Briefs

Overeaters Anonymous to meet at Alano

If food is problem for you; if you eat when youâ€™re not hungry; if you binge, purge or restrict; or…

January 7, 2018

Free thyroid assessments offered Friday

Utter The thyroid gland, known as the “master gland of metabolism,” controls the ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function…

January 7, 2018

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde plans prescribed fire in January

The 1-acre fire will burn in the Chapin Mesa area between Jan. 8 and Jan. 31 and will dispose of…

January 7, 2018

Southwest Life

CSU Extension extends Master Gardener program deadline

Durango Herald file The 12-week program will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 25, at the…

January 6, 2018

Health

San Juan Regional opens second Aztec family medicine clinic

The clinic was renamed Jan. 2 as a second location of San Juan Health Partners Family Medicine in Aztec. Two…

January 6, 2018

Local News

‘Snowdown Fashion Do’s & Don’ts’ tickets available Jan. 20

Suzan Lane hosts the 2012 Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts as Susan Hannon performs as the Cheshire Cougar, Victoria Halphren…

January 5, 2018

Local News

Riverview Animal Hospital to host presentation with police dog

A deputy from the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office will give a free presentation with his dog, Jimmy. Riverview Animal…

January 5, 2018

Business

Custom Window Coverings relocates

“We wanted a relaxed, helpful atmosphere where people can get ideas on their window-covering options,” owner Gene Carlson said in…

January 5, 2018

Local News

LPEA to hold open house for students

LPEA staff will answer questions and provide application assistance to high school seniors and parents. Copies of all applications will…

January 5, 2018

Education

Riverview parent, teacher group to meet

Child care will be provided. All Riverview parents and guardians are invited.

January 4, 2018

Education

Durango School District’s Gifted and Talented program to meet

For more information, call or email Steff Snitselaar at 946-0190 or [email protected].

January 4, 2018

Education

Durango student named to dean’s list

Students with a 3.25-3.79 GPA during a semester are named to the Chowan dean’s list. Cadderton’s major is psychology.

January 4, 2018

Community

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays

For more information, visit www.coloradoga.org.

January 4, 2018

Local News

La Plata County commissioners appoint new chairwoman

Lachelt Commissioner Lachelt replaces former chairwoman Julie Westendorff and will serve one year in the position. For more information, call…

January 4, 2018

Local News

Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday

Brand inspector Chad Moore will discuss Colorado law and answer livestock questions. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. For more information,…

January 4, 2018

Food

Ska to release Ska Face Barleywine Ale on Friday

The English-style barleywine has been aged in Peach Street Colorado Straight Bourbon Barrels for 2 years. Ska Brewing World HQ…

January 2, 2018

Food

Steamworks taps McGrahamits Scottish Firkin friday

The McGrahamits Scottish Firkin is based in Steamworks’ McDammits Scottish Ale, which features a rich malt character of caramel, molasses…

January 2, 2018

Local News

Stroke support group to start regular meetings

For more information, call or email Flannery at (602) 317-8095 or [email protected]; or Denise at 382-5922 or [email protected].

January 2, 2018

Local News

Early Childhood Council to offer trainings

“Medication Administration” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27; the course is state-approved, meets all requirements…

January 2, 2018

Local News

Smiley Building to hold free beginner Zumba class

Zumba is a dance-fitness program that involves routines set to music, such as salsa, meringue, belly dance, hip-hop, soca, reggaeton,…

December 31, 2017

Local News

Center for Independence will help start support groups

The center also offers the “Visually Impaired Persons” support group to seniors 55 and older who struggle with low vision…

December 31, 2017

Community

Square dancers to hold Friday class

The class is open to those 10 and older and encourages fun physical activity and mental stimulation. Dancers will learn…

December 31, 2017

Local News

Kennel club to meet Thursday

Attendees will learn about how dogsâ€™ noses work and introduce their dogs to nose exercises. The meeting is free and…

December 31, 2017

Health

Mercy to offer free prediabetes class

Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of…

December 30, 2017