Local Briefs

Self Help Center to host family law day
Local News

Self Help Center to host family law day

October 20, 2019

Ask-an-attorney sessions, mediation sessions and classes on filing for divorce or custody will be available. Organizations from around the community, such as Child Support Services, SEPT and CASA will be…

Farm Bill training to be held in Cortez
Southwest Life

Farm Bill training to be held in Cortez

October 20, 2019

Topics will include a discussion about the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program and how it affects farming’s future and deadlines for enrollment as well as elections and…

First United Methodist Church to host trunk-or-treat
Religion

First United Methodist Church to host trunk-or-treat

October 19, 2019

Wear a costume to church and trunk-or-treat with the congregation afterward. The trunk-or-treat will take place in the parking lot. Light refreshments will be served by the Connect Team. Those…

Alternative Horizons seeks volunteer advocates
Community

Alternative Horizons seeks volunteer advocates

October 19, 2019

Those interested are invited to attend a free, comprehensive training Oct. 23 and 24. For more information, call 247-4374. Those experiencing domestic violence, call the free and confidential 24-hour hotline…

Animas Museum to host Christmas bazaar
Community

Animas Museum to host Christmas bazaar

October 18, 2019

Vendors from the Four Corners will fill the old schoolhouse with handmade goods. The museum also offers books and other items on sale in the gift shop. Interested vendors may…

Durango Education Foundation opens fall grant cycle
Education

Durango Education Foundation opens fall grant cycle

October 18, 2019

DEF has a new grant application cycle ending on Nov. 22. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For the new application and details about the application process, visit bit.ly/2LWgf08. For…

National Radon Poster Contest opens submissions
Community

National Radon Poster Contest opens submissions

October 18, 2019

The contest is designed to raise awareness for radon testing and to inform people about the danger of radon in their homes. Posters are first entered into the Colorado contest,…

Chili cook-off to benefit local family
Community

Chili cook-off to benefit local family

October 18, 2019

Memro recently died suddenly from acute myeloid leukemia. Memro was the father of seven children and stepchildren and grandfather of three. All proceeds from the cook-off will benefit the Memro…

Genealogy Society to host drop-in session
Community

Genealogy Society to host drop-in session

October 18, 2019

The sessions are geared toward those interested in exploring their family’s genealogy, those who have started their research and need assistance in identifying possible resources and those looking for suggestions…

Senior Center to host gentle flow yoga
Community

Senior Center to host gentle flow yoga

October 18, 2019

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (pranayama) and postures (asana) while moving through a flowing sequence. The chair will be used a prop. In this practice,…

Gentle yoga class offered on Mondays and Thursdays
Community

Gentle yoga class offered on Mondays and Thursdays

October 18, 2019

This class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore. Monthly fall/winter restorative classes will begin Nov. 1. Drop-ins and…

Durango library to host health insurance Q&A
Health

Durango library to host health insurance Q&A

October 18, 2019

With health insurance open enrollment starting soon, San Juan Basin Public Health will offer help during one of the most confusing times of year. The window to sign up for…

Durango Food Bank to hold Thanks-For-Giving food drive
Local News

Durango Food Bank to hold Thanks-For-Giving food drive

October 18, 2019

Recommended shopping lists will be posted on the Durango Food Bank’s Facebook page and can also be picked up at Express Employment Professionals. Tax deductible donations can be dropped off…

Durango, Bayfield to host pumpkin drop-off locations
Southwest Life

Durango, Bayfield to host pumpkin drop-off locations

October 17, 2019

Durango Herald file Residents may drop off jack-o’-lanterns and other festive fruits at both locations. Leaves will be accepted only at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Pumpkins and fruits should…

San Juan County, N.M., to hold Dumpster Day
Local News

San Juan County, N.M., to hold Dumpster Day

October 17, 2019

County residents may dispose of their trash for free at 11 county transfer stations and the regional landfill. Trash will be accepted for free during normal business hours and with…

Economic Alliance Summit to take place Oct. 23
Pine River Times news

Economic Alliance Summit to take place Oct. 23

October 17, 2019

The day-long business conference, themed “Forward Together!” will create an opportunity for the community to come together as a region and gain knowledge of issues, acquire tools and resources to…

Free folk concert Saturday at library
Pine River Times news

Free folk concert Saturday at library

October 17, 2019

Chacon’s influences include greats like Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle and Townes Van Zandt. Chacon has gone on to tour around the world, opening for artists as diverse as Los Lonely…

Columbine Landscapes promotes Katie Kelley
Business

Columbine Landscapes promotes Katie Kelley

October 16, 2019

Kelleydu1-i-syn Kelley moved to Colorado in 2017 and has been with Columbine for the 2019 season. She has shown a fast growing knowledge of plants and horticultural techniques and is…

Region 9 Promotes two staff members
Business

Region 9 Promotes two staff members

October 16, 2019

Brian Rose joined Region 9 in early 2018 as a business resource specialist and has been promoted to deputy director. Rose will oversee the loan program and assist the organization…