The enhancement program is part of a national and state AHEC Organization and Health Resources and Services Administration initiative to prepare health professionals to serve rural communities. It consists of…
La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker and Ruth Bader Ginsberg (portrayed by local actor Judy Hook) will discuss the election process in our own county and provide a…
The evening will begin with a short panel discussion and include participants from the San Juan National Forest, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Lewis College, La Plata County’s Office of…
The Animas River Trail will remain open during the construction process, which will include a limited amount of excavation and concrete installation. Flaggers will be present to warn pedestrians when…
McCracken will share his story of collaborating with Nike’s design team to create footwear specifically designed for the Native American and Aboriginal youths in North America. The N7 collection supports…
Classes are open to those 60 and older who are concerned about falls. Participants will learn to: view falls as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; make changes to…
Turf and noxious weed maintenance will be conducted at these times and locations: Sept. 18: Weed spraying in Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave.Sept. 19: Weed spraying in Rank Park, 149…
When constructed, the Palisade Plunge Trail will be a 32-mile single-track trail that will feature a unique 6,000-foot descent for mountain bikes and other nonmotorized recreation from the top of…
Westendorffdu1-i-syn Community members are encouraged to share their ideas. For more information, call 382-6219.
Lucus Hess impresses the crowd and judges while competing in “Thrasher Thursday’s” in July at Schneider Skate Park. The park will undergo construction Sept. 13 through Nov. 30.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…
Filmmaker Larry Ruiz and archaeologist Laurie Webster will present Ruiz’s new film, “The Language of Landscapes: Places in Time,” and give a talk about the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project, founded…
The proposal includes the construction of an 8.6-mile pipeline, a gas well pad and the re-drilling of two existing gas wells. Horizontal drilling techniques are proposed to be used for…
Chris Nelson with La Plata County Humane Society will be featured as guest speaker. The event is open to Durango-area professionals 21-40 years old. Cost is $10 for members and…
Millerdu1-i-syn Dr. Miller has practiced medicine for more than eight years. She graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder, earned a medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine…
The community action organization, abbreviated SoCoCAA, provides services in Southwest Colorado, including job training, senior services, youth development, suicide prevention, public transit and more. The agency is located at 295…
The recognition will be used to, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College, develop a shared work space in the Grand Imperial Hotel. The location…
SJDA aims to build resiliency in the Silverton community through assisting businesses and helping develop a long-term Superfund site. For more information, call 799-5012 or email [email protected].
To qualify, nonprofits must be located in La Plata or San Juan counties. Preference is given to housing and family support organizations. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. For…
Powelldu1-i-syn Powell graduated from University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as senior articles editor for the Iowa Law Review. He worked as an associate attorney at Brownstein…
Events will be catered by Back Porch BBQ with music from The Bar D Wranglers in Durango and Smoken MOES Un-Real BBQ with music by Tim Sullivan in Pagosa Springs.…
Santiago is from Santa Cruz, California, and moved in 2008 to Durango for a career with the U.S. Forest Service in field biology. She is a professional cyclist who has…
Smithdu1-i-syn The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.seansmithforsheriff.com.
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 382-6219.
Students must create an original illustration for their bookmarks, which should relate to reading or a specific book. A relevant quote is also required. The design may be vertical or…
Fire is a natural cycle in forest ecosystems, and managers conduct prescribed fires to restore fire cycles in controlled conditions, increase habitat diversity and remove overstocked fuels that are likely…
“Accepted use of the Senior Center computer lab” will be offered Tuesday. Attendees will learn how to correctly use computers in the lab at the Senior Center.“Introduction to iPads and…
The Parent-Teacher Organization will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Media Center at the school, 2900 Mesa Ave. Care and snacks for children will be provided. Parents…
Guest speaker will be Janna Thomas, quilter and developer of the Bloc Loc rulers, who will demonstrate how to sew quilt blocks with Bloc Loc rulers. The meeting is free…
Those who attend will meet in the cafeteria for a mindful start and information, then individual classroom tours and a “sweet treat” gathering will be held after. For more information,…
Entry tickets will be available for purchase and provide a refreshment, appetizers and live music. The event will also feature a silent auction. Proceeds go to school classrooms and programs.…
