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DeColores Civitan Durango announces new officers

Several Durango residents were recently elected to leadership positions in the local Civitan club, and will soon begin managing the club’s charitable projects in the area. The ne...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Powerhouse to host next Astronaut Perspective lecture

The Powerhouse Science Center will host the second of a nine part space-themed lecture series “Astronaut Perspectives” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday via Facebook livestream. Wend...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwestern Water Conservation District to host virtual event Wednesday

Southwestern Water Conservation District and Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College have partnered to present “Water Connections: SW’s Virtual Water Cooler” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wedn...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango Public Library offers a free book for every 4-year-old

Durango Public Library is promoting early literacy by providing a free picture book to every 4-year-old in Durango on Tuesday through Oct. 24, while supplies last. The free books are part of...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rocky Mountain ADA Center opens application process for Advisory Group

Rocky Mountain ADA Center, a member of the National Network of ADA Centers invites local residents to apply to and join its ADA Advisory Group. The Advisory Group works to ensure...

DATE: Oct 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manna announces cancellation of Durango Voice

Manna has announced the cancellation of The Durango Voice Finals, which were set to take place Oct. 17. To protect the health and safety of The Durango Voice attendees, contestant...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. After a brief business meeting, Patricia Crown will present ”Drinking Rituals and Politics in Chaco Ca...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado welcomes new board members

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado has announced their recent appointment of four new board members. BBBS welcomes Caren Truske, owner and founder of Wisdom Way Livin...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Cryomedspa Wellness and Cryotherapy expands services

Cryomedspa has expanded into a full service wellness center and has changed its name to Cryomedspa Wellness and Cryotherapy. With the addition of two new owners, Elizabeth and T...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Heart Safe La Plata hires a new program director

Heart Safe La Plata has hired Kaylie Smith as the new program director. Smith is a Durango native and is available to help with CPR and first aid training needs, from scheduling o...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host free flu shot clinics

San Juan Regional Medical Center will offer two free drive-thru flu shot clinics from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 in the north visitor parking lot located at the corner of Maple Stree...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Bayfield-area Community Fruit Harvest seeks participants

Bayfield-area residents with extra apples or apple trees that need to be harvested are invited to list their apple trees for harvest during the second annual Community Fruit Harvest Saturday...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News