Local Briefs

Purgatory to host Mountain Archery Festival
Community

Purgatory to host Mountain Archery Festival

July 5, 2019

The festival will include various courses and competition formats over three days, including the Pope and Young course, train to hunt course, Kirsch course, Kryptek course, Mountain Madness shoot off,…

Friends of the Library to host summer book sale
Community

Friends of the Library to host summer book sale

July 5, 2019

The sale will feature thousands of books, DVDs and more. All items are $1 per pound. All proceeds benefit the library. For more information, contact Debra Fry at (316) 214-3355…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet

July 5, 2019

Eileen Urbanek will present a Trunk Show, “Get Re-Excited.” Use the door on 12th Street to enter. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at…

True West Rodeo to benefit Cancer Coalition
Community

True West Rodeo to benefit Cancer Coalition

July 5, 2019

The rodeo shares the tradition and history of early settlers who gathered for competitions which highlight everyday life on the ranch and the frontier. Each Wednesday a local nonprofit that…

Annie’s Orphans to hold Pawsta for Pups event
Community

Annie’s Orphans to hold Pawsta for Pups event

July 5, 2019

The event will feature dinner, drinks, a $150 gift certificate giveaway, games, a live auction and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 via PayPal or at…

Gem and Mineral show to be held
Community

Gem and Mineral show to be held

July 5, 2019

Rocks, gems, minerals, beads, pearls, jewelry, tools and household items from 60 vendors will be available. Pan for gold and see new educational displays. Cost is $2 for adults, kids…

Seminar to address opioid use, suicide prevention
Health

Seminar to address opioid use, suicide prevention

July 5, 2019

This is a free event for medical professionals and staff. The seminar will address substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, motivational interviewing, risks and benefits of prescribing opioids and monitoring patients…

FLC to host Rocky Mountain UkeFest
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to host Rocky Mountain UkeFest

July 5, 2019

An all-star performance at the Concerts in the Park will kick off the festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Buckley Park. A welcome reception will be held from…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

July 4, 2019

The presenter will be David Wood, district governor for Rotary International, who will bring the group up to speed on all things Rotary in Colorado. All are welcome. For more…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet
Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

July 4, 2019

Layne Miller will present a talk about “Fremont Rock Art.” Miller is a longtime rock art researcher, a founding member of the Utah Rock Art Research Association and a photographer…

Animas City Theatre to host Industry Night
Arts and Entertainment

Animas City Theatre to host Industry Night

July 4, 2019

People We Know is a core group of musicians featuring members of existing Durango groups The Outskirts and The Fellowship of the Strings. The group explores the limits of bluegrass…

Stilwater Music welcomes new full-time instructor
Business

Stilwater Music welcomes new full-time instructor

July 4, 2019

Stuarddu1-i-syn Many in the Durango community know Stuard through his teaching positions, as well as his performances. Most recently, he was the co-director of bands at St. Columba School and…

Comfort Keepers of Durango celebrates National Day of Joy
Business

Comfort Keepers of Durango celebrates National Day of Joy

July 3, 2019

Comfort Keepers of Durango believes that no matter someone’s age, experiencing daily moments of joy is critical for maintaining physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Seniors want the same…

Locals complete hyperbaric medical team training
Health

Locals complete hyperbaric medical team training

July 3, 2019

This 40-hour training included information on the history of the medical uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, medical research and protocols presented by doctors in the field, and clinical procedures. Glass…

Steamworks to release Summer Crush firkin
Food

Steamworks to release Summer Crush firkin

July 3, 2019

du1-i-syn Steamworks’ Colorado Kölsch served as the base for the firkin, said head brewer Ken Martin, in a news release. Steamworks’ Colorado Kölsch is a light crisp ale with a…