Briefs

First United Methodist Church to begin sermon series Jan. 7, 8

Associated Press file Over five weeks, the series will consider the claims of early Christians, listen to the questions raised…

January 6, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Religion

St. Columba to host Rosary Day on Jan. 23

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The rosary will be led continuously each half hour. These prayers are offered as a prayer…

January 6, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest accepting proposals for natural-resource projects

du1-i-syn The cost of accepted projects will be covered by funding available under Title 2 of the Secure Rural Schools…

January 6, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Health

Learn how to reduce stress through mindfulness

Janet Curry will present a free introduction to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.…

January 6, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Elks offer scholarship to veterans, high school seniors

The Durango Elks Lodge is offering scholarship opportunities for veterans and graduating high school seniors starting FridayDurango Herald file Applications…

January 5, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

County courthouse extends hours for new year

The clerk’s office in the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., has extended opening and closing hours to…

January 5, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Low-income, unemployed seniors invited to paid job training

du1-i-syn Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the program is committed to improving quality of life for low-income seniors…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Voting deadline for San Juan Mountains Association board of directors to be Jan. 6

The membership approval deadline for 2017 candidates of the San Juan Mountains Association board of directors is Friday.Durango Herald file…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Quilters guild to meet Jan. 12

The La Plata Quilters Guild will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 2917…

January 4, 2017 • Herald Staff

Education

Durango education fair to be held in February

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

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Title VI parent group to meet Jan. 11 at Durango High School

du1-i-syn For more information, call Teri Nuhn at 946-1197 or Lucinda Long-Webb at 946-1751.

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Durango School District announces board meeting, school closures

Durango Herald file

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

Mountain Middle students to present mock trial Jan. 11

du1-i-syn Students will stage a trial of criminal charges being brought against Abraham Lincoln and James H. Carleton for violations…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Education

School Excellence Committee to meet Jan. 9 at Animas High School

du1-i-syn This meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit http://animashighschool.com/board-meetings.

January 2, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Ignacio Community Library to host writer’s workshop

du1-i-syn The workshops allow local writers opportunities to showcase their work, receive feedback and examine other published work. Participants will…

January 2, 2017 • Herald Staff

Food

Steamworks to serve S’more Stout for Firkin Fridays

du1-i-syn Honoring Steamworks’ partnership with Purgatory, the S’more Stout firkin has a base of Steamworks’ award-winning Backside Stout, named for…

January 1, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Retro gaming afternoons at Ignacio Community Library

du1-i-syn All are welcome to attend and play classic video games of the 1980s and 90s. For more information, contact…

January 1, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Pine River Library to host “breaking up with sugar” presentation

Dietitian and nutritionist Fran Sutherlin will give a presentation about reducing sugar cravings from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at…

January 1, 2017 • Herald Staff

Local News

Purgatory to host New Year’s Eve torchlight parade, fireworks

The New Year’s Eve torchlight parade at Purgatory Resort will begin at 5:30 p.m.Durango Herald file The celebration will start…

December 30, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Henry Strater Theatre to host New Year’s Eve party featuring Hello, Dollface

du1-i-syn Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for VIP admission. VIP tickets include…

December 30, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Durango, La Plata County offices will be closed Monday

Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald file Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. For more information, visit www.durangogov.gov or www.co.laplata.co.us.

December 30, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Religion

Seventh Day Adventist Church offers program to combat anxiety, depression

Associated Press file The church is offering the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program, which offers non-drug solutions designed to…

December 30, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Mercy to offer free class for those with prediabetes

A class will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 in Suite 140 in the medical office…

December 29, 2016 • Herald Staff

Health

Community Health Action Coalition to host brainstorming session Jan. 13

du1-i-syn Participants are encouraged to share ideas and plan new CHAC projects for 2017. The meeting will help the coalition…

December 28, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer