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Candidates forum to be held at fairgrounds
Community

Candidates forum to be held at fairgrounds

September 15, 2022

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the extension Building at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The event will…

Durango based nonprofit opens new office
Business

Durango based nonprofit opens new office

September 8, 2022

On Aug 10, HomesFund purchased the entire second floor of the Colorado Heritage Building, 150 E. Ninth St. HomesFund will occupy the main office suite, unit 207, and lease the…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.10-16
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.10-16

September 8, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Saturday ACT Test, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Noble Hall, register at act.org.…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 12-16
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Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 12-16

September 8, 2022

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

Community garden to hold open house
Community

Community garden to hold open house

September 6, 2022

The Ohana Kuleana Community Garden will honor its founder and benefactor Bob Lieb at an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the garden at…

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts discussion
Community

Durango Botanic Gardens hosts discussion

September 6, 2022

Sarah Gleason of Gleason Bison will discuss how regenerative livestock management is good for the environment, healthy soil and thriving ecosystems from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Durango…

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 5-9
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Sept. 5-9

September 1, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday Closed for Labor Day Tuesday 8 a.m.: Yoga 9:30 a.m.: Zumba 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step 11:30 a.m.: Be Fit…

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.3-9
Community

Fort Lewis College Calendar: Sept.3-9

September 1, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Tuesday Dance Co-Motion Auditions Tabling, noon-2 p.m., Student Union, Contact: Sonya…

DAC to hold ‘Rocky Horror’ auditions
Community

DAC to hold ‘Rocky Horror’ auditions

September 1, 2022

Durango Arts Center will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Rocky Horror Show” from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the DAC,…

LPEA’s Matlock named a finalist for award
Business

LPEA’s Matlock named a finalist for award

September 1, 2022

Jessica Matlock, La Plata Electric Association CEO, was named as one of three finalists for the 2022 SEPA Utility Transformation Leader of the Year award. The awards recognize the nation’s…

Marvel Cemetery to hold annual meeting
Community

Marvel Cemetery to hold annual meeting

September 1, 2022

The Marvel Cemetery will hold its annual planning meeting at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A. The topic of the meeting will be erecting…

Library Community Champion to be honored Sept. 20
Community

Library Community Champion to be honored Sept. 20

September 1, 2022

The Durango Public Library Advisory Board will honor 2022 Library Community Champion Sandy Campbell at a reception at 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the library, 1900 East Third Ave. The…

Purgatory Resort sets opening date
Business

Purgatory Resort sets opening date

August 26, 2022

Purgatory Resort will open for the season on Nov. 19. Snow-making upgrades and other infrastructure/operations improvements have allowed for a 25% increase in expected snow production. For trip planning or…

Cancer support group to meet Sept. 6
Community

Cancer support group to meet Sept. 6

August 25, 2022

The Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. The group consists of survivors and men…

Bulk pickup services suspended
Community

Bulk pickup services suspended

August 25, 2022

The city of Durango has announced a temporary hold on picking up large items, such as furniture, brush or tree trimmings, and large appliances, has been put in place. Running…

Animas Museum to host old-fashioned games
Community

Animas Museum to host old-fashioned games

August 25, 2022

Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will host a day of old-fashioned games from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. There will be hopscotch, jacks and jump ropes. Admission is…

Train tour to support Animas Museum
Community

Train tour to support Animas Museum

August 25, 2022

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will take a special five-hour tour to Cascade Canyon with historic interpreters providing narration on Oct. 14. Departure is at 9:45 a.m., and…

San Juan Symphony tickets on sale now
Arts and Entertainment

San Juan Symphony tickets on sale now

August 25, 2022

Season tickets for the San Juan Symphony’s upcoming season are on sale now, with tickets for individual shows available for sale starting Sept. 1. For the season’s schedule, more information…

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 29-31
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 29-31

August 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…

Andrew Cuckie recognized by Forbes
Business

Andrew Cuckie recognized by Forbes

August 18, 2022

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Andrew Cuckie of Cortez was named to the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research, ranking No. 9 in Colorado. The…

Coldwell Banker welcomes Jaclyn Patterson
Business

Coldwell Banker welcomes Jaclyn Patterson

August 18, 2022

Jaclyn Patterson Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties welcomes Jaclyn Patterson as its new front office manager. Patterson grew up in Durango with her two brothers and two sisters after her family…

Men in Heels seeks teams, sponsors
Community

Men in Heels seeks teams, sponsors

August 18, 2022

Women’s Resource Center’s Men in Heels fundraiser is just around the corner, and it needs teams and sponsors. On Sept. 13, teams of men will race in high heels to…

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 22-26
Community

Senior Center Calendar: Aug. 22-26

August 18, 2022

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

Auditions to be held for 10-Minute Play Festival
Arts and Entertainment

Auditions to be held for 10-Minute Play Festival

August 18, 2022

Durango Arts Center will hold auditions for its 10-Minute Play Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the DAC, 802 East Second Ave. There will be cold readings from…