Briefs

Elks Lodge to host hoop shoot free-throw contest

The Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw basketball contest will celebrate its 50th anniversary Jan. 15 with a competition at…

December 30, 2021

December 28, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Gem and Mineral Club hires communications director

In an effort to expand its activities and membership benefits, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club has hired Melanie…

December 28, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Durango Transit offers sign-on bonus for full-time operators

Durango Transit is seeking transit operators to help maintain and expand routes. Operators hired by Jan. 31 will receive a…

December 28, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Bonuses offered to snowplow operators

Durango Public Works is offering monthly bonuses of up to $500 to help recruit and retain snowplow operators during the…

Sixth Judicial District announces application period for judge position

Beginning March 9, there will be a vacancy in the office of district judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which…

December 23, 2021

December 22, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

SJBPH launches COVID vax challenge

San Juan Basin Public Health on Wednesday announced the Jr. Heroes COVID-19 Vax Challenge, which incentivizes local youths to share…

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens in Durango

Chapman Ski Hill on Florida Road in Durango opened for the season, Monday, Dec. 20. The ski area has 500…

December 20, 2021

December 20, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

FLC Trustees and Foundation designate $1M for affordable housing

Fort Lewis College announced Dec. 17 that the college Board of Trustees and the Fort Lewis College Foundation Board of…

December 20, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Christmas tree recycling drop off at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino Del Rio, until Jan. 31,…

December 17, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Community Foundation disburses pandemic recovery money to nonprofits

$300,000 went to 91 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado counties

Library to host kids’ exhibition

Pine River Library will host an exhibition designed to teach children ages 7 to 11 about money, thanks to a…

December 11, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Here to Help Day serves Durango Food Bank

Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day. For the event, volunteers offered their time to…

Books

Pagosa Springs resident releases book about American Pika

Deirdre Rosenburg, a resident of Pagosa Springs, released a book about her work with the American Pika, an animal she…

EXIT Realty welcomes new members

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch announced that Clint Valerio, Justine Johnson and Collin Rader have joined its team of real…

Bank president and CEO named to board

Kent Curtis, president and CEO of First Southwest Bank of Durango was selected to serve on the Colorado Bankers Association…

Library announces board vacancy

Beginning Feb. 1, Pine River Library will have an opening on its board of trustees. The position is for a…

9-R to host recruitment fair

Durango School District 9-R will host an employment recruitment fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the…

Horizon Properties announces relaunch

Horizon Properties, Durango’s longest-standing real estate firm, has moved from the North valley location back to its original spot at…

Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club announces toy drive

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Boys & Girls Club, police department and Los Pinos Fire District are hosting a toy…

Chamber announces toy drive

The Durango Chamber of Commerce is partnering with La Plata County Boys & Girls Club to host a toy drive…

Humane Society decorates for donations

La Plata County Humane Society decorated Pet Haus, Groom Room, Creature Comforts and its shelter with ornaments detailing a homeless…

New executive director appointed to energy board

The Energy Council board announces the appointment of Michelina Paulek as the Energy Council executive director. The Energy Council promotes…

Durango Wine Experience set to return

The Durango Wine Experience will return after its two-year pandemic hiatus. The weekendlong event will be held April 29 through…