Local Briefs

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent April 3 – Club Championship First: S. Caplan/S.…

April 17, 2026

Scholarship applications now available

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 1408 announces that applications for its annual $1,500 scholarship are being accepted until June…

Durango High School students to host drought resilience game night

Durango High School students will host a community game night focused on drought resilience from 6 to 8 p.m. April…

FLC Old Timers’ Gathering to be held

All retirees and past longtime employees are invited to Fort Lewis College’s 20th Old Timers’ Gathering on June 28. For…

Florida Grange to host pancake breakfast

Florida Grange Hall will host a free community pancake breakfast 8 to 10 a.m. April 25 at the Grange Hall,…

‘Voting is Your Superpower’ talk to be held

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County is sponsoring a program titled “Voting is Your Superpower” at 6…

Senior cal. 041026

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, Chair Yoga…

April 10, 2026

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play. All pairs received 50+ percent March 27 – Unsanctioned North-South First: M. Paine/E.…

April 10, 2026

Costume-making workshop for Earth Day Parade to be held

Looking for a costume for the Earth Day Parade? Seed Studio and the Durango High School Green Team will host…

April 7, 2026

Adaptive golf program starts May 7

The 2026 adaptive golf season will begin at 9 a.m. May 7 at Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Signup…

April 7, 2026

Catholic Daughters of Americas scholarship forms available

Court St. Anthony No. 1248 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas announces that application forms for its 2026 scholarship…

April 4, 2026

Durango Public Library hosts HOA program

Durango Public Library will host “What Does a Quality HOA Look Like?” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 14 at…

April 4, 2026

Museum presents ‘Public Lands Patriotism’ talk

Dr. Andrew Gulliford will present a talk about “Public Lands Patriotism: 150 Years of Colorado’s Federal Public Lands” at 1…

April 4, 2026

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.: Chair Yoga 12:30 p.m.: Cribbage,…

April 3, 2026

Local News

Road Runner Transit announces temporary transit route adjustments

(Durango Herald file) Road Runner Transit will temporarily reduce service because of a drop in local nonfederal funding, according to…

April 2, 2026

Holocaust Awareness presentation to be held

Jeff Sambur will tell the true story of his parents’ escape from Europe during the Holocaust years at a presentation…

Ride the D&SNG train to historic Tacoma Power Plant

Join fellow history buffs for a special fundraising trip on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, benefiting the Animas…

Field trip to Orchard Hub to be held

The next program of the Animas Valley Grange will be a tour of the Orchard Hub in Dolores 10 a.m.…

Grange to host ‘How to Build a Bluebird House’

The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation on “How to Build a Bluebird House” at 6:30 p.m. April 20…

Colorado Black Equity Study team to hold community listening session

The Colorado Black Equity Study team is hosting a community listening session at noon April 11 at Skyhawk Station, Room…

Eleanor Bonds celebrates her 100th birthday

Eleanor Bonds, seated center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 27. (Courtesy) Happy Birthday to Eleanor Bonds, who celebrated 100…

Business

Comfort Keepers wins award for ‘Comfort Conversations’ show

Comfort Keepers has announced that its team received the Innovative Award at the 2026 Comfort Keepers Connect Conference for its…

March 29, 2026

Spring Resource Fair to be held April 1

The Durango Education Foundation 2026 Spring Resource Fair will be held 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the La Plata…

March 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center announces events

Elsa Jagniecki, director of marketing for Durango Arts Center, hangs flags from the roof of the building Oct. 24 to…

March 26, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Bayfield High School Troupe 5509 present ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’

Bayfield High School Troupe 5509 will perform “The Phantom Tollbooth” beginning April 3. (Courtesy) The student actors of Bayfield High…

March 26, 2026

April Library Calendar

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Weekly events for youths Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. For ages…

March 25, 2026

Duranglers to host Spring Fly Fishing Festival

Duranglers Spring Fly Fishing Festival will be held April 2 to 4 at various Durango venues. The fest will feature…

March 13, 2026

Sunshine Gardens to hold fundraiser breakfast

Sunshine Gardens/Cornerstone will hold a community fundraiser breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. April 4 at 25 Sunshine Court. The…

March 12, 2026