Briefs

Board of County Commissioners seeks volunteers

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for County Boards and Commissions. Those who serve in these…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

February library events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Closed Feb. 21 Recurring Events: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Vaccination…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Pine Needle Dry Goods collecting donations

In partnership with Volunteers of America, Pine Needle Dry Goods is collected clothing and personal item donations for Durango-area veterans…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Citizens’ Police Academy postponed

The Durango Police Department has postponed the Citizens’ Police Academy because of the community omicron surge. CPA is a 12-week…

February 2, 2022

Briefs

Pediatric Partners welcomes new pediatrician

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announced Wednesday that Dr. Michael Thwing, a board-certified pediatrician, has joined the practice. Thwing received…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Conservancy announces new executive director

La Plata Open Space Conservancy hired new Adrienne Dorsey as its new executive director. Dorsey has nearly two decades of…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Alliance seeks board ‘member-at-large’

La Plata County Regional Housing Alliance is accepting applications for its “member-at-large” board position. Applicants for this three-year term must…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

DurangoHome expands to New Mexico

DurangoHome owner Brett Rosenbaugh is now a licensed Realtor in San Juan County, New Mexico, and is expanding his services…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Animas Surgical Hospital in state’s top 4

Animas Surgical Hospital was rated in the top four of Colorado hospitals for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review. The…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Response district seeks advisory members

The SouthWEST Opioid Response District is seeking advisory members with experience in health care, behavioral health, or recovery and treatment,…

February 2, 2022

Briefs

Alpenglow Properties hires new broker

Damon DavidsonHans Christian Hollenbeck Alpenglow Properties announced the hiring of its new broker Damon Davidson. He moved to Durango in…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Center for Independence moves office

Southwest Center for Independence has moved its Durango office to 9 Burnett Court, Suite C. For more information, call 259-1672…

February 2, 2022

Briefs

Region 9 hires community grant writer

Tiffany Brodersen (Courtesy of Region 9) Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado hired Tiffany Brodersen as its community…

February 2, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Farmington artist awarded grant

Farmington artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas was awarded a $9,100 516 ARTS’ Fulcrum Fund grant for her upcoming performance artwork titled “Miss…

January 28, 2022

Briefs

Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,100 in grants to nonprofits

2022 will mark the fund’s 65th year supporting Southwest Colorado organizations

January 27, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Aztec Theatre sign-lighting ceremony to be held

There will be a sign-lighting ceremony for the iconic Aztec Theatre sign Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The sign…

January 24, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

NO IMAGE

Arts & Entertainment

Winter music recital rescheduled

Because of the recent omicron surge, the next recital in the Unitarian Universalist Recital Series will be rescheduled to later…

January 21, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Tickets on sale for Catherine Russell, jazz vocalist

Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell will perform in Durango on Feb. 4 and 5. (Courtesy) Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell kicks off…

January 21, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Snowdown wristband office hours set

Some Snowdown event venues may require wristbands that prove full vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test results to enter. The…

January 21, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

‘Marketplace’ Follies tickets to be sold

Thirty-two “Marketplace” Snowdown Follies tickets are available at the Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. Eighth St. Each day…

January 21, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Hospital: Emergency department, clinic not testing sites

San Juan Regional Medical Center asked the community not to use the emergency department or urgent care clinic as COVID-19…

January 21, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Mancos Middle School honor roll, Quarter 2

4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Amelie Cover, Remy Dillon, Evan Goff, Claire Goodwin, Tylee Greenlee, Noah Higinbotham, Brooke Jabour, Olivia Jukes,…

January 20, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Festival seeking events, donor relations coordinator

Music in the Mountain is seeking an events and donor relations coordinator to work closely with the executive director .…

January 19, 2022

NO IMAGE

Briefs

Department introduces new team members

The Community Development Department introduces two new team members: Eva Henson, housing innovation manager, and Marty Pool, sustainability program manager.…

January 19, 2022