La Plata County Humane Society is having a dog adoption promotion to help free up the kennels, which are now at full capacity. Dogs and puppies will be 50% off…
The Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw basketball contest will celebrate its 50th anniversary Jan. 15 with a competition at Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 at the St. Columba Catholic…
In an effort to expand its activities and membership benefits, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club has hired Melanie McKinney-Gonzales to be its communications director. McKinney-Gonzales has three seasons…
Durango Transit is seeking transit operators to help maintain and expand routes. Operators hired by Jan. 31 will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, half of which is paid at 90…
Durango Public Works is offering monthly bonuses of up to $500 to help recruit and retain snowplow operators during the winter months. The base wage for an operator is $20.26…
San Juan Basin Public Health on Wednesday announced the Jr. Heroes COVID-19 Vax Challenge, which incentivizes local youths to share scientific information about COVID-19 and the vaccines through an artistic…
Beginning March 9, there will be a vacancy in the office of district judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which serves La Plata and Archuleta counties. The vacancy is created…
Fort Lewis College announced Dec. 17 that the college Board of Trustees and the Fort Lewis College Foundation Board of Directors each proposed $500,000 investments for a down payment assistance…
Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino Del Rio, until Jan. 31, according to the Parks and Recreation Department. Residents may drop…
Chapman Ski Hill on Florida Road in Durango opened for the season, Monday, Dec. 20. The ski area has 500 feet of vertical terrain, a bumps course, park features, and…
$300,000 went to 91 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado counties
Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day. For the event, volunteers offered their time to support nearly 20 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The credit…
Pine River Library will host an exhibition designed to teach children ages 7 to 11 about money, thanks to a grant from the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor…
Deirdre Rosenburg, a resident of Pagosa Springs, released a book about her work with the American Pika, an animal she researches in the San Juan Mountains. The small rodent-like mammals…
EXIT Realty Home & Ranch announced that Clint Valerio, Justine Johnson and Collin Rader have joined its team of real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, 1032 Main…
Kent Curtis, president and CEO of First Southwest Bank of Durango was selected to serve on the Colorado Bankers Association Board for a multi-year term. The association represents more than…
Beginning Feb. 1, Pine River Library will have an opening on its board of trustees. The position is for a full three-year term of office, ending Jan. 31, 2025. Candidates…
Durango School District 9-R will host an employment recruitment fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Central Administration Building, 201 E. 12th St. The district is…
Horizon Properties, Durango’s longest-standing real estate firm, has moved from the North valley location back to its original spot at 1129 Main Ave. With the relaunch, the firm has welcomed…
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Boys & Girls Club, police department and Los Pinos Fire District are hosting a toy drive, now through Dec. 21. New unwrapped toys under $10…
The Durango Chamber of Commerce is partnering with La Plata County Boys & Girls Club to host a toy drive for ages 8 to 18, now through Dec. 17. Drop…
La Plata County Humane Society decorated Pet Haus, Groom Room, Creature Comforts and its shelter with ornaments detailing a homeless pet’s Christmas wish list. (Courtesy of La Plata County Humane…
The Energy Council board announces the appointment of Michelina Paulek as the Energy Council executive director. The Energy Council promotes responsible natural gas and CO2 production and development in Archuleta,…
The Durango Wine Experience will return after its two-year pandemic hiatus. The weekendlong event will be held April 29 through May 1, 2022. The event features a Friday night walk-about…
Mercy Regional Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Project coordinator. The position is for those with backgrounds in public health, health education, nutrition and community health with interests in…
A holiday mutual aid drive will take place, benefiting Toyei Industries and the Missionaries of Charity of Gallup, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and from 9 a.m.…
Devise and Conquer will perform a Christmas improv special Dec.17 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Doors will open at 9 p.m. and the show will begin at…
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced a new board member. Tommy Crosby was approved at Region 9’s September board of directors meeting to become Durango’s…
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission to sponsor business applications to the State for Rural Jump-Start program, which incentivizes…
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tiana Mihalich lost her home Tuesday in an early morning fire north of Ignacio. She rescued her animals, but fire crews were unable to…
