Community

Local students serving in Fort Lewis College student government

The ASFLC respectfully advocates for a student-centered agenda promoting general well-being, effective communication, informed leadership, and efficient use of student…

Mayor of Breen Contest to be held March 21

The events will begin with a chili supper at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert auction. Attendees may throw their…

Durango Wine Experience partners with the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

The Community Foundation serves Southwest Colorado by boosting the nonprofit sector through professional development, technical assistance, capacity building and grants…

CPW Museum offers cedar bluebird boxes for sale

Purchases may be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations help volunteers maintain the Wildlife Visitor…

Senior Center to host Mastering Your iPhone class

Participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of the iPhone, learn about fundamentals, plus hidden tips, tricks…

Southwest Ability Summit to take place Thursday

This free event brings together children and adults with disabilities, their families and support professionals for a day of learning,…

Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fries

Baked and fried fish, french fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft serve ice cream will also be available.…

La Plata County Humane Society thanks the community for their support

The shelter lost a longtime volunteer and was broken into on Feb. 12. Thank you for the very generous monetary…

Happy Caregiver Appreciation Week from Comfort Keepers

Thank you to: Shelia, Joanne, Lawanda, Nikola, Sherry, Kaysha, Marlene, Jennita, Denise, Brooklynne, Diana, Pamela, Margaret, Tosha, Devin, Shanalyn, Ivory,…

Manna grateful for donations

In the December Primus Philanthropy, Primus pledged to donate a portion of its December proceeds, as well as award a…

Local organizations team up to celebrate 100 years of women’s voting rights

Taste Buckel Family wines and savor bites from Nature’s Oasis and Signature Delights to celebrate a century of Women’s Suffrage.…

Library seeks feedback

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to share their priorities and vision for their community library. The…

Animas Museum to host author presentation and signing with Jerry Day

Celebrate the release of Jerry Day’s new book, “Rio Grande’s Narrow Gauge K-36 Locomotives” and learn more about Colorado Railroad…

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces January births

Nicole and Zachary Belnap, Bayfield, Maxwell Bruce, 7 pounds 5 ounces, 9:44 p.m. Jan. 1. Kara and Steven Bradford, Bayfield,…

San Juan Basin Public Health to host high tea

Women are invited to celebrate their health in honor of International Women’s Day. Meet women’s health providers, community organizations and…

Heart Safe La Plata offers SPR and first aid classes

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR. 6-10 p.m. March 11: Adult/child/infant CPR for health care professionals.All…

Powerhouse to host Seven Rivers Farmers Market

The bimonthly indoor market features farmers and vendors from the area selling poultry, meat, cheese, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles,…

La Plata Council on Aging grateful to Ohana Physical Therapy

Knights of Columbus grateful to donors

Dreams of Tibet, Re-Love, Dulce, Mild to Wild Rafting, Beads and Beyond, Sticks and Stones, The Boarding Haus, Gardenswartz, Out…

Foundation announces grant totals

$1,270,191 was donated from Community Foundation Fund Holders to nonprofits.$457,330 was donated from Friends of the Foundation to Community Foundation…

Local students graduate from Fort Lewis College

These local students graduated: Durango: Victoria Acosta, Spencer Ashton, Korbin Barkey, Mykayla Bates, Tamara Benally, Nicholas Brandau, Dylan Carrasco-Songer, Grace…

Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Parish to host Lenten fish fries

Baked and fried fish, French fries, coleslaw and drinks will be served. Soft serve ice cream will also be available.…

Powerhouse to host showing of “Gather at the River”

There will be free local beer and whiskey tastings while learning about community approaches to tackling statewide water issues. A…

City of Durango spring/summer enrichment activity guide now available

Registration for spring and summer programs will begin Tuesday at www. Durangogov.org/register4rec or in person at the Recreation Center, Chapman…