Briefs

Writers and Scribblers to meet March 8

Durango Herald file<br><br>Mandy Mikulencak, author of Burn Girl, will present, “It’s in the Details: Creating Complex Characters in Your Fiction”…

March 1, 2017

Education

Fort Lewis College to hold free lecture about war and human nature

du1-i-syn Tom Givon, former linguistics and cognitive science professor and Colorado rancher, will talk about the nature of homo sapiens…

March 1, 2017

Education

Columbine Christian offers enrollment discounts

du1-i-syn Scholarships are also available for prospective students. To schedule a tour or for more information, call 259-1189 or visit…

March 1, 2017

Business

Two employees join First National Bank staff

Luce graduated from Ottawa University in English and worked for La Plata County prior to being hired at First National.…

February 28, 2017

Business

Ska hires new chief operating officer

Breezleydu1-i-syn Breezley graduated from the master brewer program at University of California in Davis. Breezley spent 14 years at Avery…

February 28, 2017

Business

Stillwater Music adds new board member

du1-i-syn Yeargin graduated from University of Washington in civil engineering and moved to Durango in 2014 from Angel Fire, New…

February 28, 2017

Business

LPEA hires new billing clerk

Colombdu1-i-syn Colomb has experience in loans and forensic mortgage analysis. She has been employed with NIA Consulting for the past…

February 28, 2017

Business

Hair After salon hires new staff

Gustdu1-i-syn Gust attended Detroit Barber College and worked at Pine Valley Barber in Bayfield prior to being hired in Durango.…

February 28, 2017

Business

Meet SCAPE companies at March 7 open house

SCAPE has launched 15 local companies, creating 50 jobs and raising $4.2million. For more information, visit www.goscape.org.

February 28, 2017

Business

The Payroll Department to offer grant until April 10

The grant was established as a source of funding for the nonprofit sector in La Plata County, and allows two…

February 28, 2017

Local News

City Council election Q&A invites public attendance

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association will hold a potluck and question-and-answer educational forum with the candidates up for Durango City Council…

February 28, 2017

Education

Pinnacol Foundation provides scholarships to kids of injured workers

du1-i-syn The foundation provides scholarships to children whose parents have been injured or killed in work-related accidents, regardless of insurance…

February 28, 2017

Local News

‘We Are One Colorado’ tour to arrive March 10

A presentation and discussion to inform and support Colorado LGBTQ community members will be given from 6 to 7:30 p.m.…

February 27, 2017

Food

Irish Car Bomb returns for Firkin Fridays at Steamworks

du1-i-syn The firkin will be tapped at 3 p.m. The Irish Car Bomb will be tapped at Purgatory Resort the…

February 27, 2017

Local News

Powerhouse to host ‘Our 1st 100 Days Teach In’

The first annual “Our 1st 100 Days Teach In” event will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Powerhouse…

February 27, 2017

Local News

FLC to host math festival for middle-schoolers

The American Institute of Mathematics will hold the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday in…

February 26, 2017

Education

Durango High School to offer summer track and field camp

Durango Herald file To register and for more information, visit dhs.durangoschools.org.

February 26, 2017

Education

Former Durango High School student makes dean’s list

du1-i-syn He also received the Outstanding Law Writing Award in his class of 150 students.

February 26, 2017

Education

Volunteers sought at Know Your Dough

du1-i-syn Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with young people, teaching experience and knowledge of financial services, such…

February 25, 2017

Education

Know Your Dough to host middle school program

du1-i-syn The programs relate to the Colorado academic standards for personal finances. For more information, email Executive Director Allison Andersen…

February 25, 2017

Religion

Christ the King to hold Seussian sermon

The Journal file Contemporary worship is at 8 a.m., and traditional worship is at 10:30 a.m. Worship is free and…

February 24, 2017

Religion

Dharma Center to offer conscious parenting class

du1-i-syn Meetings will include readings, guided meditations, information about child development and group discussions. Cost is on a sliding scale…

February 24, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Celtic festival to be held March 9-12

du1-i-syn The festival will feature performances from award-winning bands, including Solas, Colcannon, Goitse and Barrule, and Coleman Academy Irish dancers,…

February 24, 2017

Local News

ACLU to host reproductive health discussion

du1-i-syn Denise Maes, ACLU public policy director, will give a presentation on the current landscape for reproductive rights in the…

February 24, 2017