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Pine River Library to host “Animal Week”

Reptile day to feature Asmo the library snake

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

SASO to host talk about elder abuse

Sexual Assault Services Organization will host a community conversation about elder abuse from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday July 14 on Zoom. The conversation will be facilitated by Charmaine Su...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Library to host sidewalk book sale

Friends of the Library will host its monthly sidewalk book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Genres featured in this month’s sale include ch...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Adventure race offers two races this year

Conquer the Springs Adventure Race will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17 at Turkey Springs Trail Head, Piedra Road, Pagosa Springs. The race will feature two to eight hours of racing...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Rotary Club to meet Tuesday on Zoom

Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association will speak at a virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. Led by Debra Antista-Bianchi, the team will present...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

New single track group to host event

Developing Urban Single Track Trail and Teams (DUST2) will host the Bush’s Pump Track Fun Race at 6 p.m. Friday July 16 at 601 Stephens Circle, Pagosa Springs. The event is a backyard pump t...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local students earn degrees

University of Utah announced graduates who received degrees during a virtual commencement ceremony May 6, including Durangoans Maryna Pohlman, master's in music; Lily Oswald, masters in city...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Author to lead wildflower walk

Mary Menz, co-author of “Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains,” will lead a guided walk in the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed, from Atlas Mill to Twin Falls, from 9 a.m. to noon J...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 9:30 a.m. Belly Dance 12:30 a.m. Bridge 2 p.m. SWCMSS/Be Fit Be Able Tuesday 8:...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Horsemen to meet at Florida Grange

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday July 15 at Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172. Matt Lawlor, developer of a specialized composite horseshoe, will discuss how and ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center opens, host picnic

Durango/La Plata Senior Center is now open to the public. All services, including indoor lunch dining and a variety of activities are being offered. The center will host a “Welcome Back” ou...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Food Bank to host client appreciation drive-up lunch

Durango Food Bank will host its annual Independence from Hunger event at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 13 and July 20 at 194-C Bodo Drive. Food bank staff members, volunteers and board members will ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News