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Studio & announces call to artists
Arts and Entertainment

Studio & announces call to artists

January 10, 2024

Studio & Gallery announces a call to artists to participate in an open exhibition with the theme DELICATE. Artists are invited to make work exploring the breadth of interpretations around…

Senior Center Calendar, Jan. 8-12
Community

Senior Center Calendar, Jan. 8-12

January 5, 2024

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate bridge.…

Merely Players offers Saturday workshops
Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players offers Saturday workshops

January 4, 2024

Merely Players is offering Saturday workshops for actors of all levels looking to level up their acting. Classes are open to those age 16 and older, and will be held…

Laframboise named employee of month
Business

Laframboise named employee of month

December 29, 2023

Comfort Keepers In Home Care would like to congratulate Katrina Laframboise as its December Caregiver of the Month. Laframboise says she enjoys most about caregiving is being a positive influence…

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, party
Community

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, party

December 23, 2023

The Marvel Grange will host a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs,…

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 25-29
Community

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 25-29

December 22, 2023

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for Christmas. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Zumba, Beginner Tai Chi/Seated. 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step. 11 a.m.: JCHR Blood Pressure Check…

Humane Society holding dog coat drive
Community

Humane Society holding dog coat drive

December 15, 2023

La Plata County Humane Society is accepting donations of new and used dog coats and food through Tuesday (Dec. 19). Donations will then be brought to Manna soup kitchen on…

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 18-22
Community

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 18-22

December 12, 2023

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step – Marvel. 10:45 a.m.: Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate bridge. 1 p.m.: Be…

Strater Hotel announces new rooms division manager
Business

Strater Hotel announces new rooms division manager

December 8, 2023

Jenny Roberts Strater Hotel welcomes Jenny Roberts to the hotel as its rooms division manager. After graduating from Northern Michigan University with a degree in hotel management, Roberts worked in…

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Dec. 10-13
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Dec. 10-13

December 6, 2023

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday, Dec. 10 Sunday Mass, 3-7 p.m., McPhearson Memorial Chapel. Bean…

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 11-15
Community

Senior Center Calendar, Dec. 11-15

December 6, 2023

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel. 10:45 a.m.: Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate bridge.…

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Dec. 3-8
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Dec. 3-8

December 1, 2023

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday, Dec. 3 D&D Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Education Business Hall, room…

Pine River Library hosts December Cookbook Club
Community

Pine River Library hosts December Cookbook Club

November 28, 2023

Pine River Library will have the third meeting of its monthly Cookbook Club from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield. Each…

Pediatric Partners announces new hire
Business

Pediatric Partners announces new hire

November 28, 2023

Taylor Hayes Pediatric Partners of the Southwest is announces the hire of Pediatric Physician Assistant Taylor Hayes. Hayes received her board-certified PA degree from the University of Colorado’s Child Health…

Low-cost pet clinic coming to Ignacio
Community

Low-cost pet clinic coming to Ignacio

November 23, 2023

La Plata County Humane Society will offer a low-cost pet clinic Dec. 13 in the Southern Ute Multipurpose room, 256 Ute Road, in Ignacio. A neuter costs $120 and a…

City of Durango announces holiday schedule
Community

City of Durango announces holiday schedule

November 17, 2023

The city’s of Durango has announced its schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24: City administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes…

Christmas tree permits now available
Community

Christmas tree permits now available

November 17, 2023

Christmas tree permits are available at San Juan National Forest offices, from local vendors and online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may…

Business owners recognized for achievement
Business

Business owners recognized for achievement

November 17, 2023

Shelley Low, Jessica Low and Nick Johnson, owners of EXIT Realty Home & Ranch with offices in Durango, Pagosa Springs and Farmington, were named Broker of the Year – West…

Methodist Bazaar to be held Saturday
Arts and Entertainment

Methodist Bazaar to be held Saturday

November 16, 2023

The annual Methodist Bazaar will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Summit Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. The bazaar will feature crafts, baked goods, local vendors, plants…

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Nov. 12-17
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar, Nov. 12-17

November 10, 2023

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday, Nov. 12 D&D Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Education Business Hall, room…