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Steamworks reprises Colorado Proud Pale Ale
Food

Steamworks reprises Colorado Proud Pale Ale

September 4, 2017

Paul Black, center, owner of Pine River Hops, feeds hops into a portable harvester on Wednesday as Kevin Lombard, left, associate professor with New Mexico State University Agriculture Center, in…

Avalanche Brewing Co. wins Brewfest award
Food

Avalanche Brewing Co. wins Brewfest award

September 4, 2017

Austin Lashley of Avalanche Brewing Co. holds up the People’s Choice Award at the 2017 San Juan Brewfest. The Silverton-based brewery won the award by popular vote.Courtesy of San Juan…

Low-cost health insurance enrollment begins Nov. 1
Health

Low-cost health insurance enrollment begins Nov. 1

September 4, 2017

Associated Press file During open enrollment, almost all legal United States and Colorado residents who are not eligible for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) or Medicare can enroll in a health…

Indivisible Durango to hold meeting
Local News

Indivisible Durango to hold meeting

September 2, 2017

The meeting agenda includes the 2018 election update, new tools for effective communication with elected officials and two presentations: “Freedom of Press: Local Media in the Digital Age” and “Effective…

Ignacio library to offer free legal clinic
Local News

Ignacio library to offer free legal clinic

September 2, 2017

Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help with forms and explain the process of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

September 2, 2017

Fred Bryant will speak about history and conservation ethics at the King Ranch. Lunch will be available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Early Childhood Council to offer courses
Education

Early Childhood Council to offer courses

September 1, 2017

Associated Press file “Medication Administration” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course is state-approved, meets all requirements for child care providers and is renewable every three…

Walk, run event to benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Outdoors

Walk, run event to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

September 1, 2017

A 5-K and 10-K run, 5-K walk, kid run, mini-sports expo, living-assistance expo, silent auction, chip timing, hula dancers and musicians will be featured. Entrants of the 10-K “Rough and…

LPEA to offer members free lunch
Local News

LPEA to offer members free lunch

September 1, 2017

Casual buffet meals, catered by Back Porch BBQ, and entertainment by the Bar D Wranglers will be featured. No reservations are required. Members are asked to park in front of…

Animas Museum to host talk about current study
Local News

Animas Museum to host talk about current study

September 1, 2017

The study focuses on three Hispano cemeteries at the Gato-Pagosa junction, Juanita and Trujillo, along the San Juan River. Lambert will assemble existing cemetery information, conduct additional research and perform…

Library card discount program offered through September
Local News

Library card discount program offered through September

September 1, 2017

Sixty businesses will offer discounts or incentives to those who show a valid library card from Durango Public Library. For more information, call 375-3380 or visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org/screens/discountcard.html.

Fairgrounds to host food-safety class
Local News

Fairgrounds to host food-safety class

September 1, 2017

The class also fulfills requirements for Cottage Food Tier 1 producers, and is available to non-English speakers. Participants will receive a Food Safety Works Wallet Card, valid for one year,…

Rotary Club to hear about conflict resolution
Education

Rotary Club to hear about conflict resolution

September 1, 2017

Terry Swan, former president of the Durango Arts Center Board of Directors and active volunteer in the community, will speak about nonviolent communication, a technique used to defuse arguments and…

Stillwater Music opens fall class registration
Education

Stillwater Music opens fall class registration

August 31, 2017

Durango Herald file Classes for all ages and abilities will be offered. Children can register for introductory percussion, beginning steel drum band, beginning violin group class, beginning combo, beginning vocal…

Powerhouse to host First Lego League kickoff
Education

Powerhouse to host First Lego League kickoff

August 31, 2017

The First Lego League is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for children 9 to 14 years old to teach kids to think scientifically through creative, hands-on activities. Teams…

Senior Center to offer square dance classes
Arts and Entertainment

Senior Center to offer square dance classes

August 31, 2017

Richard Berry will be caller, and has more than 35 years of square-dance experience. Dancers will learn five new calls a week, progressing from basic calls to more advanced. Classes…

Friends of the Arts to hold hula dance benefit
Arts and Entertainment

Friends of the Arts to hold hula dance benefit

August 31, 2017

Cost is $35 per participant. Checks made out to Durango Friends of the Arts will be accepted. For more information, call Karren Little at 799-2914.

Fort Lewis College to open art show
Arts and Entertainment

Fort Lewis College to open art show

August 31, 2017

Hickman, an internationally-known fiber artist, will make her return to Durango to showcase her work at the gallery. The opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept.…

Wolfwood Refuge to hold art fundraiser
Local News

Wolfwood Refuge to hold art fundraiser

August 31, 2017

A wolf looks out from its pen at Wolfwood Refuge outside of Ignacio.Durango Herald file The event will feature select artist representations of wolves, artwork by Kelly Black, music by…