Local Briefs

Plein Goods opens gallery
Business

Plein Goods opens gallery

December 15, 2017

The shop features handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, paper, woodworking, metal, glass and basketry from around the world, including work from select regional artists and craftsmen. The business is offering 10…

Rivergate Physical Therapy adds specialist
Business

Rivergate Physical Therapy adds specialist

December 15, 2017

Earl has more than 20 years of orthopedic clinical experience; specializes in foot, ankle and lower-kinetic-chain dysfunction; and is the owner of FootWork. To schedule an appointment, call 259-2547.

Farmington fundraiser to support Aztec families
Community

Farmington fundraiser to support Aztec families

December 15, 2017

The event will feature a silent auction, vendors and food from Outback Steakhouse for families, first responders and Aztec High School teachers and staff. Action Moto Shop will also offer…

Public meeting to discuss north county district
Local News

Public meeting to discuss north county district

December 15, 2017

The plan provides recommendations, goals, policies and objectives for managing growth in the district. Residents are asked to complete an online questionnaire to submit input. To fill out the questionnaire,…

Rotary club to hear county manager speak
Community

Rotary club to hear county manager speak

December 15, 2017

du1-i-syn La Plata County Manager Joanne Spina will present a talk titled “We Are La Plata County.” The presentation will give an overview of county services that help preserve and…

All-day fundraiser to support Aztec families
Community

All-day fundraiser to support Aztec families

December 15, 2017

A candlelight vigil was held Dec. 7 in Aztec after two high school students were killed in a shooting at Aztec High School.Russell Contreras/Associated Press The event will feature 15…

Absolute PT clinic to host dance party
Community

Absolute PT clinic to host dance party

December 14, 2017

The event is free, open to all and will feature cookies, beverages and a Dance for Balance demonstration for seniors. Monetary or gift donations are encouraged. Suggestions include boys jeans…

Local outdoor retailers join donation effort
Community

Local outdoor retailers join donation effort

December 14, 2017

With help from Feeding America, the first 12 weeks provided 9,100 meals to families, with the goal to reach 12,000 by New Year’s Day. For more information, visit www.adventuristbackpacks.com.

Plein Goods to host Washi demo
Arts and Entertainment

Plein Goods to host Washi demo

December 14, 2017

Community members are invited to stop by, meet the artist and learn about the art of handmade paper. The event is free. For more information about Long, visit www.maryellenlongart.com. For…

Sheriff’s Office extends fingerprinting hours
Local News

Sheriff’s Office extends fingerprinting hours

December 14, 2017

JERRY McBride/Durango Herald file Fingerprinting is now offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays…

FLC students to graduate Saturday
Local News

FLC students to graduate Saturday

December 14, 2017

Hugginsdu1-i-syn The speaker will be Eric Huggins, FLC professor of management and recipient of the 2017-18 Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching Award. About 170 students will graduate and receive undergraduate degrees.…

Mesa Verde to offer free days in 2018
Local News

Mesa Verde to offer free days in 2018

December 13, 2017

Courtesy of National Park Service “Fee-free days offer a wonderful time for new visitors to become familiar with the park and for return visitors to reacquaint themselves,” Cliff Spencer, Mesa…

Marvel Grange to serve waffles
Local News

Marvel Grange to serve waffles

December 12, 2017

Waffles and beverages will be provided, and a white elephant gift exchange will be held after the supper. Attendees are asked to bring a wrapped white elephant gift, toppings and…

Mancos to hold cottage food seminar
Local News

Mancos to hold cottage food seminar

December 12, 2017

Participants will learn about cottage food bill updates, commercial kitchen space, budgets and product prices, insurance and short-term storage. A tour of the grange’s new kitchen will also be given.…

Kiwanis to hear about Southwest Rides program
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Kiwanis to hear about Southwest Rides program

December 12, 2017

du1-i-syn The speaker will be Jason Armstrong, assistant director of Southwest Center for Independence. Armstrong oversees the Southwest Rides program, which strives to meet the needs of people with disabilities…

FireWise names new executive director
Southwest Life

FireWise names new executive director

December 11, 2017

Downingdu1-i-syn Before FireWise, Downing worked as a conservation program manager for Walker Basin Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit in Reno, Nevada. Downing will replace Pam Wilson, who retired after nearly 10…

Mercy Chapel to offer ‘Blue Christmas’ service
Health

Mercy Chapel to offer ‘Blue Christmas’ service

December 11, 2017

du1-i-syn The service is designed for people suffering loss, death of a loved one, estrangement of a loved one, unemployment, depression, loneliness, illness or any other hardship during the holiday…

Mercy Sports Medicine to open Saturday
Local News

Mercy Sports Medicine to open Saturday

December 10, 2017

The new 7,000-square-foot facility includes three Integrated Physical Therapy clinics and is the primary location of other sports-related services, such as athletic-training, sports nutrition, wellness and fitness classes; concussion services;…

Upper Pine River Fire receives financial report award
Local News

Upper Pine River Fire receives financial report award

December 10, 2017

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a meaningful accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR is judged by…