Local Briefs

June election to be discussed May 19
Local News

June election to be discussed May 19

May 7, 2018

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The meeting will focus on the June primary election. Tiffany Parker, La Plata County clerk, will explain who receives ballots and why. Surrogates of candidates for…

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market
Food

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market

May 6, 2018

The event is seeking vendors interested in selling homemade and homegrown items, such as crafts, furniture, candles, soaps, honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, etc. Local nonprofits and food trucks are…

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup
Food

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup

May 6, 2018

The Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, announced the results May 3 at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference…

Kars for Kids seeking car donations
Local News

Kars for Kids seeking car donations

May 6, 2018

Vehicles will be picked up with free title services provided, and a receipt will be mailed for tax purposes. The donations will fund a new Southern Ute Community Action Programs…

Recreation, conservation networking to occur Tuesday
Local News

Recreation, conservation networking to occur Tuesday

May 6, 2018

Participants will learn about existing partnerships and form new ones. The event is free and open to agencies, nonprofits, local businesses, land owners and decision-makers in the Four Corners.

Walk ’n’ Roll set Monday through Friday
Education

Walk ’n’ Roll set Monday through Friday

May 5, 2018

National Bike to School Day will be held Wednesday. An event will feature a bicycle rodeo, parade and raffle from 1:15 to 2 p.m. Friday at Needham Elementary School, 2425…

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop

May 5, 2018

Mountain Studies Institute – in partnership with San Juan National Forest, Mesa Verde National Park and Southwest Conservation Corps – will host a two-day networking event for agencies, nonprofits, local…

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday
Southwest Life

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday

May 4, 2018

Those who attend can learn about how to use electric transportation and cut down on fuel costs and air pollution emissions. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2jnKvlC.

Adaptive softball program needing volunteers
Outdoors

Adaptive softball program needing volunteers

May 4, 2018

The program is for disabled participants 10 and older, and provides the opportunity to play, make friends and build self-esteem. A volunteer meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30…

Youth soccer registration opens June 1
Outdoors

Youth soccer registration opens June 1

May 4, 2018

Those who register after July 1 will be placed on a team if spots are available and will be subject to a $50 late fee. To register, go to www.durangosoccer.com.…

Youth soccer tryouts to be held in May
Outdoors

Youth soccer tryouts to be held in May

May 4, 2018

Tryouts, also called identification trainings, will be held May 21 and May 23 for boys and girls born in 2006, and May 22 and May 24 for boys and girls…

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday
Community

La Plata Quilters Guild to meet Thursday

May 4, 2018

Heather Lundquist will present the program “Quilt Documentation: Why and How.” The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, call Marie Wester at 247-9648.

Workforce Development Board to meet Thursday
Local News

Workforce Development Board to meet Thursday

May 4, 2018

Agenda items include a tour of the newly-remodeled east side of the old courthouse, general board business and a tour of Osprey and Hemp Farm. For more information, call or…

Tree spraying to be conducted Monday in Durango
Local News

Tree spraying to be conducted Monday in Durango

May 4, 2018

The contractor will use Carbaryl or Permethrin as a preventive measure to control cedar bark beetle infestations. For more information, call city arborist Greg Sykes at 375-7383.

Comments sought on proposed sale of Trimble site
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Comments sought on proposed sale of Trimble site

May 4, 2018

This comment period combines public scoping and the 30-day comment period required under agency notice and comment regulations. This is the only public comment period that will be offered for…

Center of Southwest Studies announces lectures
Local News

Center of Southwest Studies announces lectures

May 4, 2018

Lectures, free and open to all, will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Lyceum Room. Dates and presenters include: June 13: “O’Keeffe’s Odyssey to the West” with journalist and…

Firewood permits for sale in Mancos, Dolores
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Firewood permits for sale in Mancos, Dolores

May 4, 2018

Matt Kottenstette slams an ax through a pine log while splitting wood in front of his south side Durango home.Durango Herald file A minimum purchase of $20 allows the holder…

Steamworks releases ‘Hotpricot’ firkin
Food

Steamworks releases ‘Hotpricot’ firkin

May 3, 2018

The base of Hotpricot is Steamworks’ Steam Engine Lager, a lager noted for its malt sweetness and hop spice with a smooth, dry finish. “The Hotpricot will be similar to…

Denton Signs merges with Fastsigns
Business

Denton Signs merges with Fastsigns

May 3, 2018

Its updated, expanded office will open June 4 at 67 Suttle St. in Bodo Industrial Park. The new facility will allow Fastsigns and DurangoTV to use its business development, sales,…

Legacy Properties’ Kniffin receives certification
Business

Legacy Properties’ Kniffin receives certification

May 3, 2018

Kniffin Kniffin has worked in real estate sales for 15 years in the Durango area and holds designations as a Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Negotiation Specialist, Accredited Buyers Representative and…

Life insurance to be discussed Thursday
Business

Life insurance to be discussed Thursday

May 3, 2018

Shirley Olivas, a resident of Bayfield, will give a presentation titled “real life insurance story.” The main speaker will be Mark Jaccobberger from Producers Financial Networks, who will present “Sales…

Balanced Life Massage opens near library
Business

Balanced Life Massage opens near library

May 3, 2018

The shop is run by Lisa Weber, who has 13 years of experience in massage and body work and has worked as a massage therapist for six years in Durango.…

Sunshine Gardens hires one
Business

Sunshine Gardens hires one

May 3, 2018

De Pablo De Pablo, a University of the State of Morelos business graduate and Fort Lewis College teaching graduate, will take over as the Sunshine Stay at Home Care program…

Ballet Folkorico to perform for Cinco de Mayo
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Ballet Folkorico to perform for Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2018

1:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.5:30 p.m., Dandelion Festival at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave.The dancers will also perform at 2:45 p.m. May 11 at Escalante…