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First National Bank of Durango hires three
Business

First National Bank of Durango hires three

August 30, 2017

Alfreda Greyeyes was hired as a universal banker at the bank’s Bodo office. Greyeyes is from Bloomfield, lived in Durango for 16 years and returned to Bloomfield, where she most…

Local father-son team wins housing award
Business

Local father-son team wins housing award

August 30, 2017

Greg and Hunter Mantell-Hecathorn Homes that meet the requirements of the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home program are eligible to receive the award. For more information, visit www.m-hbuilders.com.

Mountain Middle opens health center
Business

Mountain Middle opens health center

August 30, 2017

A physician from PPSW, a school nurse from MMS and a behavioral health clinician will be on staff. Basic diagnostic tests, such as strep and urine, will be available on…

Housing Solutions wins awards
Business

Housing Solutions wins awards

August 30, 2017

Housing Solution’s Transitional Housing and Solar Barn Raising programs were recognized. The nonprofit collaborated with Durango Adult Education Center and 4Core to create and offer the programs. For more information,…

Crews to apply turf fertilizer in Durango
Local News

Crews to apply turf fertilizer in Durango

August 30, 2017

Riverview Sports Complex, 855 Plymouth Drive.Smith Sports Complex, Fort Lewis College, 1480 East Eighth Ave.Dates are subject to weather conditions. Best management practices are promoted in the stewardship of city…

Labor Day closures announced
Local News

Labor Day closures announced

August 29, 2017

Post offices, banks and schools will be closed.Administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, the Durango Police Department station and substation, Parks and Recreation offices, and…

Vallecito to host fall dinner and dance
Local News

Vallecito to host fall dinner and dance

August 28, 2017

The theme is “rhinestone cowboy,” and the event will feature catering by Back Porch Bar-B-Que, live music by Wild Country, dancing, drawings, a costume contest, prizes, and awards for best…

Public library to host health care discussion
Local News

Public library to host health care discussion

August 26, 2017

Indivisible Durango Health Care Committee Chairman Guinn Unger will give a presentation about the health care payment system in the United States and discuss various examples, such as Affordable Care…

Public meeting called to discuss bear, trash issue
Local News

Public meeting called to discuss bear, trash issue

August 26, 2017

Courtesy If approved, the ordinance would revise penalties and fines, and enforce regulations to prevent wildlife, particularly bears, from being able to access trash within the city limits. This summer,…

Animas Watershed to offer wetlands tour
Southwest Life

Animas Watershed to offer wetlands tour

August 25, 2017

Attendees will meet at Waterfall Ranch, 4166 County Road 203, and walk a one-mile loop in the wetlands. Ed and Patti Zink will lead the tour and host a potluck…

AHEC to offer ‘mini med school’
Southwest Life

AHEC to offer ‘mini med school’

August 25, 2017

The Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, Room 218, in DurangoSouthwest Health System, 1311 N. Mildred Road, in CortezSilverton School, 1160 Snowden St., in SilvertonProgram topics include: opioid epidemic, secrets…

Public library to host health lecture series
Southwest Life

Public library to host health lecture series

August 25, 2017

“New Horizons” and “Improve Your Health Without Medications” will be held Aug. 29.“Biological vs. Chronological Age: What’s the Difference?” and “Three Ways to Look as Young as You Feel” will…

CHAS to share information with Durango, Cortez
Southwest Life

CHAS to share information with Durango, Cortez

August 25, 2017

CHAS will visit Southwest Colorado at these times and locations: Durango: 9 a.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.Cortez: 1 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.The presenter…

Southern Baptist Church to study Ezekiel
Religion

Southern Baptist Church to study Ezekiel

August 25, 2017

Led by Tim Cummins, attendees will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 6, to explore and discuss the book verse by verse. For more information, visit www.durangosouthernbaptist.com.

Tara Mandala to host open house
Religion

Tara Mandala to host open house

August 25, 2017

A guided tour of the center and temple, an introduction to meditation and a vegetarian buffet lunch will be offered. To register and for more information, visit www.taramandala.org/open-house.

Bayfield to host picnic, river-baptism event
Religion

Bayfield to host picnic, river-baptism event

August 25, 2017

The church will provide the main dish and beverages, and attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. Those who plan to be baptized or reaffirm their baptism,…

Purgatory to hold mountain bike race, festival
Outdoors

Purgatory to hold mountain bike race, festival

August 25, 2017

The event will celebrate the two-year anniversary of Purgatory’s Divinity Flow Trail, which was built in partnership with Trails 2000 and the U.S. Forest Service. Race registration is at 10…

Businesses can recycle electronics on Saturdays
Local News

Businesses can recycle electronics on Saturdays

August 25, 2017

Businesses can drop off up to six large, recyclable electronic items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the recycling center. Although appointments are not required, businesses with…

Free cyber-security training offered to vets
Community

Free cyber-security training offered to vets

August 25, 2017

The grant is part of the Daniels Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship Program, which gives scholarships to nontraditional students. To qualify, applicants must be residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or…