Local Briefs

Library hosts memoir workshop

Prize-winning writers Pam Uschuk and William Root share their hands-on workshop exploring ways of writing memoir using prose and poetry…

August 30, 2024

Apply to be on one of city’s boards, commissions

Durango City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the these city boards and commissions: Board of Ethics, Election…

August 30, 2024

Durango High School to host homecoming tailgate

The Durango High School Tailgate will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the front of the school, 2390…

August 28, 2024

Library District announces new Sunnyside manager

Cynthia Loebig The Southwest La Plata Library District recently named Cynthia Loebig as the new library manager for Sunnyside Library.…

August 24, 2024

Health care advocacy group wants to hear from residents

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a health care advocacy organization headquartered in Denver, is conducting its statewide listening tour, coming to…

Cowboy Gathering accepting parade entries

The Durango Cowboy Gathering is now accepting entries for the 36th Annual Cowboy Parade, one of the largest nonmotorized parades…

AARP Smart Driver Course to be held

The next AARP Smart Driver Course in Durango will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at the…

Prostate cancer support group to meet via zoom

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 over Zoom.…

Monthlong work to begin on County Road 501

The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department will conduct a mill and overlay (resurfacing) project on County Road 501…

Huffman named client success specialist

Tafoya Barrett and Associates announces that Misty Huffman is now stepping into the position of client success specialist. In her…

August 17, 2024

Durango Natural Foods Co-Op celebrates 50th anniversary with Harvest Festival

Durango Natural Foods Co-op will celebrate its 50th year in business with a Harvest Festival, which will be held from…

August 16, 2024

4CORE to host Green Businesses 101 Lunch & Learn

4CORE will host “Green Businesses 101“ at 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. This Lunch &…

August 16, 2024

Pine River Library hosts Hawaiian hula demonstration

Pine River Library will host a Hawaiian hula demonstration with local Durango group, Ka Pa Hula I Na Mauna from…

August 16, 2024

15th annual Tour de Farms to be held Aug. 24

The 15th annual Tour de Farms will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24. The ride includes…

August 9, 2024

DMV asks public to donate stuffed animals for children in times of need

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles invites Coloradans to donate new stuffed animals through Sept. 4 at 24 driver’s license…

August 9, 2024

Alpine Bank announces two promotions

Trent Andrews Alpine Bank has promoted Trent Andrews and Ryan Lee to serve as assistant vice presidents of the Durango…

August 2, 2024

Merely Players season tickets now on sale

Merely Players is now selling tickets for its 2024-25 theater season. The show lineup includes: A sparkling ode to Shakespeare’s…

August 2, 2024

Raft for Hope returns to Animas River

Raft for Hope, an annual fundraiser organized by Summit Church and Mild to Wild to raise awareness and money for…

August 2, 2024

Hesperus resident graduates from University of Tampa

Ivey Hermesman of Hesperus graduated from the University of Tampa. Hermesman received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN. The…

Botanic Gardens’ Bulb Sale to be held online

The Durango Botanic Gardens’ 13th annual Bulb Sale will once again be conducted online. The Bulb Sale preview is open…

Housing Solutions seeking feedback

Housing Solutions for the Southwest plans to submit an application requesting Proposition 123 funding and/or other funding in an application…

Groundbreaking set for senior living, memory care community

A groundbreaking for Mesa Verde Senior Living and Memory Care Community, a new 124-apartment senior living community to be constructed…

Savannah Lytle joins Goff Engineering and Surveying

Savannah Lytle (Courtesy) Savannah Lytle has joined Goff Engineering and Surveying Inc. as the head of its newly established Planning…

July 19, 2024

Green Drinks to be held Thursday

Green Drinks will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave. The presenting organizations will…

July 19, 2024

Talk about long hauler COVID-19 to be held

A talk, “New hope for long hauler COVID sufferers,” will be held at 7 a.m. Wednesday at La Plata County…

July 18, 2024

Vintage Bicycle Swap to be held July 20

The inaugural Durango Vintage Bicycle Swap will be held beginning at 8 a.m. July 20 at Rotary Park, 1565 East…

July 10, 2024

Pine River Library hosts outdoor movie

Pine River Library will host a free outdoor showing of the 2023 film “Wonka” starting around sunset July 19. Bring…

July 10, 2024

Back Country Horsemen to host presentation

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will sponsor “Hoof Biomechanics and Orthotics for Performance and Longevity” at 3 p.m. July 27…

July 6, 2024