Local Briefs

Animas Museum to host author talk, book-signing

Ed Horvat, the author of “Images of America: La Plata County,” will speak about his new book containing more than…

July 3, 2024

9-R’s communications team wins state, national awards

Paul Maddex, communications specialist, and Karla Sluis, public information officer. (Courtesy) Durango School District’s two-person Communications Department had an award-winning…

June 28, 2024

Community

Friends of the Library to hold summer book sale

The Friends of Durango Public Library are holding their summer book sale on July 12 and 13 at the library,…

June 28, 2024

Community

Durangoan named to dean’s list at Nebraska

Claire Choate of Durango has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester…

June 28, 2024

Community

Durangoans named to RIT dean’s list

These students were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-24…

June 28, 2024

Local News

Southwest Homeshare Program interest meeting to be held

Area housing experts have said innovative and creative solutions are key to solving the Durango and La Plata County housing…

June 25, 2024

Business

Timberline Academy taps new leadership

Dreher Robertson and Natalie Mitchell. (Courtesy of Colorado Timberline Academy) The board of directors of Colorado Timberline Academy announces that…

June 19, 2024

Local News

Herald to host ‘Business After Hours’ on Thursday

cca The Durango Herald will host a Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday,…

June 19, 2024

Community

Cancer support group to meet July 2

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 2 via Zoom.…

June 18, 2024

Community

Housing Solutions for the Southwest to open waitlist

Housing Solutions for the Southwest will open its Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist for Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San…

June 18, 2024

Community

Center of Southwest Studies hosts solstice window viewing

Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will open its doors at 6 a.m. Thursday so people can see…

June 14, 2024

Community

Veterans Poker Run Fundraiser to be held

The 10th annual Naughty School Girl Run, Shoultz’ze Veterans Benefit a Local Veterans Fundraiser will be held starting 8:30 a.m.…

June 12, 2024

Community

Rotary Club announces scholarship recipients

The Rotary Club of Durango High Noon has awarded scholarships to 17 local students for fall 2024. They are: Academic…

June 12, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Cellists to perform free concert

A free cello choir concert will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 East Third…

June 6, 2024

Community

Powerhouse offers free admission on June 11

This year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an International Day of Play, to be celebrated on June 11 every…

June 5, 2024

Community

Pine River Library hosts free fly fishing class

Durango’s San Juan Angler fly fishing shop will host a free Fly Fishing 101 class at from 11 a.m. to…

June 5, 2024

Community

League of Women Voters to host screening

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host a free advanced screening of the documentary “UNDIVIDE US”…

June 4, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Merely Players announces open auditions

Merely Players will hold open auditions for “The Book of Will,” by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Mona Wood-Patterson, and “The…

June 4, 2024

Community

Shared School offers two programs

Shared School is a free program that is provided by Durango School District 9-R for home-school families. It has two…

June 1, 2024

Community

Adopt-A-Thon aims to find homes for pets

La Plata County Humane Society will hold its 20th annual Adopt-A-thon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 7 and…

May 29, 2024

Community

Frybread sale on Sunday will benefit student attending baseball showcase

The public is invited to a Frybread Sale at the Durango Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday…

May 29, 2024

Community

Animas Museum hosts second part of Home Front series

Animas Museum, 3065 West Second Ave., will hold the second part of the two-part webinar focusing on the Home Front…

May 28, 2024

Community

Library to host bike maintenance class

Pine River Library will host a “Basic Bike Maintenance” class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 as a part…

May 28, 2024

Community

Powerhouse hosts weekly concert series

The Powerhouse is holding its summertime Community Concert Series. This weekly music series, presented by Visit Durango, will be held…

May 28, 2024

Community

Scholarship golf outing to be held June 20

The 2024 Rodney Ems Memorial Scholarship golf outing will be held June 20 at Dalton Ranch Golf Club. The event…

May 28, 2024

Community

Health department announces trial period for proposed lobby hours

The La Plata County Public Health Department will conduct a three-month trial period for proposed lobby hours for in-person service.…

May 28, 2024

Community

Durangoan Alivia Lake makes president’s list

Alivia Lake from Durango was named to the Utah Tech University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify,…

May 28, 2024

Community

Volunteers needed for gem and mineral show

Volunteers are needed for the 70th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The three-day event will be held July 12-14 at…

May 28, 2024

Community

Grange hosting hamburger fry, garage sale

Mt. Allison Grange is hosting a Hamburger Fry starting at 10:30 a.m. June 8 at the grange hall, 2658 County…

May 28, 2024

Local News

Public invited to open house at 9-R’s new office building

cca The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting and open house from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday for the Durango…

May 25, 2024