Community

Community member grateful for Durango youth

“Grab my hand!” I looked up to see three kids offering assistance. Not only did they keep me upright by…

February 7, 2020

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet

Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at various locations. For contact information, visit www. FourCornersCorvetteClub.com.

February 7, 2020

Durango Nature Studies opens registration for after-school program

Student may enroll in Nature Club (kindergarten through third at select Durango School District 9-R elementary schools) or Discover Club…

February 4, 2020

Durango Friends of the Arts names volunteer of the year

AmmanCourtesy of Durango Friends of the Arts Amman not only serves as grant chairperson but always makes herself available to…

February 4, 2020

Senior Center to host lunch and learns in February

Feb. 13: Frank Jarrell will speak about brain health.Feb. 18: Denise Magner from Southwest Center for Independence will speak about…

February 4, 2020

February library events

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For…

January 31, 2020

December births

Samantha Wilson and Manuelito Garbiso, Durango, Kehlana Rayne, 4 pounds, 7 ounces, 5:56 p.m. Dec. 5. Samantha Wilson and Manuelito…

January 31, 2020

Senior Center to host iPhone class

In this class, participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of an iPhone. Topics discussed will include…

January 31, 2020

Community Connections grateful for donors

Whether through Kroegers Ace Hardware’s Round Up, Festival of Trees, Colorado Gives Day or Morehart Murphy Subaru Share the Love…

Womenade grateful for support

We also want to thank the Rochester Hotel for their continued support of the Womenade gatherings. Kirk Komick, Diane Wildfang…

Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity

The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to manage this grant opportunity for La Plata County…

Bodewes named to the University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

Students named to the dean’s list have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a…

Snowdown to host chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest

Snowdown is looking for more local businesses to compete. This is a team building and marketing opportunity that is open…

Special Olympics seeks donations

Money raised will pay for gas, van rentals, hotels, meals for competitions in Grand Junction and/or Denver, as well as…

Snowdown announces parking and transportation information

No parking along the parade route and staging areas will take effect and be enforced Friday afternoon, with clearly marked…

Powerhouse to host rock band T-shirt clinic

People of all ages will be able to make a rock band T-shirt. The $15 entry includes a T-shirt and…

Powerhouse to host trivia night

Consisting of four rounds, Powerhouse trivia includes one science round and a music round. Teams of five are eligible to…

Great Decisions program announces 2020 schedule

Great Decisions meets every other week thereafter. Programs are open to the public, free of charge. The Durango discussions will…

Durango Nordic Center trails world-class

If you haven’t had the chance to get up to the Durango Nordic Center at Purgatory and do a little…

January 23, 2020

Marvel United Methodist Church to host ground hog supper

The menu will include ground hog (sausage), potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, cake and beverages. Suggested donations at the door are $7…

January 21, 2020

The Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants to nonprofits in Southwest Colorado in 2019

By sector, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded: $3,000 to Animal Protection (1% of total grants); $64,000 to Arts and Culture…

January 21, 2020

Powerhouse to host Snowdown costume contest

There will be four prize categories. Registration will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Live music will be provided from…

January 21, 2020