Briefs

Demon Cares Closet seeks formal wear for prom

Courtesy of Durango High School Toltec yearbook staff The closet is a source of clothes, personal hygiene items and school…

March 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Learn to hunt turkeys in April

Durango Herald file Mentored turkey hunts will be held April 22-23 on private land in the Pagosa Springs area for…

March 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango 9-R administration building sets spring break hours

Durango Herald file

March 21, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango High School to host 2 college visits

Durango Herald file University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22.University of Denver, 9 a.m. Thursday, March 23.To…

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Tammy Fee to speak at “Meet Monat” March 22

Tammy Fee, Monat market mentor and founder, will be guest speaker. For more information, call Bette Ralph at 759-5151.

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Cattlemen’s banquet set for April 8

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton will speak to the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association at its annual banquet, which will be held from…

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Food safety classes to be held April 11

Food safety classes for the restaurant industry will be offered to food service workers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff

Education

Know Your Dough to host program at Sunnyside Elementary

du1-i-syn The program is linked to the Colorado Academic Standards for personal finances, which are included in state-mandated assessments. For…

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Southwestern Water Conservation District to hold annual seminar

Durango Herald file The theme will be “solving the water-funding puzzle.” Speakers from state, federal and local perspectives will discuss…

March 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Author Ana Maria Spagna to discuss her book

Spagnadu1-i-syn She will discuss the book, answer questions from attendees and sign copies. The event is free and open to…

March 19, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Sculpture class for seniors begins April 5

du1-i-syn Karen Harms, who has more than 30 years of experience as an artist, will teach participants techniques used to…

March 19, 2017 • Herald Staff

Education

Durango resident earns nursing degree

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March 19, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durangoan earns honors at USC engineering school

du1-i-syn The dean’s list is made up of students who are in the top 10 percent of their class.

March 19, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

doctor discuss vision issues before rotary club

The next Rotary Club of Durango meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.Durango…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Open house about drone use to be held Tuesday

The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will hold an open house about drone policy from 6 to 7…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Road construction to occur throughout the week

du1-i-syn The right-turn ramp from eastbound U.S. Highway 160 to southbound U.S. Highway 550 at the junction of U.S. Highway…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff

Southwest Life

Order seedlings now for delivery in April

Colorado State Forest Service Seedlings ordered now will be distributed to La Plata County in late April. To place an…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Animas High School announces Osprey Week

du1-i-syn Osprey Week is a student-chosen, faculty-led adventure that allows students to broaden their horizons while participating in experiences such…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango opens enrollment

Students enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy schools receive needed materials from the school.Courtesy Connections Academy file An information session will…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

Solar Barn Raising to hold meetings about power systems

Durango Herald file Participants will learn about grid-tied photovoltaic systems and how to install a roof- or ground-mounted solar power…

March 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Dog and puppy adoptions offered at Petsense

Associated Press file For more information about Blackhat Humane Society, visit www.blackhathumanesociety.org.

March 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Arts Center to hold ‘Makers’ documentary screening

du1-i-syn A selection of success stories from Colorado women, produced for the Rocky Mountain PBS “Women and Girls Lead” initiative,…

March 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

‘Chi foods’ classes begin Tuesday

du1-i-syn Katrina Blair and Tyler VanGemert will lead the four classes and show participants how to identify, harvest and prepare…

March 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Religion

Holy week at First United Methodist to begin April 8

Associated Press file Holy week worship services will include: April 8, Saturday: evening worship at 5:30 p.m.April 9, Palm Sunday:…

March 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer