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Durango Hot Springs welcomes new spa director
Business

Durango Hot Springs welcomes new spa director

May 24, 2020

Gullottidu1-i-syn Julia joins Durango Hot Springs from Aveda Spa Lago in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada where she was spa and wellness director. Julia has over 17 years in the spa,…

Fort Lewis College to hold virtual commencement
Education

Fort Lewis College to hold virtual commencement

May 22, 2020

Remarks will be given by President Tom Stritikus, Provost Cheryl Nixon, Student Body President Cody Stroup and commencement speaker Erik Weihenmayer. There will also be a performance by Milepost 30.…

Seamus Millett graduates from Colorado School of Mines
Education

Seamus Millett graduates from Colorado School of Mines

May 22, 2020

He was a two-year Shultz Scholarship recipient, a PIRE research project participant in gold mining supply chain issues in Columbia, a four-year member of Mines men’s swim team, an academic…

Rotary to host rural vs. urban conflicts discussion
Community

Rotary to host rural vs. urban conflicts discussion

May 22, 2020

Minkler is a fourth-generation Coloradoan who has lived in La Plata County since 1982. He and his wife, Katie, ranch east of Ignacio. He has operated a successful construction businesses…

Shared School offers classes
Education

Shared School offers classes

May 22, 2020

Elementary classes are for kindergarten through fifth grades. They meet from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays or from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. The middle school…

March births
Community

March births

May 22, 2020

Desiree and Charles Adams, Durango, Rhea Emilia, 6 pounds 5 ounces, 12:14 a.m. March 6. Gabrielle Von Mazo and Cody Hall-Florence, Bloomfield, Coden Sun, 7 pounds 4 ounces, 5:37 a.m.…

Lake Nighthorse now open for daily operations
Local News

Lake Nighthorse now open for daily operations

May 22, 2020

The lake is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change and will be updated monthly at www. DurangoGov.org/LakeNighthorse. Community members are encouraged to…

City of Durango announces schedule for Memorial Day holiday
Local News

City of Durango announces schedule for Memorial Day holiday

May 22, 2020

City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery offices and the Parks and Recreation administrative offices.Lake Nighthorse will…

Temporary access to Oxbow Park to be restored
Local News

Temporary access to Oxbow Park to be restored

May 21, 2020

The temporary pedestrian access is located at the north end of Oxbow Park on Animas View Drive. Do not enter through the construction entrance. Oxbow Park is currently under construction…