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La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle
Community

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

October 23, 2020

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for five tickets. Tickets are available online at www.lposc.org or in-person…

SJMA offers after-school program
Education

SJMA offers after-school program

October 23, 2020

Monday sessions are available from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for “in-person” learners in grades kindergarten through fifth. Tuesday sessions are available from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for “remote” learners only…

New photography art show at Pine River Library
Arts and Entertainment

New photography art show at Pine River Library

October 22, 2020

Manganello has participated in exhibits at Durango Arts Center and has been awarded ribbons at the County Fair Photography Show. She has also sold in galleries throughout Colorado and New…

San Juan College to host virtual costume contest
New Mexico

San Juan College to host virtual costume contest

October 21, 2020

Prizes will be given in six categories: most scary, pet, duo, group/family, superhero and dance video. Winners will be announced at noon Nov. 4. The contest is sponsored by the…

CSU gardening programs accepting applications
Southwest Life

CSU gardening programs accepting applications

October 21, 2020

Newly accepted Colorado Master Gardener volunteers begin as apprentices. A 10-week core training course takes place through hybrid instruction of online, live webinars (also recorded) and in-person instruction. After training,…

City announces completion of Animas River Trail
Local News

City announces completion of Animas River Trail

October 19, 2020

The north end of Animas City Park has been improved with new landscaping and picnic tables. The city would like to thank community members and neighbors adjacent to the trail…

July births
Community

July births

October 16, 2020

Sarah Connon and Martin Rivera, Ignacio, Marti’n Dregan Rivera Jr., 8 pounds 10 ounces, 8:13 a.m. July 2.Colynn Begay and Roberto Denezpi, Durango, Robert Denezpi II, 6 pounds 14 ounces,…

Registration for youth sports opens
Community

Registration for youth sports opens

October 16, 2020

Durango Youth House Hockey League is a skills-based program for ages 5 to 14. Players practice in a competitive teaching environment with qualified coaching staff, managed through USA Hockey’s American…

Agent offers Medicare coaching
Community

Agent offers Medicare coaching

October 16, 2020

Moore is a volunteer coach and adviser with information about affordable rates, when companies increase rates and insurance quotes. She is available to advise residents about final costs and assist…

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual lecture
Community

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual lecture

October 16, 2020

Historian and author Steve Friesen will share a timeline of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life and legacy, illuminated by stories and historic photographs. The presentation will include information about…

Pine River Library adjusts open hours
Local News

Pine River Library adjusts open hours

October 16, 2020

Monday will now be the only virtual learning day for all Bayfield students, so the library will now be open expanded hours Mondays instead of Tuesdays. The library’s schedule is:…

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum
Local News

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum

October 15, 2020

Local candidates running for La Plata County commissioner have been invited and community members are invited to come with questions in hand. The event will honor social-distancing guidelines, and masks…

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements
Local News

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements

October 15, 2020

Gazebo improvements will include new lighting and paint and wood repair. Work is scheduled to take two weeks, with the gazebo being open for public use by Oct. 31. For…