Local Briefs

71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show coming soon

The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show, July 11 to July…

June 12, 2025

La Plata County Commissioners go On the Road

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will again hold its On the Road meetings at several locations this…

June 12, 2025

Bayfield resident graduates from DSU

Alexia Wold of Bayfield graduated from Dickinson State University on May 17 in Dickinson, North Dakota. DSU remains committed to…

Southwest Safehouse celebrates 40th anniversary

Celebrate the legacy of the Southwest Safehouse at 5 p.m. June 27 at Four Leaves Winery, 528 Main Ave. There…

12th annual Gardens on Tour to be held

The 12th annual Gardens on Tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21. The 2025 Tour…

Durango teacher named semifinalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

Teri Kopack The Colorado Department of Education announced 22 teachers have been selected as semifinalists for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of…

Veterans eighth annual free river raft trip and picnic to be held

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventures, the Durango VFW Post 4031, American Legion and Elks Lodge are sponsoring the eighth annual…

Tami Duke elected chairman of the board at Bank of the San Juans

Tami Duke Bank of the San Juans announces the election of Tami Duke as the new chairman of its board…

May 31, 2025

Powerhouse hosts summer concert series

The Powerhouse will hold another summertime community concert series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1333 Camino del Rio. The…

May 29, 2025

‘Festival of the Arts’ to be held in Pagosa

Pagosa Springs Art Council will hold the second annual free “Festival of the Arts” event from 10 a.m. to 5…

May 28, 2025

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 10

The Powerhouse will celebrate International Day of Play from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at 1333 Camino del…

May 28, 2025

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show seeks volunteers

Organizing for the 71st annual Gem and Mineral Show is underway and volunteers are needed. The Gem and Mineral Show…

Title Durango hires escrow officer

Title Durango has hired Anne Alexander as an escrow officer to join its closing team. Alexander enjoys her part in…

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango to meet

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. June 3 via Zoom.…

Cancer survivor celebration to be held

In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital and Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host the Southwest…

Durango Chamber launches scholarship fund for startups, small businesses and nonprofits

The Durango Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of a new scholarship fund supporting startups, small businesses and nonprofits facing…

May 14, 2025

Higgins named to SNHU dean’s list

Jamie Higgins of Mancos has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run…

May 13, 2025

Southwest Colorado eSchool holds graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 spring graduation 4-5 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave. The…

May 13, 2025

Service, potluck to be held on May 15

A special service and potluck will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 15 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San…

May 8, 2025

League of Women Voters to host annual Legislative Lowdown

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host its annual Legislative Lowdown from 2 to 4:30 p.m.…

May 7, 2025

Florida Grange to hold yard sale

The Florida Grange is hosting a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 in our parking…

May 7, 2025

Durango Daybreak Rotary presents Carol McGuire Vocational Excellence Award

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak will present the Carol McGuire Vocational Excellence Award at 6:45 a.m. May 14 at its…

May 7, 2025

Animas Valley Grange to host one-room schools presentation

Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “One-room Schools in Southwest La Plata County,” at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at…

May 6, 2025

Manna Garden to hold Third Annual Plant Sale

Manna Garden will hold its Third Annual Plant Sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5…

May 6, 2025

Services, front desk hours changing for San Juan National Forest offices

Visitor service hours are changing for the Columbine Ranger District office in Bayfield and the Forest Headquarters office in Durango,…

May 2, 2025

Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold next council office hours

Mayor Gilda Yazzie will hold council office hours from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

May 1, 2025

Powerhouse to host STEM Day celebration

The Powerhouse, in combination with the University of Colorado, will host a Community STEM Day Celebration in honor of the…

May 1, 2025

Tomsic Physical Therapy hosts free class

Tomsic Physical Therapy will host a free 60-minute Shoulder Pain Reduction/Eradication Class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday…

April 25, 2025