Local Briefs

National People’s March to be held Jan. 18

A National People’s March with the theme: “The Future is Ours – Fight for It,” will be held beginning at…

January 8, 2025

2024 tax rolls are available online

The La Plata County Treasurer’s office has certified the tax rolls for 2024. Residents may now access and pay their…

January 8, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Studio & announces call to artists

Studio & Gallery announces a call to artists to participate in an open exhibition, “Elemental: An Open Group Show.” Artists…

January 8, 2025

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

The Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 7 over Zoom. The…

December 27, 2024

DuranGO! bus service will operate extended hours on New Year’s Eve

Durango Transit will offer a free safe-ride option on New Year’s Eve within city limits until 2 a.m. through DuranGO!,…

December 27, 2024

La Plata County announces holiday closures

La Plata County offices will observe holiday closures on these days: Tuesday (Christmas Eve).Wednesday (Christmas Day).Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day).…

December 20, 2024

LPEA student applications now open

La Plata Electric Association Inc. announces two opportunities for students in its service area: the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.,…

December 19, 2024

City announces holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: City administrative offices will be closed…

December 18, 2024

Cancer Coalition dissolves after 20 years of service

After more than two decades of dedicated service, the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado, a group of passionate women volunteers,…

December 6, 2024

Animas Museum looks back at Christmas 1944

Animas Museum will host its Second Saturday Seminar Series at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 with a look back at how…

December 6, 2024

Four Corners AI Conference to be held

The inaugural Four Corners AI Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Fort Lewis…

Free solar training offered to 2024 high school graduates

Solar Energy International, an industry leader in solar energy education and training, in partnership with Opportunity Next Colorado, is offering…

La Plata County Lodging Tax Panel seeks board members

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Lodging Tax Panel. The board administers the tourism fund to…

Snowdown Follies to hold auditions

The Snowdown Follies will hold cast auditions at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Banquet Room at the Doubletree Hotel,…

Business

Stillwater Music adds five new board members

Stillwater Music has added five new members to its board of directors: Dr. Dave Clark, Mark Epstein, Terri Gasaway, Erik…

Summit United Methodist Bazaar turns 50

Summit United Methodist Harvest Bazaar will celebrate its 50th year this year, with its holiday bazaar, which will be held…

Living with Wildfire Committee seeks volunteers

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Wildfire Advisory Board. The board makes recommendations to the Board…

Building community with constructive conversation

Worried politics might ruin holiday dinner? There is a better way! Come have dinner and learn some political psychology strategies…

Pine River Library holds public hearing on draft 2025 budget

A proposed budget has been submitted to the Pine River Library board of trustees for the ensuing year of 2025.…

First Four Corners AI Conference to be held

The inaugural Four Corners AI Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Fort Lewis…

November 8, 2024

La Plata County seeks volunteers to serve on library district board

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Southwest La Plata Library District Board. The board oversees the…

November 6, 2024

Business

Community Foundation announces promotion, new hire

Rachel Rosenthal The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has promoted Rachel Rosenthal as the new grants and marketing manager and…

November 1, 2024

Former Durango resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elayne Necchi celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 20. (Courtesy) Former Durango resident Elayne Necchi turned 100 years old on…

November 1, 2024

Animas to celebrate Silverton’s birthday

The Animas Museum will commemorate Silverton’s 150th anniversary in conjunction with friends and colleagues at the San Juan County Colorado…

October 31, 2024

La Plata County to host public meeting on fairgrounds master plan

La Plata County will host a public meeting to discuss the progress of the La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan…

October 31, 2024

Library hosts new Spanish Conversation Hour

Durango Public Library will now host a monthly Spanish Conversation Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.…

October 31, 2024

Durango Workforce Center moves to new location

The Durango Workforce Center has moved with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to 160 Rock Point Drive, Suite A. This…

October 24, 2024