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Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair is March 8

Durango School District is hosting a Southwest Colorado Spring Educator Recruitment Fair from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 8 at Miller Middle School, 2608 Junction St. This event brings togethe...

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Center offering beginning Spanish lessons

The Durango Adult Education Center is offering beginner’s Spanish language classes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from March 24 to April 28. The cost is $76. To register or for more information...

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Elks offers scholarships

Durango Elks is accepting applications for scholarships for the Class of 2025 graduates. First scholarship: Colorado Grand has sponsored a $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to one...

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Tomsic Physical Therapy hosts free pain relief event

Tomsic Physical Therapy & Wellness will host a free community event offering access to regenerative medicine for people suffering from chronic neuropathic pain from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Frid...

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

KDUR Cover Night fundraiser a success

A number of years ago, an old friend critiqued Durango’s music scene, insisting that what happens here musically is subpar to just about anywhere. I disagreed then, and I’ll disagree now. Es...

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 9:30 a.m.: Intermediate Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel, Chair Yoga. 11:30 a.m...

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Feb. 16 – Open Pairs First: M. Thorpe/C.L. Lappen Second: W. Caplan/D. Squires Third: H. ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

March Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly Events for Youths Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow e...

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Failing schools? Not here! Durango High School is a success story

In a time when national conversations often highlight the challenges within our educational system, it’s heartening to spotlight our local success story. Here in La Plata County, our student...

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Feb. 7 – Open Pairs First: C.L. Lappen/W. Rosenberger Second: S. Saunders/D. Saunders Thi...

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Bird Club to host presentation

The Durango Bird Club will host a presentation: breeding biology and populations of Brown-headed Cowbirds and their hosts by Drs. Catherine and Joseph Ortegaat, 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Educa...

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Chimney Rock recruiting volunteers

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association is recruiting volunteers for 2025. To learn more about volunteering at Chimney Rock National Monument, there will be a meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 27 ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community