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Riverview Elementary to host community meetings
Community

Riverview Elementary to host community meetings

March 8, 2019

The topic will be led by counselor Lesley Ogburn, who will share an introduction to Restorative Resolutions. The PTO meeting will be from 6:50 to 7:45 p.m. Child care will…

Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet

March 8, 2019

Mary Shepherd, deputy director of the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, will discuss her group’s activities. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For…

Talk about homelessness at library Thursday
Pine River Times news

Talk about homelessness at library Thursday

March 7, 2019

Discuss your personal experiences of homelessness, what you think is at the root of the issue, possible solutions, and what you expect from your city, county, state or federal government…

Book-signing, talk on peace set for Saturday
Pine River Times news

Book-signing, talk on peace set for Saturday

March 7, 2019

Books will be available for purchase at the event, and a book-signing will follow the talk. Check out the recent Pine River Times article on Hutchinson and his business and…

Learn about bitters at library
Pine River Times news

Learn about bitters at library

March 7, 2019

Learn about bitters and how to design your own custom bitters recipes for health and pleasure. You’ll also taste a variety of handcrafted bitters and make your own batch to…

BHS students to perform ‘Matilda The Musical’
Pine River Times news

BHS students to perform ‘Matilda The Musical’

March 7, 2019

“Matilda” is a stage musical based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. It was adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim…

Studio & announces call to artists
Visual Arts

Studio & announces call to artists

March 7, 2019

This exhibit is open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary media. This year’s juror is Shan Wells. Cash prizes will be awarded: $300 Best of Show, $100…

Health department to address planning
Health

Health department to address planning

March 7, 2019

The theme of the event is “Public Health Planning: Using Science and Action to Improve Health,” which will highlight the agency’s recently released Public Health Improvement Plan. There will be…

Cottonwood Consulting LLC opens office in Bodo Park
Business

Cottonwood Consulting LLC opens office in Bodo Park

March 6, 2019

Cottonwood Consulting is a locally owned environmental consulting firm providing cost-effective environmental solutions to the oil and gas, construction, mining, real estate, utilities and transportation industries. Co-founders and long-time Durango…

Thrive Coalition to hold monthly meeting
Business

Thrive Coalition to hold monthly meeting

March 6, 2019

La Plata County Thrive Living Wage Coalition is a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life through fair and just wages for all. The Thrive Coalition meets the…

Wells Group to present real estate forecast
Business

Wells Group to present real estate forecast

March 6, 2019

The presentation will feature a commercial real estate appraiser and economist who will provide information about our local economy, real estate sales over the last year, construction forecasts, tourism info,…

Event to mark Sabido’s 600 days in sanctuary
Local News

Event to mark Sabido’s 600 days in sanctuary

March 5, 2019

Journal file photo<br><br>Rosa Sabido, center,and Joanie Trussel sing along during a candlelit vigil in September 2017, in honor of the Mancos United Methodist Church, which had given her sanctuary for…

Telluride Art Walk will be held Thursday
Local News

Telluride Art Walk will be held Thursday

March 5, 2019

Open Art Radio on KOTO will feature interviews with the participating artists and galleries from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Complimentary Gallery Guides are available at Visit Telluride on Colorado…

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry
Local News

Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fry

March 5, 2019

Baked and fried fish, breaded and battered, will be served along with french fries, coleslaw and drinks. Soft serve ice cream will also be available. Tickets are $10 for adults…