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Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020
Southwest Life

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020

November 28, 2019

The five free days for 2020 will be: Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.April 18: First day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day.Aug. 25: National Park Service Birthday.Sept.…

Skier Shuttle service from Durango to Purgatory begins
Local News

Skier Shuttle service from Durango to Purgatory begins

November 27, 2019

The Skier Shuttle, operated by Purgatory’s Transportation Services, now offers round trips to and from the Durango Transit Center for $10 per person on weekends and select holidays. On service…

Local authors to hold book-signing
Arts and Entertainment

Local authors to hold book-signing

November 27, 2019

“Into the West” is filled with stories about the West by Anthony Bartley, E. Cluff Elliott, Linda Fredericks, Traci HalesVass, Gloria O’Shields, Lee Pierce, Vicky Ramakka and Roberta Summers. Not…

Durango Arts Center to host story slam
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to host story slam

November 27, 2019

At a story slam, storytellers from the audience tell 6 to 8 minute off-the-cuff stories. Stories must be true and told in the first person. No rants, raves or soap-boxing…

Community Connections to host Festival of Trees
Community

Community Connections to host Festival of Trees

November 26, 2019

There will be free, family-friendly fun, food and entertainment and a chance to win tree and wreath gifts and decorations and get-away vacation packages valued at more than $2,000. For…

Four Corners Slow Money receives grant
Business

Four Corners Slow Money receives grant

November 25, 2019

Four Corners Slow Money has until Dec. 15 to raise $10,000 and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. They invite the community and local businesses to help them reach this…

Tomsic Physical Therapy recognizes Dr. Laura Wenger
Business

Tomsic Physical Therapy recognizes Dr. Laura Wenger

November 25, 2019

Wengerdu1-i-syn After three years of hard work and perseverance in completing the Bellin College/Evidence-in-Motion Fellowship training, Wenger has shown her commitment to advancing her physical therapy practice and serving patients…

LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits
Business

LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits

November 25, 2019

In La Plata County: Alternative Horizons: $3,900, program supportAnimas Alano Club: $15,000, capital campaign/matching fundsAnimas Museum: $20,000­, building upgrades/hvac systemCommunity Treehouse: $4,000, security enhancementsELHI Community Center: $4,000, emergency communicationsFort Lewis…

McGee Park to host Turkey Bowl
Community

McGee Park to host Turkey Bowl

November 24, 2019

Friday’s events will begin with sign up at 9 a.m. and roping at 10 a.m. Fees for P1/D2 or D3 are $120 per roper. Participants may enter four times for…

Wolf Creek and Purgatory announce openings
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Wolf Creek and Purgatory announce openings

November 24, 2019

Wolf Creek opened the upper mountain Saturday with Treasure Stoke, Bonanza, Elma, Nova, Lynx and the Magic Carpet lifts operating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wolf Creek Ski…

City of Durango announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule
Local News

City of Durango announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule

November 23, 2019

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>10-23-19-Durango- Durango City Hall.du1-i-syn City administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery…

Community invited to Singing with Santa
Community

Community invited to Singing with Santa

November 22, 2019

Carolers will follow Santa’s sleigh from TBK Bank to Buckley Park, where there will be free cookies and hot cocoa, a countdown the tree-lighting and people may take pictures with…