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County Road 240 guardrail project begins Monday, to last five weeks

The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department has contracted for guardrail improvements on County Road 240 (Florida Road) from mile marker 6 near Edgemont to mile marker 9.2 near County Road ...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day gathering to be held

The annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. It is an event in which survivors of suici...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Ignacio’s annual Taste of Christmas to be held Dec. 5

The Taste of Christmas Holiday Market returns to the ELHI Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 immediately after the Light Parade, at the center, 115 Ute St., Ignacio. There will be loca...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m...

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent Nov. 7 – Open Pairs First: L. Boyd/S. Croom Second: K. Davis/J. Walter Third: S. Brown/J. Newl...

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

DAC hosts artists’ reception

The public is invited to meet the artists exhibiting in the 2025 Holiday Gift Gallery at the Durango Arts Center, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the DAC, 802 East Second Ave. Artists in all med...

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Brian Rose returns to Alpine Bank Durango

Alpine Bank is pleased to welcome Brian Rose back to the team as a lender and senior vice president, based out of its Durango branch. “We’re thrilled to have Brian back,” said Eric Eicher, p...

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Empty Chair Town Hall to be held

An Empty Chair Town Hall will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Participants are welcome to share th...

DATE: Nov 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 12:30 p.m.: ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 60+ percent Oct. 31 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/C. Bronson Second: S. Caplan/J. Hurley Third: S. B...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

City releases Veterans Day schedule

The city of Durango’s announces its schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday: City administrative offices will be closed. This includes: City Hall, Community Development and Engineering, Po...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Make bean soup mix at Durango Public Library

Join Nicole Clark, M.Ed., RDN, La Plata County Extension Family and Consumer Science specialist and county director, for “Gifts from the Pantry: Bean Soup Mix” from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Du...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community