Briefs

Association of Realtors to offer grant funding

Organizations must be located in La Plata or San Juan county to qualify. All applications submitted will be considered, though…

August 23, 2017

Local News

Ballet Folklorico de Durango seeks participants

Kathleen Smith, left, a senior elementary education major at Fort Lewis College, and Jennifer Cossey dance with Ballet Folklorico de…

August 23, 2017

Local News

Peace and Justice Coalition to hold rally

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/durangopeaceandjustice.

August 23, 2017

Local News

Dolores State Bank donates to Western Excelsior fire victims

agencies will help distribute $1,500 in assistance

August 23, 2017

Local News

Law-enforcement agencies to set up sobriety checkpoints

For more information, contact Deputy Jim Coleman at 247-1157.

August 22, 2017

Local News

Durango Natural Medicine to offer thyroid consultations

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

August 22, 2017

Local News

Allison Grange to hold reunion

A potluck will be served, with drinks, paper and plastic-ware provided. The event is free and open to all. For…

August 22, 2017

Local News

Florida Grange to host free breakfast

For more information, call Amy at 749-9374 or Elizabeth at 403-4592.

August 22, 2017

Southwest Life

Pine River Library to offer food-fermentation classes

Durango Herald file Wendy Rice of the La Plata County Extension Office will lead a class about how to make…

August 22, 2017

Local News

Cowboy gathering seeks parade entries

The day of the event, a chuck-wagon breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the corner of…

August 21, 2017

Local News

Weed spraying planned for city

The city of Durango will begin spraying places in city limits to eliminate weeds.Durango Herald file The city promotes best…

August 21, 2017

Local News

Cancer Society to hold ‘Relay For Life’ fundraiser

The event will feature food, fireworks and a special recognition of survivors. “Luminate” is this year’s theme, and the local…

August 20, 2017

Local News

Rotary of Durango invites public to learn about club

For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

August 20, 2017

Local News

‘Thirsty 13’ runners to race Saturday

The race will start at Hesperus Baptist Church, 22972 Highway 140. Traffic will be stopped on Highway 140 to clear…

August 20, 2017

Southwest Life

Sitter Family Hall boasts LEED certification

The certification recognizes the buildingâ€™s efficiency, sustainability and environmental impact through the design, construction process and daily operations. Sitter Family…

August 20, 2017

Business

SCAPE to hold entrepreneurial-support event

Participants will meet the SCAPE class of 2017 Southwest Colorado startup companies, talk to entrepreneurs and investors and discover investment…

August 19, 2017

Business

San Juan Basin Public Health hires two

Jed Gilden was hired as finance supervisor. Gilden has an master of business administration from Regis University, an MA in…

August 19, 2017

Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

The speaker will be Kevin Hall, Durango city planner. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

August 19, 2017

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College lecture to focus on Native American jewelry

The lecture, based on the theme “A Year in the Life of the West,” is free and open to all.…

August 19, 2017

Outdoors

San Juan Mountains Association to hold annual picnic

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Attendees will be able to meet other SJMA volunteers and members and agency partners.…

August 18, 2017

Outdoors

Edible plant walk in La Plata Canyon scheduled Wednesday

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Katrina Blair, edible-plant expert and co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge, will lead the walk…

August 18, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Pine River Library to host artist reception

Photographs will be on display through the end of September. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

August 18, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Hollywood to arrive in Durango

Bergman will lead a writing workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third…

August 18, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Choral Society to hold auditions

Auditions will be held Monday at St. Markâ€™s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third Ave. To schedule an appointment, call 759-2206.…

August 18, 2017