Briefs

BID to host North Main District cleanup day

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the area the day before the North Main Event. Participants will gather at…

Learn about lightweight backpacking Tuesday

The San Juan Mountains Association will host a lightweight and ultralight backpacking seminar.du1-i-syn Presenters will be Will Rietveid and Janet…

Bird club to take Mexican virtual visit

Durango Herald file<br><br>Members of the Durango Bird Club will take a virtual tour of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in southern…

LPEA to hold annual meeting Thursday

du1-i-syn Results of board of director elections will be announced. Registration will begin at 5 p.m., with the business meeting…

Gov. Polis recognizes Decision Day

Formerly known as College Friday, the statewide campaign highlights the importance of higher education and encourages Colorado students to reach…

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains tickets on sale

Artistic Director Gregory Hustis and Music Director and Conductor Guillermo Figueroa assemble all-star soloists and special guests from around the…

Arts and Entertainment

Stillwater Music to host benefit concert

Superbad and Boom Sonic, two of Stillwater Music’s student rock bands, will come together for one evening to support the…

Morlan awarded Downtowner of year

Jackie Morlan of Bayfield was recognized with the Vicki Mattox Downtowner of the Year award. The MAIN Event! in Durango…

Ignacio students to celebrate Cultures Coming Together

This yearâ€™s Cultures Coming Together participants with teacher Sherry Ann Marlowe. Students selected a culture to investigate and will present…

First Presbyterian Church offers cleaning, repair of equipment used by disabled people

Volunteers at this community service initiative will clean and repair equipment used by disabled people at the Car Wash Machine,…

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders adds to team

Doolin has been a licensed Contractor for over 25 years and worked in the industry for more than 30 years.…

Tailwind Nutrition named as finalist for 2019 Wright Awards

Tailwind made the cut from more than 125 companies to join 12 others in the running for the award. The…

Renovated 49 Lounge opens

On Saturday, the 49 Lounge will show the running of the 145th Kentucky Derby on the new video wall. Also,…

Community Compassion Outreach announces new board members

Daniel Morgenstern cofounded the Affordable Housing Task Force, leading to the creation of the Regional Housing Alliance (now HomesFund). He…

Downtown Colorado recognized Durango with award

DCI’s Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence recognize outstanding projects and people in Colorado that demonstrate creativity in the face of…

SBDC to host Starting Your Business workshop

Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps needed…

Durango Police to host Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

Durango Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft…

Mercy to offer weight management class

The classes will be led by Dr. Sarah Goodpastor, Marge Morris, Flow Wolf and Elaine Blackmer. Participants should register and…

Grand Canyon Trust to host volunteer trip

Volunteer trip hosted by Grand Canyon Trustdu1-i-syn The Bureau of Land Management authorizes grazing on 7.8 million acres of public…

FLC students can join Lower Dolores River restoration project

The group will camp at Bradfield Bridge and plant native trees and shrubs in a former agricultural area to help…

Fiber gathering and knitting sale Saturday at library

Participants should bring a fiber project to work on and/or recently finished projects for show and tell. Newcomers who want…

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Every year, there are 35 prescription drug deaths, and more than 200,000 people misuse prescription drugs – just in Colorado.…