Briefs

Durangoan earns degree at George Fox University

Rand Burden of Durango was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox…

June 25, 2025

Community

Painting workshop to be held

The Animas Valley Grange will host a workshop for “Abstract Plein Air Painting” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday…

June 25, 2025

Community

Rotary All American Breakfast to be held on Fourth of July

The annual Rotary All American Breakfast will be held on the 4th of July from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. July…

June 25, 2025

Community

Farewell reception for Commissioner Clyde Church to be held

The public is invited to a farewell reception for La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church at 3:30 p.m. Monday in…

June 25, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Studio & Gallery seeks artist submissions

Studio & Gallery is seeking submissions for a juried exhibition with the theme “Holding Space,” asking artists to explore interpretations…

June 25, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players offers Shakespeare workshop

Merely Players is offering a “Playing Shakespeare” workshop for actors looking to level up their Shakespearean acting 6 to 9…

June 25, 2025

Community

Library to host lightning safety program

Durango Public Library will host “When Lightning Strikes,” a presentation about lightning safety by Dr. Tiffany L. Brainerd, wilderness medicine…

June 19, 2025

Community

Historic ‘Driving Tour’ to be held June 28

The La Plata County Historic Preservation Review Commission will host a day of local history June 28 at the Old…

June 19, 2025

Business

Durango Financial Planning welcomes Destiny John to staff

Durango Financial Planning’s Ken Duncan, CFP, announces Destiny John as the newest addition to the firm as an administrative intern.…

June 13, 2025

Business

SCAPE announces executive transition

Elizabeth Marsh and Heather Otter. (Courtesy) After 11½ years, Elizabeth Marsh will be stepping down as the SCAPE executive director…

June 13, 2025

Community

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show to be held

The Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at La Plata…

June 12, 2025

Community

Youth workshops to be held at Chimney Rock National Monument

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association will hold summer youth workshops, now in their fifth year. The workshops, scheduled for June…

June 12, 2025

Community

71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show coming soon

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show, July 11 to July…

June 12, 2025

Community

La Plata County Commissioners go On the Road

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will again hold its On the Road meetings at several locations this…

June 12, 2025

Community

Bayfield resident graduates from DSU

Alexia Wold of Bayfield graduated from Dickinson State University on May 17 in Dickinson, North Dakota. DSU remains committed to…

June 5, 2025

Community

Southwest Safehouse celebrates 40th anniversary

Celebrate the legacy of the Southwest Safehouse at 5 p.m. June 27 at Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. There…

June 5, 2025

Community

12th annual Gardens on Tour to be held

The 12th annual Gardens on Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. The 2025 Tour…

June 5, 2025

Community

Durango teacher named semifinalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

Teri Kopack The Colorado Department of Education announced 22 teachers have been selected as semifinalists for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of…

June 5, 2025

Community

Veterans eighth annual free river raft trip and picnic to be held

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge are sponsoring the eighth annual…

June 5, 2025

Business

Tami Duke elected chairman of the board at Bank of the San Juans

Tami Duke Bank of the San Juans announces the election of Tami Duke as the new chairman of its board…

May 31, 2025

Community

Powerhouse hosts summer concert series

The Powerhouse will hold another summertime community concert series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1333 Camino del Rio. The…

May 29, 2025

Community

‘Festival of the Arts’ to be held in Pagosa

Pagosa Springs Art Council will hold the second annual free “Festival of the Arts” event from 10 a.m. to 5…

May 28, 2025

Community

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 10

The Powerhouse will celebrate International Day of Play from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at 1333 Camino del…

May 28, 2025

Community

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show seeks volunteers

Organizing for the 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The Gem and Mineral Show…

May 21, 2025