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Christmas tree drop-off, recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio, through Jan. 31. Residents may drop off natural trees free of ornaments, tinsel, bases and metal screws and n...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

City of Durango announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule

The city of Durango announces these closures for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays: City administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. This includes City Hal...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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 La Plata County, and the open seat is for a resident who is no...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage. 1 p.m.: N...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Alpine Bank taps David Bratcher to lead community development efforts in Durango

Alpine Bank has named David Bratcher as head of community outreach for its Durango branch. Bratcher, a longtime Durango resident, brings more than a decade of experience and a commitment to ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 12 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/S. Brown Second: W. Rosenberger/W. Caplan Dec. 14 ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Chef Safari’s African Fusion moves downtown

Chef Safari’s African Fusion food truck has moved to 901 East Second Ave., the Durango Elk’s Lodge. The restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To view the menu or...

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Cunninghams celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Wishing Clark and Brigitte Cunningham a happy 60th wedding anniversary. On your diamond anniversary, we send you all our love on this very special day! Celebrating you both! With much love,...

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Tuesday Trivia held every week at 11th Street Station

Trivia Night will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave., on the waterfall deck. The nights feature weekly prizes as well as a weekly giveaway for $25 and $50 gift...

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage. 1 p.m.: ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 5 – Club Championship First: S. Brown/D. Squires Second: K. Hasz/S. Hasz Third: W. Ro...

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage. 1 p.m.: No N...

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community