Briefs

Business workshop to be offered Thursday

Attendees will learn step-by-step how to start a successful business, and cover topics such as business planning, legal structure, taxes,…

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Department to host yard sale

Proceeds go to the fire department’s auxiliary. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/fort-lewis-mesa-fire-department-163947010291619.

Donations needed for family displaced by mobile home fire

Durango Fire Protection District firefighters work to extinguish flames on a mobile on Wednesday south of Durango on Wheeler Loop.Jerry…

District 9-R students must have permission to view eclipse

Associated Press file Students who have signed permission will be able to use solar glasses or class-created pinhole viewers to…

University Women schedule fall luncheon

McLachlan State Rep. Barbara McLachlan, who serves on the Legislature’s Education Committee, will speak about education in Colorado. A fundraiser…

Lightner Creek Fire benefit to be held Saturday

Christine Polinsky’s house, at 1255 County Road 207, was the only property lost in the Lightner Creek Fire.Courtesy of La…

River Preschool aims to expand student body

The school plans to increase its student body from 25 to 75, and is collecting donations from the community to…

P.E.O. awards grant for continuing education

Ditzler Ditzler is seeking her registered nursing degree from the Pueblo Community College branch in Durango at Southwest Colorado Community…

Durango resident earns dean’s list at Colgate University

Woman graduates with distinction

Animation lab announces fall classes

Classes range in skill level from beginner to advanced. For more information, visit www.rockymountainanimationlabs.com or call us at 970 903-9695

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours

Lachelt Residents will have the opportunity to discuss issues that face the county. For more information, call the La Plata…

Four Corners Community Bank hires two

Chaffin, a longtime Montezuma County resident, was hired as operations officer at one of the bank’s Cortez branches, located at…

Telecommunication project approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution

The designation allows donors of $250 or more to be eligible for a 25-percent state tax credit, and a 12.5-percent…

Navajo State Park to host arts and crafts, eclipse events

Navajo State Park is located along Colorado Highway 151 southwest of Pagosa Springs.Courtesy photo Arts and crafts will be offered…

Durango Athletic Performance now open

The business owners and Durango Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting event Sept. 14. For more information,…

Mountain Capital Partners hires mountain bike director

Koesis The position was created to improve mountain bike recreation at MCP resorts. In his new position, Koesis will assess…

Pine River Library to hold eclipse party

Solar glasses will be provided, and participants will be able to watch the eclipse from the library. The eclipse will…

Pine River Library to help with resumes

Participants will learn how to write logical, useful résumés; words and phrases to avoid; the difference between résumés and cover…

Library to host ‘Trans 101’ Thursday

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico co-director, Adrien Lawyer, will provide basic information, discuss ideas and answer questions. The class…

Rochester to host entrepreneur event Tuesday evening

Shamai Buckel, of Buckel Family Wine in Dolores, Carley Felton of Animas Chocolate Co., Nancy Murphy of Region 10 Economic…

Creature Comforts to hold anniversary event

The event is free, open to all, and will feature drawings, door prizes, food, afternoon ice cream and a live…

Elks Lodge to offer yoga for veterans

An open house will be held Aug. 30 to start the series. Matthew Sommerville of Connected Warriors, an organization that…

Ska releases new Tart Mexican Logger

Courtesy of Ska Brewing The beer is now available in 12 oz. cans and six-packs throughout Colorado. The seasonal can…