Briefs

February Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing Events Thursdays 10:30-11 a.m.: Family Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and…

Concert Hall presents ‘SALT Contemporary Dance’

The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College presents SALT Contemporary Dance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. SALT Contemporary Dance…

FLC art gallery to open new exhibit

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery will feature Janet Diaz Muro’s exhibition “Hay Comida en la Casa” from Feb. 2…

Annual Ground Hog supper to be held in Marvel

Marvel Methodist Church will be holding its 52nd annual Ground Hog supper Feb. 4 at the Marvel Grange hall, 217…

Have a good theme for the 2023 La Plata County Fair?

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2023 county fair. Themes should reflect the family…

Durango Botanic Gardens holds series of presentations

Durango Botanic Gardens will host a series of presentations, “Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape: Practical approaches to adapting yards and landscapes…

Scholarship applications now available

Applications for the Durango High Noon Rotary Club Scholarship are now open for the 2023-24 school year for academic, vo-tech…

Region 9 Economic Development Council welcomes Brian Rose to board of directors

Brian Rose (Courtesy Region 9) The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado’s deputy director, Brian Rose, has been…

Region 9 economic development comptroller celebrates 15 years with organization

Shirley Jones (Courtesy of Region 9) The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado’s Comptroller, Shirley Jones, celebrates 15…

Creative district hosts Incubator for Emerging Artists Show

Durango Creative District Incubator for Emerging Artists presents “Revel in Play: seize the moment,” featuring all new abstract paintings by…

Studio & Gallery has new online shop

Studio & Gallery has opened a new, revamped online shop. The new shop features jewelry from Crystal Hartman; prints from…

FLC to hold auditions for ‘Messiah’

Wesley Dunnagan of the Fort Lewis College Department of the Performing Arts announces that auditions will be held Feb. 5…

January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023 • Chris Meagher — Editorial Assistant

Durango Adult Education Center accepting applications for two positions

The Durango Adult Education Center is actively hiring for two positions: a part-time, evening math and science teacher and a…

New Osteopathic medic office had opened in Durango

Dr. Emmy Lawrason-Kobobel, osteopathic physician and board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine, has announced the opening of her…

January 25, 2023

Pediatric Associates of Durango welcomes Jacquie Sils to the BHP team

Jacquie Sils is a licensed counselor that has recently joined the Pediatric Associates of Durango. Jacquie Sils is a licensed…

January 25, 2023

Community

Our Planet Live in Concert at the Farmington Civic Center will feature narration from William Shatner

Members of the "Star Trek" crew, from left, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, William Shatner, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy…

January 21, 2023

Old Fort Farmer in Training program application now available

The Farmer-In-Training Program 2023 is now accepting applications. The Farmer-In-Training will run from May 16 to Oct. 12. A living…

January 20, 2023

Bear Smart Durango releases calendar

Bear Smart Durango invites the public to a Calendar Release Party, celebrating the release of its 2023 “Happenings” calendar from…

January 20, 2023

Ignacio Middle School honor roll

Ignacio Middle School announces its second quarter honor roll: Sixth grade Brynlee Burcham, Carmen Candelaria, Chadlyn Cundiff, Kirstyn Jameson, Matthew…

January 20, 2023

January 18, 2023 • Chris Meagher — Editorial Assistant

StoneAge Inc. named as one of the Top 300 Impact Companies

StoneAge Inc. was recently named to the 2023 Top 300 Impact Company Rankings by Real Leaders Magazine. StoneAge was also…

Grassburger announces new director of operations

Grassburger has announced that Kristen Worner as director of operations. Worner is responsible for team leadership, culture, driving revenue, product…

January 18, 2023

Shayla Walker of Pediatric Partner completes master’s

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announced that Shayla Walker, PPSW Behavioral Health Consultant, is a licensed clinical social worker. Walker…

January 18, 2023