Briefs

Animas Museum to host webinar

Participants will learn about photographer Frank Gonner and see early Durango through his eyes. The webinar will be presented by…

Education

Rossback named 9-R executive director

Rossback will serve the district alongside current executive director of curriculum, instruction and assessment Dylan Connell to ensure alignment of…

Senior center announces dining change

The decision was made based on the risks associated with people dining together without masks and within 6 feet of…

Riverbank work for Animas River Trail pedestrian bridge at 32nd Street begins

Construction of bridge foundations of the Animas River Trail pedestrian bridge will begin on the west side of the Animas…

Lake Nighthorse Wibit Aqua Park to close for season

Monday is the last day the Wibit Aqua Park will be open at Lake Nighthorse. Staff members will begin removing…

Seasonal changes announced for recreation at San Juan National Forest campgrounds and McPhee Reservoir

San Juan National Forest will begin closing some campgrounds and reducing services for the fall and winter season. Campers should…

September 2, 2021

San Juan Regional offers monoclonal antibody infusions for treatment of COVID-19

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers monoclonal antibody infusions for non-hospitalized patients with confirmed mild to moderate coronavirus infection within…

September 2, 2021

Regional News

City of Durango announces schedule for Labor Day holiday

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>10-23-19-Durango- Durango City Hall.du1-i-syn The city of Durango announces its schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday.…

September 1, 2021

Life-Long Learning Speaker Series to be held virtually

The Life-Long Learning Speaker Series lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. Historian Paul Kuenker will present…

Girder installation necessitates bridge closure

Closure to last two days while girders are placed

San Juan College campus to close for Labor Day

Gym to close Monday only

Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival brings a taste of the Scottish Highlands to the Southwest

Event to feature dance, athletic events, music and vendors

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest continues construction on the Cutthroat Trail

San Juan National Forest, volunteers and partners, including Southwest Conservation Corps and Durango Trails, resumed trail construction on the new…

August 30, 2021

Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents

Fencline Cider will buy apples from community members at 25 cents per pound ($500 per ton) delivered to Fenceline in…

History Live Durango returns

The events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations who produce public humanities programs,…

Alternative Horizons to host golf tournament

For more information, to sponsor or to register, visit www.alternativehorizons.org or call 247-4374. Those experiencing domestic violence, call the Alternative…

100+ Women Who Care La Plata to meet

The group meets three times a year for one hour each meeting. Three members are randomly selected to pitch a…

History Live returns this September

Events were organized by Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations that produce public humanities programs, in…

Education

PEBC seeks teacher of record candidates

The PEBC Teacher of Record program is an alternative way for people who have experience working with children to earn…

Library to host ice cream social

Participants will learn about the library’s fall programming for youths. There will be games and activities for all ages and…

Parks and Rec releases activity guide

The Enrichment Guide lists youth and adult programs for the fall and winter seasons. Register online at www. DurangoGov.org/Register4Rec or…

Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s research

The $10 per person entry fee will go toward the fight to stop Alzheimer’s disease. Instructors will lead the class,…

Southern Utes approve return to stricter public health rules

Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council approved moving to the more restrictive Phase 2 Safer at Home Level 1 Order as…