Local Briefs

City to recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park
Local News

City to recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park

December 17, 2019

There is no curbside pickup of Christmas trees. Residents may drop off natural trees free of ornaments and tinsel at the drop-off site near the playground at Santa Rita Park.…

GoFundMe organized for Durango mother, Lyme sufferer
Local News

GoFundMe organized for Durango mother, Lyme sufferer

December 14, 2019

A GoFundMe campaign and fundraiser in Telluride have been organized to help the Rayburn family with medical costs.Courtesy of Ryan Bennett A fundraiser will also take place from 6 to…

Music in the Mountains to host recital
Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains to host recital

December 13, 2019

This event, sponsored by Bank of Colorado, will celebrate the 2020 scholarship recipients and recognize the accomplishments of the 2019 scholarship students.

Bar D Wranglers return to the Community Concert Hall
Arts and Entertainment

Bar D Wranglers return to the Community Concert Hall

December 13, 2019

The Bar D Wranglers weave together traditional holiday and Western music, cowboy poetry, tall tales and humor, creating a show for all ages. Performing in the jubilee will be guitarist…

Fort Lewis College to hold Winter Commencement
Education

Fort Lewis College to hold Winter Commencement

December 13, 2019

The Art Department lot is reserved for ADA parking during commencement. Staff members will be monitoring the parking lots near Whalen Gymnasium in golf carts to assist those with mobility…

Marvel Grange to host Waffle Night
Community

Marvel Grange to host Waffle Night

December 13, 2019

The grange will celebrate Christmas. Bring a topping for the waffles or a side dish. Everyone who brings school supplies to put in backpacks for needy children at Fort Lewis…

A Rockin’ Snowdown announces beer release party
Community

A Rockin’ Snowdown announces beer release party

December 13, 2019

Snowdown and Ska have teamed up for the official Rockin’ Snowdown 2020 Beer, Tutti Frutti. The limited edition Tutti Fruitti Snowdown Beer will be released at the party. Costumes are…

Mercy to host a Blue Christmas service
Community

Mercy to host a Blue Christmas service

December 12, 2019

The holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year for people suffering loss, and Mercy’s Blue Christmas Service is designed for those who are grieving. The service…

Purgatory Resort announces first Community Benefit Day
Local News

Purgatory Resort announces first Community Benefit Day

December 12, 2019

Formerly known as Locals’ Benefit Day, Community Benefit Day allows Purgatory to connect with local nonprofits to raise money for their cause. Last year, Purgatory donated $25,000 to Mountain Studies…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered Friday
Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered Friday

December 12, 2019

Sgt. Joshua Voth was killed in the line of duty in an accident at the Fremont Correctional Facility Dec. 4. Voth had been with the department since 2016 and was…

FLC program hosts Shorts Fest
Arts and Entertainment

FLC program hosts Shorts Fest

December 12, 2019

The event is free and open to the public. In keeping with Friday the 13th, the theme of the Shorts Fest is “Luck.”

Local author turning zine into book
Arts and Entertainment

Local author turning zine into book

December 12, 2019

Soon after, Mehall moved to Durango and continued to create and improve “The Climbing Zine.” Most of the old issues had small print runs and fans have asked to reprint…

Tara Mandala to host Winter Solstice Celebration
Religion

Tara Mandala to host Winter Solstice Celebration

December 12, 2019

Tara Mandala will host its 25th anniversary Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 at the center, 4000 Forest Service Road 649, outside Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file Participants will have the…

Health department offers carbon monoxide safety tips
Health

Health department offers carbon monoxide safety tips

December 12, 2019

In 2018, carbon monoxide poisoning sent 187 people to the emergency room in New Mexico, according to data from the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. These trips to…

BLM Christmas tree permits available
New Mexico

BLM Christmas tree permits available

December 11, 2019

The permits will be sold through Dec. 24 and cost $5. Maps may be obtained when purchasing the permits at the Farmington Field Office, 6251 College Blvd. When transporting a…