Briefs Pine River Library to hold book, bake sale The Friends of the Pine River Library District will hold its annual winter book and bake sale from 9 a.m.… November 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Gem and Mineral Club to sell arts and crafts Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its annual holiday arts and crafts sale from 11 a.m. to 3… November 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Christian scientists to offer Thanksgiving service du1-i-syn The service will include readings of the presidential proclamation, the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the… November 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Heart Safe to offer first-aid, CPR classes Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be… November 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business United Way hires director of operations Savastano holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications and previously worked for American Red Cross in Tulsa, Okla. November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Treadworks purchases J/P Tire Steve Lewis/Durango Herald For more information, visit www.treadworks.com. November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Shaw Solar adds system design consultant Waltondu1-i-syn Walton has lived in Durango for 15 years, holds a master’s degree in sustainable management, specializes in renewable energy… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Partners sought by senior employment program Organizations that become partners will receive free help from SCSEP in exchange for a commitment to help senior participants gain… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos Laura E. Hokanson, CPA, QuickBooks pro-advisor and accounting professor at Fort Lewis College, will teach the workshop, designed for business… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates Rates will decrease an average of 7.4 percent. The board also announced that it intends to issue a general dividend… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive Those who donate a nonperishable food item will receive a 10 percent discount on a purchase at the store, located… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day The regional platform, www.swcogives.org, was created to host participating nonprofits in La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan counties. Colorado… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Join scavenger hunt at Mancos State Park on Fresh Air Friday Mancos State Park, at 42545 Road N in Mancos, will host a photo scavenger hunt Nov. 24 for Fresh Air… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Community October Births Jennifer and Marshall Ince, Cortez, Hayden Marshall, 6 lbs., 12 oz., 4:41 p.m., Oct. 6. Relyna Sandoval and Jose Diaz-Cruz,… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Snowdown Follies ticket drawing date set People who submit order forms by mail to P.O. Box 2342, Durango, CO 81302 before the Dec. 2 deadline will… November 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Education Foundation to hold event, thank supporters The event will include appetizers by Hot Tomatoes Cafe, and wine, beer and soft drinks from the arts center. To… November 14, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Durango to offer community Thanksgiving Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Take-out meals will be available after 1:30 p.m. Those who want to donate a pie are asked… November 14, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs ‘Arrive Alive’ tour to visit Cortez Courtesy of UNITE Corporation The event, sponsored by Dolores County and Students Tackling Unhealthy Decisions, will include a high-tech simulator,… November 14, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Marvel Grange to hold ‘A Taste of Marvel’ du1-i-syn Local artists and craft-people are welcome to bring items to put on display, and those who can sing, dance,… November 14, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Kiwanis to hear about Africa du1-i-syn Ron Garst, a retired provost for the National Intelligence University, will give a talk about Africa, according to the… November 14, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs LPEA to conduct member surveys Survey telephone calls will be placed from 5 and 9 p.m. No calls will be made on Sundays. More than… November 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Fundraiser to be held for rock climber Thad Ferrell Thad Farrell, who moved to Durango around 2006, suffered serious injuries when he fell 100 feet while climbing in an… November 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Democrats club to host inaugural Christmas party The celebration will include appetizers, dinner and a cash bar. Tickets purchased in advance are $25 per person and $45… November 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer