Briefs

Native plant society to discuss ‘Amazing Aster Family’

du1-i-syn Botanist John Bregar will present “The Amazing Aster Family.” Identifying members of this large, common but diverse family can…

February 8, 2017

Education

Music in the Mountains offers Instrument Discovery Day

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file This free event is available to students of all ages, but primarily targets third- to sixth-graders.…

February 8, 2017

Education

Durango High School music groups to hold concert

Durango Herald file After the concert, the Jazz Band will perform a fundraising show with special guest vocalist Curtis Salinger…

February 8, 2017

Education

Animas High School to hold blood drive

du1-i-syn Some time slots are available for donors. To sign up, visit http://bit.ly/2jZFwpd.

February 7, 2017

Local News

Learn about radon at Wednesday class

Chris Herman with HouseMaster Home Inspection of Durango squeezes through a crawl space beneath a house on East Fifth Avenue…

February 6, 2017

Local News

Guilders program focuses on the triptych

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet Thursday at the United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The…

February 6, 2017

Education

FORTitude Award given to Corbin Lyman

Durango Herald file Woodshop teacher Shaun Smith nominated Lyman as an outstanding high school student and recognized him for leadership,…

February 6, 2017

Local News

Rotarians to hear about immigration

Quinlandu1-i-syn Compañeros is a nonprofit group that promotes the acceptance of diverse cultures, languages and people to create positive social…

February 5, 2017

Local News

Pine River Library to offer cottage food licensing course

A one-day course covering the requirements for cottage food as a business will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1:30…

February 5, 2017

Education

Register, volunteer for the San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Volunteers and sponsors are needed, and registration fees will be waived for all high school seniors.…

February 5, 2017

Education

Tanner Graves of Durango makes dean’s list

du1-i-syn For more information, visit www.udayton.edu.

February 5, 2017

Education

Durango Education Fair to be held at Fort Lewis College

Courtesy of Durango School District file photodu1-i-syn The fair showcases educational choices and opportunities available in Durango and includes information…

February 4, 2017

Education

Early Childhood Council to offer two trainings

Associated Press file Both courses are state-approved and meet all the requirements for child care providers. Registration deadline is Friday,…

February 3, 2017

Local News

Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in coordination with Colorado State Patrol and statewide law agencies, will conduct a “Heat Is…

February 2, 2017

Local News

Parking restrictions set for Snowdown Light Parade

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>A colorful float draws some oohs and aahs during the 2012 Snowdown Light Parade on Main Avenue.…

February 2, 2017

Education

Food security lecture to be held at Fort Lewis College

du1-i-syn Dick White, professor emeritus of astronomy at Smith College, member of the Durango City Council and sustainability advocate, will…

February 2, 2017

Local News

‘New dancer’ square dancing to start Feb. 3

“Live Lively – Square Dance!” will host a square dancing class for new dancers 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at…

February 1, 2017

Local News

Unitarian concert series to begin Feb. 3

The first concert of the Unitarian Universalist recital series will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

February 1, 2017

Local News

Cory Gardner named chairman of Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy

Gardnerdu1-i-syn The subcommittee’s authority includes oversight, legislative and regulatory responsibilities for energy production and distribution and new technology research and…

February 1, 2017

Education

Durango School District 9-R offers ‘early access’ to gifted students

Durango Herald file The program intends to support students who are evaluated to be exceptional in aptitude and cognitive reasoning,…

February 1, 2017

Local News

Snowdown dodgeball tournament to be Feb. 1

du1-i-syn The tournament will benefit positive youth development programs in Ignacio. Ignacio youth will be referees, and Oscar Cosio will…

January 31, 2017

Education

Volunteers needed for Durango High Schoolâ€™s after-prom event

Durango Herald file Durango Community After Prom Association will provide a fun and safe after-prom event for juniors and seniors…

January 31, 2017

Education

Florida Mesa Elementaryâ€™s School Accountability Committee to meet

du1-i-syn For more information, call 247-4250 or visit www.floridamesa.durangoschools.org.

January 31, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District wants volunteers

The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District is seeking volunteers interested to receive training in fighting fires, wildland fires, CPR,…

January 31, 2017