Local Briefs

Rain postpones Mancos chip-and-seal project

The project is expected to last four days. For more information, call Pete Merkel, San Juan National Forest roads manager, at 385-1323.

Durango to apply turf fertilizer at three locations

Turf maintenance being conducted on the Smith Sports Complex fields at Fort Lewis CollegeDurango Herald file July 21 at Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave., and Smith Sports Complex, Fort Lewis…

Durango High School Class of 1967 schedules planning meeting for reunion

All are welcome and help is appreciated.

Durango Citizens’ Climate Lobby to meet Wednesday

For more information, call 247-1129 or visit www.citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/co_durango.

Quakers to host film screening

du1-i-syn The film discusses how to live as a sustainable civilization. The event is free and open to all. The Durango Friends Meetinghouse is at 803 County Road 233. From…

Kiwanis Club to hear talk from CHAC

Tracy Cross of Community Health Action Coalition will speak at the meeting. Participants have the option to purchase lunch for $13 or a beverage for $3. All are welcome to…

Montezuma County to conduct roadwork north of Mancos

The project is expected to last four days. Chip-and-seal work will improve road surfaces, reduce dust emissions and allow the county to save on long-term road-maintenance costs. Construction vehicles will…

San Ignacio Fiesta to be held at end of month

Isaiah Jacket, 10, left, Tauno Gallegos, 11, center left, Elijah Gallegos, 7, center right, and Kera Madril, 11, right, do their best to soak parade-goers during the San Ignacio Fiesta…

Rotary Club to get regional update

Rotary district governor and member of the Cañon City Rotary Club, George Small, will give an update of club developments in southern Colorado. The event is open to the public.…

San Juan Mountains Association to offer Elbert Creek Trail hike

Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail.Durango Herald file Hikers will meet in the small parking area by the corrals next to Needles Country Store, 46825 U.S. Highway 550.…

Old Fort to hold open house

Attendees will learn about the various programs offered; take a tour of the education garden, incubator field, the observatory and newly renovated picnic grounds; meet local farmers; and explore historic…

Indivisible Durango to focus on ‘calls to action’

The focus will be “calls to action” to reach federal, state and local government officials and impact legislation. LPEA board member Gwinn Unger will also give the presentation, “Obamacare, Trumpcare…

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about Telluride in 1887

du1-i-syn The lecture is free and open to all. For more information, call 247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu.

Pine River Library to hold S.T.E.A.M. Fair

Dozens of interactive activities and demonstrations will be featured, including 3-D printing, rocket launching, gold panning, blacksmithing, music, art projects, food and drinks. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

Cézanne Quartet to perform at Pine River Library

The quartet will perform a mix of modern covers and classical chamber music. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

The Groove Orient to play Crash Music

du1-i-syn Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. St. Clair Winery will offer beer, wine and sandwiches for purchase. The show is open to all ages. For…

Community to celebrate Ed Morlan Day

Morlandu1-i-syn Barbecue meats will be provided and the Jelly Belly Boogie Band will perform. Attendees will pay tribute to the Ed Morlan Fund, set up by SCAPE to help local…

Public to rally for universal health care

All are welcome to attend. Signs to show support are encouraged. For more information, visit www.indivisibledurango.com.

SJMA members to learn about search and rescue dogs

Associated Press file For more information, visit www.sjma.org.

Navajo State Park to host weekend events

Navajo State Park is south of Arboles and has marinas in Colorado and New Mexico.Courtesy photo Bureau of Reclamation archaeologist Jimmie McKenzie will give a talk about the archaeological history…

Children invited to attend Cactusville church camp

Children will learn that they are called by God to be unconditionally loved and accepted. To register, visit www.durangoco.adventistchurch.org. For more information, call 259-1189.

Hickenlooper reappoints Zink to CDOT commission

du1-i-syn Zink, representative of District 8, was also elected chairwoman by the members of the commission. She has served on the commission since July 2013. For more information, visit www.codot.gov.

Celebrating Healthy Communities to hold anniversary event

Drinks, snacks, music, field-day events and prizes will be featured. For more information, visit www.ourhealthycommunities.org.

LPEA names one to apprentice lineman program

Hotterdu1-i-syn Hotter joined LPEA in 2016 as storekeeper, and worked with warehouse operations, purchasing and line crews to ensure equipment and tools were stocked and available. Dalton Hotter is from…

Absolute Physical Therapy adds one to team

O’Donnelldu1-i-syn O’Donnell is a 2015 physical therapy assistant graduate of Salt Lake Community College and has experience in outpatient and inpatient physical therapy. She is also certified in Mulligan’s Mobilization…

Commuter challenge winners announced

Challenge participants who submitted logs reported a total of 10,685 clean commute trips June 21-28. The winners were named based on a combination of trip points and participation. For more…

Colorado Connections Academy suggests summer learning tips

Courtesy Connections Academy file According to the National Summer Learning Association, children can lose up to two months of essential math and reading skills during the summer months. Some suggestions…

Durango student makes Seaver College dean’s list

Pagosa Springs student makes dean’s list at University of Wisconsin

Bayfield student named to CCU dean’s list