Community

Comfort Keepers grateful for access to vaccine

Great appreciation also goes out to Southwest Colorado Respite Resources and to the Senior Center of Durango for issuing caregiving…

January 29, 2021

Community

Sheppards grateful to health department, Zink and volunteers

Our appointment was for 1:40 p.m. As we pulled into the fairgrounds, we were met by helpful people who, after…

January 29, 2021

Community

Thank you to La Plata Integrated Healthcare

Needless to say, we were elated and made an appointment for two days later. When we arrived at the clinic,…

January 29, 2021

Community

New children’s programming from Pine River Library

The monthly storytelling podcast is geared toward the youngest patrons. New episodes will be released on the first Friday of…

January 29, 2021

Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers in-person and remote community classes

Heart Safe also offers private classes for groups of six to nine people, and remote classes for groups and individuals.…

January 29, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host meeting

Having recently told the club about the National Immunization Day they participated in, this portion of Ptolemy and Loetherâ€™s talk…

January 29, 2021

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet virtually

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss experiences and…

January 29, 2021

Community

DeColores Civitan Club of Durango to honor local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during World War II who were…

January 29, 2021

Community

Pine River Library launches new podcast

Monthly episodes will feature staff book recommendations, library programming updates, local history and an “Ask a Librarian” segment. New episodes…

January 29, 2021

Community

November births

Julie and Markus Abner, Durango, Hudson Sawyer, 8 pounds, 10:25 p.m. Nov. 2. Sirena and Alain Medina, Cortez, Vennecia Ann,…

January 22, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about mental health in Uganda

Speakers will share the activities, describe the eventual impact, speak to incredible collaborations and share their vision. This will include…

January 22, 2021

Community

Local libraries host ‘Finding happiness in the age of COVID-19’

This Zoom program is hosted in collaboration with Pine River Library, Durango Public Library, Ignacio Community Library and Southwest La…

January 22, 2021

Community

Thank you to the director of the Durango Food Bank

The past year has been a lesson in extra compassion and giving for our community, and under Sarah’s leadership and…

January 15, 2021

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens grateful to La Plata Cares and Local First

The gardens normally hold approximately seven to 10 in-person educational events during the gardening season. The virus prevented these events…

January 15, 2021

Community

Manna seeks volunteer

This is a long-term volunteer opportunity, ranging from 5 to 10 hours per week. It will help streamline volunteer opportunities…

January 15, 2021

Community

Emily Wickes named to Emory & Henry College’s dean’s list

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for…

January 15, 2021

Community

Pine River Library joins virtual book club for ‘The Secret Knowledge of Water’

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the book club is one part of a new effort called “We are Water,”…

January 8, 2021

Community

Pine River Library announces new Storywalk

A storywalk is a picture book that is presented page by page in an outdoor space. The first story featured…

January 8, 2021

Community

Pine River Library expands curbside service

The library will offer curbside service from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3…

January 8, 2021

Community

Marvel United Methodist Church cancels groundhog supper

Donations for the outreach fund may be sent to P.O. Box 122, Marvel, CO 81329.

January 8, 2021

Community

Durango Public Library announces January events

Ongoing programs: Weekly activity kits for children and teens every Tuesday through the end of the year (excluding holiday weeks).…

January 8, 2021

Community

Pine River Library to host an introduction to bullet journaling virtual class

Bullet Journaling is a simple and customizable system that helps organize life, stick to goals and increase productivity. The library’s…

January 8, 2021

Community

Lumien Apartments community grateful to community partners

We specifically want to thank Housing Solutions for the Southwest, Axis Health Systems, Manna soup kitchen, Southwest Center for Independence,…

January 1, 2021

Community

Community Connections grateful for community support

From the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado CERF award to those who rounded up at Kroegers, the 60-plus sponsors and…

January 1, 2021