Local Briefs

Durango Public Library hosts Hygge Series

Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept that basically translates to creating a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good…

October 18, 2024

Community

Grand opening of new Miller Middle School is Oct. 25

Durango School District 9-R invites all community members to the grand opening of the new Miller Middle School building from…

October 18, 2024

Community

Public invited to Durango School District’s board member chat

The public is invited to meet with the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education from 5 to 6 p.m.…

October 18, 2024

Community

Durango Public Library hosts Round Dance 101

Durango Public Library will host Round Dance 101, in collaboration with the Durango School District 9-R Native American Education Program…

October 18, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Tickets on sale for DHS Troupe 1096’s ‘Mean Girls’

Tickets are on sale now for Durango High School Troupe 1096’s season opener “Mean Girls: High School Version,” a musical…

October 17, 2024

Business

Pediatric Associates welcomes Lauren Laqua, PNP

Lauren Laqua Pediatric Associates has added Lauren Laqua, PNP, to its staff. Laqua is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner…

October 11, 2024

Community

Maintenance closure scheduled for Ella Vita Trail

La Plata County will close public access to Ella Vita Trail for maintenance hole maintenance from Monday to Thursday. People…

October 11, 2024

Community

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

Community

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

Community

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…

October 4, 2024

Community

Bayfield residents named to dean’s list

Jessica Dunbar and Alycia Cox, both of Bayfield, were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2024 dean’s list. The…

October 4, 2024

Community

Summit Church to hold free Fall Festival

Summit Church will host its first free Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 2917…

October 4, 2024

Business

Comfort Keepers celebrates 10-year anniversary

Comfort Keepers In Home Care announces that it is celebrating its 10-year anniversary serving people of La Plata, Montezuma and…

September 27, 2024

Community

Peace vigil and rally for Gaza held weekly

A weekly peace vigil and rally in solidarity with occupied Palestine and against both Islamophobia and antisemitism will be held…

September 27, 2024

Community

Bayfield yard waste area closed temporarily

La Plata County temporarily closed the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center through Oct. 2. The…

September 20, 2024

Community

Vision workshop to be held

A free resource and training workshop for low vision and blind people of all ages, their families and friends will…

September 20, 2024

Community

ELHI to host Harvest Festival Car Show

ELHI is hosting its first Harvest Festival Car Show at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at ELHI Community Center, 115 Ute…

September 20, 2024

Local News

Bayfield yard waste area to close temporarily

La Plata County will temporarily close the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center from Thursday, Sept.…

September 16, 2024

Business

Postal Service to host job fair

The Postal Service will host a job fair at the Durango Post Office to fill multiple positions for carriers from…

September 11, 2024

Community

Library hosts ‘Local stories: A Ute family history you didn’t know’

The community is invited to hear the rich stories of longtime Ignacio resident Johnny Taylor Valdez’s family’s deep roots in…

September 11, 2024

Community

Pine River Library hosts immunity boosters class

Learn how to make two immunity boosting “tonics” from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Pine River Library, 395…

September 11, 2024

Community

Durangoan Lacie Fuller graduates from Washburn University

Lacie Fuller from Durango graduated with a degree in Certificate with an emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Washburn University…

September 6, 2024

Community

‘How to stay out of a nursing home’ presentation to be held

A free presentation, “How to stay out of a nursing home” or “How to keep your loved one out of…

September 6, 2024

Community

Humane Society hosts film screening to support shelter

La Plata County Humane Society will host a screening of “GOODBOY,” a film by Ashley Mosher, from 4:30 to 6…

September 6, 2024

Community

Grange to host community barbecue, apple pressing

Animas Valley Grange is hosting a Community Barbecue picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Animas…

September 6, 2024

Community

Annual Historic Driving Tour to be held

This year’s self-guided driving tour, to be held Sept. 21, is put on by the La Plata County Historic Preservation…

September 6, 2024

Community

Help celebrate Maxine Peterson with potluck brunch

With help from the city of Durango, the Boulevard Neighborhood Association has planted a tree along the Boulevard median in…

September 6, 2024