Local Briefs

Durango School District 9-R announces closures
Education

Durango School District 9-R announces closures

March 20, 2019

The Administration Building, 201 E. 12th St., will be open to the public for limited hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will be closed Friday.

Women’s Resource Center to host Womenade
Local News

Women’s Resource Center to host Womenade

March 20, 2019

The event will raise money to help people who have fallen on hard times. Attendees should bring a minimum donation of $35. People will vote on who will receive the…

Dirt Club after school program opens for registration
Community

Dirt Club after school program opens for registration

March 19, 2019

The six-week spring session will begin in mid-April. Students will learn about gardening and healthy eating by growing food and snacking on the harvest. There will also be nature-inspired art,…

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry
Local News

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry

March 18, 2019

Baked and fried fish, french fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft-serve ice cream will also be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and…

Tara Mandala to host Spring Equinox celebration
Religion

Tara Mandala to host Spring Equinox celebration

March 17, 2019

The day of events will be focused on setting new intentions and finding renewal as spring begins. There will be morning meditation, a celebratory lunch and the hanging of traditional…

Education leader to visit Durango on Monday
Education

Education leader to visit Durango on Monday

March 15, 2019

The presentation will help those who care for young children learn proven, innovative strategies and tactics to deal with childhood behaviors that can be challenging. Pretti-Frontczak will walk attendees through…

Durango High Noon Rotary club to meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary club to meet

March 15, 2019

CJ Martinez will provide information about the 100 Club. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango AARP chapter to meet
Community

Durango AARP chapter to meet

March 15, 2019

Durango Fire Department Safety Officer Scott Davis will speak about fire, falls and safety. AARP members and seniors are invited. If you would like to eat at the Senior Center,…

Housing as Health Initiative to host community meeting
Local News

Housing as Health Initiative to host community meeting

March 15, 2019

The initiative intends to: Build Espero Apartments 40 units of housing for homeless individuals with disabilities. Build programs that address the needs of homeless youth, survivors and aging adults Build…

Renewable Energy Durango to host Energy 101 presentation
Local News

Renewable Energy Durango to host Energy 101 presentation

March 15, 2019

Topics of discussion will include: Power market dynamics, local generation and jobs, LPEA buyout potential from Tri-State contract, Kit Carson and Delta-Montrose Electric co-ops, and 100 percent renewable energy Durango.…

Colorado Native Plant Society to host talk
Education

Colorado Native Plant Society to host talk

March 15, 2019

The event will feature “Common Southwestern Native Plants: An Identification Guide,” a user-friendly, pictorial guide to hundreds of the Southwest’s most common native plants, most of which are ideal for…

DHS Jazz Ensemble wins big at FLC
Arts and Entertainment

DHS Jazz Ensemble wins big at FLC

March 14, 2019

DHS Jazz Ensemble members are: Joe Baldwin, Holden Becher, Warner Becher, Celia Chick, Ben DeBelina, Braeden Driscoll, Clara Galbraith, Brandon Gallegos, Sean Garretty, Ella Gavlinski, Wyett Hollman, Ryan Johnson, Lily…