Briefs

North Animas Village organizes fire victim donation drive

As part of National Village Day, North Animas Village organized a donation drive for the victims of the Marshall Fire…

February 8, 2022

Local News

City of Durango to begin repairs to West Ninth Street on Tuesday

Street construction is scheduled to begin on West Ninth Street east of Camino del Rio on Tuesday. City of Durango…

February 7, 2022

Art show at Smiley explores ‘Duality’

Local artist Tad Smith will kick off his latest exhibit, “Duality,” on Friday at the Smiley Café. (Courtesy of Tad…

February 3, 2022

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship postpones recital

Because of the continuing COVID-19 surge, the third recital in the series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has been postponed…

February 3, 2022

Animas Valley Grange to host book talk

Animas Valley Grange will host a Zoom presentation by author Beth Hoffman about her new book, “Bet the Farm,” from…

February 3, 2022

Artists to host Valentine bazaar

The artists’ studios in the ArtRoom at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., will be open from 10 a.m.…

February 2, 2022

Library hosts student art show

The Pine River Library is hosting an art exhibition featuring the art of Bayfield middle and high school students in…

February 2, 2022

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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 27, 2022

Local News

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

New Mexico

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