Local Briefs

WolfWood Refuge thanks those who made donations
Community

WolfWood Refuge thanks those who made donations

December 15, 2022

We are so grateful at WolfWood Refuge for the support of the Durango Community. Colorado Gives is a wonderful organization that helps many local nonprofits, and this year was the…

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 19-23
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 19-23

December 15, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30 p.m.: Pool, BFBA. Tuesday 9:30…

Agile Space Industries announces Chris Pearson as CEO
Business

Agile Space Industries announces Chris Pearson as CEO

December 13, 2022

Agile Space Industries announced Dec. 5 the appointment of aerospace industry veteran Chris Pearson as CEO. During Pearson’s 25 years in the industry, he has built and led high-growth space…

Advantage Physical Therapy opens second location
Business

Advantage Physical Therapy opens second location

December 13, 2022

Advantage Physical Therapy has opened a second location at 1305 Escalante Drive, Suite 203. The clinic has hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Owners Amy and…

Bluff International Balloon Festival is Jan. 13-14
Community

Bluff International Balloon Festival is Jan. 13-14

December 9, 2022

The 24th annual Bluff International Balloon Festival will kick off Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, as balloons fly across the morning skies of Bluff, Utah, then soar over…

Father’s Daughter party will be black tie
Community

Father’s Daughter party will be black tie

December 8, 2022

Father’s Daughters, 640 Main Ave., is hosting a New Year’s Eve 2023 Party from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be music, dancing, blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, a champagne…

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 12-16
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 12-16

December 8, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name…

VFW announces scholarship programs winners
Community

VFW announces scholarship programs winners

December 8, 2022

At the Veterans Benefit Breakfast held on Dec. 4, the winners of VFW Post 4031’s scholarship winners were announced. The winner of the Patriot’s Pen competition is Daxtin Kunch of…

Durango Dharma Center to offer New Year’s retreat
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to offer New Year’s retreat

December 7, 2022

To usher in the new year with wisdom, clarity and compassion, the Durango Dharma Center is offering a nonresidential weekend retreat Dec. 30 through Jan. 1 at Durango Dharma Center,…

DHS Concert, Jazz bands perform holiday fundraiser
Community

DHS Concert, Jazz bands perform holiday fundraiser

December 6, 2022

The Durango High School Concert and Jazz Bands will perform their holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the DHS auditorium, featuring both traditional and contemporary holiday music. All money…

Library to host model train open house
Community

Library to host model train open house

December 6, 2022

The Silver San Juan Division of National Model Railroaders Association will host a model train open house at the Pine River Library from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at…

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 5-9
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Dec. 5-9

December 1, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30 p.m.:…

Wine Experience early bird tickets on sale
Community

Wine Experience early bird tickets on sale

December 1, 2022

Early bird weekend passes for the Durango Wine Experience, which will be held April 28-29, are available now at DurangoWine.com. The passes, valued at $175, are available until Dec. 31…

ArtRoom Collective to host exhibition and market
Community

ArtRoom Collective to host exhibition and market

December 1, 2022

The ArtRoom Collective to host its Celebrate! Holiday Exhibition & Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. See creation in…

Robin Wall Kimmerer to speak at Powerhouse, FLC
Community

Robin Wall Kimmerer to speak at Powerhouse, FLC

November 25, 2022

The Powerhouse Science Center, in partnership with Maria’s Bookshop, is hosting storyteller, scientist and 2022 MacArthur Fellow Robin Wall Kimmerer at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del…

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 28- Dec. 2
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 28- Dec. 2

November 24, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30…

La Posta Road will have intermittent closures
Community

La Posta Road will have intermittent closures

November 23, 2022

Because of safety concerns along La Posta Road (County Road 213) during the cleanup of the Purple Cliffs area, road closed barricades will be placed for workers’ safety. The road…

Merely Players to hold auditions
Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players to hold auditions

November 17, 2022

Merely Players announces open auditions for Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s bluegrass play, “Bright Star.” Auditions will be held from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at Merely…

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 21-25
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 21-25

November 17, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo. 1:30…

Breen to hold annual Holiday Craft Fair
Community

Breen to hold annual Holiday Craft Fair

November 17, 2022

The Breen Community Building will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Breen Community Building, 15300 Highway 140. Concessions will be…

Tree lighting, visit from Santa to be held
Community

Tree lighting, visit from Santa to be held

November 17, 2022

The annual Singing with Santa will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave. There will be the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree,…

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 14-18
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Nov. 14-18

November 11, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel Methodist Church. 11 a.m.: Chair Zumba. 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge. 1 p.m.: Bingo, No…