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Click It or Ticket rural enforcement begins
Local News

Click It or Ticket rural enforcement begins

March 22, 2019

Colorado’s seat belt use rate is 86 percent, well below the national average of 90 percent. Last year, 215 unbuckled drivers and passengers were killed in crashes in the state,…

Copa del Sol 3v3 Soccer Tournament registration opens
Community

Copa del Sol 3v3 Soccer Tournament registration opens

March 22, 2019

Entry fees are U6-U7: $60/team (coach yes, ref no), U8-U19: $120/team (coach no, ref yes) and Adult Coed: $150/team (coach no, ref yes). To register, visit https://secure.touchnet.com/C20760_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13. For official rules…

Lake Nighthorse will open March 31
Local News

Lake Nighthorse will open March 31

March 22, 2019

The lake will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, from March 31 to April 28, for non-motorized watercraft. The lake will be open…

7th Ave mixed vocal quarter to perform
Arts and Entertainment

7th Ave mixed vocal quarter to perform

March 21, 2019

7th Ave is a group of vocalists, brought together in 2016 by Chris Rupp, the founder of Home Free. Combining elements of pop, swing, rockabilly, country and more, 7th Ave…

MORP to host grafting class at Animas Valley Grange
Community

MORP to host grafting class at Animas Valley Grange

March 21, 2019

Participants will learn the skill of grafting and take home four heritage apple trees. Participants may observe for free, but they are encouraged to register for the hands-on experience. Cost…

Womenade to hold meeting, fundraiser
Community

Womenade to hold meeting, fundraiser

March 21, 2019

Womenade helps neighbors who have fallen on hard times. Bring a minimum donation of $35 and a friend. Participants will vote on who will receive the funds. No tickets necessary,…

Bayfield Spring Festival coming up fast
Pine River Times news

Bayfield Spring Festival coming up fast

March 21, 2019

The day starts with the Easter Egg Scramble 5K/1K. What makes the race unique is that an Easter egg hunt is incorporated along the 5K course. Register at Bayfield Town…

Bowl a strike for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Pine River Times news

Bowl a strike for Big Brothers Big Sisters

March 21, 2019

The fundraiser takes place at Rolling Thunder Lanes in the Sky Ute Casino. Money raised goes to support the organization’s mission and vision, which is to provide children facing adversity…

Bayfield Lions Club dinner and auction to be held
Pine River Times news

Bayfield Lions Club dinner and auction to be held

March 21, 2019

Prime rib will be served along with complimentary beer and wine. Tickets are $25 per person. Money raised will be used for the continual upkeep of the hall, which is…

Preparing for wildfires talk set for Wednesday
Pine River Times news

Preparing for wildfires talk set for Wednesday

March 21, 2019

Landsman will cover topics ranging from structure hardening to forest management practices. He will also speak about resources available to help homeowners complete mitigation projects. Wildfire Adapted Partnership is a…

Talk examines affordable housing
Business

Talk examines affordable housing

March 20, 2019

Rachel Taylor-Saghie with Habitat for Humanity will make the presentation. The event is sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce and reservations are required. To make reservations call the chamber…

After Ours Flowers is now After Ours Caterier
Business

After Ours Flowers is now After Ours Caterier

March 20, 2019

Located at Highway 172 and County Road 221, After Ours Caterier has expanded its services from flowers and gifts to now offer catering and personal chef services for offices and…

Mountain Hyperbarics offers free treatment to veterans
Health

Mountain Hyperbarics offers free treatment to veterans

March 20, 2019

Hyperbaric chambers are used to treat an array of conditions stemming from the lack of oxygen, such as strokes, traumas, heart attacks, diabetic wounds, neurological conditions, wound recovery and more.…

Workshop to teach how to use Gaia map app
Southwest Life

Workshop to teach how to use Gaia map app

March 20, 2019

Ed Young, former course leader for Outward Bound and professional land surveyor, will lead the class. The Gaia app allows users to track their hiking, biking or horse riding travels…