Local Briefs

Kiwanis Club to hear about north Main plans
Local News

Kiwanis Club to hear about north Main plans

April 17, 2018

Tim Walsworth, Business Improvement District executive director, will speak about future plans for north Main Avenue. The meeting is open to all. Lunch is $13. A beverage without lunch is…

Fort Lewis College Performance Center to open Thursday
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Fort Lewis College Performance Center to open Thursday

April 17, 2018

The event will start with brief speeches from partners about the vision and future of the collaboration, followed by hands-on fitness stations to exhibit offered services. The open house is…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

April 16, 2018

David Scott will give an update about a project in Xinjiang, China. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Lecture to discuss Ansel Hall collection
Southwest Life

Lecture to discuss Ansel Hall collection

April 16, 2018

Hall was the first chief naturalist and forester for the National Park Service. DuMontier will present findings from the Hall collection and discuss what it means for researchers, including expeditions…

Durango Photography Club to learn critique methods
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Durango Photography Club to learn critique methods

April 16, 2018

Club members Nancy Young and Mary Brisson will talk about how to critique photographs. The meeting will provide information about how to evaluate photos and select images for exhibits and…

Animas High School to hold exhibition
Education

Animas High School to hold exhibition

April 15, 2018

Student delegates will represent individual nations to negotiate global solutions to climate change. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.

9-R seeking reusable bag donations
Education

9-R seeking reusable bag donations

April 14, 2018

Donations will be used to deliver more than 200 bags of food to area students. Families can drop off bags at collection boxes in front of school offices.

Are you satisfied living in Durango?
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Are you satisfied living in Durango?

April 14, 2018

The survey is part of the city’s 2018 public engagement process, which provides an opportunity for the public to give input about local issues to guide the future of Durango.…

Volunteers needed for wilderness programs
Southwest Life

Volunteers needed for wilderness programs

April 14, 2018

The wilderness information program promotes public education about leave-no-trace land ethics that protect the integrity of wilderness areas, and skilled mounted volunteers are needed for the ghost rider program. Volunteers…

Workshop to discuss neurobiology-trauma relation
Health

Workshop to discuss neurobiology-trauma relation

April 14, 2018

Ruby Jo Walker, an interpersonal neurobiology trainer, will explain the trauma and resiliency neurobiology of the autonomic nervous system, help participants understand how trauma changes neurobiology and cover practices that…

Marvel Grange to recognize family
Community

Marvel Grange to recognize family

April 14, 2018

The event will honor the Meador family for its contribution to the restoration of the picnic grounds at the Old Fort at Hesperus. Also, Terry Spriggs will share information about…

La Plata County Commissioners to visit Marvel
Local News

La Plata County Commissioners to visit Marvel

April 13, 2018

Lachelt Community members are encouraged to participate in a conversation about issues in La Plata County. “We look forward to meeting with western La Plata County residents and discussing the…

Durango AARP to meet Tuesday
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Durango AARP to meet Tuesday

April 13, 2018

Casey Sheila Casey, senior center director, will give a short presentation about current legislative issues for the Colorado seniors. The meeting is open to AARP members and interested community members.…

Miller Middle seeking shoe donations
Education

Miller Middle seeking shoe donations

April 13, 2018

The goal is to fill 100 bags with donations. Shoes can be dropped off at the school’s music hall. For more information, call or email Holly Begay at 247-1418, ext.…

Durango man to receive Leadership New Mexico award
Business

Durango man to receive Leadership New Mexico award

April 12, 2018

Bryson At the dinner, the nonprofit will present the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Bryson and the Distinguished Leadership Award to DiPaola. Bryson is involved in various entrepreneurial initiatives and community…

Local Realtor receives award
Business

Local Realtor receives award

April 12, 2018

Osborn Osborn was recognized for recording 53 land closings in 2017. For more information, call Osborn at 946-3935.

Rental property training offered at Strater
Business

Rental property training offered at Strater

April 12, 2018

Classes include: Effective smoke-free policies, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: The Chronic Disease and Tobacco Team of Denver Community Public Health will educate participants about benefits and concerns of smoke-free policies in…

Vendors needed for Tractor Supply spring market
Business

Vendors needed for Tractor Supply spring market

April 12, 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…

Tara Mandala to hold Saturday open house
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Tara Mandala to hold Saturday open house

April 12, 2018

Trinley Gyaltsen, 4, runs up to Tara Mandala south of Pagosa Springs. Gyaltsen is the son of Lama Gyurme Raboyes and Tsewang Yudron.Durango Herald file A guided tour of the…

Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting
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Community Health Action Coalition to hold meeting

April 12, 2018

Doug McCarty from the Commonwealth Fund will give a presentation about successful community collaborations, and Laura Warner from San Juan Basin Public Health will speak about the Accountable Health Communities…

Animas High School to hold film fest
Education

Animas High School to hold film fest

April 12, 2018

Students will debut short films that they created as humanities and digital arts projects. The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com.