Community

Pine River Library holds public hearing on draft 2025 budget

A proposed budget has been submitted to the Pine River Library board of trustees for the ensuing year of 2025.…

November 15, 2024

Durango Dementia Coalition thankful for support

The Durango Dementia Coalition thanks Brandon Mencini and CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital for supporting and collaborating with our advocacy work improving…

November 13, 2024

First Four Corners AI Conference to be held

The inaugural Four Corners AI Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Fort Lewis…

November 8, 2024

La Plata County seeks volunteers to serve on library district board

La Plata County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Southwest La Plata Library District Board. The board oversees the…

November 6, 2024

Former Durango resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elayne Necchi celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 20. (Courtesy) Former Durango resident Elayne Necchi turned 100 years old on…

November 1, 2024

Animas to celebrate Silverton’s birthday

The Animas Museum will commemorate Silverton’s 150th anniversary in conjunction with friends and colleagues at the San Juan County Colorado…

Rotary Club of Durango grateful for support

The Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak would like to sincerely thank the Durango community for their generous support of our…

La Plata County to host public meeting on fairgrounds master plan

La Plata County will host a public meeting to discuss the progress of the La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan…

Library hosts new Spanish Conversation Hour

Durango Public Library will now host a monthly Spanish Conversation Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.…

Durango Workforce Center moves to new location

The Durango Workforce Center has moved with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to 160 Rock Point Drive, Suite A. This…

October 24, 2024

Mt. Allison Grange hosts Harvest Supper

The Mt. Allison Grange is hosting its Harvest Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Grange, 2658…

October 24, 2024

Durango Public Library hosts Hygge Series

Hygge (pronounced “hyoo-guh”) is a Danish concept that basically translates to creating a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying the good…

Grand opening of new Miller Middle School is Oct. 25

Durango School District 9-R invites all community members to the grand opening of the new Miller Middle School building from…

Public invited to Durango School District’s board member chat

The public is invited to meet with the Durango School District 9-R Board of Education from 5 to 6 p.m.…

Durango Public Library hosts Round Dance 101

Durango Public Library will host Round Dance 101, in collaboration with the Durango School District 9-R Native American Education Program…

Ben Nighthorse Campbell Buffalo Skull returns to Chief Dull Knife College

Chief Dull Knife College President Eva Flying attended the unveiling of the Buffalo Skull created by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell.…

October 11, 2024

Maintenance closure scheduled for Ella Vita Trail

La Plata County will close public access to Ella Vita Trail for maintenance hole maintenance from Monday to Thursday. People…

October 11, 2024

Treasurer’s office to close on Election Day

Because of enhanced security for Election Day, the La Plata County Treasurer & Public Trustee office at 679 Turner Drive,…

October 10, 2024

All welcome to first Native Traditional Games

Durango School District 9-R will host the first Native Traditional Games on Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…

October 9, 2024

Library district hosts speaker series

The Southwest La Plata Library District will host a new ongoing speaker series called “Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources.” The…

Title fight to be held in Durango

Professional boxing is coming back to Durango with “Legends on the Animas” at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at La Plata…

Bayfield yard waste area closure extended

Because of an equipment failure, La Plata County will extend the temporary closure of the yard waste and mulch area…

Bayfield transfer station announces new hours

The Bayfield Transfer Station, 4496 County Road 223, announces new hours for the fall and winter. Effective Monday, the transfer…