Briefs

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

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…

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…

Local News

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…

Local News

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 17, 2022

Animas Surgical Hospital to host hip and knee replacement seminar

Animas Surgical Hospital will host a virtual hip and knee replacement seminar at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, on its…

February 17, 2022

Local Bank of Colorado lender named Lender of the Year

Jason Portz accepts the Region 9 Lender of the Year award. (Courtesy of Region 9) The Region 9 Economic Development…

February 10, 2022

Ignacio Middle School honor roll

4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Alyssa Atencio, Trace Crane and Autumn Schulz. Seventh grade: Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim…

February 10, 2022

Local News

County to offer interpretation services for meetings

La Plata County will now offer interpretation services for business and planning agenda meetings (where formal action is taken) upon…

February 9, 2022

Advantage Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

Serae Mele (Courtesy of Advantage Physical Therapy) Advantage Physical Therapy announced the arrival of its newest physical therapist, Serae Mele.…

Local First Foundation hires executive director

Sarah Tober (Courtesy of Local First Foundation)Sara K Blanco Photography Local First Foundation welcomed its new executive director Sarah Tober.…

Visiting Angels receives ‘Leader in Experience’ award

Visiting Angels of Pagosa Springs received the 2022 Best of Home Care: Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse,…

Commissioners seek Southwest Basin Roundtable representative

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Southwest Basin Roundtable.…

San Juan Regional nurse manager receives Patriot Award

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Sonja Crum, the childbirth unit nurse manager, received the Patriot Award for supporting one of…

Cancer support group to host workshop

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host a free online workshop called “Coping with the Cost of Cancer” from 5:30…

High Noon Rotary accepting scholarship applications

Durango High Noon Rotary is offering $25,000 in scholarships for students attending college, community college, vocational or paramedic programs in…

Local scouts collect food for drive

The Great Southwest Boy Scouts of America and local Boy Scouts of America units are collecting food donations for their…