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City of Durango announces Veterans Day schedule
Local News

City of Durango announces Veterans Day schedule

November 8, 2019

City Administrative Offices will be closed Monday. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police station and substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery and Parks and Recreation administrative offices. The Recreation…

The Liberty School to host dyslexia simulation
Education

The Liberty School to host dyslexia simulation

November 8, 2019

The open house will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the new facility, gain insight into the school’s mission and ask questions…

City of Durango seeks volunteers
Community

City of Durango seeks volunteers

November 8, 2019

The Strategy and Long-term Finance Advisory Board has five vacancies and focuses on financial and other issues that impact Durango’s economy, providing analysis on financial trends, risks and opportunities and…

Animas trading Co. to host Women’s Market
Business

Animas trading Co. to host Women’s Market

November 8, 2019

Customers can check out a variety of vendors, featuring creations from local artists, organic beauty products, hand-made knitwear, custom macrame designs and more. The holiday event will also feature hair…

Southwest Civic Winds salutes veterans Sunday
Pine River Times news

Southwest Civic Winds salutes veterans Sunday

November 8, 2019

Celebrating the American spirit and heritage on Veterans Day weekend, the band will premiere Thomas Root’s Hovenweep with native flutist Jessica Peterson and feature Frank Ticheli’s Simple Gifts: Four Shaker…

Operation Christmas Child kicks off Nov. 17
Pine River Times news

Operation Christmas Child kicks off Nov. 17

November 8, 2019

Operation Christmas Child is a global project that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world. These gift-filled shoeboxes will contribute to the project’s global goal of…

Swap out clothing Saturday in Ignacio
Pine River Times news

Swap out clothing Saturday in Ignacio

November 8, 2019

Bring your gently used (washed/pressed) clothing to the library and go home with some “brand-new-to-you” items for free. Acceptable items to be donated: long-sleeve shirts, button-up shirts (professional or plaid),…

Farmington Civic Center to host auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Farmington Civic Center to host auditions

November 8, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9: Open audition for Heather McGaughey Children’s Theatre winter class production of “Elf, Jr.” for children and teens ages 7 to 16. If accepted,…

SunRay to host live music
Arts and Entertainment

SunRay to host live music

November 8, 2019

Friday and Saturday: Joker’s Wild.Nov. 15 and 16: Next 2 the Tracks.Nov. 22 and 23: Fate’s Highway.Nov. 29 and 30: Isidoro. There is no cover charge for these performances. For…

Farmington Indian Center to host veterans meal
Local News

Farmington Indian Center to host veterans meal

November 7, 2019

The dinner will honor, thank and recognize all veterans and their families for their service to the country. Dinner is $5 per meal. For more information, call (505) 599-1524 or…

Durango High School Native American Club to host pow wow
Education

Durango High School Native American Club to host pow wow

November 7, 2019

The event will commemorate the National Native American Heritage Month of November. This one-day event will include gourd dance sessions, category dance contests and a Native American arts market. During…

Veterans breakfast to be held at fairgrounds
Community

Veterans breakfast to be held at fairgrounds

November 7, 2019

The December breakfasts will be on the first and third Sundays. This will be the location until the lodge gets its kitchen running at the VFW Post 4031. All veterans,…

Senior center to offer ballroom dancing lessons
Community

Senior center to offer ballroom dancing lessons

November 7, 2019

Instructor Connie Kintner will teach beginner fox trot and cha-cha. The lessons are an opportunity to get started in ballroom dancing and basic ballroom steps. No need to have a…

Center of Southwest Studies updates library exhibits
Community

Center of Southwest Studies updates library exhibits

November 7, 2019

The cases, located on the second floor, feature artwork, memorabilia and pieces highlighting the region’s ranching, archaeology and cycling traditions as well as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.…