Briefs

December 15, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Farmington fundraiser to support Aztec families

The event will feature a silent auction, vendors and food from Outback Steakhouse for families, first responders and Aztec High…

December 15, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Public meeting to discuss north county district

The plan provides recommendations, goals, policies and objectives for managing growth in the district. Residents are asked to complete an…

December 13, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Mesa Verde to offer free days in 2018

Courtesy of National Park Service “Fee-free days offer a wonderful time for new visitors to become familiar with the park…

Marvel Grange to serve waffles

Waffles and beverages will be provided, and a white elephant gift exchange will be held after the supper. Attendees are…

Mancos to hold cottage food seminar

Participants will learn about cottage food bill updates, commercial kitchen space, budgets and product prices, insurance and short-term storage. A…

Fort Lewis College to hold presidential search meeting

Steve Lewis/Durango Herald file For more information, call or email Mitch Davis at 247-7401 or [email protected].

Kiwanis to hear about Southwest Rides program

du1-i-syn The speaker will be Jason Armstrong, assistant director of Southwest Center for Independence. Armstrong oversees the Southwest Rides program,…

Durango student completes Cornell fellowship

Students reported on work completed during the summer program and gave presentations at a showcase Nov. 29 in front of…

UPS Store promotes employee

Torresdu1-i-syn Silva de Torres, who has worked at the store for one year, completed numerous hours of online and in-person…

Nonprofit leader graduates program

During the program, participants cultivated professional relationships twice a month at development sessions in Denver and underwent a three-day retreat…

LPEA names new Pagosa district manager

Willsdu1-i-syn Wills, in his new role, will now manage all LPEA employees and operations in Archuleta County. Wills has worked…

LPEA announces District 4 director

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner joined the LPEA board in 2013. He is an educator and coach, and has worked as a representative…

Know Your Dough to hold program

For more information, email Allison Andersen, executive director, at [email protected].

New local Anthem provider named

Libodu1-i-syn Libo has worked in the Durango area for more than 30 years, and specializes in adult and elderly clients…

AAA Durango hires travel agent

Weinmeisterdu1-i-syn Weinmeister previously worked for the AAA office in Fort Collins and its headquarters in Florida, and also worked for…

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Blue Christmas’ service

The service will be a simple, contemplative time, with readings, music and quiet, allowing people to acknowledge what is truly…

Library offering extended holiday checkouts

du1-i-syn People are encouraged to check out books, games, movies and other library materials to enjoy during the holidays, without…

Mesa Verde to host Holiday Open House

Luminarias light the path to Spruce Tree House during a Holiday Open House event at Mesa Verde National Park.Journal file…

Horse Gulch roadwork to start Tuesday

Durango Herald file Work will be conducted from the gate at the northeastern end of Horse Gulch Road, adjacent to…

Durango Presbyterian Church holds Advent sermon series

Associated Press file Advent is a time of waiting, which encompasses the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Services are held at…

Animas High School students to present homelessness project

Students chose to study the homelessness issue in Durango to change perspectives, raise awareness and promote compassion about the issue.…

December 5, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango Adult Education Center to host winter graduation

The commencement speaker will be 2016 GED graduate Luna St. Pierre. The event is free and open to all. For…