Local Briefs

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Judy Duke with the Zimbabwe School and Laura Sigalito with GOAT will report progress of their respective programs. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Fort Lewis Mesa library to hold open house
Community

Fort Lewis Mesa library to hold open house

August 24, 2018

Attendees can explore collections of books and movies for all ages, meet library staff and enjoy activities. The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn Representative Barbara McLachlan will speak to the club about legislative priorities at the meeting. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Clyde Church to visit Animas Valley
Community

Clyde Church to visit Animas Valley

August 24, 2018

The event is free and open to all, and will discuss the top five issues in La Plata County. Church will run in the November 2018 election. For more information…

Superintendent Dan Snowberger to meet with public
Education

Superintendent Dan Snowberger to meet with public

August 24, 2018

The meeting, free and open to all, will be about personal competency-based learning and how it can change the education system. For more information, visit www.durangoschools.org.

School District 9-R to hold open houses
Education

School District 9-R to hold open houses

August 24, 2018

Sept. 4: 5-7 p.m. at Escalante Middle School.Sept. 5: 5:30-7 p.m. at Big Picture High School.Sept. 11: 5-6 p.m. at the Juniper School and 5-6:30 p.m. at Park Elementary School.Sept.…

Trail work set for Sept. 8 at Silverton
Outdoors

Trail work set for Sept. 8 at Silverton

August 24, 2018

SingleTrack members and BLM staff will work with community volunteers to restore the trail, which is a 3,600-foot descent from above tree line. Volunteers should come prepared to spend the…

CDOT completes projects north of Durango
Local News

CDOT completes projects north of Durango

August 24, 2018

Colorado Department of Transportation announced it, with Elam Construction, completed a $661,000 roadwork project that started May 30 at three locations north of Durango, two on U.S. Highway 550 and…

Diane Mitsch Bush to visit Durango
Local News

Diane Mitsch Bush to visit Durango

August 24, 2018

Mitsch Bushdu1-i-syn Mitsch Bush will discuss issues, answer questions and listen to input from community members. Beverages and appetizers will be served and Mitsch Bush will speak at about 6…

Saturday artist reception canceled in Mancos
Local News

Saturday artist reception canceled in Mancos

August 24, 2018

The event has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 and will be held during the last Grand Summer Nights event in downtown Mancos. For more information, visit www.mancoscreativedistrict.com.

Tara Mandala to hold last open house of summer
Religion

Tara Mandala to hold last open house of summer

August 24, 2018

Four-year-old Trinley Gyaltsen, son of Lama Gyurme Raboyes and Tsewang Yudron, runs in 2010 to the Tara Mandala Temple, located south of Pagosa Springs.Durango Herald file The event, free and…

Brewery’s next firkin is just peachy
Food

Brewery’s next firkin is just peachy

August 24, 2018

du1-i-syn The base of Palisade Punch is Steamworks’ Third Eye P.A., a pale ale with a strong malt backbone to balance the hops, lending spicy and citrus qualities. “In honor…

Durango First National hires three
Business

Durango First National hires three

August 23, 2018

Wells was hired as a universal banker at the Bodo office. He grew up in California and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Lewis & Clark College in Portland,…

4TheChildren names executive director
Business

4TheChildren names executive director

August 23, 2018

Heindu1-i-syn Hein is known in the community for her work at Animas High School and the Powerhouse Science Center, a news release from the organization said. In her new position,…

Rotary Club to hear from Durango Education Foundation
Local News

Rotary Club to hear from Durango Education Foundation

August 23, 2018

Cruzdu1-i-syn Diana Cruz, Durango Education Foundation executive director, will speak to the club. The foundation started in 1984 as a single scholarship fund and developed into a valuable resource for…

Purgatory offers September nature walks
Southwest Life

Purgatory offers September nature walks

August 22, 2018

People can drive or walk to the top of Lift 4 to start the tour, which is 1.7 miles on the Brush Rake Loop. Free brochures for tours are available…

Agricultural program deadline is Sept. 30
Southwest Life

Agricultural program deadline is Sept. 30

August 22, 2018

Accepted applicants attend 10 seminars and 41 days of intense training in Colorado, the United States and abroad to study agriculture issues, political processes, leadership skills, team building, fundraising and…

Good Food Collective to harvest fruit Friday
Local News

Good Food Collective to harvest fruit Friday

August 21, 2018

The glean will harvest apples and pears from backyard fruit trees in Durango. People are welcome to harvest fruit for themselves, and a portion of the produce will be donated…

Cowboy Poetry parade turns 30 Oct. 6
Local News

Cowboy Poetry parade turns 30 Oct. 6

August 21, 2018

To enter the parade, sign up as a volunteer or for more information, call (512) 517-5619 or visit www.durangocowboygathering.org.

Durango Kiwanis to hear from Rochester Hotel
Local News

Durango Kiwanis to hear from Rochester Hotel

August 21, 2018

du1-i-syn Kirk and Laura Komick from the Rochester Hotel and Leland House will speak to the club. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is optional and costs $13. For…