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Mountain Middle School to host exhibition of learning

Eighth grade students from Mountain Middle School will present a public exhibition of aerospace engineering from 8:40 to 9:50 a.m. and 10 to 11:10 a.m. Feb. 13 at the school, 108 W. 31st St....

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Community Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary; announces granting for local nonprofits

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is celebrating 25 years of supporting the nonprofit community in Southwest Colorado. One of the ways it will celebrate this milestone is t...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Kris Oyler named Region 9 Economic Development Leader of the Year

Kris Oyler, CEO of Peak Brewing Co., has been awarded the “Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year” by the Region 9 Economic Development District board of directors. Every year, Re...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Jan. 31 – Sectional Tournament First: J. Walter/S. McInturff Second: C.L. Lappen /W. Rosenber...

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Public Health office will be closed Feb. 5 and 19

La Plata County Public Health will close early at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 19 for internal staff training. The closure affects all offices located at the Public Health Department’s new l...

DATE: Jan 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Creative District to host open dialogue

The Durango Creative District will host an Open Dialogue to discuss opinions about Durango’s arts and culture, and the DCD from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave. Me...

DATE: Jan 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

The best bakers in the Pine River Valley will be auctioning off their delicious pies at the annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Church of Christ, 2011 Bayfiel...

DATE: Jan 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Soup for the Soul to be held

Mercy Health Foundation announces the 18th annual Soup for the Soul to raise money for Mercy Hospice. This signature event is one that nourishes the body, warms the heart and supports excell...

DATE: Jan 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Atkinson to close Durango business

Susan Atkinson has owned and operated Susan’s Salon and Permanent Makeup for 19 years in Durango and will be closing the business and retiring in mid-February. She is grateful to have befrie...

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 11:30 a.m...

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Mindy Jordeth joins Durango Primary Care

Local physician assistant Mindy Jordeth with be joining Adam Owens, MD, of Durango Primary Care in March. Jordeth is a physician assistant who will accept her own patients and work collabora...

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

2025 fair theme contest underway

The La Plata County Fair Board is accepting theme ideas for the 2025 La Plata County Fair. Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. People are asked to keep theme o...

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community