Briefs

Mancos Valley Chorus seeks director

Mancos Valley Chorus is seeking applications for a new choral director.Courtesy A degree or equivalent experience in a musical field…

May 24, 2019 • The Journal

Education

Park elementary to hold fifth grade celebration

Thursday, 1:30 to 2:55 p.m.: Third-Fifth Grade Talent Show.Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m.: End of Year Family Picnic. All Park…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Celebrate National Trails Day with Trails 2000

The trailwork party will work toward connecting the Spurline trails with the Grandview trails. The work will include original construction,…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango Public Library to host genuine happiness talk

Meiering is a local certified mindfulness teacher and professional life coach. This is a free talk. No registration is necessary.…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Escalante to host Celebration of Learning

This event is the highlight of Escalante’s academic year. The community is invited to walk through Escalante’s halls as students…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages public to keep young wildlife wild

Handling young wildlife does more harm than good, the agency says. Wildlife experts say it is normal for adult animals…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

City of Durango announces Memorial Day schedule

City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery…

May 24, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Pine River Times news

Southern Ute Museum to unveil gray wolf photos

The ceremony will include the blessing and unveiling of “Living with Wolves” photograph donations to the museum, a chance to…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Local student Nicholas Aggeler graduates from University of Kansas

The commencement ceremony took place on Sunday, and degrees will be officially conferred in June.

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Local student Rebekah Fowler receives award at Hamilton College

Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango Area Association of Realtors award scholarships

The 2019 Scholarship Award winners who met and exceeded the requirements necessary to receive $1,000 college scholarships rewarding their pursuit…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Community Connections receives Share The Love award

Community Connections is the only local not-for-profit organization to benefit from “Share the Love,” through a combination of Subaru of…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Animas City Night Bazaar to host community events

The themed community events will feature local food, beer and cocktails, art and music. These events all take place from…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Humane society to host Adopt-a-Thon

The adopt-a-thon will feature reduced adoption fees of $10 for adult cats and $50 for adult dogs, an assortment of…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Allison-Tiffany Cemetery to host Memorial Day service

Services will include music, visiting and honoring veterans and loved ones. Everyone is invited.

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Riverview Elementary to host fifth grade talent show

All Riverview families and friends are invited. For more information or questions, call 247-3862.

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango senior Jack Beattie wins scholarship

du1-i-syn The scholarship grants $7,000 per year, for four years. Beattie is the son of Todd and Alana Beattie, and…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

The Garden Project to host volunteer orientation party

Interested volunteers are invited to celebrate the start of the growing season with snacks and good company. Learn about ways…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Local student makes dean’s list at St. Norbert College

A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility.

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship recipients

Sarah Ross from Pagosa Springs High School received a $1,000 grant made possible by the Elks National Foundation through the…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

The Garden Project to host soil and seed sale

Three types of soil from Paonia Soil Co. will be available; featherweight, the bomb and dynamic dressing, as well as…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

SJMA to host teen backpacking trip

The trip will be led by MK Gunn, a certified interpretive guide from SJMA, and other local outdoor affiliates. Participants…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Purgatory Resort to hold naturalist training

Training will be conducted by naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with San Juan National Forest. Guided tours…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango Adult Education Center to host GED/HSE graduation

The commencement speaker will be Lisa Rogers, a recent GED graduate. Graduates, their family, friends and the public are invited…

May 23, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer