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Curbside drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child
Community

Curbside drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child

November 13, 2020

Operation Christmas Child collects and delivers shoebox gifts filled with school supplies, hygiene items and toys to children worldwide. Individuals, families and groups are invited to transform empty shoeboxes into…

Durango Transit Walmart stop to be relocated Friday
Local News

Durango Transit Walmart stop to be relocated Friday

November 12, 2020

Pickup time will remain the same, with transit buses arriving every 30 minutes at :10 and :40 after the hour. Passengers with mobility concerns may request drop-off at the front…

San Juan College to host virtual AstroFriday
New Mexico

San Juan College to host virtual AstroFriday

November 11, 2020

This will be a virtual, live presentation using Zoom to present a 30-minute video produced by the European Southern Observatory. The video begins on Earth and gives a brief history…

San Juan College announces showcase schedule
New Mexico

San Juan College announces showcase schedule

November 11, 2020

The series will include: 7 p.m. Nov. 13: San Juan College “Live” Online Jazz Concert.7 p.m. Dec. 3: San Juan College Symphonic Band and Music Educators’ Ensemble.7 p.m. Dec. 8:…

Auditions open for virtual musical
New Mexico

Auditions open for virtual musical

November 10, 2020

It seeks to cast eight to 10 local actors for the ensemble ages middle school through college. Those who want to audition should submit a video of them performing a…

Colorado Building Farmers goes virtual
Southwest Life

Colorado Building Farmers goes virtual

November 10, 2020

Over eight weeks, participants will explore how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve their record keeping and financial analysis skills and manage risks in crop and…

Fort Lewis College student joins Region 9
Business

Fort Lewis College student joins Region 9

November 9, 2020

As a Fort Lewis College junior from Mississippi, Farmer is studying economics and is interested in working in the private sector. He plans to attend graduate school at Washington University…

Durango Dermatology welcomes new nurse Lorraine Roche
Business

Durango Dermatology welcomes new nurse Lorraine Roche

November 9, 2020

Rochedu1-i-syn She has worked in medical aesthetics since 2007 and continued her education by becoming an RN in 2015. While she enjoyed many years working in a hospital environment, she…

Durango Joes releases new rewards app
Business

Durango Joes releases new rewards app

November 9, 2020

It also provides a new option for customers who use the Joes Card loyalty program. The app adds additional security and flexibility, while matching the program the Joes Card offers.…

Floral shop moves to E. 2nd Ave.
Business

Floral shop moves to E. 2nd Ave.

November 9, 2020

McLain said her floral business had outgrown her home operation. “There’s demand from people who have not been able to be with each other. You can’t express emotion, so instead…

Public invited to share ideas for the MidTown Redevelopment Area
Local News

Public invited to share ideas for the MidTown Redevelopment Area

November 9, 2020

The MidTown Area includes a mix of new developments, vacant parcels, publicly owned buildings and amenities, older residential homes, mixed-use buildings, historic properties and mid-century commercial buildings. Durango Renewal Partnership…

Student to compete as music finalist
Community

Student to compete as music finalist

November 6, 2020

Audrey McManusCourtesy of MTNA McManus earned this opportunity after winning the Colorado State Junior String Competition. A freshman at Durango High School, McManus has been studying violin for 10 years…