Briefs

Volunteers needed for trailwork on Cutthroat Trail

The San Juan National Forest and Durango Trails will conduct trailwork from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 25 on the…

September 15, 2021

Regional News

Health department has open board position

San Juan Basin Public Health announced it will launch a new public health campaign titled Let’s Talk Colorado to combat…

Durango Karate Club begins fall season Oct. 4

The Durango Karate Club’s fall session begins Oct. 4. The club trains in Okinawan-style karate and is open to students…

SNHU announces summer president’s list

Bayfield: Edward Killian and Amy Fletcher. Cortez: Jemima Gazell Dela Cruz. Pagosa Springs: Harrison Rivera. Full-time students who have earned…

Town of Bayfield to host fireworks

The public is invited to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the celebration. Upper Pine River Fire Protection District will…

Durango dentist earns diplomate status with American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

John A. Rothchild was recently designated as a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. The ABDSM is…

September 11, 2021

$300,000 in nonprofit recovery funding available through the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado offers pandemic recovery grants through the Community Emergency Relief Fund to nonprofits across Southwest…

September 11, 2021

Health

Animas Surgical Hospital to host community talk about common shoulder, wrist injuries

Animas Surgical Hospital will host a free community lecture about common shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries at 6 p.m. Thursday,…

September 11, 2021

Grange to host Hermosa History Tour

Lifelong Animas Valley resident Edward Mead and Ruth Lambert, cultural program director for the San Juan Mountain Association, will lead…

Elks foundation to award scholarships

Applications may be completed online and must be submitted by Nov. 15. The 500 national winners will be announced in…

Community Grief Group to hold meeting

The next meeting of the community grief group, Living with Loss, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday…

Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner

Prime rib and complimentary beer and wine will be served. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and dinner begins…

Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner

There is a suggested donation of $15 per plate, and children 5 and younger are free. Reserve a spot at…

Nighttime closures on U.S. Highway 160 begin Sept. 20, east of the Highway151 intersection

U.S. Highway 160 will be fully closed nightly for one week, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20…

Pine River Library debuts fall programs

Pine River Library will begin in-person indoor programs in September. Storytime for young children will be held at 9:30-10:30 a.m.…

September 7, 2021

Allison Grange to host reunion

The event will feature a potluck. Paper goods and drinks will be furnished.

September 7, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Chapman Hill to host concert on the Hill

The concert will feature music by Red Eyed Djinn, The Dole Boys, The Matriarchy and iAM MUSIC Group. Doors open…

September 7, 2021

Bayfield to host flu, COVID-19 vaccination clinics

The town of Bayfield, in partnership with Sav-On Pharmacy, San Juan Basin Public Health and Upper Pine River Fire Protection…

September 6, 2021

Regional News

Volunteers needed to help count bicyclists, pedestrians in Durango

The city of Durango seeks volunteers to help count pedestrians and bicyclists from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17. (Durango Herald…

September 6, 2021

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom. After a brief business meeting, Wirt…

September 4, 2021

Roseann McDermott joins La Plata County Historical Society as development director

La Plata County Historical Society named Roseann McDermott its new development director. McDermott will support LPCHS with all aspects of…

September 4, 2021