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FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley
Business

FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley

September 25, 2019

Smedleydu1-i-syn A native of New England, Smedley received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from University of Colorado-Boulder. Smedley is committed to the firm’s brand…

Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner
Business

Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner

September 25, 2019

The CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for…

Roller disco at Chapman Hill to end Friday
Local News

Roller disco at Chapman Hill to end Friday

September 24, 2019

Participants should bring roller skates to boogie down under the disco lights. Chapman Hill opens for ice season Oct. 11. The winter schedule will be posted at www. DurangoGov.org/ChapmanHill in…

Indivisible Durango to host public meeting
Community

Indivisible Durango to host public meeting

September 24, 2019

Indivisible Durango committees (Environment/Public Lands, Immigration, Civil Rights, and Income, Taxes and Your Money) will be doing short, fun, interactive presentations about their work and mission to encourage involvement and…

Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival
Community

Good Food Collective to host Apple Days Festival

September 24, 2019

Events will feature a local apple juice and cider tasting, an apple pie eating contest, live music and more. Apples of any shape, flavor or variety are welcome. Those who…

Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet
Community

Four Corners cochlear implant support group to meet

September 24, 2019

Those with a cochlear implant or considering getting one and their spouses/supporters are welcome. In addition to answering questions and sharing experiences, tips on how to improve communication with someone…

Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits
Community

Community Concert Series raises $17,000 for local nonprofits

September 24, 2019

These organizations received $1,700 each: Durango Creative District, Durango Fall Blaze, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, La Plata County Historical Society, La Plata County Humane Society, Manna, San Juan Mountains…

DeColores Civitan elects new officers
Community

DeColores Civitan elects new officers

September 24, 2019

The new officers are: Lori Bowers, president; Mike Phillips, president-elect; Ashley Craven, secretary; and Christine Phillips, treasurer. They will begin their terms in October. For more information, visit www.civitan.org or…

Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K
Community

Mercy to host Journey of Hope 5K

September 24, 2019

Early registration and packet pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday in the Mercy lobby. Day-of registration will open at 8 a.m. The race honors women and families…

Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser
Community

Animas Alano Club to host fundraiser

September 24, 2019

The event will feature live and silent auctions, live music by local musicians, dinner catered by Manna soup kitchen, games and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Animas Alano Club and…

Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament
Community

Adaptive Golf Program to host tournament

September 24, 2019

The tournament will feature a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. All charitable proceeds will go directly to support the physically and cognitively disabled community, giving them a unique opportunity…

Colorado Free Application Day is Oct. 15
Education

Colorado Free Application Day is Oct. 15

September 24, 2019

To view fee waiver instructions for each school, visit the Colorado Free Application Day webpage at www.highered.colorado.gov/freeappdayco.html.

Durango street striping to start Wednesday
Local News

Durango street striping to start Wednesday

September 23, 2019

Drivers should avoid driving across wet paint and are encouraged to be patient, obey all traffic controls and be aware of workers in the streets.

DHS Native American Club to host art contest
Education

DHS Native American Club to host art contest

September 20, 2019

The art contest is district-wide for Native American-themed drawings. Drawings can be a hard copy of any medium on 8.5 X 11 paper that can be scanned and transformed into…

Crews to repave East Animas Road starting Monday
Local News

Crews to repave East Animas Road starting Monday

September 20, 2019

The project will begin at the intersection of Hidden Falls Lane and continue north for about 5.5 miles to Trimble Lane (County Road 252). Crews will work from 8 a.m.…

Free presentation at library to address keto diet
Health

Free presentation at library to address keto diet

September 20, 2019

Learn about the science behind this way of eating and gain a better understanding of why the keto diet can be a lifesaver for people suffering from chronic diseases, such…

Bayfield Family Dentistry
Pine River Times news

Bayfield Family Dentistry

September 19, 2019

Dr. Uthoff is an experienced dentist licensed in the state of Colorado and has practiced in the western U.S. for more than 30 years. He received his undergraduate training in…

Powerhouse Science Center names PowerFall Ball honorees
Arts and Entertainment

Powerhouse Science Center names PowerFall Ball honorees

September 19, 2019

Walter Dear will be recognized for the L.L. Nunn Honoree in philanthropy; Jenna Kvasnovsky will be the Caroline Romney Honoree for a student; the Stuart Allen “Stu” Roosa Honoree for…

Adrien Lawyer to offer Trans Training 101
Community

Adrien Lawyer to offer Trans Training 101

September 19, 2019

Southwest Rainbow Youth and Sexual Assault Services Organization will host an in-depth introductory training to transgender people, their lives and issues, presented by Adrien Lawyer, co-founder of the Transgender Resource…