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Library to reopen, expand hours

Starting Monday June 14, Durango Public Library will expand hours to 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library will remain closed on Su...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local graduates from Colorado College

Em Vierling of Durango graduated from Colorado College with a bachelor of arts in organismal biology and ecology. Vierling is a member of the class of 2021, which was celebrated at an outdo...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Librarian steps down from Pine River

After nine years working with the Pine River Library, Brooke Smith announced she will step away from library services to pursue a new career path of as a life and writer’s coach. Smith began...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local graduates from Georgia Tech

Shane Brady of Durango earned a master of science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Brady was among about 4,435 undergraduate and graduate students who...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Natalie Gould earns degree

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine announced the graduation of Natalie Gould of Durango. Gould received a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree during the university’s co...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Parade of Homes to return in September

Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado will present an expanded Parade of Homes in September, featuring more opportunities for Four Corners residents to connect with building indust...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Botanic Gardens to host tour

Durango Botanic Gardens will hold the annual Gardens on Tour in-person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26. The tour will start at Durango Public Library, where attendees may pick up tickets and ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Local student named presidential scholar

Robert Henry Haggart of Durango was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring semester at Clarkson University. Haggart is a junior majoring in aeronautical engineering. Presidential Schola...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Library to host book sale

Friends of the Library will host a sidewalk book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday on the north patio of Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Books may be purchased for $1 a pound. ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Rotary Club to meet Tuesday on Zoom

Cliff Spencer, superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park, will speak to to the Rotary Club of Durango at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. Spencer will speak about operational changes at Mesa Verde. ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 9:15 a.m. Seated Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Social Hour 10:30 a.m. WYS 10:30 a.m. Belly Dance ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Forest Service seeks public comment on Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal

San Juan National Forest has proposed changes to the management, operations and fee structure associated with Chimney Rock National Monument. Significant capital improvements, coupled with ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News