Briefs

Purgatory to hold mountain bike race, festival

The event will celebrate the two-year anniversary of Purgatoryâ€™s Divinity Flow Trail, which was built in partnership with Trails 2000…

August 25, 2017

Local News

Concrete to be poured at Santa Rita midnight Tuesday

Construction flood lights will be used to illuminate the construction area. About 552 cubic yards of concrete will be pumped…

August 25, 2017

Local News

Businesses can recycle electronics on Saturdays

Businesses can drop off up to six large, recyclable electronic items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at…

August 25, 2017

Local News

City to hold public meeting about Animas City Park

The meeting will be held at the north end of Animas City Park, at the shelter, 3274 East Second Ave.,…

August 25, 2017

Community

Free cyber-security training offered to vets

The grant is part of the Daniels Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship Program, which gives scholarships to nontraditional students. To qualify,…

August 25, 2017

Education

Volunteer sought to serve on District 9-R School Board

To be eligible, candidates must be yearlong residents in the school district, current residents of Director District D and registered…

August 25, 2017

Education

Three seats available on Board of Education

Nomination petitions are available in the superintendentâ€™s office at Durango School District 9-R, 201 E. 12th St., and must be…

August 25, 2017

Education

Animas High School to hold work day, college night

“Feathering the Nest: Community Work Day” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Aug. 26). The event is…

August 25, 2017

Outdoors

Volunteers to start trail work at Horse Gulch

Crews will meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead, located at the end of Third Street east of Eighth Avenue, and…

August 25, 2017

Outdoors

Glacial geology field seminar planned for Highland Mary Lakes

Learn how glaciers helped shape the landscape while visiting some of the most picturesque lakes in the area, as certified…

August 25, 2017

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host hikes, bike rides

Saturday: 7 a.m., hike No Name Peak, north of Snowden Peak; contact Clark at lagow [email protected]: 7 a.m., hike Hansen,…

August 25, 2017

Education

Durango 9-R schools to host open houses

Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave., 6 p.m. Thursday.Big Picture High School, 215 E. 12th St., 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 6.Miller…

August 25, 2017

Education

Pinnacol awards scholarships to three area students

Ashlee Scalf of Durango, attending Colorado State University at Fort CollinsAustin Scalf of Durango, attending Colorado State University at Fort…

August 25, 2017

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Historian Craig Nettleton will give a review of the early Colorado Coal Wars. Lunch will be available for $17. For…

August 25, 2017

Community

Prostate cancer support group to hold meeting

Pharmacist and owner of Rivergate Pharmacy, Lori Kearney, will be guest speaker. Kearney emphasizes non-sterile drug compounding and will address…

August 25, 2017

Education

Knox College names academic all-conference student-athletes

Cope and Matheson are both cross country and swimming and diving athletes. Students must letter in their sport and earn…

August 25, 2017

Education

DHS to host annual cross country race

To register and for race times, visit demonfans.durangoschools.org.

August 25, 2017

Local News

Mesa Verde lecture canceled

For more information, visit www.nps.gov/meve.

August 25, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Public library to offer brats to library card holders

The event will be held on the patio behind the building in celebration of the library card discount program. A…

August 24, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Ignacio library to host open studio

Artists may work on their own projects and socialize with others. The workshops are free and open to all. For…

August 24, 2017

Local News

Purgatory to celebrate ownerâ€™s birthday

Coleman The event is free, open to all, and will feature food, drinks, cake, activities on the plaza, entertainment and…

August 24, 2017

Local News

Rec center to offer self-defense class for women

Conflict-solutions specialist and head instructor at Kokikai Durango, Thomas Holmes, will teach participants effective self-defense techniques and how to practice…

August 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde lecture to discuss raptors

Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park.Journal file Paul Morey, Mesa Verde’s wildlife program manager, will give the lecture. The…

August 24, 2017

Business

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest hires one

Marsh Marsh graduated medical school from University of Kentucky and completed pediatric residency at Oregon Health and Science University. For…

August 23, 2017