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Local News

Veterans Day parade entry forms available at the VFW

Dick Messier, center, and Bob Jones, second from right, are part of the color guard that led the 2012 Veterans…

November 8, 2016

Local News

Vallecito Nordic fundraiser set for Thursday

A grooming sled pulled by a snowmobile turns out smooth corduroy in February 2013 during grooming of Nordic trails at…

November 8, 2016

Local News

Volunteers, donations needed for Thanksgiving dinner

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Open to all, the dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until…

November 8, 2016

Local News

Quilters Guild focuses on handkerchief quilts

Patty Joy, left, curator of the Animas Museum Quilt Show, and Holli Pfau, coordinator of the 30th and Thriving Celebration,…

November 8, 2016

Education

Durango High School winter sports red cards due Friday

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Winter sports include girls and boys basketball, girls swimming and diving and wrestling. Cheer and dance…

November 7, 2016

Education

Mountain Middle School to host Wonderland exhibition

du1-i-syn Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s imagination and classic books, each sixth-grader has created a personal project that reflects his or…

November 7, 2016

Education

Durango students to perform in iAM Music showcase

du1-i-syn Durango Big Picture High School students will perform between 5 and 7 p.m.

November 7, 2016

Education

Miller Middle to host basketball games

du1-i-syn Miller will also host the boys’ basketball San Juan Basin League tournament at 9 a.m. Dec. 10.

November 7, 2016

Education

Florida Mesa announces fundraiser winners

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The fundraiser brought in $8,799.80 to go toward the school’s shade pavilion. First place went to…

November 7, 2016

Education

Florida Mesa Elementary to honor veterans

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file

November 7, 2016

Education

Concurrent enrollment open at DHS

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Students can see Mrs. Wood in the Counseling Office for an application. Applications are due by…

November 7, 2016

Education

Durango School District to celebrate support staff

Durango Herald file Community members can thank administrative assistants, bus drivers, custodians, Kidsâ€™ Camp and classroom aides, maintenance workers and…

November 7, 2016

Education

Columbine Christian School to hold soup cook-off Nov. 17

du1-i-syn Tickets are $5 each. If you donate a pot of soup or a dessert, one person can get in…

November 7, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

The U.S. stock market rebounded from a nine-day losing streak Monday, posting its biggest gain in eight months and driving…

November 7, 2016

Education

Animas High School announces Osprey Games, more

Durango Herald file All are welcome to this free event, which will include multiple opportunities to support the school throughout…

November 7, 2016

Local News

FLC Lecture Series topic is climate change

The public is invited to attend the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society monthly meeting which will be held in collaboration…

November 7, 2016

Local News

End-of-life care for pets presented Thursday

“Saying Goodbye to a Dear Pet” will be presented from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Durango Public Library,…

November 7, 2016

Local News

Back Country Horsemen to meet Thursday

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main…

November 7, 2016

Local News

Garden Club of Durango to meet Wednesday

Ruth Lambert will discuss the San Juan Mountains Association’s study of Hispano tree carvings in the San Juan National Forest…

November 7, 2016

Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel used personal email accounts and a personal email domain to communicate with government officials…

November 6, 2016

Local News

Craft sale to be held Saturday

The Friends and Neighbors Craft Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2601 Junction Creek,…

November 6, 2016

Local News

Democrats to host Watch Party

du1-i-syn La Plata County Democrats invite you to a Watch Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday , Election Day, at the…

November 6, 2016

Local News

City of Durango announces schedule for Veterans Day

City Hall, River City Hall, Parks and Recreation, and Cemetery administrative offices will be closed. The Durango Public Library will…

November 5, 2016

Local News

Health officials recommend flu vaccine before Nov. 30

SJBH encourages residents to receive their immunizations in their medical home with their primary care provider. Flu shots are a…

November 5, 2016