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Seasons Rotisserie & Grill to host “Burning Down the House” annual benefit to thank and support Durango’s emergency responders

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill will host its annual “Burning Down the House” fundraiser benefiting Durango’s emergency responders through the 100 Club from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Seasons, 764 M...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Farmington Public Library hosts thinking money for kids exhibit provided by national grant

Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave., in Farmington, will host a traveling exhibition designed to teach children and their families about money, thanks to a competitive national g...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

School district announces events

These events will take place at local schools this week: 3-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tuesday: Parent reading and spelling night at Fort Lewis Mesa in Mrs. Wiebelâ€™s classroom. Open...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

City opens applications for citizen’s police academy

Residents of La Plata County are encouraged to apply for the citizens’ police academy, a 12-week program giving community members a firsthand look into the workings of the department and off...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Mt. Allison Grange to host Bunco party

Mt. Allison Grange will host a community Bunco and potluck get together at 1 p.m. Sunday at the grange, 10909 CO-151, Ignacio. The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. with Bunco after. ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

The Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 3 in Room 1 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Anyone with prostate issues, prostate canc...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

EPA awards grant to Fort Lewis College team for innovative technology project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced about $447,000 in funding for 18 teams of undergraduate and graduate students across the country through its People, Prosperity an...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Mountain Middle School enrollment to close Feb. 28

Mountain Middle School enrollment for the lottery for next school year will close Feb. 28. Families may enroll in the annual lottery at www.mountainmiddleschool.org. Economically ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

La Plata Conservation District offers scholarships

The La Plata Conservation District will award scholarships to qualified La Plata County students. Applications are available at the Natural Resources Conservation Service office,...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

Heath Nero, Conservation Program Office for The Wyss Foundation, will speak to the Rotary Club of Durango at its dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

VFW Post 4031 raising money for kitchen remodel

VFW Post 4031 is raising money for a kitchen remodel. The remodel will help bring the kitchen into working order and bring it up to code. After the upgrade, the VFW will be bette...

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

La Plata County Humane Society to host adoption marathon

La Plata County Humane Society will participate in the American Rescue Dog Show Adoption Marathon from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Humane Society, 1111 South Camino del R...

DATE: Feb 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.