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Andrew Harnik/Associated Press<br><br>U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., center, leaves Trump Tower in New York. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Mulvaney…

December 18, 2016

Local News

Teaching Strategies to present creative curriculum for preschoolers

Providers from La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, and San Juan counties are welcome to participate. Registration cost is $30, and…

December 18, 2016

Local News

Volunteer help wanted at Dolores public lands office

The Dolores public lands office is currently looking for volunteers who have interest in National Forest and BLM public lands…

December 18, 2016

Local News

Silver Bells Trees for Conservation sale will end soon

Durango Herald file Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6…

December 16, 2016

Local News

Archaeologists to hear about S.E. Utah rock art

du1-i-syn The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Methodist Church, 515 Park Street, in Cortez. Lever-Wood…

December 15, 2016

Local News

Rivergate Pharmacy is matching donations

A giving tree to help three nonprofit groups is up at Rivergate Pharmacy and Compounding Center, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite…

December 15, 2016

Southwest Life

Talk to highlight volunteer effort to record rock art

Durango Herald file Janet Lever-Wood will discuss the extensive volunteer rock art recording project, headed by Ann Phillips and photographer…

December 14, 2016

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde to conduct prescribed burn

Durango Herald file The controlled fire will be conducted to dispose of material created during fuel-reduction projects last summer. The…

December 14, 2016

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde to host January moonlight snowshoe and ski

du1-i-syn The event is free and open to all ages. Trails will be open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Participants…

December 14, 2016

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center earns Gold Seal for quality

du1-i-syn The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects commitment to providing safe and effective patient…

December 14, 2016

Local News

Solstice bonfire and treats planned at Pine River Library

du1-i-syn Marshmallows, hot drinks and informal caroling will be the order of business. Guests are required to bring their own…

December 14, 2016

Local News

Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours at fairgrounds

Lacheltdu1-i-syn “I am hoping that, by holding office hours at the Extension Building, constituents from around the county will take…

December 14, 2016

Local News

Kiwanis discuss history of whitewater adventuring

A Kiwanis luncheon talk will be held at noon Thursday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., to…

December 13, 2016

Education

LPEA invites juniors to apply for Washington, D.C., trip

The application deadline is Jan. 9. LPEA will sponsor one student from each municipality within its service territory of Durango,…

December 13, 2016

Education

LPEA asks juniors to apply for leadership camp

du1-i-syn The deadline for application submissions is Jan. 9. LPEA will sponsor up to four high school juniors, one from…

December 13, 2016

Education

Parent, teacher group to meet at Florida Mesa Elementary

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December 13, 2016

Education

Durango High School students to play in honor jazz band

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Gavlinski will play piano and Becher will play saxophone for the band from Jan. 6 to…

December 13, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College trustees examine investment options

The Investment Advisory Committee of the Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees will conduct a teleconference meeting at 3 p.m.…

December 13, 2016

Education

Riverview Elementary to host Winter Concert

du1-i-syn An encore performance will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Students will perform holiday favorites such as…

December 13, 2016

Education

Winner of teaching award to speak at Fort Lewis College commencement

Goldsteindu1-i-syn The commencement speaker will be Ms. Leslie Goldstein, an FLC teacher for 13 years, senior lecturer in the freshman…

December 13, 2016

Education

Animas High School announces presentations, enrollment opportunities

Durango Herald file

December 12, 2016

Local News

Community meeting to discuss path between Mancos and Cortez

Trails 2000 is inviting people to attend a community meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mancos Town…

December 12, 2016

Local News

Waffle night and white elephant gift exchange will be Friday at the Marvel Grange

A waffle night and white elephant gift exchange will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Marvel Grange Hall, 217…

December 12, 2016

Local News

Mountain Middle School enrollment to begin Jan. 2

Vossdu1-i-syn To enroll in the school’s lottery visit mountainmiddleschool.org. The lottery will be held March 1. Contact Head of School…

December 11, 2016