Briefs

Bar D Wranglers to perform Christmas Jubilee

du1-i-syn Bar D Wranglers Gary Cook, Matt Palmer, Richard Espinoza, Joel Racheff and Charlie Daniels will perform family-friendly traditional western…

December 9, 2017

Education

Animas High School to present ‘the hero’s journey’

Students studied mythologist Joseph Campbell and his theory of the archetypal hero’s journey, and they have applied knowledge to the…

December 9, 2017

Education

Ignacio school District to hold communitywide meeting

Parents and community members are encouraged to attend and discuss the Unified Improvement Plan. A board meeting will be held…

December 9, 2017

Health

Naturopathic practitioner to offer free adrenal assessments

du1-i-syn The adrenal glands manage “fight or flight” responses and are heavily affected by stress. Participants will learn about how…

December 9, 2017

Health

Durango to rally Tuesday for universal health care

Associated Press file The Durango rally will be held on Main Avenue, starting at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Speakers…

December 9, 2017

Southwest Life

Free alpaca ranch tours offered before Christmas

Alpacas at Pleasant Journey Alpacas outside of Hesperus.Durango Herald file To make an appointment, call 259-3384 or (602) 762-5399.

December 9, 2017

Business

UPS Store promotes employee

Torresdu1-i-syn Silva de Torres, who has worked at the store for one year, completed numerous hours of online and in-person…

December 8, 2017

Business

Nonprofit leader graduates program

During the program, participants cultivated professional relationships twice a month at development sessions in Denver and underwent a three-day retreat…

December 8, 2017

Business

LPEA names new Pagosa district manager

Willsdu1-i-syn Wills, in his new role, will now manage all LPEA employees and operations in Archuleta County. Wills has worked…

December 8, 2017

Business

LPEA announces District 4 director

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner joined the LPEA board in 2013. He is an educator and coach, and has worked as a representative…

December 8, 2017

Business

Know Your Dough to hold program

For more information, email Allison Andersen, executive director, at [email protected].

December 8, 2017

Business

New local Anthem provider named

Libodu1-i-syn Libo has worked in the Durango area for more than 30 years, and specializes in adult and elderly clients…

December 8, 2017

Business

AAA Durango hires travel agent

Weinmeisterdu1-i-syn Weinmeister previously worked for the AAA office in Fort Collins and its headquarters in Florida, and also worked for…

December 8, 2017

Community

St. Mark’s to hold ‘Blue Christmas’ service

The service will be a simple, contemplative time, with readings, music and quiet, allowing people to acknowledge what is truly…

December 8, 2017

Local News

Library offering extended holiday checkouts

du1-i-syn People are encouraged to check out books, games, movies and other library materials to enjoy during the holidays, without…

December 8, 2017

Local News

Mesa Verde to host Holiday Open House

Luminarias light the path to Spruce Tree House during a Holiday Open House event at Mesa Verde National Park.Journal file…

December 8, 2017

Local News

Horse Gulch roadwork to start Tuesday

Durango Herald file Work will be conducted from the gate at the northeastern end of Horse Gulch Road, adjacent to…

December 8, 2017

Religion

Durango Presbyterian Church holds Advent sermon series

Associated Press file Advent is a time of waiting, which encompasses the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Services are held at…

December 8, 2017

Education

Animas High School students to present homelessness project

Students chose to study the homelessness issue in Durango to change perspectives, raise awareness and promote compassion about the issue.…

December 8, 2017

Religion

Marvel church to host Christmas program

The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served after the program.

December 7, 2017

Community

Operation Christmas Child breaks collection record

Durango Herald file Those who want to contribute can still pack a shoe-box gift online at www.samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. For more information…

December 7, 2017

Education

Animas High School physics students to hold competition

Eight teams of students each designed and handcrafted Rube Goldberg machines and will participate in a friendly competition. Prizes will…

December 7, 2017

Education

Durango schools offer music performances

6:30 p.m., Dec. 12: The Riverview Elementary School choir and “Be Frank” Orchestra will perform a winter concert at the…

December 7, 2017

Education

Study abroad program opens application session

Accepted students will attend regular high school classes in a chosen country. Host families are carefully screened and will provide…

December 7, 2017