Local Briefs

Gemma Kavanagh to join Durango High School orchestra
Education

Gemma Kavanagh to join Durango High School orchestra

February 19, 2018

Kennebec Cafe, Cyprus Cafe, 81301 Coffee Roasters and DHS orchestra parents will sponsor a reception after the concert. Tickets cost $28. Proceeds will assist the DHS orchestra to attend a…

First United Methodist to start new sermon series
Religion

First United Methodist to start new sermon series

February 19, 2018

Associated Press file The congregation will read the New Testament’s book of Mark during the 40 days of Lent before Easter and learn what it means to experience hope, healing…

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit
Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to open new exhibit

February 19, 2018

New items will be on display with Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s personal collection of bead work and in the Treasures of the Southwest Gallery, including Puebloan textiles, Mata Ortiz ceramics, paintings…

Twin Buttes to conduct series of controlled burns
Local News

Twin Buttes to conduct series of controlled burns

February 18, 2018

Controlled burns are conducted to decrease the risk of wildfire. The public is urged to be aware of crews, equipment and vehicles in the open space area as burns take…

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one
Business

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one

February 18, 2018

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before moving to Durango and has more than 15 years of experience in the Austin, Texas, and…

Durango AARP meeting to be held Wednesday
Local News

Durango AARP meeting to be held Wednesday

February 18, 2018

The meeting is free and open to AARP members and seniors in the community. To make a lunch reservation, call 382-6445 by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 259-0835.

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

February 18, 2018

Foreign exchange student Lily Bisantz will present information about the year she spent abroad in France. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host medicinal plant talk

February 18, 2018

Osha is native to the San Juan Mountains and used medicinally. Fitzgerald has 29 years of experience with the Forest Service. For more information, call John Bregar, Southwest Colorado Chapter…

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to hold Sustainability Summit

February 17, 2018

The keynote speaker will be Sam Daley-Harris, an activist, author and social entrepreneur, who will discuss the theme: “Are Silence and Shouting Our Only Two Options for Making Change?” The…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

February 17, 2018

du1-i-syn La Plata County Judge Suzanne Carlson and Colorado State Patrol Cap. Adrian Driscoll will speak about the opioid crisis at the meeting. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch…

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized
Business

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized

February 17, 2018

Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta (left) was presented the Manager of the Year award by Fast Signs International CEO Catherine Monson at the company’s 2018 convention in…

Winter bike to work week starts Monday
Local News

Winter bike to work week starts Monday

February 17, 2018

The commuter challenge is a friendly competition to encourage people to walk, cycle, e-bike, bus, carpool, etc., to work, social outings, errands and appointments. Recreational bike rides, hikes and runs…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library
Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library

February 17, 2018

The talk, titled “Resolving Airborne Allergies and Digestive Sensitivities,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. For more information, call Gates at 259-9488 or visit www.allergyreliefbeyondbelief.com.

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates
Business

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates

February 16, 2018

Dotsondu1-i-syn Cosmetologist Renee Dotson provides services at the business through Dr. Mason Miner’s dentistry practice. Skin care treatments include fruit enzyme peels, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, areola and corrective skin camouflage procedures.…

Seniors Outdoors hosting winter outings
Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors hosting winter outings

February 16, 2018

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Snowshoe hike; visit www.seniorsoutdoors.org for details.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.: walk the Animas River Trail; contact Eric Pahlkee at 247-1130 or [email protected] more information, go to www.seniorsoutdoors.org.

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services
Religion

Durango area churches to offer Lenten ecumenical services

February 15, 2018

Associated Press file Feb. 21: Faith Community Church, 1400 Highway 172.Feb. 28: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road.March 7: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2611 Junction St.March 14: First…

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class
Business

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class

February 15, 2018

The class will teach participants about: HomesFund programs; credit score reports; household budgets, down payments and reducing debt; buying a home; mortgage payments and closing costs; mortgage loans; and purchase…

Durango Arts Center to host Picasso, vino party
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to host Picasso, vino party

February 15, 2018

The event will offer a fun, creative experience, with painting, wine, and time with friends, co-workers and family. Cost is $25, plus a $13 materials fee for the instructor when…

Durango Arts Center to offer free lecture
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer free lecture

February 15, 2018

Judith Reynolds and Katherine Burgess will give a presentation about art and ideas related to the sacred and profane. The event, part of the fifth annual free winter art history…

Durango Arts Center to hold theater auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to hold theater auditions

February 15, 2018

The theater production, directed by Theresa A. Carson, is about a fragmented family grappling with crisis and loss. Actors, ages 16 to 25 and 30 to 60, who can sing…

Southwest Mortgage Loans hires one
Business

Southwest Mortgage Loans hires one

February 15, 2018

Roofdu1-i-syn Roof will work at the Durango office, 835 Main Ave., Suite 222, and from her office, 1070 Greene St., in Silverton. For more information, call 382-9800