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Local author Curt Melliger releases new book

Ozark Mountain Publishing announced the release of “Where the Weeds Grow” by Colorado author Curt Melliger. “Where the Weeds Grow” is a selection of Melliger’s essays about subjects ranging ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

San Juan Basin Public Health announces vaccine clinics

Clinics offered in La Plata and Archuleta Counties

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance to state parks

State parks offer free admission Monday

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Saturday

Enforcement to last through Aug. 6

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

August library events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing Programs Events by date Aug. 1, all day: Free copies of Jon Meacham’s “The Soul ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County seeks volunteers for both its construction site and ReStore. No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Mountain bike uplift tickets available

Purgatory Resort opened the Purgatory Express (Lift 1) for lift-served mountain biking July 22. The lift has 14 Deason Built MTB carriers for increased capacity and efficiency to safely tran...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Summer program teaches youth pickleball

Members of Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association introduced to pickleball to 16 children enrolled in Durango Parks and Recreation summer program. The program, which took place at Chapma...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Bike rodeo to prove safety tips, information

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, Durango Fire Department and city of Durango will host a bike rodeo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riverview Elementary School, 2900 Mesa Ave. Participa...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Bayfield Marshal’s Office will host a free barbecue for National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 3 at Eagle Park, 1189 Bayfield Parkway. Food and refreshments will be provided. Durin...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Sunnyside Library will close for cleaning before the start of school Wednesday to Friday Aug. 4 to 6. Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in ef...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Flag football, soccer sign up opens

Registration is now open for Bayfield Parks and Recreation’s flag football and fall youth soccer. Both programs are for girls and boys from age 4 through sixth grade. Registration closes A...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports