Local Briefs

Public input sought at West Durango meeting
Local News

Public input sought at West Durango meeting

April 5, 2018

Each district plan identifies the characteristics, issues, goals, policies, objectives and potential for growth for a district to assist the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners in evaluating land…

Cattlemen’s Banquet tickets up for sale
Local News

Cattlemen’s Banquet tickets up for sale

April 5, 2018

The annual banquet features a prime rib buffet, silent and live auctions, live music and dancing. To purchase tickets, visit: Basin Co-op, 26103 U.S. Highway 160; Valley Feed and Ranch…

Durango Nursery and Supply hires two, promotes one
Business

Durango Nursery and Supply hires two, promotes one

April 5, 2018

Pacheco Michelle Pacheco was promoted to floor manager and is now responsible for hiring and training floor staff, and assisting customers. Pacheco is originally from Maryland and has been at…

Attorneys invited to April housing law training
Business

Attorneys invited to April housing law training

April 5, 2018

The training is open to attorneys and mediators interested in housing law, and will cover topics, including: fair housing primer; tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities; statutory and common-law housing…

Purgatory extends season through April
Local News

Purgatory extends season through April

April 3, 2018

The resort will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 6-8 and April 13-15, and Saturdays and Sundays, April 21-22 and April 28-29. Discounted lift…

Blue Lotus Feet to host Kirtan
Local News

Blue Lotus Feet to host Kirtan

April 3, 2018

Cost is $10. Blue Lotus Feet also announced it will reschedule Kirtan to be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month starting in June. For…

LPEA candidates to attend Friday event
Local News

LPEA candidates to attend Friday event

April 3, 2018

Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet and talk to Bassett (District 3, city of Durango), Wheeler (District 4, northern La Plata County) and Skeehan (District 1, Archuleta…

Lecture to discuss having a child-free life
Local News

Lecture to discuss having a child-free life

April 3, 2018

Writer Nicole Hardy will read from her 2013 memoir, Confessions of a Latter-day Virgin, and discuss her experience as someone who does not want to have children. She will discuss…

Mercy Regional Medical Center to offer prediabetes class
Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center to offer prediabetes class

April 2, 2018

Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. To register, call 764-3415.

Durango School District 9-R to host job fair
Education

Durango School District 9-R to host job fair

April 1, 2018

Schools represented at the fair will include: Fort Lewis College; Mountain Middle School; The Juniper School; and Bayfield, Cortez, Mancos, Farmington, Aztec and Ridgway school districts. For more information, visit…

Steamworks to tap ‘Sweet Ginger!’ Firkin
Food

Steamworks to tap ‘Sweet Ginger!’ Firkin

March 31, 2018

The base of the Sweet Ginger is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone that balances its significant hop presence. It has an ABV of…

Ska Brewing Co. to release Mexican Logger
Food

Ska Brewing Co. to release Mexican Logger

March 31, 2018

Courtesy of Ska Brewing Co. The official beer release party will take place at 5 p.m. at Ska Brewing World HQ, 225 Girard St. The party will include live music…

Duranglers to host fly fishing festival
Local News

Duranglers to host fly fishing festival

March 31, 2018

The two-day event features fun activities, education, clinics, deals and demonstrations with Duranglers staff and fly-fishing industry friends. Participants have the opportunity to learn about updates in the industry, fishing…

Downtown construction to last through Friday
Local News

Downtown construction to last through Friday

March 31, 2018

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can expect delays and should be cautious and follow construction signs and instructions from work crews. For more information, visit www.durangogov.org/collegedrive and www.atmosenergy.com/durango.

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss
Southwest Life

Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

March 31, 2018

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced, which resulted in loss of territory and ancestral connections. The…

Center of Southwest Studies to open exhibit
Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open exhibit

March 31, 2018

The exhibit will feature 23 copperplate etchings produced from 1980 to 1984 by contemporary Native American artist Helen Hardin. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be…

iAM Music to hold fundraiser at Eolus
Community

iAM Music to hold fundraiser at Eolus

March 31, 2018

The evening will include a fine-dining atmosphere with wine, culinary art and music pairings. Also, a new scholarship fund, provided by iAM Music, Local First, the Community Foundation Serving Southwest…

LPEA hires engineering technician
Business

LPEA hires engineering technician

March 30, 2018

Field Before he graduated in engineering from Fort Lewis College last December, Field was a senator for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College and student president of the Village…