Local Briefs

Coalition offers wildfire prevention tips
Local News

Coalition offers wildfire prevention tips

June 30, 2020

Fire restrictions are in place in counties and on public lands across Southwest Colorado. To view restrictions, visit www.gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/fire_restrictions.php.Possessing, discharging and/or using fireworks are prohibited public lands.Practice proper vehicle maintenance,…

Durango Hula Ohana to host workshops
Community

Durango Hula Ohana to host workshops

June 26, 2020

A Hula Kahiko workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. July 4 and July 5. A Hula ‘Auana workshop will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.…

Paulette Church to speak to Rotary Club of Durango
Community

Paulette Church to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

June 26, 2020

Church will cover topics including community fire breaks, hazardous ignition zone work around homes, and firewise building materials and practices during construction. She will share ways to keep volunteers motivated…

Durango High Noon Rotary announces scholarship recipients
Education

Durango High Noon Rotary announces scholarship recipients

June 26, 2020

College recipients: Eli Armendariz, Ignacio High School, computer engineering, Fort Lewis College or CSU Fort Collins. Talissa Bahr, Mancos High School, undecided, Fort Lewis College. Sydney Brown, Colorado Connections Academy,…

San Juan College to hold virtual graduation ceremony
New Mexico

San Juan College to hold virtual graduation ceremony

June 26, 2020

The SJCHS students earned their high school diploma and associate’s degree simultaneously. In addition, those who have earned degrees from New Mexico Highlands University – Farmington Center and the University…

Durango Community Recreation Center to reopen Monday
Local News

Durango Community Recreation Center to reopen Monday

June 26, 2020

Modified facility hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will be closed Saturdays and Sundays. Parks and Recreation Department administrative office hours are 8 a.m.…

Community Foundation to present virtual concert series
Arts and Entertainment

Community Foundation to present virtual concert series

June 25, 2020

Concerts will be broadcast on KSUT and KDUR 90.1, 89.3 and 91.9., as well as online at www.ksut.org and www.kdur.org. These concerts will be broadcast: 7 p.m. Wednesday: Badly Bent,…

Pine River Library reopens
Local News

Pine River Library reopens

June 24, 2020

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of Colorado and San Juan Basin Public Health, including the use…

Strater Hotel welcomes new food and beverage director
Business

Strater Hotel welcomes new food and beverage director

June 24, 2020

Sheehandu1-i-syn Accompanying the opening of table service is the introduction of all new menus created and orchestrated by the hotel’s new Director of Food and Beverage John Sheehan. Sheehan joined…