Community

La Plata County seeks volunteer to serve on Board of Health

La Plata County is accepting applications for an advisory seat on the Board of Health. The La Plata County Public…

March 11, 2025

Quilters Guild to meet on Thursday

La Plata Quilters Guild will have its monthly meeting Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The…

March 7, 2025

Durango contradance series continues

Durango contradance continues from 7 to 10 p.m. March 15 at the Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. The…

March 5, 2025

Lake Durango Water Authority seeks board member

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board is accepting applications for an at-large board member. Applicants must be a resident of…

Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair is March 8

Durango School District is hosting a Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 8…

Center offering beginning Spanish lessons

The Durango Adult Education Center is offering beginner’s Spanish language classes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from March 24 to…

Durango Elks offers scholarships

Durango Elks is accepting applications for scholarships for the Class of 2025 graduates. First scholarship: Colorado Grand has sponsored a…

Tomsic Physical Therapy hosts free pain relief event

Tomsic Physical Therapy & Wellness will host a free community event offering access to regenerative medicine for people suffering from…

KDUR Cover Night fundraiser a success

A number of years ago, an old friend critiqued Durango’s music scene, insisting that what happens here musically is subpar…

Failing schools? Not here! Durango High School is a success story

In the 2023-24 school year, DHS achieved a remarkable graduation rate of 95%, significantly surpassing the state’s average of 84%…

February 14, 2025

Chimney Rock recruiting volunteers

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association is recruiting volunteers for 2025. To learn more about volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument, there…

February 12, 2025

Councilor Olivier Bosmans to hold office hours

City Councilor Olivier Bosmans will hold Council office hours from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900…

February 12, 2025

Help celebrate Mary Mullin’s retirement

Mullin Join the Durango Adult Education Center in celebrating Mary Mullin’s inspiring accomplishments, her dedication and her commitment to adult…

February 12, 2025

Vallecito Ice Fishing Competition to be held

The annual ice fishing competition at Vallecito Reservoir will be held on Feb. 22. Enter via the boat ramp in…

On The Wing Camp offers scholarship

Weminuche Audubon Society, the regional chapter of National Audubon Society based in Pagosa Springs, is offering an opportunity for an…

High Noon Rotary scholarships open

Durango High Noon Rotary’s scholarship applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year for academic, Vo-Tech and paramedic scholarships.…

Conservation Helping Hands applications open

The San Juan Conservation District and Pine River Conservation District are offering a program, “Conservation Helping Hand,” to help landowners…

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.…

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…

January 31, 2025

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…

January 30, 2025

Annual pie auction to be held in Bayfield

The annual Cabin Fever Pie Auction will be held Feb. 22 in Bayfield. (Courtesy) The best bakers in the Pine…

January 30, 2025

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…

January 30, 2025