Community

DeColores Civitan Club of Durango to honor local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during World War II who were…

January 29, 2021

Pine River Library launches new podcast

Monthly episodes will feature staff book recommendations, library programming updates, local history and an “Ask a Librarian” segment. New episodes…

January 29, 2021

November births

Julie and Markus Abner, Durango, Hudson Sawyer, 8 pounds, 10:25 p.m. Nov. 2. Sirena and Alain Medina, Cortez, Vennecia Ann,…

January 22, 2021

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about mental health in Uganda

Speakers will share the activities, describe the eventual impact, speak to incredible collaborations and share their vision. This will include…

January 22, 2021

Local libraries host ‘Finding happiness in the age of COVID-19’

This Zoom program is hosted in collaboration with Pine River Library, Durango Public Library, Ignacio Community Library and Southwest La…

January 22, 2021

Thank you to the director of the Durango Food Bank

The past year has been a lesson in extra compassion and giving for our community, and under Sarah’s leadership and…

Durango Botanic Gardens grateful to La Plata Cares and Local First

The gardens normally hold approximately seven to 10 in-person educational events during the gardening season. The virus prevented these events…

Manna seeks volunteer

This is a long-term volunteer opportunity, ranging from 5 to 10 hours per week. It will help streamline volunteer opportunities…

Emily Wickes named to Emory & Henry College’s dean’s list

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for…

Pine River Library joins virtual book club for ‘The Secret Knowledge of Water’

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the book club is one part of a new effort called “We are Water,”…

Pine River Library announces new Storywalk

A storywalk is a picture book that is presented page by page in an outdoor space. The first story featured…

Pine River Library expands curbside service

The library will offer curbside service from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3…

Marvel United Methodist Church cancels groundhog supper

Donations for the outreach fund may be sent to P.O. Box 122, Marvel, CO 81329.

Durango Public Library announces January events

Ongoing programs: Weekly activity kits for children and teens every Tuesday through the end of the year (excluding holiday weeks).…

Pine River Library to host an introduction to bullet journaling virtual class

Bullet Journaling is a simple and customizable system that helps organize life, stick to goals and increase productivity. The library’s…

Lumien Apartments community grateful to community partners

We specifically want to thank Housing Solutions for the Southwest, Axis Health Systems, Manna soup kitchen, Southwest Center for Independence,…

January 1, 2021

Community Connections grateful for community support

From the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado CERF award to those who rounded up at Kroegers, the 60-plus sponsors and…

January 1, 2021

Durango Public Library reveals Best Books of 2020

The Best Books of 2020 list is available at www.durangogov.org/Library.

December 22, 2020

Manna to serve grab-and-go Christmas meal

Meals will be served grab-and-go-style and community members are encouraged to pick up as many as they need. Each meal…

GoodNight Yoga to host virtual classes

The “Wake Up & Feel Good” yoga classes help participants relax, unwind and reduce stress. Learn to let go of…

Comfort Keepers grateful to The Yellow Carrot and front line workers

We are also grateful to the front-line workers, senior communities, media outlets, nonprofits and small businesses that continue to be…

Hillcrest Golf Club keeps Durango sane and active

With the recent change in leadership last year, Hillcrest has made a complete 180. Michael McCloskeyâ€™s leadership has eased the…

Local residents grateful to Mercy Hospice House

Kathy and Jon Cohen