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Free legal clinic to be held monthly in Ignacio

By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all…

City of Durango to host meetings about Animas River Trail pedestrian bridge

The bridge will involve an overpass over 32nd Street and the railroad tracks, and a bridge over the river. The…

San Juan College to host career and internship fair

People can meet with local employers who are hiring for full- and part-time positions, as well as seasonal jobs and…

Archery elk licenses now limited in Southwest Colorado

The new requirement applies to Game Management Units 70-75, 77-78, 711, 741, 751 and 771. The change was made because…

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities.The Durango Herald…

FSA names executive director

Abramsdu1-i-syn Abrams will direct farmers and ranchers to federal programs that assist them in difficult conditions. Farmers and ranchers are…

Study finds DRO produces nearly $300 million in annual economic impact

The Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, conducted every five years, looks at the economic impact of 70 public-use airports in…

Visit Durango Board of Directors seeks new member to represent retail sector

Board members serve to steer destination marketing for the regionâ€™s tourism industry and foster open communications with Visit Durango. Applicants…

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announces Philanthropy Program at Primus Restaurant for the month of February

Primus Restaurant introduced its monthly giving partnership last summer through the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. A portion of proceeds…

Nick Johnson joins EXIT Realty

Johnsonâ€™s background is in banking and finance, and with over nine years in the mortgage industry, he brings a wide…

Bodo Athletics to offer classes

Bodo Athletics focuses on learning, self-development, developing individualized discipline to foster success and growth, strength and conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, personal…

Controlled burn of slash piles in Dalla Mountain Park begins Tuesday

The goal of this maintenance project is to decrease wildfire risk by burning slash piles from previous fire mitigation efforts.…

February 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango Bird Club to host presentation about Australian birds

The presentation will be “Birds Down Under” by Preston Somers, professor emeritus for the FLC biology department. Somers will feature…

Professional Women’s Network to host speed networking

Bring business cards for fast-paced connections with other local boss babes. A bigger network and appetizers are included and a…

Silhouette Series to host San Juan College Symphonic Band

Conductor Dr. Teun Fetz will lead the band in a Valentine’s Day performance. The concert will feature a world premiere…

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Feat of Clay to host The Heart as Art event

Local artists are invited to submit a piece of heart-themed art. Bring pieces to Feat of Clay before 5 p.m.…

Aly Z to exhibit The Blank Paper Show

The Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from…

Senior Center Calendar – Farmington

109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Daily 109 E La Plata St. Farmington, (505) 599-1380 Billiards, adult coloring,…

Escalante Middle School announces the semester one honor roll

Grade six: Aubreyanna Badilla, Makenna Bard, Leaf Baxter, Audrey Bleth, Delia Bong, Harper Burgess, Sasha Carrera, Emma Lou Chavez, Owen…

Mountain Middle School to host sixth grade science exhibition

Since November, the class has been exploring the cosmos, studying everything from the Big Bang and the expansion of the…

District announces school events

5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday: Riverview Elementary PTO and staff will host a second and third grade family night in the cafeteria…

Colorado Community Action Association to host regional forum

Program topics will include moving from a needs assessment to action planning and implementing community-level initiatives around theory of change.…

League of Women Voters to host open house

The county is invited to tour the new election facilities and learn the “insides” of elections. This is a free…