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Durango Food Bank seeks volunteers
Community

Durango Food Bank seeks volunteers

August 10, 2021

Durango Food Bank is in need of volunteers to help serve the community. The food bank works in collaboration with the community to feed neighbors in need and is seeking…

SASO to offer sexual assault victim advocate training
Health

SASO to offer sexual assault victim advocate training

August 10, 2021

Sexual Assault Services Organization will host a free 30-hour sexual assault victim advocate training from Sept. 18 to Sept. 30. The training teaches participants how to support survivors and become…

Old Fort to host open house for farming program
Local News

Old Fort to host open house for farming program

August 9, 2021

The Old Fort staff members, students and Farmer Training participants invite community members to the annual open house from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. Celebrate farmers-in-training (Ana Henry, Kyle Sanders,…

San Juan Regional Spine Center welcomes new neurosurgeon
New Mexico

San Juan Regional Spine Center welcomes new neurosurgeon

August 9, 2021

Payne San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomed Dr. Christopher Payne to the San Juan Regional Spine Center’s team of neurosurgeons. Payne graduated with his undergraduate degree in biology from the…

Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entries
Community

Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks parade entries

August 6, 2021

The Cowboy Parade is free to enter and open to any entry that is not motor-propelled. Trophies will be awarded in nine categories. Advance registration is encouraged and appreciated. To…

Education center to resume in-person classes
Education

Education center to resume in-person classes

August 6, 2021

All classes are free and on-site child care is available for evening classes. Registration is required. Registration is open from Aug. 4 to Aug. 25. For more information, visit www.durangoadulted.org…

Animas Museum to host  book talk, signing
Arts and Entertainment

Animas Museum to host book talk, signing

August 6, 2021

Steinle is the author of “Colorado and the Silver Crash,“ and will talk about the 1893 silver panic that left its mark on the history of La Plata County. For…

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held
Community

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

August 6, 2021

Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale, who will discuss the most recent data on teen vaping use, prevalence, risk factors and prevention strategies for reducing youth e-cigarette use. The…

Locals graduate from Fort Lewis College
Education

Locals graduate from Fort Lewis College

August 6, 2021

Durango: Harrison Abel of Durango (psychology), Lillian Auclair of Durango (psychology), Dylan Barker of Durango (public health), William Berger of Durango (marketing and digital marketing certificate), Charles Brockway of Durango…

Friends of library to host book sale
Community

Friends of library to host book sale

August 6, 2021

Genres features in the sale include home, hobbies, social sciences and fiction Q-Z. Books are $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit Durango Public Library.

Senior Center to host ‘Fun-Raiser’ dance
Community

Senior Center to host ‘Fun-Raiser’ dance

August 6, 2021

Tickets are $10 per person with all proceeds going to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Senior Center staff members will lead line dances and lessons in foxtrot, cha cha…

Community Concerts return to Secret Garden
Arts and Entertainment

Community Concerts return to Secret Garden

August 6, 2021

The Community Foundation Serving the Southwest will host a concert to support these four local nonprofits in the animal protection sector: D-SNiP, Bear Smart, Wolfwood Refuge and La Plata County…

San Juan College requires masks indoors
New Mexico

San Juan College requires masks indoors

August 6, 2021

Masks will be required beginning Monday at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain 6 feet between people. The indoor mask requirement applies to…

Sixth Judicial District announces face mask update
Local News

Sixth Judicial District announces face mask update

August 5, 2021

Beginning Monday, people entering public areas of the La Plata County Courthouse and Archuleta Combined Court Clerk’s Office are required to wear a face covering unless exempt under Administrative Order…

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair
Community

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair

August 4, 2021

The flavor of grilled carrots is complemented by a simple yet assertive pesto made from carrot greens.Matthew Mead/Associated Press The La Plata County Extension Office will accept entries of fruits,…