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Columbine Landscapes promotes new crew lead

Columbine Landscapes recently promoted Iris Ruckel to crew lead. Originally from Telluride, Ruckel seeks to maintain beautiful spaces that welcome people to spend more time in nature. In h...

DATE: Jun 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Ladies Auxiliary of South Fork awards scholarship to Ignacio student

South Fork Fire Rescue Ladies Auxiliary of South Fork announced that Jeremy Roderick of Ignacio has been chosen as their first scholarship recipient. Roderick will study Fire Science at Iowa...

DATE: Jun 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Wolfwood Refuge to visit Pine River Library

Wolfwood Refuge will visit Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, from 11 a.m. to noon July 8. The refuge will be bringing one of its animals. Attendees will learn all about wolves,...

DATE: Jun 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent June 17 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/W. Rosenberger Second: C. Campbell/ B. Miller Thi...

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar: June 27-30

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step (Marvel Methodist Church) 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name B...

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Physical therapist earns Level II certification in functional dry needling

Sienna Riley, a physical therapist at Phoenix Physical Therapy, recently obtained a Level II certification in functional dry needling. SueB Earl, physical therapist and owner, also attended ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Merely Players announces auditions for Shakespeare comedy

Merely Players will host open auditions for its production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at 6 p.m. July 11 at Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. Those unable to audition in pers...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango train wins USA Today’s Best Scenic Train Ride

USA Today’s readers voted Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as the Best Scenic Train Ride 2022. D&SNGR was voted first place among 10 nominees for the second time in a row. Cumb...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Manna seeks sponsors for garden

Manna is seeking sponsors for rows at its gardens as part of its effort to grow more fresh, nutrient dense and culturally important vegetables for the community. Sponsors will support produc...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library hosts mindful parenting class

Pine River Library will host mindfulness facilitator Tracy Baumann from 6 to 7 p.m. July 6 for a mindful parenting class at the library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Participants wil...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club to host show

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will host its 68th annual Gem and Mineral Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 8 and 9, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 M...

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

The Durango Bridge Club is participating in the Longest Day on Saturday and Monday. The Longest Day is an annual fundraising event held to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The...

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community