Local Briefs

La Plata Physical Medicine PC to open
Business

La Plata Physical Medicine PC to open

June 12, 2019

Wallachdu1-i-syn Wallach is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His goal is to enhance and restore function, reduce pain and increase quality of life for people with problems relating…

Camp Invention STEM program comes to Durango
Education

Camp Invention STEM program comes to Durango

June 12, 2019

Using hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills; and encourages entrepreneurship – in a fun and engaging…

Superfund community advisory group seeks 2 new members
Local News

Superfund community advisory group seeks 2 new members

June 10, 2019

Members must live in the Animas River watershed. Appointments are generally for three years. Meetings occur monthly and are open to the public. Group members are expected to occasionally read…

Allergy presentation to be held at library
Health

Allergy presentation to be held at library

June 9, 2019

AAT are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. The talk will explore this fast, effective treatment to relieve sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, stuffiness, coughing and other symptoms.…

Senior Center Calendar
Community

Senior Center Calendar

June 7, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Daily 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Billiards, reading, darts, TV, meal. Monday 9:30 a.m. Seated Tai Chi. 10 a.m. VIP meeting. 10:15 a.m. WYS. 10:30 a.m. Belly…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet

June 7, 2019

Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The program for this meeting will be Quilted Clothing with Mary from the Quilt It…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

June 7, 2019

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Community Health Action Coalition to meet
Community

Community Health Action Coalition to meet

June 7, 2019

The program will be presented by Mike Todt, a mental health professional working with Community Compassion Outreach and Manna. He will be discussing the homeless issue in Durango. Everyone is…

Kiwanis Club to meet
Community

Kiwanis Club to meet

June 7, 2019

Ron Price of Productive Outcomes, an author, speaker, trainer and humorist, will discuss how to deal with difficult people and situations. The meeting is open to all and lunch is…

Landowners can apply for Forest Legacy Program
Southwest Life

Landowners can apply for Forest Legacy Program

June 7, 2019

The Colorado State Forest Service is accepting Forest Legacy Program proposals from Colorado landowners. The program authorizes the CSFS or U.S. Forest Service to purchase permanent conservation easements on private…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

June 6, 2019

The Incredible Dream campaign works to advance heart and vascular care for the community. With a goal of $4 million over three years, donations will upgrade the cardiac catheterization lab,…

Historic Peterson House to open at Animas Museum
Community

Historic Peterson House to open at Animas Museum

June 6, 2019

After the ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m., there will be old-fashioned games for children and refreshments reflecting the Great Depression era until 3 p.m. A special exhibit of 1930s toys will…

Know Your Dough to host guest bartender event
Community

Know Your Dough to host guest bartender event

June 6, 2019

Guest bartenders this year will be John Ogier and Samantha Gallant. Half of drink profits and all tips are donated directly to Know Your Dough for financial literacy programming for…

Father’s Day weekend car show
Community

Father’s Day weekend car show

June 6, 2019

The car show will have more than 100 awards, T-shirts, goody bags and door prizes. Awards will be given out at 3 p.m. For more information, call 247-8761, ext. l…