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Advantage Physical Therapy hires one
Business

Advantage Physical Therapy hires one

November 26, 2017

Mehlerdu1-i-syn Mehler is certified in selective functional movement assessment and dry needling, and can provide one-on-one physical therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation for women and men, and vertigo treatment. Mehler earned…

Durango Methodists to offer new sermon
Religion

Durango Methodists to offer new sermon

November 26, 2017

Associated Press file The series will discuss the promise of Christmas what makes the season “the most wonderful time of the year.” For more information and sermon times, visit www.fumcdurango.org.

CHAC suggests advance directives as holiday gift
Health

CHAC suggests advance directives as holiday gift

November 26, 2017

CHAC has an initiative, funded by Colorado Health Foundation, to educate La Plata County residents ages 18 and older about health care, advance care planning and advance directive documents. For…

Yoga Durango to offer pelvic floor workshop
Health

Yoga Durango to offer pelvic floor workshop

November 26, 2017

Schmidtdu1-i-syn The workshop, lead by Cindy Schmidt, is open to women of all ages who want to learn about pelvic floor awareness and health and will involve movement, mindfulness and…

Christmas Bird Count lands in Cortez on Dec. 30
Southwest Life

Christmas Bird Count lands in Cortez on Dec. 30

November 26, 2017

Participants should arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. to receive route assignments. The bird count will start at 8 a.m. The event is open to all birders and anyone interested…

Durango KOA receives awards
Business

Durango KOA receives awards

November 25, 2017

The president’s award recognizes exceptional customer service and the founder’s award, named after KOA founder Dave Drum, recognizes campground owners and managers who are top scorers in customer service and…

EXIT Realty awards Durango agent
Business

EXIT Realty awards Durango agent

November 25, 2017

The award recognizes agents who close 25 or more real estate transactions from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. For more information, visit www.exitrealty.com.

USDA names counties qualified for disaster loans
Southwest Life

USDA names counties qualified for disaster loans

November 25, 2017

Eligible farm operators in designated natural disaster areas qualify for Farm Service Agency emergency loans and have eight months from the date of declaration to apply. In Southwest Colorado, Dolores,…

Youth, teen volleyball clinics scheduled
Outdoors

Youth, teen volleyball clinics scheduled

November 24, 2017

Clinics will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 27 through Dec. 13, at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.: Fourth-fifth grade: 4-5 p.m.Sixth-eighth grade beginners: 5-6 p.m.Sixth-eighth grade advanced:…

AHS graduates to showcase learning
Education

AHS graduates to showcase learning

November 24, 2017

Students examined class systems; the experiences that shape attitudes, values and actions of different classes; and the interplay between individual choices and structural factors that create the class system in…

Animas Museum to hold Christmas bazaar
Community

Animas Museum to hold Christmas bazaar

November 24, 2017

Vendors will offer hand-crafted art and craft items, with refreshments provided by the fire. For more information, call 259-2402.

Blue Star Mothers will give to deployed military
Community

Blue Star Mothers will give to deployed military

November 24, 2017

Items to include are snacks, gifts, toiletries, books, movies, specific items requested by service members and more. Care packages will be distributed to Colorado military stationed all over the world.…

Early Childhood Council to offer trainings
Education

Early Childhood Council to offer trainings

November 24, 2017

Trainings will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Early Childhood Council Training Center, 130 Rock Point Drive. Cost is $40; space is limited. Registration deadline…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

November 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Mike McVaugh, Colorado Department of Transportation Region 5 director, will speak to the club. Community members and visitors are welcome. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information,…

Senior Center to hold craft bazaar
Community

Senior Center to hold craft bazaar

November 24, 2017

A selection of hand-crafted items and baked goods will be featured. For more information, call Greta at 382-6428.

St. Columba School to give gifts
Community

St. Columba School to give gifts

November 24, 2017

Students will collect and donate items to the senior residents of Four Corners Health Care Center, 2911 Junction St. Students will also entertain residents with Christmas carols. The school is…

St. Mark’s to hold Christmas bazaar
Community

St. Mark’s to hold Christmas bazaar

November 24, 2017

The event features 29 vendors this year. The bazaar will include pottery, fused-glass, jewelry, woodwork, Christmas items, fresh nuts, baked goods, cinnamon rolls, knitting, crocheting, kitchen items, dolls, herb bags,…

Thrive recognizes living wage employers
Business

Thrive recognizes living wage employers

November 24, 2017

To qualify for the program, La Plata County employers must pay employees a living wage or develop a plan to reach that goal and make progress. To view the complete…

Big Brothers, Sisters receive grant
Business

Big Brothers, Sisters receive grant

November 24, 2017

Funds will go to one-to-one mentoring for more than 200 children in La Plata County. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2B21alF.

Dolores Ranger District closes roads, trail
Local News

Dolores Ranger District closes roads, trail

November 24, 2017

Seasonal closures protect deer and elk habitats during winter and early spring when low temperatures, snow and food scarcity exist. Human disturbance can threaten deer and elk survival, especially for…

Santa will return to Durango by air Dec. 9
Local News

Santa will return to Durango by air Dec. 9

November 24, 2017

Santa Clause arrives by pilot Brandon Laird of Colorado Highland Helicopters on last year. He will arrive via chopper again this year on Dec. 9.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Breakfast with…

Plein Goods to offer eco-printing demo
Arts and Entertainment

Plein Goods to offer eco-printing demo

November 23, 2017

Eco-printing is the process of transferring images of natural plants to fabric or other absorbent materials. Billie will give a demonstation with silk scarves. For more information, call Mary Puller…

Arts Center stage to feature ‘Annie Jr.’
Arts and Entertainment

Arts Center stage to feature ‘Annie Jr.’

November 23, 2017

The production, which features more than 60 local youth performers, will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16; and 1 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16.…

Durango library receives grant
Local News

Durango library receives grant

November 23, 2017

Proceeds go to youth collections, with a focus on early literacy and non-fiction. The grant is funded by the Colorado State Legislature to help increase access to early literacy and…

Kids to ‘sing with Santa’ for Black Friday
Local News

Kids to ‘sing with Santa’ for Black Friday

November 23, 2017

The event will include a march on Main Avenue, Christmas caroling and the community Christmas tree lighting at Buckley Park. Free hot chocolate, cookies and photography with Santa will also…

Pine River Library to hold book, bake sale
Local News

Pine River Library to hold book, bake sale

November 21, 2017

The Friends of the Pine River Library District will hold its annual winter book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in the community room at…

Gem and Mineral Club to sell arts and crafts
Local News

Gem and Mineral Club to sell arts and crafts

November 21, 2017

Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will hold its annual holiday arts and crafts sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the clubhouse, 2351 Main Ave.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…