Local Briefs

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of…

February 26, 2025

Community

Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair is March 8

Durango School District is hosting a Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 8…

February 26, 2025

Community

Center offering beginning Spanish lessons

The Durango Adult Education Center is offering beginner’s Spanish language classes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from March 24 to…

February 26, 2025

Community

Durango Elks offers scholarships

Durango Elks is accepting applications for scholarships for the Class of 2025 graduates. First scholarship: Colorado Grand has sponsored a…

February 26, 2025

Community

Tomsic Physical Therapy hosts free pain relief event

Tomsic Physical Therapy & Wellness will host a free community event offering access to regenerative medicine for people suffering from…

February 26, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Diversitones to perform sneak peek Sunday

The choir of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, the Diversitones, will present “Prelude in Song,” a sneak peek of…

February 19, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Sorrel Sky Gallery hosts David Yarrow’s one-man show, discussion

Sorrel Sky Gallery will host a one-man show featuring the work of photographer David Yarrow, who will be on hand…

February 19, 2025

Community

Chimney Rock recruiting volunteers

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association is recruiting volunteers for 2025. To learn more about volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument, there…

February 12, 2025

Community

Councilor Olivier Bosmans to hold office hours

City Councilor Olivier Bosmans will hold Council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900…

February 12, 2025

Community

Help celebrate Mary Mullin’s retirement

Mullin Join the Durango Adult Education Center in celebrating Mary Mullin’s inspiring accomplishments, her dedication and her commitment to adult…

February 12, 2025

Community

Vallecito Ice Fishing Competition to be held

The annual ice fishing competition at Vallecito Reservoir will be held on Feb. 22. Enter via the boat ramp in…

February 7, 2025

Community

On The Wing Camp offers scholarship

Weminuche Audubon Society, the regional chapter of National Audubon Society based in Pagosa Springs, is offering an opportunity for an…

February 7, 2025

Community

High Noon Rotary scholarships open

Durango High Noon Rotary’s scholarship applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year for academic, Vo-Tech and paramedic scholarships.…

February 7, 2025

Community

Conservation Helping Hands applications open

The San Juan Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are offering a program, “Conservation Helping Hand,” to help landowners…

February 7, 2025

Community

Mountain Middle School to host exhibition of learning

Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:40 to 9:50 a.m.…

February 7, 2025

Business

Community Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary; announces granting for local nonprofits

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is celebrating 25 years of supporting the nonprofit community in Southwest Colorado. One of…

February 7, 2025

Business

Kris Oyler named Region 9 Economic Development Leader of the Year

Kris Oyler, CEO of Peak Brewing Co., has been awarded the “Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year” by…

February 7, 2025

Community

Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19

La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The…

January 31, 2025

Community

Durango Creative District to host open dialogue

The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD…

January 30, 2025

Community

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine…

January 30, 2025

Community

Soup for the Soul to be held

Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event…

January 30, 2025

Business

Atkinson to close Durango business

Susan Atkinson has owned and operated Susan’s Salon and Permanent Makeup for 19 years in Durango and will be closing…

January 29, 2025

Business

Mindy Jordeth joins Durango Primary Care

Local physician assistant Mindy Jordeth with be joining Adam Owens, MD, of Durango Primary Care in March. Jordeth is a…

January 23, 2025

Community

2025 fair theme contest underway

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect…

January 23, 2025

Community

City announces Martin Luther King Jr. day schedule

Here is the city’s schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday: City administrative offices will be closed, including…

January 17, 2025

Community

Online produce safety course to be held

The Produce Safety Collaborative along with Colorado State University Extension, Fort Lewis College, and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers…

January 17, 2025

Community

Shelby Jabour named to Graceland University dean’s list

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2024 fall term have been announced, and Shelby Jabour of Mancos has been…

January 17, 2025

Community

Church’s annual Ground Hog Supper to be held

The Marvel Methodist Church will hold its 53rd annual Ground Hog Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at…

January 17, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Tickets on sale for Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival

The Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 3 to 6. (Courtesy) Tickets are on sale for…

January 15, 2025

Community

Free mulch loading to be held at Bayfield Convenience Center

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch, loaded into trucks and trailers, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday…

January 14, 2025