Briefs

San Juan Mountains Association asks members to vote for board candidates

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

February 11, 2018

Community

Durango resident organizes Washington, D.C. rally

du1-i-syn Protesters will gather at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Memorial Plaza and march at noon to the closed portion…

February 11, 2018

Food

Animas Museum to host World War I French 75 party

The French 75 Cocktail was invented during World War I and was allegedly named after a powerful artillery gun.Courtesy of…

February 10, 2018

Food

Seasons in Durango to host annual ‘Burning Down the House’

The 100 Club’s mission is to provide financial assistance to families of law enforcement and firefighters who are seriously injured…

February 10, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Southwest Civic Winds to perform Bernstein

Bernstein selections will include Simple Song from Mass, Four Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Overture to Candide and others.…

February 10, 2018

Food

El Moro Spirits and Tavern hosts Valentine’s CRAFT

Restaurant and Suerte Tequila team up for alternative event

February 10, 2018

Education

Animas High School to host exhibition

The exhibition will immerse visitors in the Vietnam War era and allow them to explore the controversial conflict and its…

February 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad receives wildfire mitigation award

The awards, sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association and…

February 10, 2018

Health

Free screenings offered for Children’s Dental Health Month

Kari Plante, regional oral health specialist, will be available for walk-in dental appointments from 8 a.m. to noon and from…

February 10, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park offers guided hike Feb. 21

Mug House in Mesa Verde National Park.Courtesy of Andrew Gulliford Participants will be invited to join hiking guides from 9…

February 9, 2018

Local News

Back County Horsemen hold monthly meeting Feb. 15

Brand inspector Chad Moore will discuss the Colorado law and answer livestock questions. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. For more…

February 9, 2018

Local News

Common Reading Experience author to speak

This year’s Common Reading Experience book is Harjo’s memoir, Crazy Brave, which won the American Book Award and the 2013…

February 9, 2018

Local News

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn Joe and Jenn Wheeling of James Ranch Market will talk about locally grown foods. Community members and visitors are…

February 9, 2018

Education

Animas High School to visit eighth-graders

from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Middle School.from 8:10 to 8:40 a.m. Thursday at Escalante Middle School.Middle-schoolers will…

February 9, 2018

Education

Animas High School to explore careers

Students will visit with local professionals in business, marketing and administration. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

February 9, 2018

Business

Registrations open for workshop series

The following workshops require registration and cost $15: Feb. 12: “SEO and Google AdWords: When and How to Use Each…

February 8, 2018

Business

Region 9 names new board members

Positions include: O’Brien as a city of Durango representative; Gregory, founder of Tuffy Security Systems, as a Montezuma County member;…

February 8, 2018

Business

Pathfinder Chiropractic opened in November

Owners Garett and Haley Roop, neurologically-based, pediatric-certified chiropractors, are from Manhattan, Kansas, and have extensive experience as chiropractors. They aim…

February 8, 2018

Business

LPEA promotes Ontiveros to HR manager

Ontiverosdu1-i-syn Ontiveros started at LPEA in 2015 as human resources administrator and most recently worked as assistant director of human…

February 8, 2018

Business

LPEA to offer home buyer education class

Materials cost $15 at the door, payable by cash or check. The class will teach participants about: Understanding the programs…

February 8, 2018

Business

Know Your Dough receives funding

Durango City Block Grant Award, managed by United Way, will go to programs that align with the new Durango School…

February 8, 2018

Business

Comfort Keepers receives awards

The awards are granted to top home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction scores, which are gathered by…

February 8, 2018

Business

Alpine Bank names wealth management vice president

Boppdu1-i-syn Bopp has practiced law in Durango since 2005, and focused on business, real estate and estate planning, including probate…

February 8, 2018

Business

Alpine Bank donates more than $1 million

Alpine donates 10 cents for every personal debit card transaction, with the contribution directed to support the part of the…

February 8, 2018