carlson. Directors serve two consecutive,…

Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library

The talk, titled “Resolving Airborne Allergies and Digestive Sensitivities,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. For…

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates

Dotsondu1-i-syn Cosmetologist Renee Dotson provides services at the business through Dr. Mason Minerâ€™s dentistry practice. Skin care treatments include fruit…

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours

Lacheltdu1-i-syn Tuesday, noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 26, noon-2 p.m. For more information, call 382-6219.

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors hosting winter outings

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Snowshoe hike; visit www.seniorsoutdoors.org for details.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.: walk the Animas River Trail; contact Eric Pahlkee at…

Outdoors

Outdoor Pursuits to celebrate 40th anniversary

Tickets are $25 and include appetizers and two drinks. For tickets and more information, call 247-7177 or visit www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits.

North Main Avenue, Camino del Rio plan public event to be held

The event is open to those interested in learning and giving feedback about the plan, which outlines priorities and implementation…

Unitarian Church to show ‘Equal Means Equal’ documentary

du1-i-syn The film examines the status of women in the United States and how they are treated and advocates for…

Community

Dalton Ranch residents invited to North Animas Village presentation

The neighborhood will provide a support system to help seniors retain independence in their homes and remain active in the…

Religion

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services

Associated Press file Feb. 21: Faith Community Church, 1400 Highway 172.Feb. 28: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.March…

February 15, 2018