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Powerhouse Science Center announces holiday hours

New Year’s Day will be “Pay What You Wish Day” – for a donation of the attendee’s choice or free…

LPEA board passes 2020 budget

The budget includes a $3 million increase in revenue to update LPEA’s aging electricity infrastructure, improve customer service and support,…

San Juan County, N.M., announces new fire chief

Mohler currently serves as the deputy fire chief for the San Juan County Fire Department and fire chief for the…

Old Fort at Hesperus to hire an education garden manager

Minimum qualifications include: four or more seasons of vegetable growing experience, experience growing at high elevations or in short seasons,…

FBI Denver Division offers warnings of holiday scams

Consumers can do the following to reduce their chances of being victimized: Check credit card statements routinely. Purchase from a…

BLM announces appointment of Al Elser as Farmington district manager

As the Farmington district manager, Elser will oversee 150 employees, 2 million acres of public lands, and 7 million acres…

Columbine Landscapes announces promotion of Megan Peters top crew leader

Petersdu1-i-syn Peters moved to Durango from Wisconsin in 2017 to experience life in the mountains. Her easy going attitude, gentle…

City of Durango announces Christmas holiday schedule

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>10-23-19-Durango- Durango City Hall.du1-i-syn City administrative offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes City Hall, River…

Durango Vineyard Church to hold Christmas Eve service at Strater Hotel

The service is open to everyone and will celebrate God coming to the world in love to save humankind. The…

Climate strike to take place Friday

Coffee and signs will be provided, but strikers are asked to bring their own mugs.

Purgatory Resort to host Santa Claus on the Mountain

After a day of skiing, tubing, sleigh rides and more, enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere in the base area.

San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes vaccinations

The health department has confirmed local cases of flu and one local case of hepatitis A. Three unvaccinated children visiting…

Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes physician assistant Susan MacDowell

MacDowelldu1-i-syn MacDowell will work primarily with Dr. Todd Sheer, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist, caring for adult patients with liver problems…

First Baptist Church to host Christmas Eve services

Both services are identical and will last about an hour. Nursery will be available for children ages birth to 2.…

First Presbyterian Church of Durango to host Christmas Eve service

San Juan County Employees present donation to San Juan United Way

San Juan County employees donate to San Juan United Way.Courtesy of San Juan County San Juan County Employees generously pledged…

CDOT announces holiday work schedule at High Bridge project

Work will take place through Sunday, Dec. 22. During Christmas week no work (or limited work) is expected Monday through…

Durango City Council seeks volunteers for boards and commissions

Board of Ethics, Business Improvement District, Community Relations Commission, Creative Economy Commission, Design Review Board, Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission,…

Caroline Parker of Durango earns spot at startup weekend

The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation sponsored 20 current students and three alumni for the trip. SWPGH, produced by Techstars,…

Manna to host Christmas brunch

The brunch will be a ‘Thanksgiving Dinner’ style meal of turkey, stuffing, pie and the works. Manna will also give…

Riverside Nature Center to host a New Year’s mandala event

Come to the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden behind Riverside Nature Center and help create a New Year’s mandala by arranging colorful…

San Juan College votes in favor of collective bargaining

Full-time faculty including faculty administrators were eligible to vote. The bargaining unit did not include adjunct faculty, professional or support…

Pine River Library to host Future Ready Babysitter training

The course is for 12- to 18-year-olds and will cover basic child care, nutrition, and an introductory understanding of early…

Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, expands to Colorado

MDHC is an advanced practice that is nurse-owned and operated, and works to close the gap in the rural health…