Christmas

Helicopter brings Santa to Durango’s Noel Night

Festivities and events mark Durango holiday shopping event

Santa arriving at Fanto Park by whirly bird

du1-i-syn Santa’s whirly bird is expected to touchdown about 4:30 p.m. Friday is also Noel Night. Visit Local First at…

Dolores expands plans for the holidays

On Saturday, the Dolores Community Center will hold its 25th annual gift bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizer…

LPEA lunch to raise funds for Salvation Army

La Plata Electric Association will host its Stuff the Kettle Green Chile Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on…

It’s make or break time for many nonprofits

This is the time when most people decide to open their pocketbooks in a show of generosity. United Way of…

Ringing the Salvation Army bell makes the holidays bright

Judy Duke, president of the Salvation Army of La Plata County, rings the Salvation Army bell with her granddaughter Emma…

Luminarias lighted Dec. 8 at the Anasazi Heritage Center

Mesa Verde Country will host a Luminaria Night celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Anasazi Heritage…

Christmas potluck and dance Saturday in Breen

The town of Breen will hold its Christmas Potluck and Dance at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Breen-Community-Building-455589707924752/">Breen Community Building</a> on Saturday.Courtesy of…

Noel Night begins 5 p.m. Friday

Local First invites the public to attend Noel Night on Friday. While most events are held from 5 to 9…

Weather can’t chill Toy Run fun

Fundraiser to help kids should bring in about $5,000

Hundreds gather for lighting of Durango’s Christmas Tree

Mr. and Mrs Claus delight children as tree sparkles in Buckley Park

Mesa Verde Country plans luminaria event

Verde National Park canceled its popular event

Santa visits Durango for community Christmas tree lighting

Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in Buckley Park

Holiday Bazaar Saturday in Breen

The Holiday Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Breen Community Building, 15300 Colorado…

SJMA holiday tree lot opens Friday

David Crawford, a National Forest Service Forester tags a white fur he cut as a Christmas Tree within the Beaver…

Noel Night: A mix of local spending and giving

to offer drawings, deals and entertainment Dec. 2

Railroad offers Christmas tree trips

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will offer a Christmas tree train excursion this holiday season. The Christmas tree…

Project Merry Christmas makes holiday merry for families in need

Nonprofit ensures a happy holiday for all

SJMA needs volunteers for Christmas tree sale

The San Juan Mountains Association needs volunteers to help at the Silver Bells Christmas Tree sale lot. Some volunteers are…

Christmas festivities planned for Main Mall

Vendors needed for Saturday events

Operation Christmas Child starts Monday

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file<br><br>Bringing the spirit of Christmas to those in need. United Methodist Christian School Pre-K students Logan Muraro,…

Photo: Supersize Santa

“It’s my gift to the community,” said Patrick Welch, right, coach maintenance supervisor for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge…

Durango shops expand toy options

Rock expands retail space to accommodate more toys

Photo: Shiny and new for Christmas