Local Briefs

Overdose Awareness Day event to be held at Buckley Park
Health

Overdose Awareness Day event to be held at Buckley Park

September 2, 2019

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and generate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. The event seeks to…

Animas Surgical Hospital to host back pain seminar
Health

Animas Surgical Hospital to host back pain seminar

August 31, 2019

Attendees will be able to get real answers about chronic back or neck pain at this free community event. Topics include: signs and symptoms of many common back conditions, treatment…

September library events
Community

September library events

August 30, 2019

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For infants to 18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and…

Forest Service offers fire safety reminders
Local News

Forest Service offers fire safety reminders

August 30, 2019

Fire danger is high to very high this weekend. Campfires should remain in dedicated campfire rings and should remain a reasonable size.Drown campfires until cold to the touch. Always have…

Durango Transit to operate on Monday holidays
Local News

Durango Transit to operate on Monday holidays

August 30, 2019

In response to the needs of ridership, Durango Transit will extend regular service hours to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. These…

City of Durango announces Labor Day schedule
Local News

City of Durango announces Labor Day schedule

August 29, 2019

City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, police station and substation, Greenmount Cemetery and the Parks & Recreation administrative offices.The recreation center will be open…

Annual bookmark contest accepting entries
Education

Annual bookmark contest accepting entries

August 29, 2019

Winners will receive $100 gift certificates from Maria’s and runners-up will receive $50. Awards will be presented at a Durango City Council meeting. Two thousand book marks, with artists’ names,…

Cub Scouts to host Join Night
Community

Cub Scouts to host Join Night

August 29, 2019

Local Cub Scout troops will host a Join Night at Viles Park for boys and girls interested in scouting.Courtesy At Join Night, parents can learn about the benefits of scouting,…

Local First to host Harvest Dinner
Community

Local First to host Harvest Dinner

August 29, 2019

Durango chefs will team up with local farmers to create a four-course meal that is 90% locally produced. Proceeds support Local First’s efforts to toward growing and sustaining the local…

Teacher exchange opportunity to hold informational meeting
Education

Teacher exchange opportunity to hold informational meeting

August 29, 2019

Educators from both public and private schools are eligible. Exchange offers new approaches to current issues in the classroom and educational community. This is an opportunity for professional development as…

Rochester Hotel to host art show opening
Arts and Entertainment

Rochester Hotel to host art show opening

August 29, 2019

Kachnowicz’s work combines abstract and representational styles and uses natural materials such as sand and dried herbs. Wine will be available for purchase. For more information, call 385-1920.

Auditions for ‘Gypsy’ to be held
Performing Arts

Auditions for ‘Gypsy’ to be held

August 29, 2019

Auditions will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 in the FLC theater. Call to schedule an audition appointment with Theresa Carson at 247-7165. Actors must…

Farmington police plan DUI checkpoints in September
Local News

Farmington police plan DUI checkpoints in September

August 28, 2019

The Farmington Police Department will participate in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign throughout September, including sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols beginning Labor Day weekend. Across the…

Petitto & Associates welcome new employee
Business

Petitto & Associates welcome new employee

August 28, 2019

Phillipsdu1-i-syn Phillips became a licensed private investigator in September 2017. She began with P&A as an intern in January 2018. Since then, she has gained experience in surveillance, process service,…

Jacqueline Caldwell joins EXIT Realty Home & Ranch
Business

Jacqueline Caldwell joins EXIT Realty Home & Ranch

August 28, 2019

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Colorado’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

Sorrel Sky to host Timeless West show
Arts and Entertainment

Sorrel Sky to host Timeless West show

August 28, 2019

An opening reception with the artists will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20 during the Fall Gallery Walk. “Timeless West” will be specially extended for Cowboy Poetry…

Colorado State Forest Service announces funding opportunity
Southwest Life

Colorado State Forest Service announces funding opportunity

August 28, 2019

The Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program helps fund projects that strategically reduce the potential wildfire risk to property, infrastructure and water supplies and that promote forest health…

City of Durango releases fall/winter activity guide
Local News

City of Durango releases fall/winter activity guide

August 27, 2019

The guide is available at the Durango Community Recreation Center, Durango Gymnastics, Durango Public Library, Chapman Hill and City Hall. It is also available online at www. DurangoGov.org/activityguide. Register for…

Mercy to host Flight for Life blood drive event
Local News

Mercy to host Flight for Life blood drive event

August 25, 2019

Flight For Life Colorado now carries blood products on board all of its helicopters, improving its capabilities to provide the best possible care for patients. The blood drive will benefit…

Veterans Poker Run to take place Friday
Local News

Veterans Poker Run to take place Friday

August 23, 2019

Registration and departure will be at Durango Harley-Davidson. The route will run from the dealership to Veterans Park, Sun Ray Park, Billy Goat Saloon and Sky Ute Casino Resort. The…

Durango to participate in Kids Count Colorado
Community

Durango to participate in Kids Count Colorado

August 23, 2019

The Kids Count in Colorado! report is an annual publication providing state and local data about child well-being factors such as health, education and economic status. The Colorado Children’s Campaign…