According to a news release, the first three stores, to open over a year and a half, will be located in Springfield, Ill.; Lincoln, Neb.; and Eden Prairie, Minn. A…
Bryan Chapman was promoted to rehabilitation manager.Stacey Chavez was promoted to life enrichment director.Jill Abernathy was promoted to social services director.For more information, visit www.savaseniorcare.com.
The organizations include: Durango Nature Studies, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Know Your Dough, The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado, Stillwater Music, Durango High School Troupe 1096, San Juan Symphony,…
With funding from the voucher program, caregivers may qualify for financial assistance to help their loved ones afford respite care at Adult Day Care at Our Place. For more information,…
Water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston on Aug. 29.Associated Press file All donations were exclusively made by employees of…
Imogen Ainsworth and Anthony Kunkel were the winners of the Chili Chase 5K Trail Run.Courtesy of Backcountry Experience The contest at Backcountry Experience featured 17 individual chilis, including a mix…
The second annual Eat Local Harvest Dinner featured about 90 percent locally sourced spirits and food. The event sold out, with 150 guests.Courtesy of Bonni Pacheco Photography The event on…
Associated Press file<br><br>An event to promote drug-overdose awareness in the community will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 in Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. Agencies will…
The 23rd annual “Journey of Hope” 5-K family run/walk will be held Oct. 14 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd.Durango Herald file The race schedule includes registration…
The documentary is about the “fast fashion” industry, and examines the environmental and human rights issues involved in the production and consumption of clothing. For more information, call Susan at…
Durango Herald file<br><br>The Bayfield “Badges Against Breast Cancer” 5-K run will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 21, at the Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. An adult 5-K, kids…
A bookmark by Bailey Freeman, inspired by a Chinese proverb, won first prize at the middle school level during the 2016 Friends of the Library bookmark contest.Courtesy of Friends of…
Students from the University of Missouri do the heavy lifting during trail maintenance at the Mud Springs trail southwest of Cortez.Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Volunteers will perform cleanup…
Durango Herald file Honeybees are unable to pollinate grass lawns, which have shallow roots and require excessive amounts of water. Pollinator plants are deeply rooted, need less water and provide…
Tony Goggans of Florence, Colorado, will speak about the inevitability of world peace and its prime requisite: the recognition of the oneness of humankind. Goggans has more than 40 years…
The class is open to those turning 65, children of seniors and interested community members. To register, call Janice at 749-0206.
Commissioner Lachelt will be available from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Smiley Cafe, 1309 East Third Ave.Commissioner Westendorff will be available from 10 a.m. to noon…
Tim Rynott, owner and operator of Ridge Resources will present “Global Natural Gas Markets: Rapid Expansion and Implications to the Southern Rockies.” The meeting is open to FCGS members and…
The kickoff event will feature a meet-and-greet with the poster artist, appetizers, volunteer sign-up opportunities, commemorative Snowdown items and a cash bar. In its 40th year, the winter celebration will…
Crews will clean from 13th Street to the wastewater treatment center at Santa Rita Park. Work is expected to last two weeks. Roads will be open during cleaning. Motorists and…
Patti and Ed Zink will discuss the project, which will allow developers, highway departments and others who receive permits that impact wetlands a positive solution to comply with the federal…
Durango Herald file Classes will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays starting Oct. 2 and continue through Nov. 20. The program is for people who have fallen in…
Associated Press file The San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging will fund social visits with Amia friends. Visits could include games, walks, conversations or other activities, depending on seniors’…
Septic maintenance helps people stay healthy, avoid costly repairs, maintain property values and protect local water sources.Think at the sink: avoid rinsing coffee grounds or pouring grease down the drain.Don’t…
To register by phone, call 880-0732, 799-8269 or 946-1458.
Monday: 7 a.m., hike Brown Mountain to Mt. Abrams, contact Jane Marie at [email protected]; 8:30 a.m., bike ride for intermediate road cyclists, contact Bob Schuckart at 422-8406 or [email protected]: 8…
The featured speaker will be Amy Oliver Cooke, executive vice president and director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Center for the Independence Institute and the second person named to…
Monetary donations to Hurricane Irma relief efforts and Hurricane Harvey pet shelters are encouraged. For more information, visit www.marthaevers.com.
Three time Olympic cyclist and 14 time national champion cyclist Todd Wells rides in the 2015 Durango Dirt Fondo.Brandon Mathis/Durango Herald file The event will feature local music, beer, food,…
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file La Plata County staff members will be on site with heavy equipment to load vehicles and trailers. The center accepts dry, brown yard waste, such as…
