Briefs

June 1, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

4Core to host electric vehicle information session

The session is a free information session about how EVs work, their advantages, tax incentives and why an electric car…

True West Rodeo to begin Wednesday

Chevel Shepherd will sing the National Anthem during the opening ceremony. Events will take place every Wednesday through Aug. 7.…

Durango Public Library announces summer event schedule for children and teens

To kick-off the summer reading program, “Universe of Stories” kickoff party will be held from 11 a.m. to. 1 p.m.…

La Plata County Democrats to discuss democracies in decline

The speaker will be Paul LaBell, a board member of Colorado ACLU and an assistant professor at Fort Lewis College.…

Local Victorian group to host hat decorating party

This is a free event, but participants are asked to bring a hat to decorate, as well as decorations. Some…

Durango DeColores Civitan Club to meet Tuesday

The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Christine Phillips at 385-5316.

Mercy Regional Medical Center April 2019 Births

Deserie Benavidez and Jorge Vazquez, Ignacio, Jesus Elias, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, 2:48 p.m. April 5. Cacia Pope and Joshua…

Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet

Shaun Smith will give a presentation about SkillsUSA. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org or www.facebook.com/groups/durangodaybreak.

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday: Community basic first aid. 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday: Community adult/child/infant CPR. 6 to 10…

Local group to hold classic bike ride

The group will have a meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. with the ride starting at 10 a.m. This is…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet

Retired Gen. PK Carlton Jr. will talk about Zero Preventable Deaths. Community members are welcome. Lunch will be available for…

Evryman men’s group to meet Thursday

Evryman promotes connecting men more deeply to themselves and their relationships. All men are welcomed. Enter the building on the…

Rotary Club of Durango to host historian Sharon Greve

Serving as the first volunteer historian of the department in 2012, Greve will present about the early Durango residents’ cry…

Spots still available in Safetytown

The program teaches a variety of safety lessons for children ages 5-7. The cost is $60, and registration forms are…

May 30, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Elm tree root injections to begin June 3

The injections, which will be done by a contractor, will target the insects European elm scale and leaf roller aphids.…

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains offers free tickets to eighth graders

Music in the Mountains’ Free Festival Ticket Program, sponsored by McDonald’s, will offer free tickets to select Music in the…

May 30, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Pine River Times news

Glenn Tinnin’s photos on display at library

Tinnin began his photography journey in the mid-1980s while guiding fly fishers at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River, and…

May 30, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango High School class of 1949 to hold reunion

Organizers would also like to invite other classes of that time period to attend. Lunch will be available for purchase.

Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango

The office will be led by loan originator Christal Dye. Dye has more than 18 years of professional experience within…

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center welcome new executive director

Hartzell brings a wealth of knowledge in anthropology, education, and public health and is committed to the development and support…

Pediatric Associates of Durango welcomes new providers

Kim Kelley, M.Ed., is a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience as a mental health provider. She…

SBA Colorado names new PIO

Stephen Collier joined the SBA Colorado District Office on May 13, transferring from the U.S. Department of Commerce where he…

Cortez Public Library to host Ute Rodeo Day

Cortez Public Library and Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Committee will host Rodeo Day at the library on June 5.du1-i-syn The…