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Elks offer scholarship to veterans, high school seniors

The Durango Elks Lodge is offering scholarship opportunities for veterans and graduating high school seniors starting Friday Applications are available to La Plata County resident...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

County courthouse extends hours for new year

Court clerk extends office hours The clerk’s office in the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., has extended its opening and closing hours to better accommodate the public in 2...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-income, unemployed seniors invited to paid job training

The Senior Community Service Employment Program is seeking low-income, unemployed seniors 55 years of age and older to participate in a paid job-training program. Funded by the U....

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Quilters guild to meet Jan. 12

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive. A pre-meeting social will begin at 5:30 p.m., f...

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Writers and Scribblers group to meet Jan. 11 at Durango Adult Education Center

The The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Karlene Strange, “Beating the Odds: Following Your Dream to a Book Contract.” Guests are welcome to attend. For mor...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Help Jaden Page fight cancer Jan. 14 at Bayfield Riverside RV Park

A fundraising event sponsored by Riverside RV Park, Atmos Energy and Momo’s Pies to help third-grade student Jaden Page fight cancer will be held Jan. 14 at Riverside RV Park, 41743 U.S. Hig...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio Community Library to host writer’s workshop

Two writer’s workshop sessions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 at The workshops allow local writers opportunities to showcase their work, receive feedback and examine othe...

DATE: Jan 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retro gaming afternoons at Ignacio Community Library

Afternoon retro gaming sessions will be offered at 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 and Jan. 23, at the All are welcome to attend and play classic video games of the 1980s and 90s. For more inf...

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Library to host “breaking up with sugar” presentation

Dietitian and nutritionist Fran Sutherlin will give a presentation about reducing sugar cravings from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pine River Library, 375 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Attend...

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy to offer free class for those with prediabetes

A class will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 in Suite 140 in the medical office building at Sheena Carswell, a certified nutrition specialist, and Marge Morris, registered diet...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Year’s Eve party at Marvel Grange

Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A, is hosting a New Year’s Eve party at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The theme is “construction,” and there will be a build-your-own burger and hot dog ba...

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow removal to occur downtown Wednesday and Thursday

To accommodate snow removal, parking will not be allowed from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday, from Narrow Gauge Avenue to East Second Avenue and from Fifth Street to 13th Street. ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News