Local Briefs

Hunters can check closures, fire info online
Southwest Life

Hunters can check closures, fire info online

August 20, 2018

To check national forest lands in Colorado, visit U.S. Forest Service information at www.fs.fed.us. To check federally-managed lands, visit BLM information at www.blm.gov. Bow hunters and muzzle-loader hunters concerned about…

Trails 2000 to work in Overend Mountain Park
Local News

Trails 2000 to work in Overend Mountain Park

August 19, 2018

Volunteers will meet at the trail head, located at 915 Hidden Valley Circle. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes or boots, pants and a sun hat and bring sunscreen, a water…

Durango Dharma Center to host talk about compassion
Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host talk about compassion

August 19, 2018

The Durango Dharma Center will host a talk about compassion on Thursday, Aug. 23.Durango Herald file Bradshaw will speak about how a connection with these archetypes can promote an understanding…

Veterans outreach event to be held
Community

Veterans outreach event to be held

August 18, 2018

There will be a representative from the Denver VA regional office available to assist all veterans. The Farmington Vet Center will be on site to share information about readjustment counseling,…

Columbine Christian to hold ice cream social
Education

Columbine Christian to hold ice cream social

August 18, 2018

Ice cream will be provided and attendees are asked to bring a topping to share. Columbine Christian will start school at 8 a.m. Wednesday, with open spots for its elementary…

San Juan Regional Medical offering class
Health

San Juan Regional Medical offering class

August 18, 2018

A registered dietitian will help participants overcome barriers to healthy eating. The class is offered through the San Juan Regional Medical Center full-engagement training program, which helps people find energy…

Animas High School begins classes Monday
Education

Animas High School begins classes Monday

August 17, 2018

Freshmen begin Monday; sophomores and juniors begin Tuesday; seniors begin Wednesday; and academic classes begin Thursday. For more information, call 247-2474, email assistant head of school Libby Cowles at [email protected]

Referees sought for youth, adult soccer
Youth Sports

Referees sought for youth, adult soccer

August 17, 2018

Online and on-the-field referee training is required. Online training is available to referee 12- and 13-year-old youth leagues, and youth and adult leagues for players 14 and older. An on-the-field…

City to spray noxious weeds at Greenmount Cemetery
Local News

City to spray noxious weeds at Greenmount Cemetery

August 17, 2018

Milestone, 4LB Amine and Drive XLR8 herbicides will be used. Horizon Environmental Services is licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and weed control has been tested and approved by…

Hop-harvesting event to be held Monday
Local News

Hop-harvesting event to be held Monday

August 17, 2018

The cones will be used to brew a new craft beer made with cascade and nugget hops. After the harvest, cones will be distributed to brewers at Steamworks and Carver…

Heritage Dinner tickets on sale until Monday
Local News

Heritage Dinner tickets on sale until Monday

August 17, 2018

The dinner, according to the Animas Museum, will deliver a gastronomic salute to the “Swinging Sixties” with long-lost dishes from Durango culinary landmarks. Participants will sample re-creations of menu items…

Durango Elks Lodge opens scholarship opportunity
Community

Durango Elks Lodge opens scholarship opportunity

August 17, 2018

Applications from high school seniors who are U.S. citizens will be accepted before the Nov. 15 deadline. Applicants not selected for an ENF scholarship may still be eligible for a…

Paths to Mesa Verde meeting is Tuesday
Local News

Paths to Mesa Verde meeting is Tuesday

August 17, 2018

A artist’s rendition of Paths to Mesa Verde trail, a 17-mile multi-use route between Mancos and Cortez.Courtesy of Montezuma County The 17-mile, multi-use trail will connect Mancos and Cortez with…

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Wolfwood
Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to hear about Wolfwood

August 16, 2018

Paula Woerner of Wolfwood Refuge, a wolf and wolf-hybrid sanctuary in Ignacio, will speak to the club. Wolfwood provides refuge for wolves and wolf-dog hybrids that often arrive with injuries…

Wild Iris Wellness opens in Durango
Business

Wild Iris Wellness opens in Durango

August 16, 2018

Business owner DeVere Gamble, who has performed craniosacral therapy at Pura Vida Healthcare for the last four years, will continue to provide therapy and integrative nutrition health coaching at the…

Smart Enterprises renews registration
Business

Smart Enterprises renews registration

August 16, 2018

Smart Enterprises has operated in Durango for more than 30 years. Companies registered by AGSC must demonstrate the ability and willingness to complete installation according to a standard through random,…

Southwest Midwives hires two to practice
Business

Southwest Midwives hires two to practice

August 16, 2018

Riddle is from Burlington, Vermont, and worked as a volunteer emergency medical technician during college. She earned a master’s degree in nurse-midwifery and women’s health from University of Pennsylvania; taught…

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch hires one
Business

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch hires one

August 16, 2018

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch, at 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Colorado. For more information, visit www.exitrealtydurango.com.

Business workshop to be held Thursday
Business

Business workshop to be held Thursday

August 16, 2018

The course is designed to help navigate through steps of starting a successful business, with presentations from a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, an attorney and accountant.…

Mountain Bike Specialists receives award
Business

Mountain Bike Specialists receives award

August 16, 2018

Mountain Bike Specialists joined a group of 1,200 bicycle-friendly businesses, which are all small, independent businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies in the United States. For more information, visit…

ASAP Accounting to offer free web conference
Business

ASAP Accounting to offer free web conference

August 16, 2018

During the web conference, titled “401(k) 101 Part 2: Retirement Plan Options for the Smaller Business,” participants will learn about options and fiduciary duties for sponsoring retirement plans for employees.…

Create Art and Tea to hold grand opening
Local News

Create Art and Tea to hold grand opening

August 13, 2018

The event will feature a ribbon-cutting, live music from WolfCrossing, a champagne toast to success, home-baked goods, fine art and cups of tea. For more information, visit www.createartandtea.com.

Wetlands restoration event offered Saturday
Local News

Wetlands restoration event offered Saturday

August 12, 2018

Participants will meet at Animas City Park, 3274 East Second Ave., then drive to Chattanooga, where, after less than a one-mile hike, MSI personnel will help identify wetland plants and…