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Southwest Endoscopy Center named one of top ambulatory surgery centers

Southwest Endoscopy Center has been named one of the top ambulatory surgery centers in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings. The center is one of only 16 ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Free energy assistance workshops to be held

Energy Outreach Colorado, in partnership with The LOR Foundation, La Plata Family Centers and Housing Solutions for the Southwest, will host free energy assistance workshops in Durango and C...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Recess Gallery to host opening reception

The Recess Gallery, 1027 Main Ave., will host an opening reception for the new exhibit, “Sardines,” by Kimberly DeVenero, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The show will be on exhibit through April 3...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Bayfield High School to stage ‘Descendants – the Musical’

The Bayfield High School Theater program will present Disney’s “Descendants – The Musical.” The show will be held at 7 p.m. April 3, 4, 11 and 12 in the Performing Arts Center at Bayfield Hi...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango Public Library hosts Birth Partner Workshop

Local doula Abbie Downing of Animas Birth Doula will host a Birth Partner Workshop 10 to 11:15 a.m. April 26 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. This 75-minute workshop for expec...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Comfort Keeps announces new hire

Comfort Keepers In Home Care Durango announces the addition of Emma Vogel to its team as a Human Resources specialist. Vogel holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Haw...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host presentation

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society invites the public to a presentation in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, and on Zoom at 7 p.m. A...

DATE: Mar 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Raft guide training to be held in May

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours announces its Colorado Raft Guide Training Course, running May 7 to 23. This 17-day course provides state-certified training for people seeking employment a...

DATE: Mar 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent March 17 – Club Championship First: W. Caplan/D. Squires Second: S. McInturff/S. Zerbe Th...

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

April Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly Events for Youths Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow e...

DATE: Mar 27, 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, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Spring crack seal operations planned for several county roads

The La Plata County Road & Bridge division will perform crack seal repairs on six county roads as well as the Park & Ride at the U.S. Highway 550/County Road 302 intersection in April and Ma...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community