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ArtRoom Collective to host spring exhibition
Arts and Entertainment

ArtRoom Collective to host spring exhibition

May 4, 2022

ArtRoom Collective will present its Spring Exhibition and Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. Creative art and services will…

May library events
Community

May library events

April 29, 2022

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Masks are highly encouraged for all events. Ongoing Events: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Tween Time. Games and crafts in the teen…

Build Pagosa Inc. to host annual spring fundraiser
Community

Build Pagosa Inc. to host annual spring fundraiser

April 28, 2022

The nonprofit Build Pagosa Inc. is hosting its fourth annual spring fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. May 6 at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Hot Springs Boulevard. Bob Heminger and…

Fort Lewis College calendar: May 1-6
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Fort Lewis College calendar: May 1-6

April 28, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Kristen George, Flute, Junior Recital, 1-2 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall,…

Senior Center Calendar: May 2-6
Community

Senior Center Calendar: May 2-6

April 28, 2022

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

Bayfield Acting Club to perform ‘The Claw’
Arts and Entertainment

Bayfield Acting Club to perform ‘The Claw’

April 27, 2022

Bayfield Acting Club will perform “The Claw,” a new Beat by Beat Production play at 6:30 p.m. May 6 and 2 p.m. May 7 at the First Baptist Church, 1680…

Red Cross Office opens Durango
Business

Red Cross Office opens Durango

April 26, 2022

American Red Cross of Western Colorado announced the opening of an office in Durango at 700 Main Ave. The new office will provide a base of operations for Southwest Colorado…

Durango Farmers Market returns May 14
Community

Durango Farmers Market returns May 14

April 26, 2022

Durango Farmers Market will return for its 26th season from 8 a.m. to noon May 14 in the TBK Bank parking lot, 259 W. Ninth St., across from the Transit…

Durango Arts Center introduces adult theater classes
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center introduces adult theater classes

April 26, 2022

Durango Arts Center and its theater company, Durango Arts Repertory Theatre, have introduced new adult theater classes. Each six-week session will include weekly two-hour classes on skills including monologues, improv,…

Prescribed burns planned for Boggy Draw and Haycamp Mesa
The Durango Herald

Prescribed burns planned for Boggy Draw and Haycamp Mesa

April 25, 2022

The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District is planning to begin several prescribed burns in late April. Burning operations will take place over multiple days when weather and fuel…

Senior Center Calendar: April 25-29
Community

Senior Center Calendar: April 25-29

April 21, 2022

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo 1 p.m.: No Name Bridge 1:30 p.m.: Be Fit Be Able, Computer Class,…

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 24-29
Community

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 24-29

April 21, 2022

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday Richard Silvers Violin Recital, 3-4 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, contact:…

Powerhouse to host summer music series
Arts and Entertainment

Powerhouse to host summer music series

April 21, 2022

Powerhouse Science Center will host “Rockin’ on the River,” a family friendly summer music series from 4-7 p.m. May 1 and 29, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 at…

Scholarship applications available at VFW Post 4031
Community

Scholarship applications available at VFW Post 4031

April 21, 2022

National Veterans of Foreign Wars announced the start of the annual Youth Scholarship Programs: Patriot’s Pen program, which is an essay contest for sixth to eighth graders, and Voice of…

Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomes new physical therapist
Business

Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomes new physical therapist

April 21, 2022

Clay Louder (Courtesy of Rivergate Physical Therapy) Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomed Clay Louder to its team of physical therapists. Louder graduated from the University of New Mexico Physical Therapy program…

Columbine Landscapes promotes new crew lead
Business

Columbine Landscapes promotes new crew lead

April 21, 2022

Patty Wiley (Courtesy of Columbine Landscapes) Columbine Landscapes recently promoted Patty Wiley to crew lead. Wiley began working with Columbine in March as a crew member. As the newest crew…

Frontier Airlines to restore nonstop service to Las Vegas
Business

Frontier Airlines to restore nonstop service to Las Vegas

April 21, 2022

Durango-La Plata County Airport announced that Frontier Airlines will restore nonstop service between Durango and Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport starting June 9. Tickets for the new flights are…