Community

December births

Samantha Wilson and Manuelito Garbiso, Durango, Kehlana Rayne, 4 pounds, 7 ounces, 5:56 p.m. Dec. 5. Samantha Wilson and Manuelito…

January 31, 2020

Senior Center to host iPhone class

In this class, participants will gain an understanding of the functions and operation of an iPhone. Topics discussed will include…

January 31, 2020

Community Connections grateful for donors

Whether through Kroegers Ace Hardware’s Round Up, Festival of Trees, Colorado Gives Day or Morehart Murphy Subaru Share the Love…

Womenade grateful for support

We also want to thank the Rochester Hotel for their continued support of the Womenade gatherings. Kirk Komick, Diane Wildfang…

Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity

The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to manage this grant opportunity for La Plata County…

Bodewes named to the University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

Students named to the dean’s list have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a…

Snowdown to host chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest

Snowdown is looking for more local businesses to compete. This is a team building and marketing opportunity that is open…

Special Olympics seeks donations

Money raised will pay for gas, van rentals, hotels, meals for competitions in Grand Junction and/or Denver, as well as…

Snowdown announces parking and transportation information

No parking along the parade route and staging areas will take effect and be enforced Friday afternoon, with clearly marked…

Powerhouse to host rock band T-shirt clinic

People of all ages will be able to make a rock band T-shirt. The $15 entry includes a T-shirt and…

Powerhouse to host trivia night

Consisting of four rounds, Powerhouse trivia includes one science round and a music round. Teams of five are eligible to…

Great Decisions program announces 2020 schedule

Great Decisions meets every other week thereafter. Programs are open to the public, free of charge. The Durango discussions will…

Durango Nordic Center trails world-class

If you haven’t had the chance to get up to the Durango Nordic Center at Purgatory and do a little…

January 23, 2020

Marvel United Methodist Church to host ground hog supper

The menu will include ground hog (sausage), potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, cake and beverages. Suggested donations at the door are $7…

January 21, 2020

The Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants to nonprofits in Southwest Colorado in 2019

By sector, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded: $3,000 to Animal Protection (1% of total grants); $64,000 to Arts and Culture…

January 21, 2020

Powerhouse to host Snowdown costume contest

There will be four prize categories. Registration will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Live music will be provided from…

January 21, 2020

Womenade to meet Monday

Donations will help La Plata County women who are normally self-sufficient and are experiencing an unexpected financial hardship. All are…

Snowdown event coordinators party to be held

This will be the only opportunity available for event coordinators to receive their requested event prizes and volunteer caps. Appetizers…

Indivisible Durango to hold general meeting

The focus is to explain the upcoming residential primary and caucuses and who can vote for which candidates in March.…

DeColores Civitan to host public social

The Durango Civitan club will raise a pint their recently departed member, Lon Erwin. This public social is free and…

Durango Adult Education Center starts session three ESL and GED classes Tuesday

On-site child care will be available for evening classes. Preregistration is required for classes. For more information about programs and…

Stillwater Music thanks supporters of Winter Wonder Bands event

Thanks to event sponsors First Southwest Bank and LPEA; Stella Dickson, Jana Leslie, Nancy Shanks, Lissa Howe, Shari and Daniel…

January 14, 2020