Briefs

Professor to give talk for Black History Month

McAllister is a faculty member in the Ethnic Studies Program at NAU, where he teaches courses on African American studies,…

Physical therapists attend back seminar

St. Pierre and Buckingham learned advanced techniques to assess the back, mobilizations and manipulations, muscle energy techniques and soft-tissue mobilization…

SBDC holds open house

The session will provide an overview of an upcoming Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning. The…

Black History Month event to be held in Ignacio

John Taylor and his wife, Kitty Cloud, on their wedding day, October 11, 1907.Courtesy of Animas Museum The event is…

Southwest Life

Roundtable to discussion collective solutions to produce production

Farmers will share skills and explore collective opportunities to increase a farm’s income through more efficient production, harvest and marketing.…

Health

Workshop to address wellness, nutrition

Research has shown links between food, health and disease. The workshop will address how food and lifestyle choices have the…

February 5, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Free legal advice available Thursday

du1-i-syn About 16 lawyers specializing in topics such landlord-tenant disputes, family law, workers compensation, estate planning, real estate, wills, contracts…

Education

Durango School District invites residents to coffee

The board encourages residents to attend to discuss policies that drive the district’s mission. After this event, the school board…

Community Health Action Coalition to meet Friday

The meeting will address the coalitionâ€™s focus in 2019, and public comment is encouraged. Also, a vote will be taken…

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet Thursday

For more information, call 259-5881.

Knights of Columbus to hold dance Saturday

A brisket and turkey dinner with sides will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dancing with DJ Alex Rodriquez…

Learn how to make Victorian-era Valentines cards

The cost is $30, and seating is limited. To reserve a space, call 259-2402. Proceeds will benefit the Animas Museum.…

February 2, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

‘Bears of Durango’ will be shown Feb. 8

The Durango Film-sponsored screening will be attended by the film’s director, Dusty Hulet, who will answer questions after the screening…

Religion

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War ll who were…

February 2, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Region 9 sets board, adds members

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected to his second year as chair; Todd Starr, Archuleta at-large member, was…

Speed networking with business women on tap

Check-in is between 5 and 5:30 p.m., with speed rounds beginning promptly at 5:30. The event offers fast-paced professional connections…

eXp Reality offers ‘Home Report’ on Alexa

The Home Report will feature select listings available in La Plata County as well as inform the public about any…

Care coordinator hired at Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers provides home care services in La Plata, Montezuma and Archuleta counties. Terry Jacobsen will continue to manage administrative…

February 1, 2019 • Durango Herald

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors announces activities

9 a.m. Saturday: The Saturday Snowshoes group for moderate to advanced skill sets will be held. For more information, contact…

City to hold winter commuting challenge and Bike to Work Day

Joey Ernst inspects a bicycle during Winter Bike to Work Day in 2014.Durango Herald file There will be free breakfast…