Christmas

St. Columba seeks Christmas Bazaar venders

St. Columba Parish is accepting reservations for craft vendors for its annual Christmas Bazaar, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3…

Durango tree recycle dropoff starts

says: Please, natural trees only

Merry Christmas

Wranglers from Rapp Corral drive horse-drawn sleighs through a snowstorm near Haviland Lake, north of Durango. If you’d like to…

Snow helps Durango stores stay busy

Christmas Eve is any gauge, holiday season strong for shops

Packages stolen near Electra Lake

Sheriff’s Office: Don’t leave mail unattended

The meaning of Christmas

Betsy Beal, 4, prepares to help tell the story of the birth of Jesus as part of the Christmas Pageant…

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College…

Hey, Durango kids: Track Santa’s journey online

The North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs has been tracking Santa on his annual worldwide journey for 60…

Holiday shopping 2015: Cheap is the new cool

Jana Montero, who has in the past bought loved ones iPods and tablets for Christmas, has changed her attitude about…

Romance at the Durango Mall?

Texas romance novelist Jaspira Noel has set a Christmas novella in Durango called Christmas Conundrum. It’s equal parts “It’s a…

La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services

Christmas Day Mass is held at St. Columba Catholic Church.Durango Herald file photo Services marked with an asterisk indicate that…

Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?

Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at…

Carver’s holds Durango’s first ever ‘SantaCon’ festival Sunday

go to best belly, beard and St. Nick costume

When it comes to Christmas trees, is real or fake the better environmental choice?

Studies show minimal difference in environmental impact, but debate rages on

Project Merry Christmas needs your help

Lots of children and seniors won’t have their holiday wishes granted if La Plata County residents don’t support Project Merry…

Some regional holiday treats and eats

Durango area is a great place for a shop local Christmas

Operation Christmas Child collects record number of boxes

A shoebox-sized donation of toys, school supplies and personal-hygiene items and the funds to mail it is ready to be…

Holidays are hot in and around downtown

If you have not yet picked out your Christmas tree, consider taking a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow…

Durango named top Christmas (and redneck) destination

Durango, with its family-friendly Polar Express, was named one of the top 50 best Christmas destinations by Newsmax.Durango Herald file…

Mesa Verde to host lighting of Cliff Palace, open house

Luminaria light the path down to Spruce Tree House for the annual Holiday Open House at Mesa Verde National Park…

Downtown Durango’s Beads & Beyond installs storefront ‘visual puzzle’

you match this window display to holiday theme songs, stories or movies?

Harley riders provide a merry Christmas for families in need

23rd annual Toy Run scores bounty for kids

San Juan National Forest Christmas tree permits now available

is $8 to cut your own tree

Christmas carol season can’t be too far behind