Briefs

The Organized Interior opens

Owner Karla Rooney has been organizing for family and friends for many year and is now turning that skill into…

Tomsic Physical Therapy welcomes Brandye Turner as office manager

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner grew up in Durango and graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in humanities with an emphasis…

Second Time Around welcomes new owners

A grand reopening will be held Oct. 14 to 19 at the store, 1163 East Second Ave., with 20% off…

Katherine Burgess earns National Geographic Journeys Specialist certification

Burgessdu1-i-syn National Geographic has partnered with G Adventures to create a collection of exclusive tours designed to take you deeper…

Bayfield Family Dentistry opens

Uthoff is an experienced dentist licensed in the state of Colorado and has practiced in the western U.S. for more…

Arts and Entertainment

Feat of Clay to host open mic night

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid class

Fees for the individual are $55 for basic first aid and $65 for CPR, or $85 for the combination. Groups…

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental…

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist…

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A…

Celebration of life for Art Edwards to be held

RSVP to [email protected] for directions and to confirm attendance.

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the…

4 the Children seeks volunteers

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case…

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees…

American Association of University Women’s to host annual fall luncheon

The luncheon is a fundraiser for National Conference for College Women Student Leaders to support education of women and girls.…

Southwest Colorado Multiple Sclerosis Society to reactivate

Anyone living with MS or caregivers of those diagnosed with MS are encouraged to join. Support services include: a monthly…

League of Women Voters to host 9-R school board candidate forum

Two candidates will attend. There is one open seat. Ballot issues Animas River Mosquito District (6B&C) and Southwest La Plata…

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nationâ€™s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age…

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck

The event will allow members and newcomers to experience a live pitchfest and loan-making process, as well as increase membership,…

The Garden Project to host the One Garden at a Time farm-to-table dinner

The event will feature farm fresh cuisine, local drinks, desserts and a silent auction. The Garden Project’s garden programs and…

October 4, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango rec center to host Endangered Species Act presentation

Four representatives to Congress have introduced a bill, House Resolution No. 4838 â€“ the PAW and FIN Act, which would…

October 4, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

Durango to begin Fall Cleanup to begin Monday

City crews will be moving through residential neighborhoods picking up these materials: Tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet…