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Animas High School opens enrollment for 2019-20
Education

Animas High School opens enrollment for 2019-20

January 18, 2019

Learn more about how AHS prepares all students for success in college, career and life through a student-centered, project-based curriculum by attending an Information Session or scheduling a Shadow Day.…

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to continue Recital Series
Arts and Entertainment

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to continue Recital Series

January 17, 2019

The performance will feature Rebecca Ray, oboe, and Lisa Campi Walters, piano. The program will present a cross-section of contemporary repertoire for both instruments. Tickets are $20 for adults and…

Free lecture series to feature conductor Thursday
Local News

Free lecture series to feature conductor Thursday

January 14, 2019

San Juan Symphony Music Director Thomas Heuser will discuss the art of conducting by taking a close look at his personal and professional experiences. Heuser will also explain the history…

Free throwing shooting contest to be held at FLC
Local News

Free throwing shooting contest to be held at FLC

January 14, 2019

Courtesy of Durango Elks Lodge<br><br>Front Row: Thunder Windy Boy (Ignacio Elementary) and Elizabeth Mytko (Riverview Elementary)<br><br>Back Row: Trajan Garcia (Ignacio Middle), Ryne Neiman (Park Elementary), Carter Neiman (Miller Middle), and…

Author to speak to Four Corners Back Country Horsemen
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Author to speak to Four Corners Back Country Horsemen

January 14, 2019

BJ Boucher, author of “Walking in Wildness,” will give a presentation about the history of Southwest Colorado and the Weminuche Wilderness. The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen works to perpetuate…

Canyon alliance to hold volunteer orientation
Southwest Life

Canyon alliance to hold volunteer orientation

January 14, 2019

Attendees will learn how they can volunteer on public lands and at the museum. Numerous opportunities are available. For more about the orientation, visit www.swcocanyons.org and click on “News Briefs”…

Methodist Thrift Shop offers scholarships
Education

Methodist Thrift Shop offers scholarships

January 11, 2019

Interested people may pick up an application at the Methodist Thrift Shop, 986 East Second Ave. in Durango or from local high school counselor offices this month. Applications are due…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

January 11, 2019

Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Block-printing workshop to be held
Community

Block-printing workshop to be held

January 11, 2019

Cost is $45 for members of SCCA and $55 for non-members. The workshop is for people 13 and older. Space is limited to 12 people. Register by calling 560-1643 or…

Special yoga class to be held in Bayfield
Community

Special yoga class to be held in Bayfield

January 11, 2019

Vinyasa flow coordinates movement with breath to flow from one pose to the next. All levels are welcome, ages 13 and older. Participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes early…

La Plata Family Centers Coalition receives grant
Community

La Plata Family Centers Coalition receives grant

January 11, 2019

This money will help families in the Family Support Services program with goal-setting, budgeting, application assistance, resource connections and an in-house food pantry. This funding supports the Family Center in…

Durango student named to dean’s list
Education

Durango student named to dean’s list

January 11, 2019

Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New England is…

Animas High School offers enrollment for 2019-20
Education

Animas High School offers enrollment for 2019-20

January 11, 2019

Learn more about how AHS prepares all students for success in college, career and life through a student-centered, project-based curriculum by attending an information session or scheduling a Shadow Day.…

Women’s March to be held Jan. 19
Local News

Women’s March to be held Jan. 19

January 11, 2019

People should gather at 10:30 a.m. at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, 479 Main Ave. The march to Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave., will begin at 11…

Tax preparation help available for seniors
Local News

Tax preparation help available for seniors

January 11, 2019

Seniors must be 60 or older with an income of $54,000 or less to be eligible for tax preparation assistance. A checklist of required documents is available online at www.co.laplata.co.us…

Center accepting nominations for women
Community

Center accepting nominations for women

January 11, 2019

The 2019 National Women’s History month theme is “Visionary women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” The center is accepting nominations of La Plata County women for their contributions in their…

Photography club to meet Thursday
Arts and Entertainment

Photography club to meet Thursday

January 10, 2019

Durango photographer and writer Eginoire will talk about the techniques he uses to take pictures in the dark as he explores caves far under the ground. The meeting is free,…