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Paulette Church to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Paulette Church will speak to a virtual meeting of Rotary Club of Durango about fire mitigation at Falls Creek Ranch at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Church will cover topics including...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango High Noon Rotary announces scholarship recipients

Durango High Noon Rotary has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to local students. College recipients: Eli Armendariz, Ignacio High School, computer engineerin...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

PEO Sisterhood announces two local high school scholarship recipients

PEO, a philanthropic educational organization, has awarded $2,500 STAR scholarships to Animas High School graduates Wyllow Hildner and Hannah Shew. Hildner was sponsored by Chapt...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Veterans float and picnic to be held Sunday

VFW, Mountain Waters Rafting, American Legion and Durango Elks will host the third annual Veterans Float and Picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Santa Rita Park. The family-f...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Flea market to open Sunday at fairgrounds

The flea market will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, beginning this Sunday, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The market is open to the public. ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College to hold virtual graduation ceremony

San Juan College will hold a virtual graduation ceremony for its students, as well as recognize the first graduating class of San Juan College High School at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday via livestream...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango Community Recreation Center to reopen Monday

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department has announced the reopening of the Durango Community Recreation Center on Monday. Modified facility hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Foundation to present virtual concert series

The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado will present the Community Concerts Reimagined series virtually beginning Wednesday. Concerts will be broadcast on KSUT and KDU...

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Southwest Civic Winds cancels July 4 performance

Southwest Civic Winds has announced it will not be playing its usual July 4 free concert in the gazebo at Rotary Park this year. ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Pine River Library reopens

Pine River Library is now open to the public. In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of Colorado and San...

DATE: Jun 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Loan originator Cathy Mewmaw joins team at Arete Mortgage

Arete Mortgage has announced the addition of loan originator Cathy Mewmaw. Mewmaw comes to Arete with a passion for helping others. She has the patience, expertise and knowledge ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Strater Hotel welcomes new food and beverage director

As the Strater Hotel reopens its restaurants and bars, the iconic hotel welcomes John Sheehan as new director of food and beverage. Accompanying the opening of table service is t...

DATE: Jun 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business