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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

Los Pinos Fire Protection District to host meetings about mill levy

The Los Pinos Fire Protection District will host public meetings to share and gather information for a ballot measure for a mill levy increase. The next meetings will be from 7 t...

DATE: Feb 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news