Local Briefs

Knights of Columbus to hold dance Saturday

A brisket and turkey dinner with sides will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dancing with DJ Alex Rodriquez will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. A cash…

Learn how to make Victorian-era Valentines cards

The cost is $30, and seating is limited. To reserve a space, call 259-2402. Proceeds will benefit the Animas Museum. Participants should bring scissors. Everything else will be provided.

‘Bears of Durango’ will be shown Feb. 8

The Durango Film-sponsored screening will be attended by the film’s director, Dusty Hulet, who will answer questions after the screening and share details about the film’s new partnership with Mountain…

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War ll who were aboard the U.S. troopship Dorchester on Feb. 3, 1943. When…

Region 9 sets board, adds members

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected to his second year as chair; Todd Starr, Archuleta at-large member, was elected vice chair; Laurie Sigillitto, La Plata at-large member, secretary;…

Speed networking with business women on tap

Check-in is between 5 and 5:30 p.m., with speed rounds beginning promptly at 5:30. The event offers fast-paced professional connections with other local businesswomen. Paying $10 at the door gets…

eXp Reality offers ‘Home Report’ on Alexa

The Home Report will feature select listings available in La Plata County as well as inform the public about any open houses coming up. Rosenbaugh anticipates that it will evolve…

Care coordinator hired at Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers provides home care services in La Plata, Montezuma and Archuleta counties. Terry Jacobsen will continue to manage administrative support. To reach Fine or Jacobson, or to learn more…

Seniors Outdoors announces activities

9 a.m. Saturday: The Saturday Snowshoes group for moderate to advanced skill sets will be held. For more information, contact Clark Lagow at [email protected]. For updates or cancellations, go to…

City to hold winter commuting challenge and Bike to Work Day

Joey Ernst inspects a bicycle during Winter Bike to Work Day in 2014.Durango Herald file There will be free breakfast snacks, coffee and hot chocolate from Bread, Carver Brewing Co.…

Animas High School grateful for support

Kirk Komick and his staff contribute so much to our community, always with grace and style, and we appreciate their support! Animas High School

Women to present climbing presentation Thursday

Rodey climbed Kilimanjaro when she was 73. Malcom made the trek at 64. Together, they will intertwine their separate experiences in an entertaining presentation that will include background about Africa’s…

Juniper School announces openings

For more information, call 764-4185 or visit juniper.durangoschools.org.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

Larry Turner will talk about the Guatemala Medical Team needs. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

The club conducts projects such as working with Community Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Durango Adult Education Center, and highway cleanup, among others. The meeting is free and…

Florida Mesa SAC to meet Wednesday

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

Hanley Frost will present about Southern Ute History. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango Rotary Club to meet Tuesday

Albert, a longtime Rotarian, is president of San Juan Services, a local company which manages and develops hotels, commercial and residential real estate. The club’s dinner meeting will start at…

Ignacio woman graduates from Mines

Craig is now employed by Interstate Highway Construction in Denver as a project engineer. She is also the granddaughter of Carl and Teri Craig of Vallecito.

Pine River Library to host weekly open art group

For information, call the library at 884-2222 ext. 510.

Make a Valentine at Pine River Library

The craft only takes five minutes to make, and you can pick up a romantic comedy to check out while you are at the library to really celebrate the holiday…

Quadrivium to perform at Pine River Library

The second concert in Quadrivium’s 2018-19 series, “Wild Kingdom” celebrates the creatures of nature. This concert will feature guest bass-baritone Ryan Downey, and is made possible in partnership with Pine…

Wild & Scenic film festival to be held in Durango

All Durango nature-lovers are invited to share drinks, popcorn and a roster of films that celebrate nature, inspire activism and raise awareness about the issue of climate change at 4…

Tickets to go on sale for Blackbeard lecture at Fort Lewis College

Courtesy of the North Carolina Maritime Museum<br><br>David Moore researches the shipwreck site for the Queen Anne’s Revenge near Beaufort, North Carolina.du1-i-syn Moore, archaeological curator at North Carolina Maritime Museum, will…

Prostate cancer support group to meet Tuesday

Anyone with prostate issues or a cancer diagnosis is welcome. At 5:30 p.m., before the regular meeting, local attorney Tracy Cross will give a presentation in the same room called…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold meeting about big-game hunting seasons

In the first part of the meeting, local wildlife managers will provide an overview of wildlife-related issues. The remainder of the meeting will include a presentation and discussion of the…

Durangoan named to dean’s list

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a…

Farmers market seeks vendors for 2019

The 25-week season runs from May 11 through Oct. 26. Products encouraged include agricultural products, local value-added products, handmade high-quality artisan goods, services to customers, and ready-to-eat food or beverage…

FFA club to hold breakfast

Pine River Library to host Valentine making

For more information, 884-2222, ext. 510.