Briefs

Durango resident receives continuing education grant

Bethel is pursuing a master of science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The PEO (Philanthropic…

Education grant awarded to Durango woman

Betheldu1-i-syn Bethel is pursuing a Master of Science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The grant…

Spooky full-moon hike set for Saturday

The hunter’s moon rises and lights up the LaPlata Mountains on Oct. 18, 2013. The October full-moon hike has become…

Kiwanis Club of Durango announces new officers

Whitsondu1-i-syn Incoming officers are Robert Whitson, president; Scott Shadid, president elect; Charlotte Pirnat, past president and lieutenant governor for District…

Animas High conferences, tests and talk set

Courtesy Animas High School Animas High School families are invited to learn more about a trip to the Galapagos Islands…

Show off your ink at Durango Public Library

Show your tattoos to a staff member at the Durango Public Library through Nov. 10, and the library employee will…

Garden Club to hear about 21st Century food production

The Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at La Plata County Fairgrounds Extension Building, 2700 Main…

Commissioner Lachelt cancels October office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt has canceled her office hours scheduled for Monday, Oct. 17, at the La Plata…

Vault gym to hold ‘Push for a Cure’ on Sunday

The event features partner-friendly workouts. Each team’s $50 entry fee will go to the family of Kristen Dugan, who died…

Drive ‘deer-wise’ and save lives during migration period

The migration period is usually the last weeks of October into early November, but drivers are cautioned to be aware…

Rosa Cemetery cleanup set for Oct. 22

Anyone with family or friends buried at the Rosa Cemetery is welcome to help, including those who need community service…

Nation & World Briefs

WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Fire officials in Texas say a man who apparently was sleeping in a dumpster survived when…

Chapman Hill Ice Rink opens Saturday

Chapman Hill Ice RinkJERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file The annual hockey day and gear swap will be held from 10 a.m.…

Friends of Arts luncheon set for Oct. 14

Durango Friends of the Arts Fall Luncheon, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” will be held Oct. 14 at the Strater…

CLUB 20 to hold Oct. 13 caucus

Abel Chavez discusses CenturyLink’s plans for broadband with members of Club 20 in a meeting held in Cortez in July.…

Nation & World Briefs

ALBUQUERQUE – Latino scholars and activists are criticizing Republican Mike Pence for referring to “that Mexican thing,” at the vice…

Peace activist to speak at FLC

Kellydu1-i-syn Kelly’s presentation, “The Cost of War: The Price of Peace,” will detail her work in global conflict “hot spots,”…

Ignacio library program examines the moon

The Ignacio Community Library will sponsor International Observe the Moon Night at 7 p.m. Saturday.NASA file via AP This is…

Volunteers needed to canvass for minimum wage amendment

Lunches With Leaders will be Tuesday

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald<br><br>The Durango Chamber of Commerce will present Lunches With Leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the…

Street light maintenance Thursday on Florida Road

Traffic delays should be expected. Travelers are encouraged to use an alternate route to their destination on Thursday. For more…

Snowdown volunteer meeting set for Monday

The 39th annual Cabin Fever Reliever is scheduled to take place Feb. 1-5. For more information, call Marlene Gebhardt at…

Cowboy Parade winners announced

Willliam Winchester Jefferies, 6, of Durango, caught a lift for Saturday’s Cowboy Parade along Main Avenue on a stagecoach. On…

Nati0n & World Briefs

State may house warships’ nuke waste BOISE, Idaho – The Navy and U.S. Department of Energy want to build a…