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Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

June 16, 2018

du1-i-syn Kathrine Walsoe Hjortshoj from the Exchange Experience will speak to the club. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.durangodaybreakrotary.org.

Blueprints of Hope to hold workshop series
Health

Blueprints of Hope to hold workshop series

June 15, 2018

The workshop will focus on memory and thinking difficulties that appear during and after cancer therapies and will feature presentations by AnneMarie Ciccarella, a cancer survivor, patient advocate, blogger and…

Disaster Assistance Center available Tuesday
Local News

Disaster Assistance Center available Tuesday

June 15, 2018

The center will have representatives from several local, state, regional and national resources to help assist La Plata County community members who have been evacuated or whose employment has been…

Fort Lewis College to observe summer solstice
Local News

Fort Lewis College to observe summer solstice

June 15, 2018

Attendees will watch the sun paint a spiral on the center’s gallery walls through a window designed by Denver artist Scott Parsons. The event is free and open to all.…

Local food tour to contribute to 416 Fire relief
Local News

Local food tour to contribute to 416 Fire relief

June 15, 2018

The tour will start from the Durango Farmers Market in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St., and participants will stop at several local…

Senor center to offer yoga
Community

Senor center to offer yoga

June 15, 2018

Instructor Jill Tierney will teach classes, which will involve low movements with a chair. Cost is $25 for all five classes, and the registration deadline is Friday. To register, call…

Wells Group agent passes exam
Business

Wells Group agent passes exam

June 14, 2018

Osborndu1-i-syn Osborn received 104 hours of required education and passed an exam, which earned him the Accredited Land Consultant designation, which is an achievement that less than 1 percent of…

Occasions Bridal Formal Tuxedo has new owner
Business

Occasions Bridal Formal Tuxedo has new owner

June 14, 2018

Hilldu1-i-syn According to a news release, Hill will expand the business to offer alteration, customization and garment-making services. Occasions will continue to offer wedding, formal and social-occasion dresses, and provide…

Solar economics topic of next Lunch and Learn
Business

Solar economics topic of next Lunch and Learn

June 14, 2018

Participants are asked to bring an electric bill to help learn about how solar energy can save money. Cost is $13 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Hot Tomatoes…

Kennebec Wealth Management hires one
Business

Kennebec Wealth Management hires one

June 14, 2018

Kussdu1-i-syn Kuss has 18 years of industry experience. She has earned several Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses and Colorado Life, Health and Variable insurance licenses. Kennebec Wealth Management offers retirement…

Berkshire Hathaway announces affiliate
Business

Berkshire Hathaway announces affiliate

June 14, 2018

The new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Durango Real Estate Group is located at 600 Main Ave, Suite 102. The announcement was issued by Ashley Blackmore with Jeff Keehfuss. For more information,…

Four Corners Community Bank adds to board
Business

Four Corners Community Bank adds to board

June 14, 2018

Thompson is a registered professional engineer in New Mexico and president of the Farmington-based Walsh Engineering. He earned an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from New Mexico State University, is…

Public Art Commission seeking volunteers
Local News

Public Art Commission seeking volunteers

June 14, 2018

City Council members will conduct brief interviews with applicants before they are appointed. City boards and commissions typically meet monthly. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday. For applications and…

Powerhouse offers free admission to evacuees
Local News

Powerhouse offers free admission to evacuees

June 14, 2018

du1-i-syn To be admitted free, families must present proof of residency or evacuation credentials to show that they live in an evacuated area. The Powerhouse is also offering evacuated families…

Durango Brewing Co. raising funds for firefighters
Local News

Durango Brewing Co. raising funds for firefighters

June 14, 2018

Durango Brewing will donate $1 of every pint of beer sold in its tasting room to the foundation through June 22. For more information about the Wildland Firefighters Foundation, call…

Aztec Strong Day to be held in Farmington
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Aztec Strong Day to be held in Farmington

June 14, 2018

The event will feature scholarship awards for recently graduated San Juan County high school students, horse races, food, entertainment and a raffle for prizes, such as an elk hunt, guided…

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party

June 14, 2018

Participants will paint, sip wine and spend time with friends, co-workers and family. Cost is $25 plus a $13 materials fee. To register and for more information, call or email…

Plein air artists sought for exhibit
Arts and Entertainment

Plein air artists sought for exhibit

June 14, 2018

Artists must be residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona or Utah to qualify. Awards and cash prizes include: best in show, $350; second place, $200; and third place, $100. Submission…

Writers workshop set for July 16
Arts and Entertainment

Writers workshop set for July 16

June 14, 2018

Writers in the Four Corners can submit short stories, poems and essays written according to the theme “Writing Place: The Animas River Region” to receive feedback and guidance from Thompson…

Free bowl-making workshops offered through July
Arts and Entertainment

Free bowl-making workshops offered through July

June 14, 2018

One bowl per participant will be donated to the Durango Arts Center Pozole Parade fundraiser during the Festival de los Muertos in November. For more information, call 259-2606 or visit…

STEM camp to be held in Durango
Education

STEM camp to be held in Durango

June 13, 2018

The program is for kindergarten through sixth-grade students and promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics to build resourcefulness and problem-solving skills and encourage entrepreneurship. Activities include: “Optibot” robot building, a…

Elks Lodge announces scholarship recipients
Education

Elks Lodge announces scholarship recipients

June 13, 2018

These students received $1,000 scholarships: Robert Corbin Reiter, Durango High School; SheaLyn Baca, DHS; Sadie McAliney, DHS; Keanan Anderson, Pagosa Springs High School; Zenn Roberts, Bayfield High School; and John…

Columbine Christian recognizes students
Education

Columbine Christian recognizes students

June 13, 2018

Responsibility: Aspen Phelps, Zotique Hanson, Jasmine DeBoer, Savannah Turner, Ashley Powers and Riley Cox.Integrity: Titus DeBoer, Noah Clark, Claire VanWey, Maverick Qualls and Iris Turner.Service: Noah Geraghty, Rachel Tillotson, Shelby…

Social work license course registration opens
Education

Social work license course registration opens

June 13, 2018

The class will prepare social workers for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker examination. Classes will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 29 and from 9 a.m. to 4…

Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers
Community

Habitat for Humanity seeking volunteers

June 13, 2018

Those interested in serving La Plata County residents who struggle with housing are encouraged to apply. For more information, call Rachel Taylor at 382-2215.

Himalayan Kitchen offering free meals to firefighters
Local News

Himalayan Kitchen offering free meals to firefighters

June 12, 2018

Himalayan Kitchen is offering free lunches and dinners to firefighters working to contain the 416 and Burro fires.Durango Herald file On behalf of the community, the restaurant is providing free…