Community

Durango Botanic Gardens grateful for president

During Anderson’s term, DBG added a number of new gardens, including the Cindy Smart Miniature Tree Garden and the Arboretum.…

November 6, 2020

Community

Student to compete as music finalist

Audrey McManusCourtesy of MTNA McManus earned this opportunity after winning the Colorado State Junior String Competition. A freshman at Durango…

November 6, 2020

Community

Scouts carry out service project

Local Scouts clean up highway.Courtesy of Richard Speegle

November 6, 2020

Community

Local businesswomen to share lessons and solutions from 2020’s challenges

The discussion will explore the effects of COVID-19 on various industries. Panelists will share their lessons learned and creative solutions…

November 6, 2020

Community

New ‘Program in a Bag’ kits available from Pine River Library

Patrons may stop by the library and pick up a free “program in a bag” kit. These kits contain everything…

November 6, 2020

Community

Power house to host virtual Observing Space from Earth event

This free virtual event features Fort Lewis College professors Dr. Callie Cole and Dr. Charley Hakes, who will discuss their…

November 6, 2020

Community

Summit Church hosts Operation Christmas Child virtually

Community members are invited to build a Christmas shoebox online to donate to a child in need. Select toys and…

November 6, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers offers free wall calendars

The goal of the calendar is to promote joy in the best, safest way possible. This year, people have realized…

November 6, 2020

Community

Durango Botanical Society changes name to Durango Botanic Gardens

The society has devoted its first decade to building public gardens at Durango Public Library. These efforts have been locally…

November 6, 2020

Community

August births

Chelsea and Simon Hampton, Bloomfield, Ryker Douglas, 5 pounds 1 ounce, 3:54 a.m. Aug. 1. Sarah Wendlandt and Jordan Bierma,…

November 6, 2020

Community

Local resident grateful to church program

The items were very useful to me following recent back surgery and allowed us to avoid the expense and hassle…

October 30, 2020

Community

Durangoan enrolls in honors college

The university has had an honors program for more than 50 years. An honors degree represents a student’s willingness to…

October 30, 2020

Community

Summit Church to host Navajo Nation food and supply drive

Native Hope Ministries will visit homes and providing food, supplies, water and firewood as needed. Donations help make that possible.…

October 30, 2020

Community

Pine River Library brings back ‘Rambling Readers’

The group will take a gentle walk (with proper social distancing) and spend an hour discussing favorite pandemic reads or…

October 30, 2020

Community

Durango Farmers Market thanks sponsorship partners

TBK Bank continues to offer the summer venue and the city of Durango made the Transit Center restroom facilities available.…

October 23, 2020

Community

Durango Daybreak Rotary Club grateful to partners and donors

Thanks to The Wells Group for allowing us to use their truck to transport food donations from the fairgrounds to…

October 23, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers grateful to partners

Marcy Cottrell Houle, author of “The Gift of Giving” shared her caregiving experience and wisdom with compassion and humor relatable…

October 23, 2020

Community

Library to host virtual Spanish conversation hour

Participate in an hour of conversation in Spanish and practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels…

October 23, 2020

Community

Four Corners Prostate Support Group to hold virtual meeting

The group consists of men who have survived prostate cancer and those who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues.…

October 23, 2020

Community

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash

Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The Halloween Bash will be held from 3 to…

October 23, 2020

Community

Pine River Library to host meet the candidates event

Community members are invited to ask questions, give input and help shape the future of the library. To receive the…

October 23, 2020

Community

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for…

October 23, 2020

Community

Thank you to a young man named Jack

As I was driving to work, the route is from Pagosa Springs to Durango, I found myself stuck on the…

October 16, 2020

Community

July births

Sarah Connon and Martin Rivera, Ignacio, Marti’n Dregan Rivera Jr., 8 pounds 10 ounces, 8:13 a.m. July 2.Colynn Begay and…

October 16, 2020