Local Briefs

High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet

September 13, 2019

Dr. Don May will discuss the Fort Lewis College Village Aid Project in Nicaragua. The meeting is public to the public. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information,…

Powerhouse to host PowerFall Ball
Community

Powerhouse to host PowerFall Ball

September 13, 2019

There are four award honorees this year: an individual, a student, a business and a philanthropist who are emblematic of the maker spirit in the fields of science, technology, engineering…

Twin Buttes Farm to host benefit for Trails 2000
Community

Twin Buttes Farm to host benefit for Trails 2000

September 13, 2019

Happy hour will feature hors d’oeuvres prepared with naturally grown produce along with wines from Four Leaves Winery. All proceeds will benefit Trails 2000, who builds and maintains the trail…

Joyce Rankin to hold Read Act talk in Durango
Local News

Joyce Rankin to hold Read Act talk in Durango

September 13, 2019

Joyce Rankin, with the Colorado State Board of Education, will discuss the Read Act from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Needham Elementary. The presentation is an informative opportunity for…

Mining conference, innovation expo to be held in Silverton
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Mining conference, innovation expo to be held in Silverton

September 13, 2019

The two events will bring together mining and reclamation experts from industry, government, nonprofits and academia to develop solutions and partnerships to address watershed pollution from abandoned mines. The Tuesday…

Will Witt of PragerU to visit La Plata County
Community

Will Witt of PragerU to visit La Plata County

September 12, 2019

Witt will speak about the importance of free speech and the First Amendment at 3 p.m. Thursday in Noble Hall, Room 130, Fort Lewis College. This is a free event…

Durango Public Library to host touch a truck event
Community

Durango Public Library to host touch a truck event

September 12, 2019

This interactive event will include vehicles from different community helpers including Durango City Operations, Durango Fire & Rescue, Durango-La Plata County Airport, Durango Transit and Durango Police Department. This event…

Wedding: Giersch-Gaumond
Community

Wedding: Giersch-Gaumond

September 12, 2019

Rachel Geraldine Giersch and Chase Andersen Gaumond were married on June 22 at Chapel of Our Savior in Colorado Springs.Courtesy Rachel is a 2012 graduate of Durango High School and…

Animas Valley Grange to host picnic, potluck
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Animas Valley Grange to host picnic, potluck

September 12, 2019

The grange will provide local burgers and brats. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. The event will include music, apple pressing, local vendors and yard games.…

Durango Friends of the Arts to host mystery book club
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Friends of the Arts to host mystery book club

September 12, 2019

The club meets every third Monday at a different location for lunch. The club reads nonfiction and fiction books, then gathers to review the selection. DFA members and the public…

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation opens grant cycle
Health

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation opens grant cycle

September 12, 2019

The foundation expects to disburse about $450,000. General operating and programmatic grants will be awarded to Western Slope-based organizations and programs that: Support the socially and economically disadvantaged.Provide resources for…

Free wood mulch offered on Sept. 14
Pine River Times news

Free wood mulch offered on Sept. 14

September 12, 2019

The Bayfield Convenience Center accepts dry, brown yard waste such as tree trimmings, slash and tree trunks. These materials are periodically mulched and offered to residents free of charge. Traditionally,…

FFA Farm Barbecue Cook-off Sept. 14 in Ignacio
Pine River Times news

FFA Farm Barbecue Cook-off Sept. 14 in Ignacio

September 12, 2019

Eight teams will compete for the prize of $1,000. The FFA Booster Club will provide the brisket and pork. Registration is $250 per team. Arts and craft vendors will be…

Gable Mountain Pharm to host Pharm Phest on Sept. 14
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Gable Mountain Pharm to host Pharm Phest on Sept. 14

September 12, 2019

The festival will include live music, food, family, beer and libations. The musical lineup will feature Farmer in the Sky, Just Stosch, Uncle Kelsey, Sunny & the Whiskey Machine and…

Mercy Family Medicine adds physician
Business

Mercy Family Medicine adds physician

September 11, 2019

Walesdu1-i-syn Wales earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency in family medicine at the Greenville Family Medicine Residency…

CoverCO Tour to visit Durango to discuss health, well-being
Health

CoverCO Tour to visit Durango to discuss health, well-being

September 11, 2019

Building Better Health is holding the tour to offer Coloradans an opportunity to discuss how to improve health and well-being. Organizers will provide training, content and networking opportunities. The event’s…

Chamber offers marketing classes
Business

Chamber offers marketing classes

September 11, 2019

The chamber has partnered with local marketing experts to help local businesses improve their marketing strategy. Classes will run from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Wednesday from Oct. 2 to…