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Grange to host Hermosa History Tour
Community

Grange to host Hermosa History Tour

September 10, 2021

Lifelong Animas Valley resident Edward Mead and Ruth Lambert, cultural program director for the San Juan Mountain Association, will lead the tour. The tour will begin with a short history…

Elks foundation to award scholarships
Community

Elks foundation to award scholarships

September 10, 2021

Applications may be completed online and must be submitted by Nov. 15. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2022. Twenty top scholarships will be awarded ranging from…

Community Grief Group to hold meeting
Community

Community Grief Group to hold meeting

September 10, 2021

The next meeting of the community grief group, Living with Loss, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. Meetings are held…

Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner
Community

Bayfield Lions Club Foundation to host dinner

September 10, 2021

Prime rib and complimentary beer and wine will be served. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. A live auction will be held after…

Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner
Community

Preschool to hold Pasta for a Purpose dinner

September 10, 2021

There is a suggested donation of $15 per plate, and children 5 and younger are free. Reserve a spot at https://bit.ly/38WCs92. For more information, visit SonflowerChristianPreschool.org or on facebook at…

Pine River Library debuts fall programs
Community

Pine River Library debuts fall programs

September 7, 2021

Pine River Library will begin in-person indoor programs in September. Storytime for young children will be held at 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday that includes stories, songs and crafts. On the…

Chapman Hill to host concert on the Hill
Arts and Entertainment

Chapman Hill to host concert on the Hill

September 7, 2021

The concert will feature music by Red Eyed Djinn, The Dole Boys, The Matriarchy and iAM MUSIC Group. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15…

Bayfield to host flu, COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Local News

Bayfield to host flu, COVID-19 vaccination clinics

September 6, 2021

The town of Bayfield, in partnership with Sav-On Pharmacy, San Juan Basin Public Health and Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, will host a half-day flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually
Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually

September 4, 2021

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom. After a brief business meeting, Wirt Wills will present “Reconstructing the Pueblo Bonito Mounds: New Data…

Animas Museum to host webinar
Community

Animas Museum to host webinar

September 3, 2021

Participants will learn about photographer Frank Gonner and see early Durango through his eyes. The webinar will be presented by Gonner’s granddaughter, Kathy Gibson, and will feature many of his…

Rossback named 9-R executive director
Education

Rossback named 9-R executive director

September 3, 2021

Rossback will serve the district alongside current executive director of curriculum, instruction and assessment Dylan Connell to ensure alignment of the continuum of success for students during progression from elementary…

Senior center announces dining change
Community

Senior center announces dining change

September 3, 2021

The decision was made based on the risks associated with people dining together without masks and within 6 feet of each other. The center will continue to provide home-delivered meals.…

Lake Nighthorse Wibit Aqua Park to close for season
Local News

Lake Nighthorse Wibit Aqua Park to close for season

September 3, 2021

Monday is the last day the Wibit Aqua Park will be open at Lake Nighthorse. Staff members will begin removing the floating structure for winter storage on Tuesday. Portions of…

City of Durango announces schedule for Labor Day holiday
Regional News

City of Durango announces schedule for Labor Day holiday

September 1, 2021

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>10-23-19-Durango- Durango City Hall.du1-i-syn The city of Durango announces its schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday. City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River…

Life-Long Learning Speaker Series to be held virtually
Local News

Life-Long Learning Speaker Series to be held virtually

August 31, 2021

The Life-Long Learning Speaker Series lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. Historian Paul Kuenker will present “‘A Most Awful and Sublime Spectacle’: Steamboat Explosions, Train Wrecks…

Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents
Community

Fenceline Cider to buy apples from residents

August 27, 2021

Fencline Cider will buy apples from community members at 25 cents per pound ($500 per ton) delivered to Fenceline in Mancos. Any type of ripe apple will be accepted. Wild…