Briefs

Autism social-skills group to meet in Durango

du1-i-syn The Aspergers Experts curriculum will be used. For more information about the curriculum, visit www.aspergerexperts.com. To register for the…

April 15, 2017

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center receives two national awards

du1-i-syn Mercy was identified for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious and potentially preventable complications and for providing a…

April 14, 2017

Religion

Easter weekend services at churches in Durango, Bayfield and Durango

Church member Bruce Nye begins Christ The King Lutheran Church’s Easter Sunrise Service with a brief reading in 2012. Area…

April 14, 2017

Business

First National Bank of Durango hires two

DeKay is from Durango, graduated from Fort Lewis College and most recently worked at Purgatory Resort in the Burton Shop…

April 14, 2017

Business

Fort Lewis College awarded $400,000 in funding

Mouzakisdu1-i-syn Dr. Katie Mouzakis, assistant professor of chemistry at Fort Lewis College, was awarded a support of competitive research award…

April 14, 2017

Business

Lisa Parker’s Puppies to hold ‘Paws for Celebration’ at fairgrounds

Entry fees are $20, with free admittance for children six and under. The entry fee includes food by Zia Taqueria,…

April 14, 2017

Business

Vestibular rehabilitation health professional brought on at Rivergate PT

Voegelidu1-i-syn Jessica has been trained in musculoskeletal conditions, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and pre- and post-operative care. Call 259-2547…

April 13, 2017

Business

Sunshine Stay at Home Care hires new administrator

Parkdu1-i-syn Park has a diverse background in the senior-care sector, and has held positions as corporate wellness director, executive director,…

April 13, 2017

Education

Florida Mesa Elementary PTO to elect officers

du1-i-syn For more information, call 247-4250.

April 13, 2017

Education

Farmington High School class of 1967 reunion scheduled for October

du1-i-syn The organizers have information for about 275 of about 400 members of the class. Activities and gatherings are planned…

April 13, 2017

Local News

Prom dresses and formal wear sought at Durango High School

Melinda Wood with the Durango High School counseling department organizes clothes and school supplies in the Demon Cares Closet. The…

April 13, 2017

Education

Big Picture to host technology fundraiser

du1-i-syn Items to be sold will include Windows 10 computers, laptops, graphics cards, iPods and more. All funds will go…

April 13, 2017

Education

Needham Elementary to host blanket, food drive

du1-i-syn Two groups will host special drives to help families who face food and housing insecurity in the community. For…

April 13, 2017

Education

Durango School District 9-R announces preschool, kindergarten registration dates

Durango Herald file Needham, April 17Fort Lewis Mesa, April 18Park, April 19Florida Mesa, April 24Parents are asked to bring their…

April 12, 2017

Education

Juniper School opens K-5 enrollment

du1-i-syn Application deadline is April 28. For applications, visit www.thejuniperschool.com.

April 12, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to hold monthly meeting at rec center

du1-i-syn Alex Bethel of Sen. Michael Bennetâ€™s office will be at the meeting to give a legislative update and answer…

April 12, 2017

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to offer advance care planning presentations

du1-i-syn The initiative, “My Life: Planning in Advance,” is funded by the Colorado Health Foundation to educate La Plata County…

April 12, 2017

Local News

Westendorff to hold office hours at Pine River Library

Westendorffdu1-i-syn For more information, contact the La Plata County Commissioners office at 382-6219.

April 11, 2017

Local News

Volunteers sought for tree planting with students

San Juan National Forest contractor Lincoln Hammons of Spokane, Washington, picks cones for seed in the top of a Ponderosa…

April 11, 2017

Local News

Powerhouse to host fundraiser for LGBT youth

du1-i-syn The event is 21 and up, and will include food by Norton’s Catering, music by Caruté Roma and Denae…

April 11, 2017

Local News

Archaeological Society to meet Wednesday

Jane Thompson will present her lecture, “The History of Uravan.” For more information, visit www.sjbas.org.

April 9, 2017

Local News

Rotary Club to hear about women Rotarians

du1-i-syn Local resident and businessman Bill Tarpley will speak about the history of women in Rotary and the change in…

April 9, 2017

Local News

Library to hold seminar about divorce and custody cases

du1-i-syn For more information, contact Legal Aid at 247-0266.

April 9, 2017

Health

Pagosa Springs Medical Center to open new outpatient wing

Associated Press file The new two-story wing will house the clinic and feature 28 exams rooms for primary care, two…

April 9, 2017