Briefs

February 23, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

City staff will not perform building inspections March 7-11

City of Durango building staff will be attending a conference March 7-11 and will not perform inspections during that time.…

Durango Arts Repertory Theater to hold company auditions

The Durango Arts Center is creating a new theater company that will have projects of all types throughout the year.…

February 23, 2022

February 22, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Southwestern Water Conservation District announces 2022 seminar theme

A water shortage this year forced the Dove Creek Canal to shut off in July instead of October. (Jim Mimiaga/The…

La Plata County Quilters Guild announces program

La Plata County Quilters Guild’s March program is “Love Thy Quilt Shops.” Five stores will attend the meeting: Quilter’s Corner,…

February 22, 2022

Durango Arts Center presents ‘True West’ by Sam Shepard

Durango Arts Center will open its first theater production of its Durango Arts Repertory Theater 2022 Season – “True West”…

February 22, 2022

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Electric vehicle charging now available at County Administration Building

La Plata County installed its first electric vehicle charging station at the County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., in…

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Google’s translate tool hard-coded into city website

The city of Durango has anchored the Google Translate button into DurangoGov.org to allow visitors to choose from more than…

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Summit Church to host dinner and discussion

Summit Church will host a “Come and See” dinner and discussion March 16. Attendees will have a chance to explore…

Design and Development Awards nominations open

The Community Development Department announced the relaunch of the Design and Development Awards. The public is invited to submit nominations…

February 21, 2022

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Durango Transit to expand service to west U.S. Highway 160

Durango Transit will expand service to include U.S. Highway 160 West beginning March 1. The route will operate seven days…

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Tribal Broadband Modernization Project Construction will narrow traffic south of Ignacio

Bonfire Engineering, in collaboration with the Southern Ute Shared Services, will begin construction on the tribal broadband project, just south…

Four Corners Slow Money annual meeting to be held

Four Corners Slow Money annual member meeting and farmer pitch fest will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb.…

Durango Area Association of Realtors awarding scholarships

The Durango Area Association of Realtors will award 2022 graduating students scholarships to the school of their choice. Students can…

DAR chapter donates school supplies

Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, deliver “Sunshine Boxes” with school supplies to local first graders. (Courtesy…

Skijoring returns to Silverton

Equestrian Skijoring returns to Silverton this weekend. Teams will navigate jumps and gates at high speed and collect rings for…

Durango Farmers Market accepting applications

Durango Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2022 season. Participants can apply at http://www.durangofarmersmarket.com until March 12. Those…

Phoenix Physical Therapy selected as success story

(Courtesy of Phoenix Physical Therapy) Phoenix Physical Therapy has been selected as the Small Business Development Center’s February success story.…

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties hires new broker

Crystal Chick (Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties) Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties hired Crystal Chick as its newest broker. Raised…

Elks Lodge offers scholarships

Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 is offering $15,000 in scholarships for local students attending college in fall 2022. Three applications…

Conservation district awarding scholarships

The La Plata Conservation District is awarding scholarships to qualified La Plata County students. Scholarships are for those who: Are…

February 18, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Parks and Recreation to host open house about Chapman Hill tow rope

The community is invited to provide feedback about the replacement of the little tow rope at Chapman Hill during an…

Purgatory Resort hosts SkiBike Rally

Purgatory Resort welcomes the 19th annual SkiBike Rally and the American SkiBike Association back to Durango, Feb. 26-27. The two-day…

February 18, 2022