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Southwest Colorado eSchool to hold graduation

Southwest Colorado eSchool will hold its 2025 graduation at 4 p.m. May 15 at Rotary Park, 1565 West Second Ave. The local six-12th grade school supports Durango, Silverton, Mancos, Dolores, ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Climate lobby to host ‘Beyond Zero’ screening

Durango Citizens Climate Lobby will host a screening of the film, “Beyond Zero” at 5:40 p.m. May 2 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. “Beyond Zero” is a film about a global comp...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

May 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: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent April 11 – Club Charity Championship First: D. Read/J. Cox Second: W. Rosenberger/B. Gantner ...

DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Residents invited to wildfire workshop

La Plata County residents are invited to a free community wildfire workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The workshop will be hosted by t...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cheser named 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Karen Cheser, superintendent of Durango School District 9-R, has been honored with the 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award by the Consortium for School Networking and...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain Middle School hosts ‘Math Games’ Exhibition Night

Fifth graders at Mountain Middle School are set to showcase their innovative math games at the annual “Math Games” Exhibition. This special event, open to parents and community members, will...

DATE: Apr 16, 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: Apr 16, 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: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

DHS Class of 1995 to hold reunion

Durango High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30 year reunion July 25 and 26 in Durango. Friday, July 25: Meet in downtown Durango for drinks (time and location TBD). Saturday, Jul...

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Local student wins Steve Westhoff Scholarship

SGM, a multidisciplinary engineering, consulting and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Meeker, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Salida, Durango and Aspen,...

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Program looking for homeowners

The La Plata County Healthy Homes program is actively seeking homeowners to provide opportunities to improve the health of their house, condo or mobile home and provide $350 worth of free su...

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community