Briefs

Bluebird boxes for sale

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife museum volunteer group is offering $30 cedar bluebird boxes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

December 5, 2016

Wolf Creek opens 7 days a week

Wolf Creek Ski Area received 6 inches from the weekend storm, bringing the all-natural midway to 39 inches.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald…

December 4, 2016

Local News

Navajo State Park boat ramp, inspection station close for winter

The boat ramp and inspection station at Navajo State Park near Arboles have closed for the winter. The park remains…

December 2, 2016

Local News

Professional Women’s Network to celebrate 2nd anniversary

du1-i-syn There will be networking, food, drink specials and door prizes, as the network thanks its sponsors and supporters. In…

December 2, 2016

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association tree sale underway

The San Juan Mountains Association is selling Christmas trees and wreaths to raise money for the nonprofit’s education and volunteer…

December 2, 2016

Religion

Mercy Chapel to offer Blue Christmas service

Courtesy photodu1-i-syn The service is designed for people suffering loss, death of a loved one, estrangement of a loved one,…

December 2, 2016

Religion

First United Methodist Church to present Christmas cantata

Associated Press file A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall, the cantata glorifies Jesus with familiar melodies and…

December 2, 2016

Religion

Living wage coalition welcomes interfaith partners

In 2014, Paul Maliszewski of Thrive! Living Wage Coalition advocated for livable wages at the main entrance to Walmart on…

December 2, 2016

Local News

Santa arriving at Fanto Park by whirly bird

du1-i-syn Santaâ€™s whirly bird is expected to touchdown about 4:30 p.m. Friday is also Noel Night. Visit Local First at…

December 1, 2016

Local News

Food bank, gallery hold food drive

Durango Food Bank, 194 Bodo Drive, and Karyn Gabaldon Arts, 680 Main Ave., are requesting donations of nonperishable food items…

December 1, 2016

Local News

San Juan Regional opens Bayfield heart clinic

Chaneydu1-i-syn Dr. Rachel Chaney will provide cardiology services at the Bayfield clinic, including heart and peripheral vascular disease treatment and…

December 1, 2016

Local News

LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army

La Plata Electric Association will host its Stuff the Kettle Green Chile Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on…

November 30, 2016

Local News

Elk’s Lodge offers dinner for veterans

The Durango Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave., is hosting a Veterans Committee holiday dinner at 4 p.m. Dec. 10.Courtesy…

November 30, 2016

Southwest Life

Master gardener program accepting applications

Durango Herald file Students will receive training in tree care, vegetables, soils, native plants, water-wise gardening, pruning and much more.…

November 30, 2016

Southwest Life

Learn how to buy, use health insurance

Associated Press file Kevin O’Connor will discuss how health insurance works, how to get the most out of your current…

November 30, 2016

Local News

Arts & Crafts Festival returns for 42nd year

The 42nd annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday at the La Plata County…

November 29, 2016

Education

Fort Lewis Mesa to host community dialogue Nov. 30

du1-i-syn The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School.

November 29, 2016

Education

Animas High School seniors will present Model Senate exhibition

du1-i-syn They will deliver testimony, engage in debate, create legislation, suggest amendments and, ultimately, vote on legislation about climate change,…

November 28, 2016

Education

Animas High School parent committee to meet Nov. 30

Durango Herald file

November 28, 2016

Local News

Luminarias lighted Dec. 8 at the Anasazi Heritage Center

Mesa Verde Country will host a Luminaria Night celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Anasazi Heritage…

November 28, 2016

Local News

Free legal clinic Dec. 9 in Ignacio

du1-i-syn The next clinic will be Dec. 9. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms,…

November 28, 2016

Local News

Christmas potluck and dance Saturday in Breen

The town of Breen will hold its Christmas Potluck and Dance at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Breen-Community-Building-455589707924752/">Breen Community Building</a> on Saturday.Courtesy of…

November 28, 2016

Local News

Nonprofit roundtable offered Dec. 6

Liz Rossdu1-i-syn Executive Director Liz Ross will host a Nonprofit Roundtable: “A Conversation on Evaluating Finances, Board Accountability and Identifying…

November 27, 2016

Local News

Noel Night begins 5 p.m. Friday

Local First invites the public to attend Noel Night on Friday. While most events are held from 5 to 9…

November 27, 2016