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Registration open for free GED and ESL classes at the Adult Education Center

The Adult Education Center in Cortez will offer free in-person learning with spring classes on GED and English as a second language. Classes will begin April 4. Students also receive hot mea...

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY:

La Plata Electric Association accepting board director applications

La Plata Electric Association is now accepting board director applications. The 2022 Board Director Candidate Packet can be found at https://lpea.coop/board-director-candidate-information. T...

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango Shin-Budo Kai Aikido offers free classes, discounts

Durango Shin Budo-Kai Aikido, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with free beginner classes and special discounts for current college students and active, reservist, re...

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host presentation

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. March 9. After a brief business meeting, Ryan Harrod will present, “The Use of Social Control in the Chaco ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango High School graduate pursuing Ph.D. in Great Britain

Zoe Schultz, a 2012 graduate of Durango High School, is now pursuing an advanced degree in Great Britain. After leaving Durango, she earned a double-major degree in anthropology and archaeol...

DATE: Feb 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Symphony names executive director

San Juan Symphony announced the appointment of Chandra Stubbs as its newest executive director, effective April 1. Stubbs recently moved to Durango from Southwest Michigan. She brings a var...

DATE: Feb 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host Southwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Southwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus will feature Regional Manager Cory Chick and staff members who will discuss updates regarding angling, hunting and other ...

DATE: Feb 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Feb. 17 – Open Pairs First: M. Thorpe/C.L. Lappen Second: C. Conger/S. Caplan Third: W. S...

DATE: Feb 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests available at San Juan Basin Public Health

San Juan Basin Public Health announced that free at-home rapid tests for COVID-19 will be available at SJBPH offices in Pagosa Springs and Durango starting Thursday, Feb. 24. The iHealth an...

DATE: Feb 24, 2022 | CATEGORY:

San Juan County Assessor’s Office to help New Mexican veterans with property tax exemption

The San Juan County Assessor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services will be hosting an in-office service day to assist veterans with property tax exemptions from 10 a.m....

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

City staff will not perform building inspections March 7-11

City of Durango building staff will be attending a conference March 7-11 and will not perform inspections during that time. An architect, engineer or otherwise certified building professiona...

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Arts Repertory Theater to hold company auditions

The Durango Arts Center is creating a new theater company that will have projects of all types throughout the year. Auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19 and from 6 to 9 p....

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment