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Flight program offers information session

EAA Chapter 997 will host an informational session on its Flying Start program at 8 a.m. June 5 at Animas Air Park, 85 Flight Line Road. Residents interested in learning to fly will learn m...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 The senior center will reopen June 7, with a phased approach. Senior center guests and staff members must adhere to all public, state...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

ADA upgrades to sidewalk ramps start Tuesday in Durango

The city of Durango, along with TRC Construction Inc., will begin upgrading sidewalk ramps in select neighborhoods Tuesday June 1. The upgrades will bring sidewalks into compliance with Ame...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regionwide striping project throughout southwestern and south-central Colorado to begin Monday

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Kolbe Striping Inc., will begin restriping work Monday June 7 throughout southwestern and south-central Colorado. This project...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Food Bank launches Self-Select Food Pantry

Durango Food Bank will launch its Self-Select Food Pantry on Tuesday, June 1. The self-select pantry’s primary goal is to provide an autonomous experience for those experiencing food insecu...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament benefits transplant recipient

The second annual AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament will take place FridayMay 28 to Sunday in Durango. May 30 Thirty-one local and out-of-town teams will compete in the 10U, 11U, 12U,...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County, N.M., landfill to open early Saturday

In response to busy weekends at the San Juan County landfill, Waste Management will open two hours early at 7 a.m. Saturday in order alleviate lines because of those engaged in spring cleani...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered in honor of the San Jose Shooting victims

Colorado Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset Sunday May 30, in honor and remembrance of the victims of ...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

American Legion to host Memorial Day service

American Legion Bill Whitney Post 143 will hold a Memorial Day Service and 100th anniversary honors at 10 a.m. Monday May 31 at Bayfield Cemetery on County Road 501. The San Juan Squadron w...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial Day DUI enforcement period begins Friday

Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will join forces for the Memorial Day DUI enforcement period from Friday to Tuesday. The enfor...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First Southwest Bank names Ellen Stein as marketing director

First Southwest Bank has announced the hire of Ellen Stein as marketing director. Stein has spent the past 25 years working as a marketing, communications and development professional for mi...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

John Mace earns Pricing Strategy Adviso certification

John Mace with R1 Colorado has earned the nationally-recognized Pricing Strategy Adviso certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the certification to Realtors as determini...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business