Briefs

March 15, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Weed abatement scheduled near Riverview Sports Complex and Carnegie building

Treatments will occur in areas near Riverview Sports Complex (south side of the parking area and the rock retaining wall…

Inspired Moments Event Center to host spring craft show

Shop more than 16 local vendors, visit with the Easter Bunny, get a photo and eat snacks. Vendors booths are…

The Good Food Collective seeks public input

The GFC now manages the www.southwestproducers.org online producer directory and is working to make it easier for the community to…

Chapman Hill ice rink ends season

Chapman Hill will also offer a clinic series for players to continue to improve core skills of skating, passing, shooting…

Spiritual Experiences Group hosts online discussions

10:30 a.m. Sunday: Experience the Sound of Soul. Free discussion. Open to all online. Visit www. Meetup.com, find Spiritual Experiences…

Animas Valley Grange to host seed exchange

Bring seeds or take seeds. Vegetable, herb and flower seeds that are not too old are all welcome. Packets will…

Hollis Walker to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

The editorial board of the Herald chose four topics to consider in depth throughout the year, in hopes of encouraging…

La Plata Quilters Guild to host quilting presentation

Cost is $40 for LPQG members or $45 for nonmembers. Participants are asked to bring a lunch. Register by Monday.…

Benjamin Black named to Abilene Christian University’s dean’s list

Black was among more than 1,300 students named to the fall 2020 dean’s list. To qualify, students must be registered…

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar Series

Durango’s history as a Wild West frontier town is full of stories of cowboys, railroaders, outlaws and “soiled doves.” Bessie…

Animas Valley Grange to host presentation

Eating the right food is hidden medicine. Bhotia was born and raised in the mountains of Nepal and traveled extensively…

Durango Montessori School opens enrollment

DMS offers a quality Montessori-based education for pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school is located in the Smiley Building on…

DAEC joins national campaign

The centers in Durango and Cortez offer pathways leading to a GED and English as a Second Language classes, as…

March 12, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center hosting classes

Spring visual art classes are available for registration and online participation for children and adults. The classes offer fun, noncompetitive…

March 12, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango Arts Center looking for artists

The center is accepting art created during the COVID-19 pandemic from artists of all ages. Work can include paintings, photography,…

March 12, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

Snowdown Durango launches YouTube channel

Everyone is invited to collaborate by posting videos to the Snowdown Fan Video Playlist at bit.ly/2OAaiKb. The 43rd Almost Annual…

March 11, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan College to host AstroFriday virtual presentation

This will be a live sky show and tour of the heavens brought using Stellarium software. The show identifies astronomical…

Town of Ignacio to host vaccination clinic Saturday

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second doses will be given to those who received a first dose. From 1:30…

Business

Buck’s Parlor opens in Durango

Buck’s provides services for the entire family and has COVID-safe protocols in place. Scheduled appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For…

Business

Comfort Keepers implements new mentoring program

All new hires are matched with an experienced caregiver who will help guide them through the onboarding process and then…

Business

The Community Foundation announces grant and internship opportunity

Nonprofits selected to participate would host a rising junior or senior high school intern for four weeks, 36 hours a…

March 9, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Commissioner Matt Salka to offer phone-in office hours

Constituents are encouraged to call Salka at 382-6217 to discuss issues of interest or concern. For more information, call 382-6219.