Briefs

La Plata Family Centers Coalition receives grant

This money will help families in the Family Support Services program with goal-setting, budgeting, application assistance, resource connections and an…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Garden Project of Southwest Colorado hires new director

Stetson-Lee has worked in the nonprofit sector for 12 years, most recently serving as the deputy director of the Powerhouse…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors! announces acitivities

9 a.m. Saturday – There will be a snowshoe from Coal Bank Pass toward Spud Mountain and back. Contact Clark…

January 11, 2019 • Durango Herald

Education

Juniper School announces grade openings

For more information, call at 764-4185 or visit juniper.durangoschools.org.

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango student named to dean’s list

Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

“Breaking up with Sugar” rescheduled at Pine River Library

Local dietitian and health coach Fran Sutherlin, M.S., R.D., will explain how sugar affects the body, the three key steps…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Animas High School offers enrollment for 2019-20

Learn more about how AHS prepares all students for success in college, career and life through a student-centered, project-based curriculum…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Women’s March to be held Jan. 19

People should gather at 10:30 a.m. at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, 479 Main Ave. The march…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Tax preparation help available for seniors

Seniors must be 60 or older with an income of $54,000 or less to be eligible for tax preparation assistance.…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Community

Center accepting nominations for women

The 2019 National Women’s History month theme is “Visionary women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” The center is accepting nominations…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Health

Free introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction will be Jan. 16

Mindfulness practice can support people in cultivating improved health, focused attention and peace of mind. Scientific studies show the practice…

January 11, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

Photography club to meet Thursday

Durango photographer and writer Eginoire will talk about the techniques he uses to take pictures in the dark as he…

January 10, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

DHS students accepted into Western Slope Honor Jazz Band

The student musicians will perform Saturday in Grand Junction.

January 10, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

Symphony music director to kick off Life Long Learning series

Heuser will discuss “The Art of Conducting.” The San Juan Symphony has recently signed a contract extension with Heuser to…

January 10, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Radon workshops and test kits available

Radon is produced by decaying uranium in rocks and soil, which is common across La Plata County. Long-term exposure to…

January 10, 2019 • Herald Staff Report

Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers daylong retreat Feb. 16

Durango Herald file Beth Sternlieb, a visiting teacher from California, will discuss how to cultivate a felt sense of tranquility…

January 9, 2019 • Herald Staff

Health

2019 food safety training classes Jan. 22

The half-day course is required for state certification and will focus on requirements for cottage food as a business. Primary…

January 9, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Four Corners Corvette Club to meet Thursday

Participants are welcome to bring food. The no-host bar will be open. For more information, call 259-5881.

January 8, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Democrats announce February luncheon

Presenters will include Daniel and Hana Fullmer, owners of Tierra Vida Farm. The Fullmers will discuss regenerative agriculture. Tierra Vida…

January 8, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Durango Business Improvement District to meet Friday

The agenda will include discussions of holiday decorating contest winners, Snowdown Parade presentation and new retail strategies for 2019 â€“…

January 8, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

City to demonstrate proposed lights for Animas River Trail

The public is invited to see the demonstration at 3700 Silverton St. The lights will be on for about one…

January 8, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

After a brief business meeting, members will share information about their family history research and genealogical projects. The meeting will…

January 8, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Living

Cortez library will host Navajo painter-illustrator

“Becoming Extinct,” by Benton YazzieCourtesy photo The Cortez Public Library will host Dine artist Benton Yazzie, a self-taught Navajo painter…

January 7, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Next home-buying class set for Jan. 26

The class is meant to make the home-buying process clear and less stressful. Some of the topics include: understanding the…

January 4, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer