Local Briefs

Ignacio passport help event will be held Oct. 20
Community

Ignacio passport help event will be held Oct. 20

October 12, 2018

Those interested in applying for a passport are welcome. There will be help with applications, photos and mailing. For more information, visit www.travel.state.gov or call 563-4322.

Fort Lewis Mesa announces events
Education

Fort Lewis Mesa announces events

October 12, 2018

Pumpkins may be purchased from Mrs. Prentice from Oct. 11 to 31 before or after school. Profits from the pumpkins will go toward adaptive skiing, books for the classroom and…

Adult ESL, GED classes to begin Oct. 22
Education

Adult ESL, GED classes to begin Oct. 22

October 12, 2018

Registration fees are $20 for ESL classes and $40 for GED/HSE classes. On-site child care is available for evening classes. Preregistration required for classes. For more information, visit the website…

Cowboy Gathering Parade announces awards
Community

Cowboy Gathering Parade announces awards

October 12, 2018

Most Impressive Horse Entry: America’s Mustangs/National Mustang Association ColoradoMost Impressive Mule or Donkey Entry: Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys Most Fashionable Animal Entry- Mercy: Super DogsBest Spirit of the Old West: Cowboy…

La Plata Youth Services receives $25,000 award
Community

La Plata Youth Services receives $25,000 award

October 12, 2018

La Plata provides support to local young people facing challenges in school, home and court. Scott Smith, program manager of the Community in Schools Partnerships, said in a news release…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

October 12, 2018

John Purser and Susan Atkinson will present information about climate change and new ideas for citizen carbon credits. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For…

Alpenglow Properties welcome new broker Carley Carter
Business

Alpenglow Properties welcome new broker Carley Carter

October 11, 2018

Carterdu1-i-syn She brings a passion for helping and connecting with people and a spirit of entrepreneurship. Carter focuses on serving her clients and shows she’s invested in helping clients buy…

Business expo Thursday, Oct. 18, at DoubleTree
Business

Business expo Thursday, Oct. 18, at DoubleTree

October 11, 2018

More than 40 exhibitors will showcase goods and services. The cost is $10 per person and includes food, beverages and door prizes. For more information visit web.durangobusiness.org/events.

Ballot issues forum to be held at Fort Lewis College
Local News

Ballot issues forum to be held at Fort Lewis College

October 11, 2018

There will be a combination of student-produced videos and LWV presentations about the ballot issues. A panel of students and LWV members will give the audience opportunities to ask questions…

TABOR, Gallagher to be discussed in Mancos
Local News

TABOR, Gallagher to be discussed in Mancos

October 11, 2018

Carla Hoehn, chief financial officer of Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1, and Lee Hallberg, executive director of the Mancos Public Library, will present. A question-and-answer period will also be held. This…

Ice skating lessons offered at Chapman Hill
Local News

Ice skating lessons offered at Chapman Hill

October 11, 2018

The classes help participants get comfortable on the ice and can be the first step in a progression toward figure skating and hockey. For more information about the program, pick…

Bayfield Pine River Library budget hearing
Local News

Bayfield Pine River Library budget hearing

October 10, 2018

Copies of the proposed budget are available at the library or on the library’s website at www.prlibrary.org. For more information contact the library at 884-2222.

Volunteers needed for Durango Local Licensing Authority
Local News

Volunteers needed for Durango Local Licensing Authority

October 10, 2018

The Local Licensing Authority meets monthly to review and approve new liquor or medical marijuana license applications, which includes changes in location of licensed premise and hearing cases against the…

Food safety training will be held Saturday
Health

Food safety training will be held Saturday

October 10, 2018

The class will cover specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and safe operation of a food business. The cost is $30 and advance registration is required. For more information…

Volunteers needed Friday for milkweed planting
Local News

Volunteers needed Friday for milkweed planting

October 9, 2018

Milkweed plants are the only food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars, and the event will help combat the declining milkweed in North America. All ages are welcome, and tools and…

Living with megafires presentation
Local News

Living with megafires presentation

October 8, 2018

Kodas will share insights about the causes and consequences of a megafire from his extensive interviews with firefighters, incident command teams, resource managers, policymakers, scientists and citizens. Admission is free.

Free healing yoga class on Wednesdays
Local News

Free healing yoga class on Wednesdays

October 8, 2018

The poses promote healing from longterm illness, chronic conditions and pain, encouraging relaxation that reduces fatigue while supporting the immune system. Martha Evers, a certified Iyengar Yoga practitioner who has…

Destination Imagination information night is Oct. 15
Local News

Destination Imagination information night is Oct. 15

October 8, 2018

Destination Imagination prepares children to be leaders and innovators by combining creativity, problem solving and teamwork with arts, science and technology. For more information, visit www.dicolorado.com/regions/southwest or contact Sheila Weahkee…

Kiwanis Club meeting at noon Thursday
Local News

Kiwanis Club meeting at noon Thursday

October 8, 2018

Durango City Councilor Dick White and Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Youssef will speak about Ballot Initiative 2A. The meeting is open to all, and lunch will be available for $13.…

Cortez history podcast nears production stage
Local News

Cortez history podcast nears production stage

October 7, 2018

Journal Staff Writer The Cortez Historic Preservation Board is working to approve changes to a grant application it submitted to History Colorado, the state’s historical society, that would secure funding…

Orchard social, tree sale set for Oct. 13 in Mancos
Southwest Life

Orchard social, tree sale set for Oct. 13 in Mancos

October 6, 2018

Heritage apple trees and Fenceline Cider will be sold starting at 2 p.m. Sweetwater Gypsies wood-fired pizza will be available at 4 p.m., and live music by The Great Contention…