Briefs

Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition to be held Saturday

Competitors have the opportunity to take a new business idea from concept to storefront, and successful plans can earn cash…

Durango Automotive Repair announces car giveaway

Durango Automotive Repair, along with other local businesses, will give away a car to a local resident in need. Residents…

Twilight Toys opens Durango store

Each product in the store is hand-picked by the owner, Cristina Grave. Twilight Toys believes quality toys, games and constructive…

Bank of the San Juans changes market presidents

Rieger joined the bank in 2017 as a commercial lender in Durango and was promoted to Senior Vice President in…

Drop off bad medicine, good food Saturday in Three Springs

Participants are also encouraged to bring food donations for Manna, a soup kitchen. Useful items include canned goods, packaged meals…

Drive Safe Coalition to host demonstration booth at Durango Home and Ranch Show

A crash simulator will show drivers how seat belts can save lives. A dummy named Bob will be placed in…

La Plata County seeks applicants for Community Corrections Board

The Board of County Commissioners is looking for these members of the community: A community member with a finance or…

Flags lowered to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale

SWCAHEC welcomes Ashleigh Manuelito

Manuelito was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is a member of the Navajo Nation. One of her personal…

Atmos Energy Natural Gas to replace pipeline on Second Street

Atmos asks residents who travel or live along in this area to expect lane closures and plan their route accordingly.…

Moon Tree Foundation to celebrate Stuart Roosa

Col. Roosa was born in Durango and went on to become one of 24 Apollo astronauts who went to the…

City of Durango seeks applicants for boards and commissions

Board of Ethics, 3 positions.Business Improvement District, 2 positions.Creative Economy Commission, 3 positions.Design Review Board, 3 positions.Durango Local Licensing Authority,…

Durango Spiritual Experiences group hosts meetings

Each meeting offers a new spiritual topic for discussion. Participants practice exercises and contemplation, and discuss how to incorporate lessons…

Traffic delays to occur on two days this week at intersection of highways 160, 172

Weather and travel conditions have delayed the first girder delivery that was expected Monday morning. The girders will likely now…

New Mexico announces vaccine self-scheduling for residents 40 and older

To do so, log in to www.vaccineNM.org using a confirmation code and date of birth, choose a location, and then…

San Juan Mountains Association announces spring schedule of events

6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20: Backpacking Essentials Part 1. Register at 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 26: Full Moon…

Fort Lewis College to host Day of Dialogue

The event will feature roundtable conversations between students, educators and alumni from Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions that started as Native…

Local libraries host virtual wilderness program

In 1964, Congress passed of the Wilderness Act, which preserves millions of acres of land in its primitive state. No…

Great Decisions Durango to hold seventh discussion

The topic will be “Struggles over the melting Arctic.” Moderator Guinn Unger will present background materials and a film by…

Durango Public Library Advisory Board accepting nominations

Recognizing that the success of any public library is enhanced and sustained by dedicated residents, the Library Advisory Board will…

Trail Crew Brew to launch Thursday

The Earth Day celebration will include the launch of the new Ska beer Trail Crew Brew. Participants can take part…

Durango Home & Ranch Show to take place

The show will feature experts in home improvement, building, decorating, landscaping, household items, technology for the home or business, remodeling…

Career fair to be held virtually

Colorado youths will have the opportunity to connect with professionals representing a variety of career clusters. ASL, translation and closed…

Durango Montessori School to host electronics recycling fundraiser

The fundraiser will accept appliances, batteries, cables and cords, computers, fax machines, monitors, mobile or cordless phones, printers, RC toys,…