Local Briefs

Winter slash burns planned east of Bayfield
Local News

Winter slash burns planned east of Bayfield

October 31, 2017

Courtesy of San Juan National Forest Piles of slash from fire mitigation, and commercial and public firewood operations will be burned. Burns will be conducted when areas receive enough snow…

Haunted house to be offered in Ignacio
Local News

Haunted house to be offered in Ignacio

October 30, 2017

A haunted house will be open to the public from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, 256 Ute Road, in Ignacio.Durango Herald file Admission is…

Riverhouse Children’s Center begins aeroponics project
Southwest Life

Riverhouse Children’s Center begins aeroponics project

October 30, 2017

From left to right, Beth Drum, Alpine Bank senior vice president; Darla Andersen, Riverhouse Children’s Center executive director; and Eric Eicher, Alpine Bank president, show off one of the aeroponic…

Public library to offer ‘Big Bag’ book sale
Local News

Public library to offer ‘Big Bag’ book sale

October 29, 2017

HANNA MARTENS/ Durango Herald<br><br>07/19/13– Durango– Bob Riggio searches through the seemingly endless rows of books at the Friends of the Durango Public Library Book Sale on Friday. The Durango Public…

Turtle Cafe to host Halloween lunch
Local News

Turtle Cafe to host Halloween lunch

October 29, 2017

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 04/25/2014 – Lunch at the Turtle Lake Refuge Cafe on Third Avenue as prepared by Cara Moore and Elisa Sands that includes Dandelion Pesto…

Seed Studio opens enrollment for after-school classes
Education

Seed Studio opens enrollment for after-school classes

October 29, 2017

After-School Art with instructor Heidi Craw: Wednesdays, Nov. 8 to Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 22); tuition is $160 for ages 6-12.Lotus Girls with instructor Kathryn Samaltanos: Thursdays, Nov. 9…

Durango 9-R to hold gifted and talented parent meeting
Education

Durango 9-R to hold gifted and talented parent meeting

October 29, 2017

Parent representatives from all 9-R district schools are sought by the council. Parents and educators will share their experiences from the annual Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented conference during…

Yoga Durango to offer free workshop about neurobiology
Health

Yoga Durango to offer free workshop about neurobiology

October 29, 2017

Associated Press file Ruby Jo Walker, interpersonal neurobiology expert, will lead the workshop and teach participants about how trauma effects human neurobiology and how yoga can support resilience for nervous…

Region 9 names new board members
Business

Region 9 names new board members

October 29, 2017

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected as chairman to replace Dan Fernandez, who held the position for eight years. Also elected were: Todd Starr, Archuleta County attorney, as…

Motorists cautioned of deer migration
Local News

Motorists cautioned of deer migration

October 28, 2017

The Journal file An increased number of deer are hit by cars around this time of year. Dawn and dusk are when wildlife traffic is at its height and visibility…

Coldwell Banker hires sales manager
Business

Coldwell Banker hires sales manager

October 28, 2017

Erbdu1-i-syn Erb has extensive sales experience, served as president at Durango Association of Realtors and Colorado Real Estate Network, and received the Realtor of the Year Award in 2011. She…

Used books sought for ‘Books on Board’ program
Education

Used books sought for ‘Books on Board’ program

October 28, 2017

Donations of books appropriate for school-age children will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Transportation Department, 1071 Highway 3, or the 9-R Administration Building, 201 E.…

Old picture frames sought at Durango High School
Education

Old picture frames sought at Durango High School

October 28, 2017

Frames 8 by 10 inches or larger are preferred, regardless of condition. To donate, drop off frames at the DHS front desk, 2390 Main Ave., or email Roxie Mitchell at…

Seniors invited to November computer classes
Local News

Seniors invited to November computer classes

October 28, 2017

“Introduction to iPads and iPhones” will be offered Nov. 7. Attendees will learn how to use settings and navigation tools, conserve battery power and other helpful information.“Getting the Most from…

Animas River Trail railing to get paint job
Local News

Animas River Trail railing to get paint job

October 28, 2017

Durango Herald file Painting will take place between the Junction Creek Bridge at Rank Park and the underpass at the intersection of South Camino del Rio and U.S. Highway 160,…

Fremont culture focus of talk in Cortez
Southwest Life

Fremont culture focus of talk in Cortez

October 28, 2017

Yaquinto’s talk will focus on new research, some with unexpected results, on the Fremont culture in Northwest Colorado through use of new data collected by the Bureau of Land Management’s…

Methodists to host Emmaus potluck
Religion

Methodists to host Emmaus potluck

October 27, 2017

The schedule will include: 6:15 p.m., sign-in and food drop-off for potluck in fellowship hall.6:30 p.m., communion service in the sanctuary.7:15 p.m., potluck, fourth-day talk, business discussion and sharing in…

SHERPA offering CISR course scholarships
Business

SHERPA offering CISR course scholarships

October 27, 2017

The winter term starts Nov. 6. Nominations from eligible organizations, which include schools, government departments, heath care organizations, nonprofits, houses of worship and some small businesses, will be accepted through…

State FFA chapters can apply for corn grant
Business

State FFA chapters can apply for corn grant

October 27, 2017

The grant program financially assists Colorado FFA chapters that lack funding in school budgets. Application deadline is Nov. 15. For applications, visit www.coloradocorn.com.

Attorney returns to Anderson & Baker
Business

Attorney returns to Anderson & Baker

October 27, 2017

Vettedu1-i-syn Vette worked as an attorney at Anderson & Baker for four years before she relocated briefly to Florida. She will continue to focus on family law at the firm,…

Drop off your pumpkins after Halloween
Local News

Drop off your pumpkins after Halloween

October 27, 2017

du1-i-syn From noon to 6 p.m. Friday, drop-off will be offered at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, drop-off will be offered at…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

October 26, 2017

du1-i-syn The guest speaker will be Frank Lockwood of the Durango Area Tourism Office. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.