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College Week to be held virtually
Education

College Week to be held virtually

October 2, 2020

The Virtual College Week is open to all Colorado students and is free to students and their families. There will be 139 colleges and universities attending, including 32 Colorado in-state…

Apple Days festival to take place
Community

Apple Days festival to take place

October 2, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be different than the usual Buckley Park Festival. The Good Food Collective will host a series of small group harvests around the…

City of Durango’s Fall Cleanup begins Monday
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City of Durango’s Fall Cleanup begins Monday

October 2, 2020

City crews will move through residential neighborhoods picking up tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and less than 8 inches in diameter and bagged or boxed…

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to open Friday
Local News

Chapman Hill Ice Rink to open Friday

September 28, 2020

Ice rink admission is $7 for all ages (ages 3 and younger can skate for free), and skate rentals are $3. Twenty-punch skate passes are available at discounted prices through…

Charge Ahead Grant application opens Thursday
Local News

Charge Ahead Grant application opens Thursday

September 27, 2020

Level 2, Fleet-only charging stations: $6,000Level 2, Dual port station: $9,000Level 3, Multiple connection standard station: $30,000 (The Colorado Energy Office will provide an additional $5,000 for Level 3 charging…

Kelly Goodwin graduates from Colgate University
Education

Kelly Goodwin graduates from Colgate University

September 25, 2020

Goodwin, a graduate of Cinco Ranch High School, majored in mathematics at Colgate. Goodwin received a Bachelors of Arts degree magna cum laude at Colgate’s 199th Commencement, which was held…

“Your Future at Work” event to take place Sept. 29
Education

“Your Future at Work” event to take place Sept. 29

September 25, 2020

Through the Business Education Connection, Janae Hunderman supports work-based learning for students at Animas High School, Big Picture High School and Durango High School. This event will focus on career…

Group to host food, clothing drive
Community

Group to host food, clothing drive

September 25, 2020

There will also be drop-offs from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the same location. With winter coming, warm clothing, jackets and boots are needed for all ages. Nonperishable food…

Free community education classes offered
Community

Free community education classes offered

September 25, 2020

Classes aim to provide residents knowledge and skills for safe practices during outdoor adventures or at home. Classes will be offered Wednesday evenings starting Oct. 7. The schedule is: 4:30…

Cafe au Play opens toddler play areas
Community

Cafe au Play opens toddler play areas

September 25, 2020

Hosted by Liza Tregillus from 9:30 a.m. to noon weekdays, and by volunteer parents Saturday mornings, parents and children are invited to find friends safely. Sand, water, play houses, dinosaurs,…

Colorado Proud to host virtual lunch and learn roundtable
Southwest Life

Colorado Proud to host virtual lunch and learn roundtable

September 25, 2020

The title of the roundtable is “Resilience in Southern Colorado Agriculture: Adapting, Recovering and Thriving.” A mix of Southern Colorado-based agriculture panelists will share their stories to help guide other…