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Pine River Library expands hours

Pine River Library will return to full, pre-pandemic hours Monday. This will mean an increase of two open hours Mondays to Saturdays and reopening Sundays. Hours will be 8:30 a.m...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues including c...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Free online tutoring platform launches

Colorado Education Initiative launched a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world, an online platform that pairs students with tutors around the globe. Schoolhouse.world connects p...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Manna hosts Brick Campaign to expand garden facilities

In an effort to increase community relevance and impact, Manna will sponsor a Brick Campaign to expand its garden facilities. Community members may buy a personalized brick. It ta...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair

The 6th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee will host an online free legal resource fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom. Participants will be able to ask legal advic...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Ignacio Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll

Ignacio Middle School has named these students to the third-quarter honor roll: Sixth grade 3.5: Catori Aasland, Kayleb Chee, Tobilynn Griego, Eternity Lucero, Haid...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion

Great Decisions Durango will host its sixth discussion at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday on Zoom. The discussion topic is “The end of globalization?” Professor Ruth Alminas will present backg...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Fort Lewis College to accept applications through Common App

Students applying to Fort Lewis College now have the ability to do so through Common App, an online college application platform. Common App streamlines the application process fo...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education

February births

These children were born at Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center February: Jessica Hayden and James Vrtatko, Durango, Jack William, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 4:08 p.m. Feb. 2. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

City of Durango to begin spring cleanup Monday

Spring cleanup for the city of Durango will take place from Monday through May 9. City crews will move through residential neighborhoods picking up these materials: Furniture. ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County seeks volunteers for newly created Wildfire Advisory Board

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified people to serve on the newly created Wildfire Advisory Board. The WAB acts in an advisory capacity and makes re...

DATE: Apr 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

St. Columba Food Pantry open to public

St. Columba Food Pantry is open to those in need of food from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays at 1833 East Second Ave. Each family visiting the fo...

DATE: Apr 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News