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Road work slated for North College Drive
Local News

Road work slated for North College Drive

September 5, 2019

Flaggers will direct one-lane of traffic through the work area while drainage improvements are made. Motorists are encouraged to obey all traffic controls and be aware of workers in the…

Durango Friends of the Arts to host gourd bowl class
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Friends of the Arts to host gourd bowl class

September 5, 2019

Create a unique gourd bowl using alcohol ink and wool dobbers. Learn how to weave/sew pine needles around the rim of the bowl using waxed linen. No previous experience needed.…

Animas City School Alumni to host reunion
Community

Animas City School Alumni to host reunion

September 5, 2019

All alumni are invited to attend and talk about their school days with their past classmates. A dedication ceremony for the east side maple tree will highlight the event. Refreshments…

Colorado Grand Road Rally to return Wednesday
Community

Colorado Grand Road Rally to return Wednesday

September 5, 2019

The Colorado Grand is an annual charity tour for about 100, 1960 and earlier sports and race cars. The cars will arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. for lunch served…

Sacred Heart to host spaghetti dinner
Community

Sacred Heart to host spaghetti dinner

September 5, 2019

Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and children 5 and younger are free. For more information, call Katie Barrett at 799-0089 or Luanna Castellano…

Two Durango furniture stores combine
Business

Two Durango furniture stores combine

September 4, 2019

Ashley HomeStore will now be called the Durango Furniture & Mattress Downtown Showroom and Willis Furniture will now be called Durango Furniture & Mattress Midtown Clearance Center. The Downtown Showroom…

Professional Women’s Network to host event
Business

Professional Women’s Network to host event

September 4, 2019

Bring business cards and good energy for fast-paced connections with other local boss babes. Speed rounds begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Latecomers will not be admitted. Tickets are $15 and…

SCAPE to host startup showcase and investor social
Business

SCAPE to host startup showcase and investor social

September 4, 2019

Join SCAPE for the launching of new innovative businesses, followed by a networking social with area entrepreneurs and investors. Before the showcase, SCAPE will also host an overview of Angel…

Life-Long Learning Lecture Series returns Thursday
Local News

Life-Long Learning Lecture Series returns Thursday

September 4, 2019

In the summer of 2017, a violent protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, ignited a long-simmering controversy over Civil War statues. Art historian and journalist Judith Reynolds will link contemporary disputes over…

Library to undergo repairs and maintenance
Local News

Library to undergo repairs and maintenance

September 4, 2019

Maintenance crews will use an aerial lift to conduct repairs and upkeep on the building’s roof. Access to portions of the library where work is being performed will be limited.…

Radiothon on Friday to raise money for United Way
Local News

Radiothon on Friday to raise money for United Way

September 4, 2019

The broadcast from Ska Brewing Co. will be live from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 101.3 KIQX-FM, 100.5 KRSJ-FM, 930 KIUP-AM and 97.3 KIUP-FM. Donations from local businesses vary…

30th Street closures to begin Friday
Local News

30th Street closures to begin Friday

September 4, 2019

Construction is expected to last about two weeks with minimal water service interruption to nearby residents. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution when traveling near the work zone.…

Genealogy group to feature talk
Community

Genealogy group to feature talk

September 3, 2019

Sturdevant will discuss the story of Sarah Chivington, the daughter of Col. John Chivington, famous for his role in the Sand Creek Massacre in eastern Colorado in 1864. Sturdevant is…

Steamworks to release Raspberry Limeade firkin
Food

Steamworks to release Raspberry Limeade firkin

September 3, 2019

du1-i-syn “It’s the end of the summer season, so we wanted to do something light and refreshing to send off summer in style,” said Steamworks Head Brewer Ken Martin in…

Farmers market to highlight local businesses
Food

Farmers market to highlight local businesses

September 3, 2019

The businesses will be offering samples to market customers until they run out and will be available to talk to people about their products and business and their commitment to…

Night work to begin Wednesday on Camino del Rio
Local News

Night work to begin Wednesday on Camino del Rio

September 3, 2019

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin two nights’ work Wednesday on Camino del Rio near Town Plaza in Durango.Courtesy photo The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin two nights’…

Library to host Family First Friday celebration
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Library to host Family First Friday celebration

September 3, 2019

Decorate a quilt square, make a simple rag doll and learn about how wool is sheared, cleaned, combed, dyed and spun. Bring fiber arts projects, such as knitting, needlepoint or…

Library to host homeopathy for cold and flu season talk
Pine River Times news

Library to host homeopathy for cold and flu season talk

September 3, 2019

Learn about a holistic medical system which stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself. The program will be presented by Isabel Frankel, certified homeopath with practices in Boston and Durango.…