Briefs

Holy Week services at Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio churches

Associated Press file Services with an asterisk mean child care is provided. CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 89 East Mill St. in…

April 8, 2017

Local News

Five-week spring DUI campaign underway

du1-i-syn The enforcement period coincides with spring celebrations and festivities, such as graduations, spring breaks, outdoor festivals, baseball season and…

April 8, 2017

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife expands ‘Check-Out Colorado’ program

Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife<br><br>Mancos State Parkdu1-i-syn Library staff and park managers decided to continue the program based on…

April 7, 2017

Local News

La Plata County Courthouse grand opening to be held Monday

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file The event will celebrate the newly renovated facility at 1060 East Second Ave., which includes the…

April 7, 2017

Health

Talk to address treating seasonal allergies

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald photo illustration Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how symptoms from seasonal allergies, food sensitivities and sinusitis…

April 7, 2017

Business

First National Bank adds three to team

Hoover is from Nevada, graduated from Oregon State University in anthropology and formerly worked for Colonial Bank in Las Vegas.…

April 7, 2017

Business

Take Shape for Life adds team member

Demarest will help residents lose weight and achieve optimal health in his position. For more information, call 749-0975.

April 7, 2017

Business

Presentation about nonprofits to be held at rec center

Cara Lawrence of Tierney Lawrence, Denver, will discuss the limitations of nonprofits in terms of politics, advocacy, grassroots organizing and…

April 7, 2017

Business

Thrive! adds hundredth employer to recognition program

To qualify for the program, La Plata County employers must pay their employees a living wage or develop a plan…

April 7, 2017

Business

Pinnacol recognizes Evenings Porch Assisted Living

For more information and tours, call 884-0101 or visit www.eveningsporch.com.

April 7, 2017

Business

Sky Ute Casino to host nonprofit money booth event

The event will include 15 nonprofit organizations from La Plata, Archuleta and San Juan counties, of which will compete for…

April 7, 2017

Business

First National Bank to host seminar about water law

Attorney and former state senator, Ellen Roberts, and senior partner in the Trout Raley Denver water law firm, Peggy MontaÃ±o,…

April 7, 2017

Local News

Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

Holli Pfau describes a Gold Star Mothers quilt she made that was displayed at the La Plata Quilters Guild 30th…

April 6, 2017

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health starts five-year assessment

du1-i-syn As a result of the 2008 Colorado Public Health Act, the department is required to collect health data and…

April 6, 2017

Southwest Life

Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival to feature ‘beginning birding’

A bright orange Bullock’s oriole was one of the more colorful birds spotted during a previous Mesa Verde Birding Festival.Sam…

April 6, 2017

Local News

Construction to begin for new signal on Highway 160 at Twin Buttes

du1-i-syn The project will include shoulder work, installation of retaining walls, pavement widening, lane reconfiguration, installation of a raised median…

April 5, 2017

Southwest Life

Trail volunteers sought at Sand Canyon

Sam Green/Cortez Journal file Volunteers will be taught to interact with the public at the Sand Canyon and East Rock…

April 5, 2017

Local News

Poet laureate to visit public library

du1-i-syn The library has partnered with Colorado Humanities to host the event. Hutchison is the author of 17 collections of…

April 4, 2017

Local News

Music in the Mountains to kick off festival season

Durango Herald file The program, special events and soloists will be unveiled by music director and conductor, Guillermo Figueroa. Complimentary…

April 4, 2017

Local News

AARP to offer driver safety course

Associated Press file The course is quick-paced and fun, designed for drivers looking to refresh their skills and stay informed…

April 4, 2017

Local News

Sacred Heart to host Lenten fish fry

A Lenten fish fry will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart…

April 4, 2017

Local News

Bayfield to build accesible park next to library

The Pine River Public Library will partner with the town of Bayfield to build an accessible outdoor park on library…

April 4, 2017

Local News

Businesses to offer discount on Equal Pay Day

du1-i-syn The businesses that signed up include Bloom Cafe, 309 W. College Dr., and Cream Bean Berry, 1021 Main Ave.…

April 3, 2017

Local News

Red Mountain Pass to close for testing

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file<br><br>Kyle Benke, with the Colorado Department of Transportation, operates snow blower as he clears an avalanche in…

April 3, 2017