Local Briefs

Animas High School to enroll until Sept. 30
Education

Animas High School to enroll until Sept. 30

August 31, 2018

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend an information session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the school, 271 Twin Buttes Ave. Sessions provide information about…

Animas City School to hold reunion
Education

Animas City School to hold reunion

August 31, 2018

The event will feature refreshments, reminiscing and a special tree dedication at 2 p.m. For more information, call 259-2402.

‘Get carded’ at Pine River Library
Community

‘Get carded’ at Pine River Library

August 31, 2018

Photo identification and proof of a current address is required to receive a library card, which allows access to not only all reading and multimedia material, but notary and passport…

Durango 9-R to offer ‘GT’ events
Education

Durango 9-R to offer ‘GT’ events

August 31, 2018

“Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children” will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The workshop offers practical advice to encourages parents to examine how they…

Animas High School to hold orientation
Education

Animas High School to hold orientation

August 31, 2018

The event is open to parents and family members of AHS students and provides an opportunity to meet teachers and advisers, and learn about upcoming projects. New families are encouraged…

Eight-week health program starts Wednesday
Health

Eight-week health program starts Wednesday

August 31, 2018

The Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 320.Southwest Health System, 1311 N. Mildred Road, in Cortez.The Silverton School, 1160 Snowden St., in Silverton.Program topics include: emergency medicine; obstetrics and…

Baptist Church in Durango sets Bible study schedule
Religion

Baptist Church in Durango sets Bible study schedule

August 31, 2018

Sessions include: “Study of the Holy Spirit,” Sept. 5-26 by Pastor Clyde Johnson; “Study of the Doctrine of Election: Three Views on Predestination,” Oct. 3-17 by Tom Cummins; and “First…

Nancy Heleno offers college essay instruction
Business

Nancy Heleno offers college essay instruction

August 30, 2018

Helenodu1-i-syn Heleno, as leader of a team of local community volunteers, was the first in Colorado to receive unanimous approval from the charter school board; first in Colorado to achieve…

LPEA names ‘right-of-way’ agent
Business

LPEA names ‘right-of-way’ agent

August 30, 2018

Walkerdu1-i-syn Walker is from Farmington and started her career in 1979 as a meter reader for Farmington Electric Utility. She completed an apprenticeship program for the electric meter shop, took…

Home-buyer education offered in fall
Business

Home-buyer education offered in fall

August 30, 2018

Topics include: budgeting and debt; credit; insurance; lending; real estate; and home maintenance and energy efficiency. According to a news release from HomesFund, participants will gain access to its down…

City of Durango to conduct turf fertilization
Local News

City of Durango to conduct turf fertilization

August 30, 2018

Tuesday at turf areas in Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino del Rio. Wednesday at Historic Tram Park, 307 Tipple Ave., and Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Thursday in Three…

Bayfield to celebrate family heritage
Local News

Bayfield to celebrate family heritage

August 30, 2018

For its monthly “Family First Friday” series in September, event attendees can visit the library and decorate quilt squares, make a simple rag doll and learn how wool is sheared,…

Nonprofits can apply for grants through Sunday
Local News

Nonprofits can apply for grants through Sunday

August 30, 2018

United Way manages the grant process for the city and will accept applications until the Sunday deadline. For instructions and applications, visit www.unitedway-swco.org.

La Plata County is ‘On the Road’ Wednesday
Local News

La Plata County is ‘On the Road’ Wednesday

August 30, 2018

The public is invited to attend and provide input about issues and concerns for La Plata County and its neighborhoods. The meeting is free and open to all. For more…

Local artist selected to judge oil paintings
Arts and Entertainment

Local artist selected to judge oil paintings

August 30, 2018

Desatnick, originally from Indiana, has been a local resident artist for 40 years. After graduating from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, he was invited to join its faculty,…

Tractor Supply seeking farmers market vendors
Local News

Tractor Supply seeking farmers market vendors

August 28, 2018

Outside the storefront, farmers market vendors will be able to sell goods, such as produce, soaps, homemade crafts, candles, etc. Local nonprofits and food trucks are also encouraged to register.…

Dan Snowberger to speak at Kiwanis meeting
Local News

Dan Snowberger to speak at Kiwanis meeting

August 28, 2018

du1-i-syn Dan Snowberger, Durango School District 9-R superintendent, will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is optional and costs $13. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kiwanisclubofdurango.

San Juan Regional to help smokers quit
Health

San Juan Regional to help smokers quit

August 28, 2018

The series will be led by a respiratory therapist, who will show how smokers can quit in a safe, supportive environment, with tools and resources to overcome tobacco addiction. The…

Breastfeeding workshop to be Sept. 13
Health

Breastfeeding workshop to be Sept. 13

August 27, 2018

The event is open to mothers and fathers expecting the birth of a child or children. Three scholarships are also available for families who cannot afford to attend. Cost is…

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair
Health

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair

August 26, 2018

The fair is primarily for caregivers who are seeking careers, with competitive pay and benefits, at a nonprofit community hospital. Available career opportunities include positions that provide emergency medical, nursing,…

Recycle Center to close Sept. 8-10
Local News

Recycle Center to close Sept. 8-10

August 25, 2018

Recyclables will not be accepted at the drop-off area while the closure is in effect. However, the 24-hour glass drop-off chute will be open for residents. People are asked not…

City to spray noxious weeds in Durango
Local News

City to spray noxious weeds in Durango

August 25, 2018

Follow-up spot spraying to continue through September at the two locations. Herbicides that will be used include: Rodeo and Drive XLR8; Milestone; and 4LB Amine. Horizon Environmental Services is licensed…

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’
Southwest Life

Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’

August 25, 2018

The seminar will address the current local bee community, the decline in bees and how local gardeners can help. Speakers will include Tina Sebestyen, Colorado Bee Association vice president and…

Outreach event to be held for veterans
Community

Outreach event to be held for veterans

August 24, 2018

A representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Denver will assist veterans, and Farmington Veterans Center staff will share information about readjustment, military sexual trauma, spousal…

Senior Center to host Tuesday picnic
Community

Senior Center to host Tuesday picnic

August 24, 2018

The event will feature live music by the Trumpet Geezers and is open to seniors and guests. Cost is $4 for seniors 60 and older and $9 for attendees younger…

Fort Lewis College attends NASNTI summit
Education

Fort Lewis College attends NASNTI summit

August 24, 2018

Provided by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, the summit brings together leaders from the 24 NASNTI organizations in the United States to improve postsecondary attainment for Native Americans…