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Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold plant sale
Local News

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold plant sale

May 21, 2018

Plants are provided by Garden Club members and local nurseries. Perennials, annuals, herbs, house plants and vegetables will be available. Anyone interested in plants or gardening is invited to join.…

Downtown cleanup scheduled for Friday
Local News

Downtown cleanup scheduled for Friday

May 21, 2018

Volunteers will clean up downtown before the start of the busy summer season. Coffee from Carver Brewing Co. and doughnuts will be provided, and volunteers will receive a shirt. Participants…

Community invited to pray for La Plata County
Religion

Community invited to pray for La Plata County

May 20, 2018

Associated Press file The event is open to all followers of Jesus. Those who attend will gather for prayer, worship and song to seek God for La Plata County. For…

San Juan Basin Public Health to offer free health screenings
Health

San Juan Basin Public Health to offer free health screenings

May 20, 2018

Screenings include cholesterol, blood-glucose and blood pressure, with results and health coaching provided. SJBPH encourages residents to fast for nine hours before screenings to receive accurate results. Reservations are not…

City to fertilize parks Tuesday, Wednesday
Local News

City to fertilize parks Tuesday, Wednesday

May 19, 2018

Weather permitting, crews on Tuesday will fertilize Smith Sports Complex and Folsom Park, and crews on Wednesday will fertilize Memorial and Schneider parks. The city promotes Best Management Practices in…

Animas High gets ready for the school year’s end
Education

Animas High gets ready for the school year’s end

May 19, 2018

The School Excellence Committee will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday at the school, 271 Twin Buttes Ave. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com/board-meetings.A senior celebration will be held from…

Durango School District 9-R prepares for summer
Education

Durango School District 9-R prepares for summer

May 19, 2018

The last two weeks of school will feature special chef’s-choice menus at district schools.Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary will host an end-of-the-year family picnic at 10:30 a.m. May 29 at the…

Mercy recognized for outstanding care
Health

Mercy recognized for outstanding care

May 19, 2018

The distinction is awarded to hospitals rated in the top 15 percent nationwide, according to Healthgrades, an online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Mercy is the only…

Animas Valley Grange to discuss old apples
Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to discuss old apples

May 18, 2018

Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Jude and Addie Schuenemeyer, who founded the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project, will talk about the varieties of heritage apples introduced…

Volunteers sought to conduct trails survey
Local News

Volunteers sought to conduct trails survey

May 18, 2018

Volunteer shifts start Sunday and those who sign up will administer a three-question survey at trailheads in Durango to collect demographic information about trail users, such as gender, age and…

Smiley Building to celebrate 20th year
Local News

Smiley Building to celebrate 20th year

May 18, 2018

The Smiley Building.Durango Herald file The event will feature self-guided tours of the building; guided tours of renovations and solar power installations at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; and demonstrations,…

Region 9 elects Bayfield board member
Business

Region 9 elects Bayfield board member

May 18, 2018

Tarkingtondu1-i-syn Tarkington – Billy Goat Saloon owner in Gem Village, Bayfield Chamber of Commerce officer, Pine River Library Board vice president and recently-appointed town of Bayfield trustee – was elected…

4CORE turns 10 years old Tuesday
Business

4CORE turns 10 years old Tuesday

May 18, 2018

The party will be held during one of Ska’s Token Tuesdays, which donates a portion of sales to 4CORE every Tuesday throughout May. The event will feature a drawing for…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Local News

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

May 18, 2018

du1-i-syn Fiore Curra, a Rotary Club exchange student from Argentina, will give an overview of the year she spent in Durango. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be…

Free mulch-loading available in Bayfield
Local News

Free mulch-loading available in Bayfield

May 17, 2018

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch and will help load it into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Bayfield Convenience Center, 4496 County…

Memorial event to honor fallen officers Saturday
Local News

Memorial event to honor fallen officers Saturday

May 17, 2018

The day will be centered around a memorial service, and events will be held to honor fallen law enforcement officers, including: A law enforcement parade at 11 a.m. on Main…

Rotary Club of Durango to talk about health care services
Local News

Rotary Club of Durango to talk about health care services

May 17, 2018

Karis Morrall, marketing coordinator for Animas Surgical Hospital, will provide an overview of the health facility. Morrall is originally from northern Illinois and recently moved to Durango after working in…

Durango Arts Center to teach about careers
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to teach about careers

May 17, 2018

Heather Martinez will lead the class to help participants evaluate their lives as artists and plan for the future. The event is open to all mediums and skill levels. Cost…

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center to offer paint party

May 17, 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…

Cafe au Play to host meet-ups for parents
Community

Cafe au Play to host meet-ups for parents

May 17, 2018

Grandparents meet-up: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, grandparents can attend with or without grandchildren to meet other grandparents in the community.Parents of twins meet-up: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.Spanish speaking parents meet-up: 3:30-4:30 p.m.…

Ham radio hobbyists to meet June 2
Community

Ham radio hobbyists to meet June 2

May 16, 2018

Displays and interactive demonstrations of ham-operating equipment will be featured. Attendees will be able to view digital, long-distance, local and statewide communication technology. The event is free and open to…

Elks Lodge to give away car to deserving veteran
Community

Elks Lodge to give away car to deserving veteran

May 16, 2018

Applications are available at: the Elks Lodge, 901 East Second Ave.; Bo Dean’s Towing, 20909 U.S. Highway 160; and Durango Muffler and Brake, 1502 Main Ave. Applications are due June…

Pediatric Partners CEO accepted to leadership program
Business

Pediatric Partners CEO accepted to leadership program

May 16, 2018

Fraleydu1-i-syn The program – sponsored by the Colorado Health Foundation, Center for Creative Leadership and Colorado Rural Health Center – includes face-to-face sessions, executive coaching and virtual learning to provide…