Briefs

Animas High School invites prospective students to visit campus

du1-i-syn Prospective students are also welcome to attend “Shadow Days” on Thursdays. For more information, call Laurel Rodd at 247-2474,…

January 31, 2017

Education

AHS teachers to compete in Snowdown Spellebration

Durango Herald file They will compete against nine other teams in an intergalactic-themed spelling bee. Proceeds from the Spellebration will…

January 31, 2017

Education

Excellence Committee, board to meet at Animas High School

du1-i-syn The school Excellence Committee will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.The school Board of Directors will…

January 31, 2017

Education

Columbine Christian to hold winter retreat Feb. 1-3

du1-i-syn Students will build snow forts, go sledding, participate in a night hike and explore the mountain ecosystem in the…

January 30, 2017

Local News

County fair wants your ideas for a theme

The La Plata County Fair Board is currently accepting theme ideas for the 2017 La Plata County Fair, to be…

January 30, 2017

Local News

Snowdown euchre tournament to be Feb. 1

Registration for Snowdown’s euchre tournament at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1550 Main Ave., will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday,…

January 30, 2017

Southwest Life

Panel disussion at Fort Lewis College to address water management

Durango Herald file Heath Corley of Durango will lead the program, and panelists will include Mina Girgis, producer and CEO…

January 30, 2017

Local News

Pine River Library to host lavender cooking demo

A cooking demonstration and tasting with local chef Tish Nelson will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7…

January 29, 2017

Local News

Durango Olive Oil Co. to launch skin-care line

The Durango Olive Oil Co. will host an event to introduce a new line of skin-care products at 5:30 p.m.…

January 29, 2017

Education

Eighth-graders, families invited to informational night at Durango High School

Durango Herald file Parents and prospective students will have the opportunity to explore elective options and core classes offered at…

January 29, 2017

Southwest Life

Southwest Oncology clinic recognized for quality care

Durango Herald file The program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology and oncology practices that meet nationally-recognized standards for…

January 29, 2017

Food

Steamworks to serve Peanut Butter Cup Stout for Firkin Friday

du1-i-syn The Snowdown Waiter/Waitress Race takes place in the Steamworks parking lot beginning at 2 p.m., followed by a new…

January 28, 2017

Education

Durango High School students can attend ‘Instrument Discovery Day’

du1-i-syn Two sessions will be held, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. in Jones Hall at FLC for students interested in…

January 28, 2017

Local News

Leader of Durango business district to speak to Rotary Club

Tim Walsworth, executive director of Durango Business Improvement District, holds Christmas lights for the Community Christmas Tree in Buckley Park.…

January 27, 2017

Local News

Students seek donations of leggings, tights to make jump ropes

Associated Press file Tights and leggings in any condition can be dropped off for donation at Room 2B in the…

January 27, 2017

Religion

Methodist church in Durango offers divorce-care program

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file Participants will find hope, support and healing from the emotional stress and pain caused by divorce…

January 27, 2017

Southwest Life

Public invited to nominate nurses for awards

Associated Press file The award ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. March 16 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699…

January 27, 2017

Southwest Life

CSU to host workshop for farm and ranch families

Associated Press file The workshop will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the La Plata County…

January 27, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council wants input on fluoridation

A special public meeting about the use of fluoridation in Durango’s drinking water will be held at 5 p.m. Monday…

January 26, 2017

Local News

Second United for Youth benefit to be held Jan. 28

United for Youth will hold a second benefit concert for teen suicide awareness at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Animas City…

January 26, 2017

Education

Free lecture to address climate change in Southwest Colorado

Bidwelldu1-i-syn Marcie Bidwell, director of Mountain Studies Institute, and Renee Rondeau, conservation biologist with Colorado Natural Heritage, will present climate…

January 26, 2017

Education

Conversational Spanish classes available at Durango Adult Education Center

du1-i-syn The classes aim to build participantsâ€™ vocabulary in Spanish. Registration and payment are required. For complete class descriptions and…

January 26, 2017

Southwest Life

Southwest Colorado Community College offers application assistance for nursing programs

du1-i-syn Members of the nursing faculty will review applications and provide guidance. For more information, call 564-6221.

January 26, 2017

Local News

Notary services offered at Pine River Library

The Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, is now offering notary services from 9 a.m. to 3:30…

January 25, 2017