Briefs

San Juan National Forest begins issuing firewood permits

The San Juan National Forest is selling permits to cut firewood. Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag…

May 4, 2022

May library events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Masks are highly encouraged for all events. Ongoing Events: Wednesdays,…

April 30, 2022

Build Pagosa Inc. to host annual spring fundraiser

The nonprofit Build Pagosa Inc. is hosting its fourth annual spring fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. May 6 at the Ross…

April 29, 2022

Fort Lewis College calendar: May 1-6

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday…

April 29, 2022

Senior Center Calendar: May 2-6

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 10 a.m.: Pound Class 10:30 a.m.: Watch Your Step Marvel…

April 29, 2022

‘Stories of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic’ talk to be held

The Animas Museum/La Plata County Historical Society will host a discussion about “Stories of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and…

Bayfield Acting Club to perform ‘The Claw’

Bayfield Acting Club will perform “The Claw,” a new Beat by Beat Production play at 6:30 p.m. May 6 and…

Red Cross Office opens Durango

American Red Cross of Western Colorado announced the opening of an office in Durango at 700 Main Ave. The new…

Durango Farmers Market returns May 14

Durango Farmers Market will return for its 26th season from 8 a.m. to noon May 14 in the TBK Bank…

Durango Arts Center introduces adult theater classes

Durango Arts Center and its theater company, Durango Arts Repertory Theatre, have introduced new adult theater classes. Each six-week session…

San Juan National Forest to open seasonally closed roads

San Juan National Forest is beginning to open seasonally closed roads. Columbine Ranger District will begin opening lowest elevation roads…

Office of Emergency Management to conduct evacuation exercise

The La Plata County Office of Emergency Management will conduct an evacuation drill April 27-30 to prepare residents and agencies…

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to host public forum

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group will host a public forum at 6 p.m. May 3 at Durango Public Library,…

April 26, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County to learn about election security

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet at 10 a.m., May 14 at the Dolores Public Library. Kim…

April 25, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Prescribed burns planned for Boggy Draw and Haycamp Mesa

The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District is planning to begin several prescribed burns in late April. Burning operations…

April 22, 2022 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

‘Sneak peak’ of new assisted living and memory care community

Three Rivers Estates Senior Living and Memory Care is inviting local seniors and families to take a “sneak peek” tour…

Senior Center Calendar: April 25-29

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo 1 p.m.: No…

Fort Lewis College calendar: April 24-29

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday…

Animas City Mountain trails close for prescribed burn

Trails and open space surrounding Animas City Mountain will be closed to public access in the coming weeks while the…

Powerhouse to host summer music series

Powerhouse Science Center will host “Rockin’ on the River,” a family friendly summer music series from 4-7 p.m. May 1…

Scholarship applications available at VFW Post 4031

National Veterans of Foreign Wars announced the start of the annual Youth Scholarship Programs: Patriot’s Pen program, which is an…

Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomes new physical therapist

Clay Louder (Courtesy of Rivergate Physical Therapy) Rivergate Physical Therapy welcomed Clay Louder to its team of physical therapists. Louder…

Fort Lewis, San Juan colleges to host Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition

Fort Lewis College and San Juan College are hosting the seventh annual Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition from 8:30 a.m.…