Briefs

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.…

April 20, 2021

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,…

Religion

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

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…

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…

Community

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…

Education

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…

Education

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…

Community

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,…

Durango-area trails closed to protect wildlife now open

These closures remained in place through April 15 to protect wintering mule deer and elk that move down from higher…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims in Indianapolis

The full text of the president’s proclamation: “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of…

Consultant offers assistance with Medicare enrollment and information

Those who are nearing retirement age are especially encouraged to call for information and assistance with the enrollment process. Moore…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges community to leave young wildlife alone

Deer, elk and pronghorn mothers hide their young for long periods of time while foraging. Young that have been removed…

Construction work to cause traffic impacts at the U.S. Highway 160/Highway 172 intersection

Weather permitting, traffic at the U.S. Highway 160/Highway 172 intersection will be fully stopped beginning at 6 a.m. Monday at…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to be bear-aware

Bird feeders are a major source of bear conflicts and should not be used until late November. Bear problems should…

April 14, 2021