Local Briefs

Arts and Entertainment

DAC hosts artists’ reception

The public is invited to meet the artists exhibiting in the 2025 Holiday Gift Gallery at the Durango Arts Center,…

November 12, 2025

Business

Brian Rose returns to Alpine Bank Durango

Alpine Bank is pleased to welcome Brian Rose back to the team as a lender and senior vice president, based…

November 12, 2025

Community

Empty Chair Town Hall to be held

An Empty Chair Town Hall will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit…

November 8, 2025

Community

City releases Veterans Day schedule

The city of Durango’s announces its schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday: City administrative offices will be closed. This includes:…

November 7, 2025

Community

Make bean soup mix at Durango Public Library

Join Nicole Clark, M.Ed., RDN, La Plata County Extension Family and Consumer Science specialist and county director, for “Gifts from…

November 7, 2025

Community

DAR participated in day of service

Durango and Pagosa DAR members baked and delivered more than 10,700 cookies to 18 first responder locations in Durango, Pagosa…

November 5, 2025

Community

Dr. Blake Brown offering free dental care for veterans

Dr. Blake Brown and staff are proudly donating services and time to local veterans on Veterans Day, beginning at 8…

November 5, 2025

Community

Help honor lives of military veterans

Family and friends can honor the lives of military veterans at Durango’s Greenmount Cemetery by purchasing a wreath for $17…

October 31, 2025

Community

LPEA Round Up Foundation board seeks volunteers

The La Plata Electric Association board of directors is seeking volunteers to serve on the Round Up Foundation board, which…

October 31, 2025

Community

Library friends offer opportunities to research personal, community history

This year the Friends of the Pine River Library in Bayfield has set a goal to establish a Local History…

October 31, 2025

Community

Durango mayor pro tem to hold office hours

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Woodruff will hold council office hours at from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Durango Public…

October 31, 2025

Business

Fox Fire Farms’ Aromella named Best White Wine at Colorado Governor’s Cup

On Oct. 18, Fox Fire Farms’ Aromella was awarded Best White Wine at the 2025 Colorado Governor’s Cup wine collection…

October 29, 2025

Business

Southwest Endoscopy Center named among nation’s best

Southwest Endoscopy Center in Durango has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best…

October 29, 2025

Business

Urban returns to office after illness

Susan Urban has returned to her previous’ office in the Colorado Heritage Plaza building at 905 9th St., after a…

October 29, 2025

Community

St. Mark’s to hold blessing of new window

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a blessing for its new stained-glass window on Nov. 2. (Courtesy) St. Mark’s Episcopal…

October 25, 2025

Community

12th annual Sustainability Summit to be held Wednesday at FLC

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center will hold its 12th annual Sustainability Summit from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in…

October 24, 2025

Community

November Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Tuesdays, 4- 5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club.…

October 22, 2025

Business

Steamworks wins medal at GABF

Steamworks Brewing Co. has once again brought home national recognition, earning a Gold Medal for its Backside Stout at the…

October 17, 2025

Business

Kim Oyler wins Colorado Chamber Team Member of the Year Award

Kim Oyler The Durango Chamber of Commerce announces that Kim Oyler, Chief Operating Officer, was honored as the 2025 Colorado…

October 17, 2025

Community

Film festival presents Best of Fest 2025 screening

The Durango Independent Film Festival invites film lovers to a special Best of Fest 2025 screening at 7 p.m. Nov.…

October 17, 2025

Community

Councilor Buell will hold next office hours

Durango City Councilor Jessika Buell will hold council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library,…

October 17, 2025

Community

League to host ballot issue discussion

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host a Discussion of Ballot Issues for the Nov. 4…

October 17, 2025

Local News

Mountain Middle School hosts ‘The Evolution of Storytelling’

The seventh grade humanities class at Mountain Middle School invites the public to its first exhibition of the year, entitled…

October 9, 2025

Community

Introduction to True Success: Human Beings 101 course begins Oct. 8

Human Beings 101 is an eight-week class held 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 8 (no class on Nov.…

October 6, 2025

Community

Artists open studios for tour

Durango celebrates the arts this fall with the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour, featuring 30 local artists opening their personal…

October 3, 2025

Community

San Juan Circus presents ‘A Book of Spells’

Durango’s San Juan Circus presents “A Book of Spells,” featuring world-class aerial and acrobatics from all over Colorado, for one…

October 3, 2025

Community

Kristin Vogelsang named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus

Kristin Vogelsang of Durango was named to the dean’s list for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global…

October 3, 2025

Community

Durango mayor to hold office hours

Durango Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold Council Office Hours from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public Library,…

October 3, 2025

Business

‘Pitch Palooza’ looking for a few good nonprofits

The Payroll Department, in partnership with the Community Foundation, is launching “Pitch Palooza” – a new grant opportunity for La…

October 3, 2025

Community

Durango Elks Lodge to host charity ball

The Durango Elks Lodge will host a charity ball 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Durango Elks Lodge,…

September 27, 2025