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Humane society to host Adopt-a-Thon
Community

Humane society to host Adopt-a-Thon

May 23, 2019

The adopt-a-thon will feature reduced adoption fees of $10 for adult cats and $50 for adult dogs, an assortment of sales at the thrift store and food at a concession…

Durango senior Jack Beattie wins scholarship
Education

Durango senior Jack Beattie wins scholarship

May 23, 2019

du1-i-syn The scholarship grants $7,000 per year, for four years. Beattie is the son of Todd and Alana Beattie, and plans on attending Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The Colorado…

Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship recipients
Education

Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship recipients

May 23, 2019

Sarah Ross from Pagosa Springs High School received a $1,000 grant made possible by the Elks National Foundation through the Colorado Elks Association. Briana Duran and Lucas Roderick received Fred…

The Garden Project to host soil and seed sale
Community

The Garden Project to host soil and seed sale

May 23, 2019

Three types of soil from Paonia Soil Co. will be available; featherweight, the bomb and dynamic dressing, as well as seeds from High Mowing. For more information, call 259-3123 or…

SJMA to host teen backpacking trip
Community

SJMA to host teen backpacking trip

May 23, 2019

The trip will be led by MK Gunn, a certified interpretive guide from SJMA, and other local outdoor affiliates. Participants will need to carry most of their own provisions and…

Purgatory Resort to hold naturalist training
Community

Purgatory Resort to hold naturalist training

May 23, 2019

Training will be conducted by naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with San Juan National Forest. Guided tours are from 9:45 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday,…

High Noon Rotary to meet
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet

May 23, 2019

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

Canyons of the Ancients to host student art exhibit
Arts and Entertainment

Canyons of the Ancients to host student art exhibit

May 23, 2019

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting will host an art and archaeology exhibition at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum. Students from the Southwest Open School…

Animas City Night Bazaar to host dance night
Arts and Entertainment

Animas City Night Bazaar to host dance night

May 23, 2019

Bring your dancing shoes for the first Night Bazaar of the season. Music will be spun by DJ Bad Goat. Enjoy local food, alcohol, artisans and more. The evening is…

Wild Iris Wellness to move to new location
Business

Wild Iris Wellness to move to new location

May 22, 2019

Owner DeVere Keen Gable is a craniosacral therapist and holistic health coach and provides transformational body work. Gable’s mission is to help individuals feel their best and live their best…

Local business Tailwind Nutrition receives award
Business

Local business Tailwind Nutrition receives award

May 22, 2019

The award, a joint recognition from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the World Trade Center Denver, has been given to Colorado exporters annually since 1970.…

Music in the Mountains to host volunteer training
Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains to host volunteer training

May 22, 2019

Returning and new volunteers are required to attend one of the upcoming mandatory volunteer trainings to learn about the festival and this year’s venue change. Meet in the lobby of…

Bear Dance Pow Wow coming up this weekend
Pine River Times news

Bear Dance Pow Wow coming up this weekend

May 22, 2019

The pow wow will feature the Gourd Dance at 5 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Grand Entry will be held at 7…

Movie night features ‘Fantastic Beasts’
Pine River Times news

Movie night features ‘Fantastic Beasts’

May 22, 2019

Come see all that magic on the big screen. The program is free and there will be free popcorn for all as well. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

Wolves in Colorado talk set for Thursday in Ignacio
Pine River Times news

Wolves in Colorado talk set for Thursday in Ignacio

May 22, 2019

The University Press of Colorado recently published “The Last Stand of the Pack, Critical Edition,” which is a reprint of a 1929 book that describes the trapping, shooting and killing…

Vallecito Lake kickoff party tonight
Pine River Times news

Vallecito Lake kickoff party tonight

May 22, 2019

Come to the Vallecito Lake Kickoff party for a Chamber of Commerce meet and greet, live music from The Garrett Young Collective, smoked BBQ and drinks, and a chance to…

Dolores commencement ceremony
Local News

Dolores commencement ceremony

May 22, 2019

Dolores High School will hold its commencement from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday morning at the school’s football field.The Journal file Dolores High School seniors will graduate Saturday morning at…

MORP to participate in Dolores River Festival
Local News

MORP to participate in Dolores River Festival

May 21, 2019

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will be selling heritage apple trees at their booth at the Dolores River Festival on June 1.du1-i-syn Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will be at the Dolores…