Local Briefs

Peak Physical Therapy to host ‘shindig’

Peak Physical Therapy is hosting a Shape, Sculpt, Strengthen Shindig from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at its location at…

April 25, 2025

Want to adopt a La Plata County road?

La Plata County invites residents, businesses, clubs and other organizations to participate in its Adopt a County Road program. With…

April 23, 2025

Southwest Colorado eSchool to hold graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 graduation at 4 p.m. May 15 at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave.…

April 23, 2025

Climate lobby to host ‘Beyond Zero’ screening

Durango Citizens Climate Lobby will host a screening of the film, “Beyond Zero” at 5:40 p.m. May 2 at Durango…

April 23, 2025

Residents invited to wildfire workshop

La Plata County residents are invited to a free community wildfire workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at…

April 16, 2025

Cheser named 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year

Karen Cheser Dr. Karen Cheser, superintendent of Durango School District 9-R, has been honored with the 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent…

April 16, 2025

Mountain Middle School hosts ‘Math Games’ Exhibition Night

Fifth graders at Mountain Middle School are set to showcase their innovative math games at the annual “Math Games” Exhibition.…

April 16, 2025

DHS Class of 1995 to hold reunion

Durango High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30 year reunion July 25 and 26 in Durango. Friday, July…

Local student wins Steve Westhoff Scholarship

SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction,…

Program looking for homeowners

The La Plata County Healthy Homes program is actively seeking homeowners to provide opportunities to improve the health of their…

Faith leaders to host climate change panel

A panel of local faith leaders will address how faith-based groups are addressing climate change at 7 p.m. April 25…

Councilor Dave Woodruff to hold office hours

Durango City Councilor Dave Woodruff will hold council office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library,…

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Catholic Daughters announces scholarships

April 8, 2025

Southwest Endoscopy Center named one of top ambulatory surgery centers

Southwest Endoscopy Center has been named one of the top ambulatory surgery centers in the United States, according to U.S.…

Free energy assistance workshops to be held

Energy Outreach Colorado, in partnership with The LOR Foundation, La Plata Family Centers and Housing Solutions for the Southwest, will…

Arts and Entertainment

Recess Gallery to host opening reception

The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave., will host an opening reception for the new exhibit, “Sardines,” by Kimberly DeVenero, from…

Arts and Entertainment

Bayfield High School to stage ‘Descendants – the Musical’

The Bayfield High School Theater program will present Disney’s “Descendants – The Musical.” The show will be held at 7…

Durango Public Library hosts Birth Partner Workshop

Local doula Abbie Downing of Animas Birth Doula will host a Birth Partner Workshop 10 to 11:15 a.m. April 26…

Comfort Keeps announces new hire

Emma Vogel Comfort Keepers In Home Care Durango announces the addition of Emma Vogel to its team as a Human…

Raft guide training to be held in May

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours announces its Colorado Raft Guide Training Course, running May 7 to 23. This…

March 28, 2025

Spring crack seal operations planned for several county roads

The La Plata County Road & Bridge division will perform crack seal repairs on six county roads as well as…

March 26, 2025

Cancer support group to meet over Zoom

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet 7 to 7:30 p.m. April 1 on Zoom. The…

March 18, 2025

LPEA opens applications for internship program

La Plata Electric Association announces the opening of applications for its 2025 Internship Program, offering an opportunity for college students…

March 18, 2025

Nook Ceramics Studio hosts opening

Nook Ceramics will hold its grand opening 5 to 7 p.m. April 8 at 98 Everett St., Suite F. There…

March 18, 2025

Kaitlyn Ashburn named to fall 2024 dean’s list

Kaitlyn Ashburn of Hesperus has been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students…

March 12, 2025

La Plata County seeks volunteer to serve on Board of Health

La Plata County is accepting applications for an advisory seat on the Board of Health. The La Plata County Public…

March 11, 2025

Quilters Guild to meet on Thursday

La Plata Quilters Guild will have its monthly meeting Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The…

March 7, 2025

Foutz joins Tomsic Physical Therapy

Ingrid Foutz has joined Tomsic Physical Therapy as a certified Pilates instructor. Foutz completed her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science…

March 7, 2025