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Christmas tree recycling drop off at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino Del Rio, until Jan. 31, according to the Parks and Recreation Department. Residents may drop off their natu...

DATE: Dec 20, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 9 – Open Pairs First: W. Schultz/S. Snyder Second: B. Somppi/F. Pilch Third: L. Ande...

DATE: Dec 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Community Foundation disburses pandemic recovery money to nonprofits

$300,000 went to 91 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado counties

DATE: Dec 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Library to host kids’ exhibition

Pine River Library will host an exhibition designed to teach children ages 7 to 11 about money, thanks to a grant from the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Found...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Here to Help Day serves Durango Food Bank

Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day. For the event, volunteers offered their time to support nearly 20 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The credit...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Pagosa Springs resident releases book about American Pika

Deirdre Rosenburg, a resident of Pagosa Springs, released a book about her work with the American Pika, an animal she researches in the San Juan Mountains. The small rodent-like mammals are ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Books

EXIT Realty welcomes new members

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch announced that Clint Valerio, Justine Johnson and Collin Rader have joined its team of real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, 1032 Main Ave., is ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Bank president and CEO named to board

Kent Curtis, president and CEO of First Southwest Bank of Durango was selected to serve on the Colorado Bankers Association Board for a multi-year term. The association represents more than ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Library announces board vacancy

Beginning Feb. 1, Pine River Library will have an opening on its board of trustees. The position is for a full three-year term of office, ending Jan. 31, 2025. Candidates should be familiar...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

9-R to host recruitment fair

Durango School District 9-R will host an employment recruitment fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Central Administration Building, 201 E. 12th St. The district is recruiting for par...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Horizon Properties announces relaunch

Horizon Properties, Durango’s longest-standing real estate firm, has moved from the North valley location back to its original spot at 1129 Main Ave. With the relaunch, the firm has welcome...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club announces toy drive

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Boys & Girls Club, police department and Los Pinos Fire District are hosting a toy drive, now through Dec. 21. New unwrapped toys under $10 can be donated at th...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community