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Local libraries host virtual wilderness program

In celebration of Earth Day, Fort Lewis College professor Andrew Gulliford will present a virtual program, “Wilderness and America,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. In 1964, C...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Great Decisions Durango to hold seventh discussion

Great Decisions Durango will hold its seventh discussion at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday on Zoom. The topic will be “Struggles over the melting Arctic.” Moderator Guinn Unger will present ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Durango Public Library Advisory Board accepting nominations

Durango Public Library Advisory Board will accept nominations for the 2021 Library Community Champion Award through June 4. Applications are available at Recognizing that the success of an...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Trail Crew Brew to launch Thursday

Durango Trails will hold its spring fundraiser and 30th anniversary event from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. The Earth Day celebration will include the la...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Durango Home & Ranch Show to take place

Durango Home & Ranch Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The show will feature...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Career fair to be held virtually

A virtual youth career fair will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday on Zoom. Colorado youths will have the opportunity to connect with professionals representing a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango Montessori School to host electronics recycling fundraiser

Durango Montessori School will host an electronics recycling fundraiser to celebrate Earth Day from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. The f...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango-area trails closed to protect wildlife now open

Annual seasonal closures of wildlife winter range ended Friday for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and city of Durango. These c...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims in Indianapolis

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset Tuesday in honor and remembrance of the eight people killed in a shooting at a FedEx f...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Consultant offers assistance with Medicare enrollment and information

Local volunteer Medicare coach Janice Moore offers assistance with Medicare enrollment and is available to answer questions about Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Those who are near...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges community to leave young wildlife alone

As wildlife becomes more visible in backyards, trails and open spaces, CPW reminds community members not to attempt to rescue young wildlife they believe may have been abandoned. ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction work to cause traffic impacts at the U.S. Highway 160/Highway 172 intersection

A total of 12 concrete bridge girders, each 140 feet long and weighing 185,000 pounds, will be transported to the U.S. Highway 550/U.S. Highway 160 Connection South Project site next week. ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News