Local Briefs

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Oct. 9
Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Oct. 9

October 6, 2019

Michelle Turner will present “Becoming Chacoan at the Aztec North Great House.” A social gathering will precede the talk at 6:30 p.m. The Aztec North project explores the chronology and…

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event
Community

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

October 4, 2019

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental supervision. Inside each box is a firm mattress with a…

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held
Community

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

October 4, 2019

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist Church will give a brief historical memorial program on the…

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting
Community

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

October 4, 2019

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A Rockin’ Snowdown, will take place Jan. 29 and run through…

Senior Center to host lunch and learn
Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

October 4, 2019

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the most common eye disease in the mature eye.

4 the Children seeks volunteers
Community

4 the Children seeks volunteers

October 4, 2019

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case within the Dependency and Neglect System to ensure the best…

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering
Community

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

October 4, 2019

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other trail enthusiasts…

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors
Community

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

October 4, 2019

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. Completion of this course may qualify participants…

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck
Community

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck

October 4, 2019

The event will allow members and newcomers to experience a live pitchfest and loan-making process, as well as increase membership, raise awareness of FCSM’s mission, strengthen individual and collective ties,…

Pine River Trail No. 523 closure order lifted
Pine River Times news

Pine River Trail No. 523 closure order lifted

October 4, 2019

The trail was closed because of safety hazards caused by a collapsed trail corridor and cut-back produced by spring flooding and high water events due to an accelerated melting of…

Durango to begin Fall Cleanup to begin Monday
Local News

Durango to begin Fall Cleanup to begin Monday

October 3, 2019

City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up these materials: Tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and less than 8 inches in diameter.Bagged or…

Dressage at the Downs takes place Sunday
Pine River Times news

Dressage at the Downs takes place Sunday

October 3, 2019

The event is open to all ages, abilities and breeds with tests from walk-only through fourth-level, plus western dressage. Points go toward the series championships. For more information or to…

Beginning fly fishing class Saturday at library
Pine River Times news

Beginning fly fishing class Saturday at library

October 3, 2019

The class will be taught by local guide Glenn Tinnin. Participants will learn how to fly fish or brush up on basic skills in the workshop, which will also include…

CU program workshop to teach entrepreneurship
Business

CU program workshop to teach entrepreneurship

October 3, 2019

The workshop starts with a brief intro session on Friday, before a public reception, and then continues for a full day on Oct. 12. The public is invited to help…