Community

Elks Lodge offers scholarships

Durango Elks Lodge No. 507 is offering $15,000 in scholarships for local students attending college in fall 2022. Three applications…

February 18, 2022

Conservation district awarding scholarships

The La Plata Conservation District is awarding scholarships to qualified La Plata County students. Scholarships are for those who: Are…

February 18, 2022

Ignacio Middle School honor roll

4.0 GPA Eighth grade: Alyssa Atencio, Trace Crane and Autumn Schulz. Seventh grade: Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim…

February 10, 2022

Resident thanks medical staff

I was taken by the paramedics to the ER at Mercy Hospital. I want to tell everyone how efficient the…

Cancer support group to host workshop

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado will host a free online workshop called “Coping with the Cost of Cancer” from 5:30…

High Noon Rotary accepting scholarship applications

Durango High Noon Rotary is offering $25,000 in scholarships for students attending college, community college, vocational or paramedic programs in…

Local scouts collect food for drive

The Great Southwest Boy Scouts of America and local Boy Scouts of America units are collecting food donations for their…

Southwest La Plata Library District partners with Powerhouse

The Southwest La Plata Library District has partnered with the Powerhouse Science Center to check out free Powerhouse Science Museum…

North Animas Village organizes fire victim donation drive

As part of National Village Day, North Animas Village organized a donation drive for the victims of the Marshall Fire…

Sooner the survivor

Blind dog survives 45-foot fall from cliff

February 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners seeks volunteers

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for County Boards and Commissions. Those who serve in these…

Stillwater music thanks event supporters

Warmest winter thanks to all the people and businesses that made Stillwater Music’s 10th annual Winter Wonder Bands gala concert…

Pine Needle Dry Goods collecting donations

In partnership with Volunteers of America, Pine Needle Dry Goods is collected clothing and personal item donations for Durango-area veterans…

Citizens’ Police Academy postponed

The Durango Police Department has postponed the Citizens’ Police Academy because of the community omicron surge. CPA is a 12-week…

What a caring community

How fortunate to live in a caring community! Having never before called 911, Nov. 19 occasioned the first 911 call…

January 22, 2022

Gratitude for a generous act of kindness

I want to acknowledge and thank a generous, empathetic man who was standing in the checkout line at south City…

January 22, 2022

Snowdown wristband office hours set

Some Snowdown event venues may require wristbands that prove full vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test results to enter. The…

January 21, 2022

‘Marketplace’ Follies tickets to be sold

Thirty-two “Marketplace” Snowdown Follies tickets are available at the Bank of the San Juans, 144 E. Eighth St. Each day…

January 20, 2022

Hospital: Emergency department, clinic not testing sites

San Juan Regional Medical Center asked the community not to use the emergency department or urgent care clinic as COVID-19…

January 20, 2022

Snowdown Follies revises ticket refund policy

Because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty regarding public events, Snowdown Follies has revised its ticketing refund policy. In the event…

The Hive will host sober Snowdown event

The Hive will host the “Magical Mystical Mocktail Tour,” a sober Snowdown event, Jan. 27. At 5:30 p.m., participants will…

Foundation funds Durango nonprofits

El Pomar Foundation announced Tuesday that $15,000 in funding has been allocated to four Durango nonprofits. Southwest Center for Independence…

DAR announces Good Citizens Award winners

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution announced this years winners of the DAR Good…