Business
Cortez restaurant Pepperhead plans to close July 7
Owners announce new, earlier closing date
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Durango Botanical Society to hold tour of county gardens
du1-i-syn Herbal mock cocktails and treats from Mountain Thyme Herbal Society, plein air artists and music will be featured. Garden experts will be available to answer questions. Once tickets are…
Education
Durango High School Class of 1967 to hold reunion meeting
Durango Herald file All members of the class are encouraged to attend.
Local News
La Plata Quilters to hold ‘A Celebration of Quilts’
Durango Herald file Vendors from Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona will showcase and sell their products. More than 100 quilts will be on display with some for sale, and a…
Business
Commercial-energy customers invited to learn about efficiency incentives
A pedestrian walks past gas-line piping being installed by Atmos Energy.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald Area commercial-energy customers are invited to attend and will learn about energy-efficiency opportunities from representatives of Atmos…
Business
Libo expands counseling, coaching service
Libodu1-i-syn For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.felicialibo.com.
Business
Former Vantiv employee leaves company, starts business
AP Photo/Eric Risbergdu1-i-syn Tallman’s new consulting group uses cloud-based customer relationship management software to offer qualified nonprofits data-managing services to help them increase revenue, reduce cost and improve reporting capabilities.…
Local News
La Plata County commissioners to hold gas pipeline safety meeting
Atmos Energy installs gas line piping along East Third Avenue.Durango Herald file Staff members from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will give a presentation about the Firestone home…
Local News
Section of Rim Trail to close Thursday-Friday
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department’s park maintenance division at 375-7380.
Local News
DHS class of 2007 to hold reunion
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file A family event is planned before the celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fassbinder Park, 140 West Park Ave.
Local News
Durango Friends to offer movie night
du1-i-syn The film “What you Need to Know about Natural Gas Production” will be shown, with popcorn provided. The event is free and open to all, and attendees are welcome…
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Weed spraying scheduled in Durango
Durango Herald file The city, which contracted with Tres Mesa for noxious weed abatement, promotes best management practices to ensure safety. Herbicides include 2,4-D Amine and Perspective. The weed control…
Local News
Dog-training classes to be offered at senior center
Sally Pfrunimer takes off on a scooter with her poodle.The Journal file Focuses will be on leash skills, coming when called, staying at a distance and more, and dogs will…
Local News
Rotary Club of Durango to hear about living with wildlife
du1-i-syn Veteran guidebook writer, hiker and Durango resident, Maureen Keilty, will give a presentation about living with wildlife. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Chessa…
Local News
LifeCare meeting for those with dementia to be offered Wednesday
Durango Herald file A meeting for people interested in the program will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. For more information, call…
Arts and Entertainment
Artist to offer classes for children and parents
du1-i-syn Each class will feature an interactive art project for children. For more information, call 375-7300.
Southwest Life
Center of Southwest Studies to celebrate summer solstice
Marking the summer solstice, the morning sun paints a spiral on the wall of The Center for Southwest Studies. This year’s event will be held at 6 a.m. June 21.Durango…
Health
Class to train cottage-food, egg producers about safety, more
Durango Herald file Requirements for a cottage-food business will be covered, including food safety, safe-food handling, cross-contamination and cross-contact of food allergens, temperature control for safe-food preparation, storage, transport and…
Health
Herbal first-aid class to be held in Bayfield
du1-i-syn Local herbalists Kate Brunner, Kate Husted and Zita Xavier will speak about herbs for summer homes and adventure first-aid kits. The program is free and open to all. Registration…
Health
Mercy named to 100 Great Community Hospitals list
Durango Herald file The list recognizes quality, patient satisfaction and overall excellence. To view the complete list, visit http://bit.ly/2qWO9oV.
Local News
Animas Valley Grange to host fire-and-rescue talk
Durango Herald file Deputy Chief Randy Black and Fire Marshall Karola Hanks of Durango Fire Protection District will speak about the services provided in the Animas Valley. Refreshments will be…
Local News
Glacier Club maintenance briefly impacts water supply
Glacier Club asked members to conserve water as it switched its main source of water supply.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file The club asked members to conserve water earlier this week, as…
Local News
Gold King Mine spill conference set in Farmington
Mine waste tinged water in Cement Creek from the Gold King Mine area flows into the Animas River in August 2015 in Silverton. Scientists who have studied the impact of…
Local News
Week of activities set to promote clean commuting
People who rode a bike, walked or carpooled were rewarded in June 2016 in the 1000 block of Main Avenue with free coffee, T-shirts, candy bars and energy bars as…
Local News
Cortez woman completes Air Force basic training
Sparksdu1-i-syn Sparks graduated high school from Rocky Mountain Digital Academy in 2016 and completed an intensive, eight-week program at the Texas military base. She was trained in military studies, discipline,…
Education
Elks Lodge doles out $19,500 in scholarships
du1-i-syn The lodge directly funded $6,500 in scholarships for these students: Cameron Flann, Animas High School, received $800; Jessica Weinmeister, Bayfield High School, received $850; Taylor Morris, Bayfield High School,…
Education
Durango Adult Education Center to offer math GED classes
du1-i-syn Classes are small and will cover basic algebra, geometry, probability, fractions, decimals and percentages, with weekly assessments, practice tests and test-taking tips. The math GED test will be held…