Briefs

City of Durango invites community to share its vision for downtown

The city of Durango has begun phase one for Downtown’s Next Step, which will survey the community about the re-design…

January 4, 2022

Ascent Classical Academy to host informational meeting

Ascent Classical Academy is opening a new tuition-free, K-12 charter school in the Durango area. The academy will host a…

January 4, 2022

Business

Big Brothers Big Sisters welcomes new program manager

Big Brothers Big Sisters welcomed Kelly Geygan as its new program manager. Geygan has 20 years of experience as a…

January 4, 2022

Community

La Plata County Humane Society seeks donations for animal medical care

La Plata County Human Society said in a press release Tuesday that it recently received an 11-week old puppy with…

January 4, 2022

Business

FLC to host Southwest Economic Outlook program

Fort Lewis College will host the 30th annual Southwest Economic Outlook program at 8 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Student…

January 4, 2022

Community

Pine River Library announces Winter, Spring youth programs

Beginning Jan. 10, the Pine River Library will start its new youth program schedule. For children in the 0- to-5-year-old…

January 4, 2022

Community

Extension to offer ‘Aging Mastery Program’

La Plata County Extension will offer the “Aging Mastery Program,” a 10-week health and wellness program, to residents age 55…

January 4, 2022

Business

One on One Wellness now accepting Medicare, Medicaid

One on One Wellness Physical Therapy for Optimal Health is now authorized to accept new patients with Medicare and Medicaid.…

January 4, 2022

Business

Resort hires new general manager

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe announced Monday that Andrea Taylor will be taking on the role of general manager for…

January 4, 2022

Community

Humane society holds dog adoption promotion

La Plata County Humane Society is having a dog adoption promotion to help free up the kennels, which are now…

January 4, 2022

Community

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

The Durango Herald

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

Local News

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

Local News

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…

December 28, 2021

Local News

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…

December 22, 2021

Local News

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 22, 2021

The Durango Herald

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

The Durango Herald

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 20, 2021

Regional News

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

Local News

Community Foundation disburses pandemic recovery money to nonprofits

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

December 17, 2021

Community

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…

December 11, 2021

Community

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 10, 2021

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…

December 10, 2021

Business

EXIT Realty welcomes new members

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

December 10, 2021