Local Briefs

Gear provided for fly fishing class
Community

Gear provided for fly fishing class

July 16, 2021

Learn the basics of setting up a fly rod, beginner casting skills and entomology. San Juan Angler’s guides will provide all the gear, equipment and tackle needed for the class,…

Concert Series to benefit nonprofits
Community

Concert Series to benefit nonprofits

July 16, 2021

The cover charge is a $10 cash donation and The Rochester provides a bar and food for sale at each event. The bands performing this year are La La Bones,…

Local graduates from University of San Diego
Education

Local graduates from University of San Diego

July 16, 2021

Johnson was also captain of the university club soccer team and helped lead them to their first ever league title twice and Final 4 appearance in the Western regional tournament.…

Grange to hold yard sale
Community

Grange to hold yard sale

July 16, 2021

Items for sale include tools, small appliances, gardening gear, books, frames and household items. Donated items can be dropped at the grange from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. For more…

Scouts return from Philmont hike
Community

Scouts return from Philmont hike

July 16, 2021

Pictured: Cory Heron, Derek Smith, Flint Gervais, Ray Heron, Linn Smith, Jonah Taylor, Eli Spaeder and Lucas Spaeder recently completed a 60-mile hike. (Courtesy of Erin Gervais) Leaders Cory Heron…

Arts and crafts festival to be held
Community

Arts and crafts festival to be held

July 16, 2021

The festival will feature local artists with hand/homemade arts, crafts and foods, including jewelry, woodwork, kitchen and home decor, clothing, candles, puppets, sun catchers and more. For more information, email…

Class of 1971 to hold reunion
Community

Class of 1971 to hold reunion

July 16, 2021

Durango High School class of 1971 will celebrate its 50-year reunion Aug. 27 and 28. Events will begin with a prereunion lunch and golf tournament Friday at Dalton Ranch Golf…

San Ignacio Fiesta to host parade
Community

San Ignacio Fiesta to host parade

July 16, 2021

Lineup and registration will begin at 9 a.m. No pre-registration or fee is required. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.stignatiuschurchignacio.com. No after parade park events or dance are planned…

Book store to host author
New Mexico

Book store to host author

July 16, 2021

Yerby’s new book, “The Mystery of the Lost Will,” tells the story of a missing last will and stolen treasures. The search for both leads Kalani Henderson into danger, but…

Battle of the Badges encourages blood donations
New Mexico

Battle of the Badges encourages blood donations

July 16, 2021

The ninth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive runs now through Aug. 6. During the battle, firefighters, policemen and sheriffs challenge New Mexicans to donate blood. First responders will…

Durango Daybreak Rotary recognizes Karen Zink for excellence
Business

Durango Daybreak Rotary recognizes Karen Zink for excellence

July 10, 2021

Durango Daybreak Rotary has recognized business owner and nurse practitioner Karen Zink with its Vocational Excellence Award for her leadership initiating the Community COVID-19 Vaccination Team. Criteria for the award…

New book club seeks members
Community

New book club seeks members

July 9, 2021

This free club embodies the center’s commitment to education and will help community members reconnect after a year of pandemic separation and isolation. The first book will be “Diné Reader:…

SASO to host talk about elder abuse
Community

SASO to host talk about elder abuse

July 9, 2021

The conversation will be facilitated by Charmaine Summers from Adult Protective Services and Anne DiZenzo, a senior reach therapist with Axis Health System. Topics covered will include the risk for…

Library to host sidewalk book sale
Community

Library to host sidewalk book sale

July 9, 2021

Genres featured in this month’s sale include children’s through teen, travel and fiction from authors whose last names begin with J through P. Cost is $1 per pound. Proceeds benefit…

Adventure race offers two races this year
Community

Adventure race offers two races this year

July 9, 2021

The race will feature two to eight hours of racing with two separate races: a beginners and kid-friendly sprint race that consists of hiking, biking and paddling, and a six-…

New single track group to host event
Community

New single track group to host event

July 9, 2021

The event is a backyard pump track fun race with a cook-out fundraiser for DUST2. Riders may choose from four laps, two laps or the children’s one-lap race. Entry fees…