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Durango Daybreak Rotary to host Lynn Westberg
Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary to host Lynn Westberg

June 6, 2019

The speaker will be Lynn Westberg, who will talk about the Community Health Action Coalition. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org and www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

AARP seeks 2019 community service nominees
Community

AARP seeks 2019 community service nominees

June 6, 2019

Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Colorado staff and volunteers, based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, supported AARP’s vision and mission and inspired other volunteers. The…

iAm Music to offer summer songwriting workshop
Arts and Entertainment

iAm Music to offer summer songwriting workshop

June 6, 2019

The workshop will be a one-week, in-depth study of fundamental songwriting techniques focused on composition, rhythm, writing chord progressions and cultivating lyrical content. Students will learn to create material that…

Professional Women present concert
Business

Professional Women present concert

June 5, 2019

Overfielddu1-i-syn The concert will feature door prizes, conversation kick-starters, appetizers and a cash bar. Cost will be $10 at the door. PWN connects professional woman to share stories and to…

YPOD holds lunch with Zach Williams
Business

YPOD holds lunch with Zach Williams

June 5, 2019

Williams, 30, operates 2nd Deli & Spirits, 601 E. Second Ave., with partner Colin Brunson. He has lived in Durango since 2010 and he and Brunson opened 2nd Deli &…

Lavengood receives national recognition
Business

Lavengood receives national recognition

June 5, 2019

Tamra Lavengood, clinical performance coordinator with Mercy Family Medicine, was recognized recently by the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus group for contributions to innovative primary care. Lavengood is with Adam Boehler,…

First S.W. Bank adds to board
Business

First S.W. Bank adds to board

June 5, 2019

Bricker is a third-generation Coloradan who has been living in the San Luis Valley since 1975. She is the owner of Three Barrel Brewing Co. in Del Norte and has…

Website development focus of workshop
Business

Website development focus of workshop

June 5, 2019

The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. June 20 at TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. in Durango. Nathan Morris will lead the workshop, which will examine…

Learn about ag finance at workshop
Business

Learn about ag finance at workshop

June 5, 2019

The event is free and includes a lunch. The instructor, Pat Calhoun, will help agricultural businesses with budgets, cash flow and developing and maintaining an annual budget.

Steamworks Half Marathon to take place Saturday
Local News

Steamworks Half Marathon to take place Saturday

June 5, 2019

There will not be any road closures for the event. However, drivers should be aware that 300 runners will be on these roads: East Animas Road (County Road 250) between…

Ben Frihauf of Farmers Insurance relocates office
Business

Ben Frihauf of Farmers Insurance relocates office

June 5, 2019

Frihaufdu1-i-syn The new location can be found in the North Point Building at 1315 Main Ave. Ste. 105, facing the railroad tracks. There is ample free parking and easy access.…

Construction to begin on new SkyRaider Trail
Local News

Construction to begin on new SkyRaider Trail

June 5, 2019

Construction of the SkyRaider Trail will begin Monday. Early efforts will include corridor clearing and some chain saw use. Work is expected to continue until late September. For a map…

City to give away mulch Friday
Local News

City to give away mulch Friday

June 5, 2019

Material may be loaded by residents, and the city will have a loader to help put mulch into personal vehicles and trailers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mulch…

Bayfield community invited to Planting Party
Pine River Times news

Bayfield community invited to Planting Party

June 5, 2019

Join staff, parents and students in the BIS Garden for a final cleanup of all the cover crops, weeding and planting. Donations of seeds or plants are appreciated. Bring water,…

Mad Science to host upcoming Summer Learning Program
Pine River Times news

Mad Science to host upcoming Summer Learning Program

June 5, 2019

The group, which has been bringing science education to millions of children throughout the world for over 25 years, will be bringing their summer space adventures to the library for…

Forensics Day begins today at library
Pine River Times news

Forensics Day begins today at library

June 5, 2019

Have you ever wanted to solve a crime? Teens are invited to join search and recovery experts from Fort Lewis College and learn how to walk potential crime scenes. Flag…

Camp Invention begins June 10 in Ignacio
Pine River Times news

Camp Invention begins June 10 in Ignacio

June 5, 2019

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

Steamworks to release Cherry Kölsch firkin
Food

Steamworks to release Cherry Kölsch firkin

June 4, 2019

du1-i-syn Creative credit for the June Firkin goes to Steamworks’ new brewer Doug Williamson who developed the recipe – a tart cherry Kölsch. The firkin beer has a base of…

City announces Durango BMX state race
Local News

City announces Durango BMX state race

June 3, 2019

The Friday race will be a standard race, with registration opening at 5 p.m. and racing beginning at 6 p.m. The Saturday race is a State Race Triple Qualifier, which…

La Plata Civil Dialogue to host county manager
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La Plata Civil Dialogue to host county manager

June 3, 2019

The meeting will feature Chuck Stevens, La Plata County manager, who will discuss the county’s budget, operating revenue and remedies. Stevens will also give an update about the public polling…

City of Durango renames Santa Rita Drive
Local News

City of Durango renames Santa Rita Drive

June 3, 2019

Larry Valdez was a longtime Durango resident and veteran of the Vietnam War. The authorizing ordinance became effective April 26. The Colorado Department of Transportation installed new street signs May…