Local Briefs

Cafe au Play to celebrate first birthday
Community

Cafe au Play to celebrate first birthday

April 16, 2019

The Cafe is an indoor playground and meetup space for parents and young children ages 0 to 4 years old. Cake, discounted punch passes and memberships will be available. For…

Opsrey Packs, Deer Hill Foundation offer scholarship
Education

Opsrey Packs, Deer Hill Foundation offer scholarship

April 16, 2019

Program participants will explore the mountains, rivers and canyons of the Southwest with teens from around the country. There will also be a Native American cross-cultural service project or a…

Powerhouse to host Durango Derby
Community

Powerhouse to host Durango Derby

April 16, 2019

Celebrate the 145th Kentucky Derby in style. Wear your finest hats, spring outfits and suits for an afternoon of horse races, gambling tables, raffle items, yard games and mint juleps…

Turkey feather blankets lecture to be held
Community

Turkey feather blankets lecture to be held

April 16, 2019

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance will present Bill Lipe, Ph. D., and Mary Weahkee, assistant archaeologist for New Mexico. In Lipe’s investigation, “How Many Turkeys Does it Take to Make a…

Trails 2000 to host Earth Day party
Community

Trails 2000 to host Earth Day party

April 16, 2019

The event, hosted on the annual recognition of Earth Day, invites all trail and outdoor enthusiasts to attend and learn more about how to get involved with Trails 2000 and…

Durango Nature Studies to host Earth Day event
Community

Durango Nature Studies to host Earth Day event

April 16, 2019

There will be music from the Pete Guiliani Band, refreshments and a number of environmental organizations will be on hand to share what they’re doing and ways to can get…

Marvel Grange to honor community heroes
Local News

Marvel Grange to honor community heroes

April 15, 2019

The evening will begin with a potluck supper. National Junior Grange Ambassador Billy Greer will make a presentation, FFA members will make a presentation and the grange will honor Ken…

City announces Easter Sunday closures
Local News

City announces Easter Sunday closures

April 15, 2019

Lake Nighthorse will be open Easter Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the only changes in schedules for city of Durango services and facilities. For more information,…

Local First to host mural celebration party
Local News

Local First to host mural celebration party

April 13, 2019

The mural was a project of Local First, a nonprofit local, independent business alliance serving La Plata County. It was completed by lead artists Hayley Kirkman, Lexis Loeb and Matthew…

Local First to host LPEA candidate forum
Local News

Local First to host LPEA candidate forum

April 13, 2019

Topics to be discussed will include principles of a rural electric cooperative, economic leakage, electric rates and local, renewable energy.

BLM announces prescribed burn near Bayfield
Pine River Times news

BLM announces prescribed burn near Bayfield

April 12, 2019

The 286-acre Rabbit Mountain Project Prescribed Fire is planned to restore and maintain ecosystem health by reducing fuel loads, thereby reducing wildfire risks in the area. A detailed burn plan…

First Baptist Durango Easter Service
Religion

First Baptist Durango Easter Service

April 12, 2019

9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Palm Sunday service. 6 p.m., Friday, Good Friday service.Gatherings will be held at our various Gospel Community locations. Each location will have a potluck…

DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month
Community

DeColores Civitan Club celebrates Awareness Month

April 12, 2019

DeColores Civitan Club is a member of the International Civitan organization, which primarily focuses on assisting people with developmental disabilities. Members also volunteer their time to help many different local…

Christ the King Lutheran Church Holy Week schedule
Regional News

Christ the King Lutheran Church Holy Week schedule

April 12, 2019

8 a.m. (contemporary) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional) Sunday, Palm Sunday worship.6 p.m. Thursday, Maundy Thursday with Chancel Choir.6 p.m. Friday, Good Friday Service with music by Joyful Noise.

Animas High to host prom April 19
Community

Animas High to host prom April 19

April 12, 2019

Juniors and seniors, plus their high school-aged guests, are invited to enjoy an Old Hollywood-themed evening. Tickets are $35 and available for sale during school hours.