Events

Ring the dinner bell: Fiesta Days’ Chuck Wagon competition heats up

Meat, biscuits, desserts galore at cook-off at fairgrounds Tina Stallard, with Curly Cue Camp, makes cornbread during the La Plata-Archuleta…

July 30, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more

Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon

July 10, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Crowds turn out to celebrate July 4 in Durango

Picnic, concerts, parade draw locals and visitors for food and fun

July 5, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Patriotic drone show unfolds above Durango’s night sky

1,200 people watched production from city Transit Center

July 3, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Black Lives Matter

Rain can’t dampen Juneteenth celebrations in Durango

Community members gather at 11th Street Station to celebrate Black culture

June 20, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango

Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions

June 10, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

Reintroduction of lynx is among local field office’s accomplishments over last century

June 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

May 25, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Adult education

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

Earth Day offers a platform for environmental education in Durango

Educators, nonprofits highlight successes, raise awareness about challenges

April 22, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center

Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 31, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Construction and property

Durango airport terminal project expected to break ground in spring 2023

Short- and long-term airport plans on display at Durango City Hall during open house

March 17, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Four Corners Prayer Run stops in Cortez for rest and refueling

Participation grew as the 232-mile run progressed through area towns

February 26, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Events

Silverton Skijoring will return in 2022

a year hiatus, the event is back with rule changes

January 27, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Regional News

Best bets in and around Durango

Powerhouse Science Center and The iAM MUSIC Institute will host Plazapalooza from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Powerhouse, 1333…

September 10, 2021 • Herald Staff

Arts (general)

Celebrate summer with live music, arts and crafts in Dolores Saturday

Fest and arts and crafts bazaar feature 80 vendors

July 15, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

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Animal

Pine River Library to host “Animal Week”

Reptile day to feature Asmo the library snake

July 9, 2021

Cortez

Ride the Ancients attracts 127 cyclists

Brown, Ashley Carelock win 95-mile gravel grinder through San Juan Mountains

July 6, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Crowd enjoys return of July Fourth fireworks and fun in Cortez parks

filled with families from around Four Corners

July 5, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Aztec

Farmington Events Calendar: Things to do in Northern New Mexico

Highlight of the Week

July 1, 2021 • Herald Staff

Bayfield

Durango Events Calendar: Things to do in Durango and Bayfield

The city of Cortez will host a fireworks show on the Fourth of July. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Highlight of…

June 30, 2021 • Herald Staff

Cortez

Ride the Rockies arrives in Cortez

Cyclists and support crews will camp in Parque de Vida, shop in host towns

June 14, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Dogs show off skills at agility trials in Cortez

put on by Durango Agility Dog Club

June 5, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal Staff Writer

Events

Tourism is more than big events

pandemic waning and weather warming it’s time for youth sports

May 23, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer