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Festival of Trees goes virtual

The 17th annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths will take place virtually from noon Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday. While Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host 40 locally-sp...

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Mission Endowment Fund at Durango Lutheran church now accepting grant applications

The Mission Endowment Fund Committee of Christ the King Lutheran Church is now accepting grant applications for projects that support the mission of Christ the King. The mission ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion

Region 9 Economic Development District to host tiny home Q&A

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado will host a free and interactive presentation around tiny-home developments from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Trails wraps up 30th anniversary season

Durango Trails remained committed to keeping the trails open during the COVID-19 while fulfilling its other trail obligations. Durango Trails completed construction on the SkyRai...

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Seasonal road and trail closures begin Tuesday

San Juan National Forest will begin seasonal closures of forest system roads to wheeled motorized traffic Tuesday and afterward based on snow conditions. Closures will also include motorized...

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Give the gift that grows: Plant-A-Tree gift certificates available

Plant-A-Tree gift certificates are available from several Forest Service partners. Donations to the program pay for tree planting on national forests and are a positive step towar...

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM in New Mexico announces online-only sale of Christmas tree permits

Bureau of Land Management offices in New Mexico are offering online personal Christmas tree permit sales to harvest piÃ±on and juniper. Permits are available through Dec. 23 and ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

City of Durango launches business relief fund

The city of Durango launched the Business Relief Fund to assist businesses with expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund was created to encourage recovery, resili...

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers needed for San Juan College luminaria drive-thru event

San Juan College will host the 42nd annual Luminaria Display at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 and is seeking volunteers for preparation and set up. This year’s event will be drive-thru only in or...

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Shop Local Holiday Rewards Program launches

Durango Business Improvement District and Durango Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create the Durango Holiday Rewards Program to reward shoppers for shopping local this holiday season. ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region 9 to market SW Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado received approval from the State Enterprise Zone Coordinator at the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado provides over $1.25 million in COVID rapid-response granting

Combined granting from Community Emergency Relief Fund and the Community Foundation’s projects and donor advised funds has totaled more than $1.25 million since March, including recent distr...

DATE: Nov 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business