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Money awarded to local art organizations

Durango Friends of the Arts hosts many events annually to generate grant money for the next year. The organization awarded $45,000 to 23 organizations. Grants are distributed for programs wh...

Raven Narratives announces March theme “First/Lasts”

Raven Narratives’ March theme will be “First/Lasts,” and the show will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 6 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. “Firsts/Lasts” asks storytellers ...

Citizens’ Climate Lobby to host Wild and Scenic Film Festival

The local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival tour at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave. Films will s...

Durangoan Lisa Bloomquist appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Council

Durangoan Lisa Bloomquist was appointed to a three-year term to the Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Bloomquist is one of 12 AHAC members who advise FHLBank Topeka on the administration ...

Bralee Inman joins Daisy’s Salon

Bralee Inman, professional cosmetologist and stylist, has joined the team at Daisy’s Salon, 121 E. 10th St. Inman is looking forward to sharing her talented ability to color, cut ...

Food-safety training begins Feb. 7 in Bayfield

Fort Lewis College, the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Colorado State University Extension, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and the Colorado Department of Agriculture will ho...

Food Safety Modernization Act training course to be held in Bayfield

A Food Safety Modernization Act training course will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. This course will provide a foun...

City of Durango announces Snowdown parade street closures, parking tips

Community members planning to attend the Snowdown parade Friday should be aware of these street closures and parking restrictions: Fifth Street from Main Avenue to Park Elementary...

Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity

The application for the Payroll Department’s $7,000 matching grants is now open. The deadline to apply is Feb. 12. The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation se...

Bodewes named to the University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

William Bodewes of Durango was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for earning high honors for the fall 2019 semester. Bodewes is majoring in mechanical engineering. ...

Snowdown to host chili cook-off and bloody Mary contest

The Snowdown chili cook-off and bloody mary contest will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Snowdown is looking for more local b...

Durango High Noon Rotary to offer scholarships

Durango High Noon Rotary will distribute $20,000 in scholarships this year for these applicants: Applicants pursuing a four-year degree at a post-secondary college or universit...