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High Noon Rotary accepting scholarship applications
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High Noon Rotary accepting scholarship applications

February 8, 2022

Durango High Noon Rotary is offering $25,000 in scholarships for students attending college, community college, vocational or paramedic programs in 2022. Applications are due by March 31. For more information,…

Local scouts collect food for drive
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Local scouts collect food for drive

February 8, 2022

The Great Southwest Boy Scouts of America and local Boy Scouts of America units are collecting food donations for their annual Scouting for Food Drive, benefiting Durango Food Bank. Scouts…

Art show at Smiley explores ‘Duality’
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Art show at Smiley explores ‘Duality’

February 3, 2022

Local artist Tad Smith will kick off his latest exhibit, “Duality,” on Friday at the Smiley Café. (Courtesy of Tad Smith) Local contemporary artist Tad Smith will unveil a new…

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship postpones recital
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship postpones recital

February 3, 2022

Because of the continuing COVID-19 surge, the third recital in the series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has been postponed from Feb. 11 to May 20. The recital will feature…

Animas Valley Grange to host book talk
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Animas Valley Grange to host book talk

February 3, 2022

Animas Valley Grange will host a Zoom presentation by author Beth Hoffman about her new book, “Bet the Farm,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21. After years studying food…

Artists to host Valentine bazaar
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Artists to host Valentine bazaar

February 2, 2022

The artists’ studios in the ArtRoom at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 for a Valentine bazaar experience.…

Library hosts student art show
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Library hosts student art show

February 2, 2022

The Pine River Library is hosting an art exhibition featuring the art of Bayfield middle and high school students in Kayleigh Weir’s and Kathleen Neal’s classrooms. The artwork will be…

Board of County Commissioners seeks volunteers
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Board of County Commissioners seeks volunteers

February 1, 2022

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for County Boards and Commissions. Those who serve in these volunteer positions participate in the ongoing county government decision-making process…

Pine Needle Dry Goods collecting donations
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Pine Needle Dry Goods collecting donations

February 1, 2022

In partnership with Volunteers of America, Pine Needle Dry Goods is collected clothing and personal item donations for Durango-area veterans and homeless people. Needed items include: warm clothing and shoes,…

Citizens’ Police Academy postponed
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Citizens’ Police Academy postponed

February 1, 2022

The Durango Police Department has postponed the Citizens’ Police Academy because of the community omicron surge. CPA is a 12-week class that provides insight into the operation of the DPD.…

Pediatric Partners welcomes new pediatrician
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Pediatric Partners welcomes new pediatrician

February 1, 2022

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announced Wednesday that Dr. Michael Thwing, a board-certified pediatrician, has joined the practice. Thwing received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. He…

Conservancy announces new executive director
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Conservancy announces new executive director

February 1, 2022

La Plata Open Space Conservancy hired new Adrienne Dorsey as its new executive director. Dorsey has nearly two decades of experience working in land conservation, sustainability and renewable energy. She…

Alliance seeks board ‘member-at-large’
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Alliance seeks board ‘member-at-large’

February 1, 2022

La Plata County Regional Housing Alliance is accepting applications for its “member-at-large” board position. Applicants for this three-year term must be residents of, or employed in, La Plata County and…

DurangoHome expands to New Mexico
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DurangoHome expands to New Mexico

February 1, 2022

DurangoHome owner Brett Rosenbaugh is now a licensed Realtor in San Juan County, New Mexico, and is expanding his services to the area. He is also now an adviser at…

Animas Surgical Hospital in state’s top 4
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Animas Surgical Hospital in state’s top 4

February 1, 2022

Animas Surgical Hospital was rated in the top four of Colorado hospitals for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list uses data from surveys that asks patients about their…

Response district seeks advisory members
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Response district seeks advisory members

February 1, 2022

The SouthWEST Opioid Response District is seeking advisory members with experience in health care, behavioral health, or recovery and treatment, or who are tribal representatives or community members with lived…

Alpenglow Properties hires new broker
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Alpenglow Properties hires new broker

February 1, 2022

Damon DavidsonHans Christian Hollenbeck Alpenglow Properties announced the hiring of its new broker Damon Davidson. He moved to Durango in 2018 to attend Fort Lewis College and started an architectural…

Region 9 hires community grant writer
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Region 9 hires community grant writer

February 1, 2022

Tiffany Brodersen (Courtesy of Region 9) Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado hired Tiffany Brodersen as its community grant writer. She will develop Region 9’s grant guidelines and…

Farmington artist awarded grant
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Farmington artist awarded grant

January 27, 2022

Farmington artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas was awarded a $9,100 516 ARTS’ Fulcrum Fund grant for her upcoming performance artwork titled “Miss Nalgas USA 2022.” The funded performance artwork examines the mainstream…

Aztec Theatre sign-lighting ceremony to be held
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Aztec Theatre sign-lighting ceremony to be held

January 24, 2022

There will be a sign-lighting ceremony for the iconic Aztec Theatre sign Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The sign has been out of operation for 10 years. The city…

Winter music recital rescheduled
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Winter music recital rescheduled

January 21, 2022

Because of the recent omicron surge, the next recital in the Unitarian Universalist Recital Series will be rescheduled to later in the spring. Percussionist John O’Neal was to perform with…

Tickets on sale for Catherine Russell, jazz vocalist
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Tickets on sale for Catherine Russell, jazz vocalist

January 21, 2022

Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell will perform in Durango on Feb. 4 and 5. (Courtesy) Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell kicks off her new “Send For Me” album tour with Durango Cool…

Snowdown wristband office hours set
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Snowdown wristband office hours set

January 21, 2022

Some Snowdown event venues may require wristbands that prove full vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test results to enter. The Snowdown board has set up an office where event-goers can…

Mancos Middle School honor roll, Quarter 2
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Mancos Middle School honor roll, Quarter 2

January 20, 2022

4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Amelie Cover, Remy Dillon, Evan Goff, Claire Goodwin, Tylee Greenlee, Noah Higinbotham, Brooke Jabour, Olivia Jukes, Destiny Kramer, Alexis Lyons, Hope Manning, Aysia Mathews, Caylee Moore,…

‘Marketplace’ Follies tickets to be sold
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‘Marketplace’ Follies tickets to be sold

January 20, 2022

Thirty-two “Marketplace” Snowdown Follies tickets are available at the Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. Eighth St. Each day for four days, which started Thursday, eight tickets will be…