Briefs

Kiwanis Club to meet Thursday

Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator, Wildfire Adapted Partnership, will discuss the importance of fire mitigation and local programs available…

January 3, 2020

Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers CPR and first aid classes

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR.6-10 p.m. Jan, 15: Adult/child/infant CPR and CPR for health care…

January 3, 2020

Local News

Remodel of cafe at Durango Public Library to start Monday

Remodel work will last three to four weeks. The café will be closed during this time. The north entrance to…

January 3, 2020

Local News

Chapman Ski Hill regular hours begin Monday

The ski area will be open from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4…

January 3, 2020

Local News

Water utility project to close traffic lanes on College Drive, interrupt water service

Replacing valves will also cause periodic interruptions of water service to residents in the immediate area. The project construction is…

January 3, 2020

Education

Miller Middle School to host ‘Screenagers’ and parent education night

The event will feature a presentation by Adam Ahern of Village Social about a balanced approach to raising children with…

January 2, 2020

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park invites public comment on road improvement proposal

Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file As part of the planning process, the Park Service is initiating…

January 1, 2020

Community

HomesFund to host Homebuyer Education Class

The class will cover: Understanding the programs offered by HomesFund; understanding a credit score report and how to improve a…

December 31, 2019

Community

Gentle yoga class offered Mondays and Thursdays

The class is ideally suited for seniors, those new to yoga or for those who want to relax and restore.…

December 31, 2019

Community

Durango Elks Lodge to host National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition

The Elks National Hoop Shoot is a free-throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. Beginning at the local level,…

December 31, 2019

Local News

La Plata County commissioners seek Planning Commission member

This commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners with respect to land-use planning. The Planning…

December 31, 2019

Southwest Life

Restrictions on shed-antler collecting begin Wednesday

Collection of shed antlers is prohibited on all public lands west of Interstate 25 from Jan. 1 to April 30.Courtesy…

December 31, 2019

Local News

City of Durango announces New Year’s holiday schedule

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Here is the schedule of city closings for the New Year’s holiday: City administrative offices will…

December 30, 2019

Business

San Juan College to host Northwest Regional Economic Outlook Forum

Learn about current and future economic opportunities and challenges at the Northwest Regional Economic Outlook Forum from 1 to 4…

December 29, 2019

Community

January library events

1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Ongoing events 1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For…

December 27, 2019

Community

Marvel Grange to host community New Year’s Eve party

The event theme is “It’s a beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Dinner will consist of smothered burritos, tacos, nachos, tiger…

December 27, 2019

New Mexico

Noonday Civitans announce Christmas Lighting Contest results

Civitans would like to thank their sponsor, city of Farmington and the Junior Civitans who helped. 2019 Winnerâ€™s include: First…

December 26, 2019

Community

DHS graduate selected for promotion to brigadier general in the USAF

Choquette is currently serving as Chief of Staff, Air Combat Operations United States Air Forces Central Command Air Combat Command…

December 26, 2019

Community

Man to Man Cancer Prostate Group to meet

The group advocates an open dialogue about life experiences and treatment for those with high PSA diagnosis, those currently considering…

December 26, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus elected to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education

His term will begin in March after ACE’s 102nd annual meeting. Stritikus arrived at FLC in August 2018 and began…

December 26, 2019

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health offers open enrollment reminder

People and families can get insurance through Connect for Health Colorado, as well as financial help to pay for it.…

December 25, 2019

Local News

Commission reminds consumers to warm up safely

Carbon monoxide safety: Use portable generators outside the home at least 20 feet from the residence with exhaust pointed away.…

December 24, 2019

Local News

Holiday ski and snowboard lessons for youth offered at Chapman Hill

Lessons are available for ages 5 to 16 and will accommodate “never-ever” skiers and riders as well as those who…

December 24, 2019

Local News

CDOT announces construction team to build the U.S. 550/160 connection

Lawrence Construction and RS&H were chosen from two design-build teams that submitted proposals in October. CDOT evaluated the proposals based…

December 24, 2019