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Scholarship applications now available
Community

Scholarship applications now available

January 26, 2023

Applications for the Durango High Noon Rotary Club Scholarship are now open for the 2023-24 school year for academic, vo-tech and paramedic scholarships. The club expects to award nearly $30,000…

Creative district hosts Incubator for Emerging Artists Show
Arts and Entertainment

Creative district hosts Incubator for Emerging Artists Show

January 25, 2023

Durango Creative District Incubator for Emerging Artists presents “Revel in Play: seize the moment,” featuring all new abstract paintings by Durango local artist, Heather Freeman from Friday (Jan. 27) through…

Studio & Gallery has new online shop
Arts and Entertainment

Studio & Gallery has new online shop

January 25, 2023

Studio & Gallery has opened a new, revamped online shop. The new shop features jewelry from Crystal Hartman; prints from Jenn Rawling, Miki Harder, Shawn Lotze, Dan Groth, Tim Kapustka,…

FLC to hold auditions for ‘Messiah’
Arts and Entertainment

FLC to hold auditions for ‘Messiah’

January 25, 2023

Wesley Dunnagan of the Fort Lewis College Department of the Performing Arts announces that auditions will be held Feb. 5 and 6 for an early April performance of Handel’s “Messiah”…

New Osteopathic medic office had opened in Durango
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New Osteopathic medic office had opened in Durango

January 24, 2023

Dr. Emmy Lawrason-Kobobel, osteopathic physician and board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine, has announced the opening of her new office at 835 E. Second Ave., Suite 206. Osteopathy…

Bear Smart Durango releases calendar
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Bear Smart Durango releases calendar

January 19, 2023

Bear Smart Durango invites the public to a Calendar Release Party, celebrating the release of its 2023 “Happenings” calendar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the office of San…

Grassburger announces new director of operations
Business

Grassburger announces new director of operations

January 17, 2023

Grassburger has announced that Kristen Worner as director of operations. Worner is responsible for team leadership, culture, driving revenue, product and vendor selection as well as overseeing operations. Worner has…

Shayla Walker of Pediatric Partner completes master’s
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Shayla Walker of Pediatric Partner completes master’s

January 17, 2023

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announced that Shayla Walker, PPSW Behavioral Health Consultant, is a licensed clinical social worker. Walker completed a two-year master’s program at the University of Denver…

Colorado Native Plant Society to hold lecture
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Colorado Native Plant Society to hold lecture

January 13, 2023

Colorado Native Plant Society’s Southwest Chapter will host a lecture by Nora Ventrella at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive,…

SJBPH seeks community input
Community

SJBPH seeks community input

January 13, 2023

San Juan Basin Public Health has launched a survey to gather input from La Plata and Archuleta county residents on their primary public and environmental health priorities and needs. The…

MOLAS scholarship application available
Community

MOLAS scholarship application available

January 13, 2023

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is offering a scholarship opportunity called the MOLAS – Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement. MOLAS is needs based for low-income people, including nontraditional…

Heartwood Cohousing to host potlucks
Community

Heartwood Cohousing to host potlucks

January 12, 2023

Potlucks are held at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Friday at Heartwood Cohousing, 800 Heartwood Lane, to meet people who live at Heartwood and get know the community. Guests are asked…

Breen Grange to host community dinner
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Breen Grange to host community dinner

January 12, 2023

The Breen Grange will host a community dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the grange, 15300 Colorado Highway 140. The plates will include fried catfish and chicken. The…

Early Access applications will be available Feb. 1
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Early Access applications will be available Feb. 1

January 12, 2023

Application packets for the Early Access program will be available beginning Feb. 1 at the Durango School District Administration Building, 201 East 12th St. Durango School District 9-R has the…

New speaker for has been selected for SJBAS event
Community

New speaker for has been selected for SJBAS event

January 9, 2023

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a different presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the Lyceum at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000…

Women’s Resource Center seeks Extraordinary Woman nominees
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Women’s Resource Center seeks Extraordinary Woman nominees

January 4, 2023

Women’s Resource Center recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of La Plata County women during Women’s History Month. It is now accepting nominations for its Extraordinary Woman Award. Winner(s) will be…

County plans maintenance for gravel roads
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County plans maintenance for gravel roads

January 4, 2023

La Plata County’s Road and Bridge Division will begin repairing and regrading all of the gravel roads in the county road system as soon as conditions allow. District managers will…

Boards and Commissions newest members announced
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Boards and Commissions newest members announced

December 23, 2022

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 19 appointed new members and reappointed existing members to several of the county’s citizen advisory boards and commissions. Newly appointed…

Flowstone Education to hold workshop
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Flowstone Education to hold workshop

December 15, 2022

The Flowstone Experience: Screenwriting & Filmmaking will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 in Room 220 at Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000…