Briefs

Riverview Elementary School parents, teachers to meet

The meeting is open to parents and guardians of Riverview Elementary students. Child care will be provided.

December 21, 2017

High school seniors can apply for scholarships

The foundation awards scholarships, from $1,000 to $10,000, according to a range of criteria. The application deadline is Feb. 1.…

December 20, 2017

Open house scheduled for Purgatory chairlift proposal

For more information about the proposal, view the Environmental Assessment online at http://bit.ly/2ATQYwJ. The public can also submit comments through…

December 19, 2017

Durango recognized for solar power initiatives

The city received free technical assistance through SolSmart to receive the designation, and a SolSmart team member from Colorado Solar…

December 19, 2017

Prostate cancer support group to meet

For more information, email [email protected].

December 18, 2017

City announces board, commission vacancies

Land Use and Development Code Board of Adjustment, one position; Board of Ethics, three positions; Business Improvement District, two positions;…

CDOT to conduct work on U.S. Highways 160, 550

U.S. Highway 160, from south of Bodo Park to the Grandview and Three Springs subdivisions (mile-marker 86-89). Work will include…

Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park

Durango Herald file The service will be offered through Jan. 31. Trees should be free of ornaments and tinsel before…

Southwest Life

Forest Service sets job application dates

The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region has released application dates for temporary positions during the 2018 field season.Durango Herald…

La Plata County Democrats set next luncheon date

Keynote speaker Guinn Unger will present “Obamacare, Health Care & Trumpcare: Facts & Fiction.” Also, Joel Dyar, District 3 Colorado…

December 16, 2017

Southern Ute Tribe to hold chair, council inauguration

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2ACXjM1.

December 16, 2017

Health

Heart Safe La Plata to recognize life savers

Durango Herald file The awards ceremony will take place Monday during halftime of the Fort Lewis College girls basketball game.…

December 16, 2017

Business

Pinnacol Foundation sets scholarship application deadline

To qualify, students must be 16 to 25 years old; the natural, adopted, step- or full-dependent child of a Colorado-based…

Business

Plein Goods opens gallery

The shop features handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, paper, woodworking, metal, glass and basketry from around the world, including work from…

Dinner to support Aztec families after tragedy

Cost is a $10 donation per plate of food at the door. Additional donations are encouraged. For more information, call…

Business

Rivergate Physical Therapy adds specialist

Earl has more than 20 years of orthopedic clinical experience; specializes in foot, ankle and lower-kinetic-chain dysfunction; and is the…

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…

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…

Rotary club to hear county manager speak

du1-i-syn La Plata County Manager Joanne Spina will present a talk titled “We Are La Plata County.” The presentation will…

All-day fundraiser to support Aztec families

A candlelight vigil was held Dec. 7 in Aztec after two high school students were killed in a shooting at…

Durango student graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

For more information, visit www.uco.edu.

December 14, 2017

Durango School District offers online gifted-and-talented resources

Links are included to provide parents, students and educators with resources for identification and enrichment opportunities, advanced learning plans and…

December 14, 2017