Briefs

Durango Food Bank launches Self-Select Food Pantry

Durango Food Bank will launch its Self-Select Food Pantry on Tuesday, June 1. The self-select pantry’s primary goal is to…

May 27, 2021

Local News

AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament benefits transplant recipient

The second annual AlannaBear Classic Baseball Tournament will take place Friday to Sunday in Durango. Thirty-one local and out-of-town teams…

May 27, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., landfill to open early Saturday

In response to busy weekends at the San Juan County landfill, Waste Management will open two hours early at 7…

May 27, 2021

Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered in honor of the San Jose Shooting victims

An American flag at half-staff,Adobe Stock Colorado Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff…

May 27, 2021

Local News

American Legion to host Memorial Day service

American Legion Bill Whitney Post 143 will hold a Memorial Day Service and 100th anniversary honors at 10 a.m. Monday…

May 27, 2021

Local News

Memorial Day DUI enforcement period begins Friday

Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will join forces for the Memorial Day DUI…

May 26, 2021

Business

First Southwest Bank names Ellen Stein as marketing director

Courtesy First Southwest Bank/ Stein, EllenAllison Ragsdale First Southwest Bank has announced the hire of Ellen Stein as marketing director.…

May 26, 2021

Business

John Mace earns Pricing Strategy Adviso certification

Courtesy R1 Colorado/ Mace, John John Mace with R1 Colorado has earned the nationally-recognized Pricing Strategy Adviso certification. The National…

May 26, 2021

Local News

City of Durango hold special meetings about flood areas

Community members are invited to meetings looking at potential Special Flood Hazard Areas from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June…

May 26, 2021

Local News

Federal emergency money awarded locally

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $15,074 to the La Plata County jurisdiction to supplement existing emergency food and shelter…

May 25, 2021

Local News

Durango to temporarily reduce speed limit along downtown bump-outs

The city of Durango temporarily reduced the speed limit downtown to 15 mph to enhance the safety of the bump-outs.…

May 24, 2021

Local News

Lake Nighthorse Wibit Aqua Park opens for season

The Wibit Aqua Park floating play structure at the Lake Nighthorse swim beach is now open from 10 a.m. to…

May 24, 2021

Local News

City of Durango offers free mulch

The city of Durango will give away free mulch until it is gone Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5,…

May 24, 2021

Religion

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango to host events

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host these events in June: 7 p.m. Wednesday June 2: Light and sound, the…

May 24, 2021

Local News

Public restrooms remain open at Santa Rita Park

Public restrooms located in the new Santa Rita Administration Building are open to the public during the current reconstruction project…

May 24, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about Aztec Ruins, Chaco

Rotary Club of Durango will host a presentation by Denise Robertson, superintendent of Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture…

May 24, 2021

Local News

U.S. Highway 550-U.S. Highway 160 Connection South Project to receive girder deliveries

The delivery of six 140-foot-long concrete bridge girders for the U.S. Highway 550-U.S. Highway 160 Connection South Project will be…

May 23, 2021

Community

Marvel Grange to show agriculture documentary

Marvel Grange will host a viewing of a documentary video about regenerative agriculture after a potluck supper Friday at Marvel…

May 22, 2021

Education

Benjamin Black named to honor roll

Black was among nearly 1,200 students named to the honor roll. To qualify, students must be registered for 12 or…

May 21, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Center of Southwest Studies exhibits open by appointment

Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College has reopened the museum galleries to the public, by appointment. Currently on…

May 21, 2021

Community

Powerhouse to show Gear Up bike exhibit

The exhibit is organized by Carnegie Science Center and highlights how bikes work, the history and evolution of the bike,…

May 21, 2021

The Durango Herald

Inspired Moments Event Center adds new services

Inspired Moments Event Center now offers event services for weddings and graduation celebrations. Packages include four to five hours rental…

May 21, 2021

Local News

Wildfire mitigation and fuels reduction efforts require temporary reroute of Pioneer Trail

San Juan National Forest’s Columbine Ranger District and Edgemont Highlands Community Association have coordinated for a temporary detour of Pioneer…

May 21, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center opens limited visitation to COVID-19 patients

San Juan Regional Medical Center will now allow limited visitation for both non-respiratory and respiratory COVID-positive patients. This new visitation…

May 20, 2021