Local Briefs

Laura Lewis Marchino reelected to board of directors

Marchino Laura Lewis Marchino, executive director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has been reelected to…

May 25, 2024

Business

Columbine Landscapes showcases employee

Golarz Columbine Landscapes showcases employee Caroline Golarz, who began working with the company in 2023 and is one of its…

May 25, 2024

Community

Archaeological tour to be held at Chaco

The Chaco Culture Conservancy invites adventure enthusiasts to an exclusive archaeological tour of Kin Bineola at 9 a.m. June 7.…

May 22, 2024

Community

Free geology hikes to be held during summer

The San Juan Mountains Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District, will host free Summer Geology…

May 22, 2024

Business

Free rural homebuyer class to be held

Justin Osborn, Realtor with The Wells Group, will host a free Rural Home Buyer Education Class at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday…

May 16, 2024

Community

Southwest Colorado Cancer Survivor Day celebration to be held

A cancer survivor celebration in honor and support of cancer survivors, thrivers, families, caregivers and health care professionals will be…

May 16, 2024

Community

New youth summer camp offered

In partnership with Durango Parks and Recreation, the Colorado Summit, Colorado’s Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team, is offering safe, instructional Ultimate…

May 16, 2024

Community

Library seeks Community Champion nominations

Durango Public Library’s Advisory Board is receiving nominations through May 31 for its annual Library Community Champion Award. The award…

May 16, 2024

Community

Durango detective sergeant graduates from program

Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson. (Courtesy) The Durango Police Department announces the recent graduation of Detective Sergeant Chris Thomson from the…

May 10, 2024

Community

Local students awarded scholarship

SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction,…

May 10, 2024

Community

Summit Church to host community garage sale

A community garage sale will be held at 8 a.m. May 18 at Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. This summer,…

May 9, 2024

Community

DHS Class of 1964 planning reunion

Durango High School Class of 1964 is planning its 60th class reunion Sept. 20 and 21. For information and registration,…

May 9, 2024

Business

Business announces new office, coworking space

Durango Accounting & Association Services announces its new office location and shared workspace in downtown Durango. The company’s specializations include:…

May 9, 2024

Community

Tiny home lots to open June 1

Animas Mountain Estates, 90 Animas View Drive, will have tiny home lots available to rent beginning June 1. Applicants’ homes…

May 3, 2024

Community

Library hosts alcohol ink art class

Local artist Cindy Shelton will teach people how to use alcohol inks from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pine…

May 3, 2024

Community

Pine River Garden Club hosting plant exchange

The Pine River Garden Club is hosting its Annual Plant Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at…

May 3, 2024

Community

Tickets on sale for Durango Playfest

Tickets and festival passes are now available for the sixth annual Durango Playfest, scheduled for June 25-30. PlayFest welcomes four…

May 3, 2024

Community

Native American Youth Organization to host fundraiser

The Native American Youth Organization will host a fundraiser at 3:15 to 5 p.m. May 9 at Ignacio High School,…

May 3, 2024

Community

Donate in your mother’s name

Mother’s Day is May 12, and April’s Garden and Women’s Resource Center have partnered again to honor the women in…

May 3, 2024

Community

Animas Museum to host two-part webinar

Animas Museum will host a two-part webinar, “Front Lines to Home Front – La Plata County and WW II,” beginning…

May 3, 2024

Regional News

Three FLC professors to speak about media in ‘age of misinformation’

Theatre director Kim Welty checks the lighting for the stage at Sunflower Theatre. The theater will host the Manhattan Short…

April 30, 2024

Community

Manna Garden to hold plant sale

Manna Garden will hold its second annual Plant Sale 3-6 p.m. May 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11; and 9…

April 26, 2024

Community

Library hosts babysitter training

Pine River Library will host a Babysitter Training course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 and 29 at…

April 26, 2024

Community

Grange to host ‘Working with Wool’

The Animas Valley Grange will host a demonstration of “Working with Wool” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11…

April 26, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains tickets now on sale

Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, center, and the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra perform with Tom Demer, left, and his son,…

April 25, 2024

The Tri-City Record

Ribbon-cutting will celebrate reopening of Cedar Hill footbridge

Cedar Hill Footbridge, Cedar Hill, N.M. San Juan County Courtesy Photo. A ribbon-cutting is to be held on Tuesday, April…

April 24, 2024

Community

Recycling event to benefit Durango Montessori

Durango Montessori School will host an Electronics Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at La Plata County…

April 17, 2024

Community

Application forms for scholarship available

COURT ST ANTHONY #1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that application forms for its 2024 scholarship are…

April 17, 2024

Regional News

Community Connections appoints Scott Smith as CEO of Our Own Lives

Smithcca Community Connections, a longtime service provider for people with disabilities, announced the establishment of a new nonprofit organization, Our…

April 17, 2024

Regional News

Motorcycle ride to benefit injured firefighter May 4

Jim Meyer, a Durango resident of 21 years, is in his seventh season working as a wildland firefighter. A large…

April 17, 2024