Local Briefs

Economic Alliance Summit to take place
Business

Economic Alliance Summit to take place

October 16, 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…

Children’s hospital offers tips on wilderness safety
Southwest Life

Children’s hospital offers tips on wilderness safety

October 15, 2019

Be prepared for all types of weather. Dress in layers and take extras. Kids are more affected by colder weather, exposure, dehydration and hypothermia. Seek warm shelter, remove wet clothing…

Health departments offer flu season reminders
Health

Health departments offer flu season reminders

October 15, 2019

Flu cases start to increase in October and typically peak in late December or early January before dropping off in the spring. Because it takes two weeks for the vaccine…

Ray Bonneville to perform at Community Concert Hall
Arts and Entertainment

Ray Bonneville to perform at Community Concert Hall

October 15, 2019

Limited tickets are available as audience seating will be on stage with the performer. Tickets are $30 and are available online at www.durangoconcerts.com, by calling 247-7657 or at the Ticket…

Haviland Lake repair project postponed
Southwest Life

Haviland Lake repair project postponed

October 15, 2019

The lake, 20 miles north of Durango, is open for recreation and will be stocked with rainbow trout next spring. When the outlet structure area was being inspected in September,…

Figure skating or ice skate lessons open for registration
Local News

Figure skating or ice skate lessons open for registration

October 15, 2019

The class is for young skaters who have completed their basic skills and wish to learn figure-skating foundational skills, including edge work, crossovers, beginning level spins and low-level jumps. The…

Fort Lewis College to host sustainability summit
Local News

Fort Lewis College to host sustainability summit

October 14, 2019

Participants will learn about sustainability efforts on campus and in the community. Over 20 campus and community organizations will be represented and provide opportunities to network and make connections. Participants…

FLC to host civic engagement event
Local News

FLC to host civic engagement event

October 13, 2019

The presentation of student-produced, non-partisan state ballot issue videos is a “town-gown” civic engagement effort to educate voters and potential voters on two statewide ballot issues: Proposition CC (TABOR-related) and…

9-R to host second community school safety forum
Education

9-R to host second community school safety forum

October 12, 2019

The forum will review safety measures to date, share more about district trainings and their vision for school safety. Learn about next steps and share feedback. The forum will also…

Leadership 9-R to host second session
Education

Leadership 9-R to host second session

October 12, 2019

The session will focus on human resources, along the topics of compensation schedules, hiring and recruitment processes and explore interest-based negotiations. It is also an opportunity to provide input and…

Senior Center offers gentle yoga flow class
Community

Senior Center offers gentle yoga flow class

October 12, 2019

The class will focus on Hatha yoga with mindful breathing (Pranayama) and postures (Asana) moving through a flowing sequence. The chair is a prop that can be used in many…

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet
Community

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet

October 12, 2019

The new Columbine district ranger, James Simino, will be there to answer all your U.S. Forest Service questions. For more information, visit www.4cbch.org.

Animas Mug Run to benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies
Community

Animas Mug Run to benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies

October 12, 2019

The race will benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies and offers three distance options of 6.2 miles, 3.5 miles and 1-mile runs. Dogs are invited to run with their owners on the…

San Juan Mountains Association to host bluegrass jam
Arts and Entertainment

San Juan Mountains Association to host bluegrass jam

October 10, 2019

Live music will be provided by Six Dollar String Band and La La Bones. Local brews, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction items celebrating the natural splendor of Southwest Colorado will…