Briefs

San Juan Basin Public Health to host summit about suicide prevention

Durango Herald file The community-based event aims to engage individuals, families, organizations and businesses. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association president-elect Dr.…

May 10, 2017

Local News

LPEA election results to be announced at annual meeting

du1-i-syn Jeff Wilbanks is the keynote speaker at the meeting, “Honoring our Heritage, Embracing our Future.” Registration begins at 9…

May 9, 2017

Local News

Sidewalk, curb work planned on Durango streets

Fernando Pichardo, left, and Sonsele Lynch, both with Kennebec Construction, finish an ADA curb in July 2016 in front of…

May 8, 2017

Southwest Life

Conservation Lands Foundation names new executive director

Sybertdu1-i-syn Sybert was formerly executive director of the Montana Wilderness Association and the Wyoming director of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition.…

May 8, 2017

Education

Durango School District to hold gifted and talented program overview

Durango Herald file Enrichment opportunities, identification, social and emotional needs, differentiation in the classroom and advanced-learning plans will be covered…

May 8, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis College gives notice of teleconference meetings

Durango Herald file Additionally, Fort Lewis College Investment Advisory Committee will conduct a teleconference meeting to review investment performance at…

May 7, 2017

Local News

Photographer to give presentation to Durango Bird Club

du1-i-syn Photographer Robert Winslow will present a photo-journal of birds in Homer, Alaska, such as bald eagles, following a short…

May 7, 2017

Local News

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission to hold youth expo

The event will allow those who attend to find a summer job and discover other opportunities, including internships, scholarships, educational…

May 7, 2017

Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Leadership La Plata

du1-i-syn Karen Thompson, training officer at Leadership La Plata, will speak to the club about the organization, which, as part…

May 7, 2017

Education

Parents sought at Escalante Middle School monthly meetings

du1-i-syn To join the PTO, attend the next meeting at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the school, 141 Baker…

May 7, 2017

Local News

Great Decisions discussion to be held

du1-i-syn Burgess will present an overview of the topic, screen a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants…

May 6, 2017

Local News

Garden Club to hold plant sale

du1-i-syn The event will occur regardless of the weather.

May 6, 2017

Local News

Durango Friends of the Arts to meet in Mancos

du1-i-syn Goodnight was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2016 and owns Veryl Goodnight Gallery in downtown Mancos.…

May 6, 2017

Education

Durango School District 9-R to host first brain expo

Associated Press file Sixth-grade language arts students in Duane Tucker’s class at Escalante Middle School and seventh-grade students in Erica…

May 6, 2017

Health

Free neck-trauma clinic to be offered

du1-i-syn Sullwold, an upper-cervical-spine specialist, will explain how neck trauma relates to multiple sclerosis, seizures, migraine headaches, facial pain and…

May 6, 2017

Local News

Habitat for Humanity to hold orientation meeting

du1-i-syn Those interested in the affordable home-ownership program are encouraged to attend and learn about the organizationâ€™s newest remodel. The…

May 5, 2017

Local News

Mercy to host labyrinth peace walk

du1-i-syn Walkers are invited to take a “peace stone” and leave it at the center of the labyrinth to symbolize…

May 5, 2017

Education

Registration now open for Shared School Program in Durango

Durango Herald file The program allows students to enroll in classes, such as art, music, drama, physical education and Spanish.…

May 5, 2017

Health

San Juan Regional to hold joint-health, arthritis classes

Durango Herald file Classes are open to the public and will include tips about how to live an active lifestyle…

May 5, 2017

Local News

La Plata Quilters to meet Thursday

du1-i-syn A social time with snacks will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The…

May 4, 2017

Local News

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet in Ignacio

du1-i-syn Participants will receive a guided tour of the museum and hear about living with bears and mountain lions. Nonmembers…

May 4, 2017

Local News

Roadwork north of Cortez to last through November

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-20-16-Durango-du1-i-syn The section of road will be resurfaced, striped and signed. Work is estimated to be completed by…

May 4, 2017

Local News

Divorce, custody seminar to be held at Durango Public Library

du1-i-syn For more information, call 247-0266.

May 4, 2017

Education

Durango School District 9-R to hold public budget meeting

Durango Herald file The public will have the opportunity to discuss the budget and share comments with the board of…

May 4, 2017