Local Briefs

Region 9 Economic Development to hold Legacy Lunch
Local News

Region 9 Economic Development to hold Legacy Lunch

March 4, 2019

“Since inception, Region 9 has distributed almost $28 million dollars in loan funding in our five-county region, and currently has about 164 active loans,” Laura Lewis Marchino, Region 9 executive…

Comfort Keepers offers professional caregiving class
Health

Comfort Keepers offers professional caregiving class

March 3, 2019

The Caregiver Learning Academy offers comprehensive caregiver education to people considering a career in professional caregiving in the communities of Southwest Colorado. For more information about earning a caregiver certificate,…

Volunteers sought for Colorado Trail crew
Southwest Life

Volunteers sought for Colorado Trail crew

March 2, 2019

Trail crew members must be at least 16 years old and in good physical condition. No previous trail building experience is required. Crew 1219 will work on Molas Pass, Segment…

San Juan Organics selected for $5,000 NextCycle grant
Business

San Juan Organics selected for $5,000 NextCycle grant

March 1, 2019

The nine will each receive a $5,000 business development grant, mentoring from the Colorado NextCycle technical advisory committee, and technical support from Resource Recycling Systems. Teams will then have the…

New Farmers Insurance office opens
Business

New Farmers Insurance office opens

March 1, 2019

The office will be open five days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and anytime by appointment. For more information, call…

Strater Hotel announces promotions
Business

Strater Hotel announces promotions

March 1, 2019

Tori Ossola has been named general manager. Most recently, Ossola served as the hotel’s rooms division manager, Ossola brings more than 25 years of experience working in the tourism and…

Miller Middle School announces Honor Roll
Education

Miller Middle School announces Honor Roll

March 1, 2019

Anderson, Willoughby; Arias, Owen; Aspen, Isabella; Banks, Roan; Bleth, Kyle; Bosmans, Silvie; Bronson, Holden; Carr, Grant; Casias, Ellie; Claassen, Nathan; Clair, Grace; Connors, Chase; Davis, Jordan; Dugan, Ryan; Ebner, Emma;…

Durango Education Foundation announces scholarship
Education

Durango Education Foundation announces scholarship

March 1, 2019

The DLM Scholarship will award up to $10,000 to cover tuition, books and fees. Award criteria is as follows: Recipient must enroll in a four-year public college or university in…

Durango to hold meeting about accessory dwelling units
Local News

Durango to hold meeting about accessory dwelling units

March 1, 2019

Residents are invited to learn about ADUs and discuss potential changes to the existing program. The ADU program is one strategy mentioned in the city’s recently-adopted Housing Plan. The goals…

Durango native Jared Thompson is promoted in Army
Community

Durango native Jared Thompson is promoted in Army

March 1, 2019

Chief warrant officer 5 is the highest warrant officer rank in the Army, and Thompson is one of only five experimental test pilots holding this rank. Thompson’s wife, Josephine, was…

Animas High School student-led conferences to be held
Education

Animas High School student-led conferences to be held

March 1, 2019

SLCs are mandatory for all ninth- and 10th-grade families, and for 11th grade families where the student has not yet confirmed a LINK Internship or is currently struggling academically in…

Animas High School Shadow Days are announced
Education

Animas High School Shadow Days are announced

March 1, 2019

AHS has a limited number of open seats in next year’s ninth, 10th and 11th grades. Those who complete the online Intent to Enroll will be entered in the AHS…

Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary Club will meet

March 1, 2019

Robert McDaniel, a local historian, will present the story of William Bell and the founding of Durango. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for $17. For…

Ospreys on Ice will host Disco Night at Chapman Hill
Education

Ospreys on Ice will host Disco Night at Chapman Hill

March 1, 2019

Admission is $6 and includes skate rental and a ticket for a prize drawing featuring gift cards from local businesses. Disco costumes encouraged and rewarded with an additional ticket for…