Education
Phi Kappa Phi inducts two Southwest Colorado students
du1-i-syn McMillan was initiated at University of the Pacific, and Daniel was initiated at Colorado State University.
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Local News
Wolfwood Refuge to visit Three Springs
du1-i-syn Two educational talks will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the green space. The event is open to all. For more information, www.wolfwoodrefuge.org.
Local News
Commissioner Westendorff to hold public office hours
du1-i-syn For more information, call the La Plata County Commissioners’ Office at 382-6219.
Food
Durango Farmers Market begins; others approaching
Durango Herald file The Durango Farmers Market began on Saturday. It will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. in October) to noon in the First National Bank…
Southwest Life
Four Corners Horticulture Conference to be held in June at Fort Lewis College
Durango Herald file Classes will cover an array of topics, such as water-wise ground-covers and plants, award-winning annuals, native and companion plants, crevice gardens, steppe gardens, cacti and succulents, and…
Education
P.E.O. chapter awards scholarships to local students
du1-i-syn The two students were chosen for academic achievement, leadership ability, drive to create positive change and their dedication to their community. Cordell plans to major in biochemistry and minor…
Education
Local high school graduate receives doctorate in economics
du1-i-syn Sargent was born in Durango and attended Park Elementary School, Needham Elementary School, Miller Middle School and Durango High School.
Food
Durango-based authors to launch anti-cancer diet book
A $40 ticket includes a signed copy of the book, appetizers and a chance to chat with the authors. Tickets are available in advance at Maria’s Bookshop and Eolus. Tickets…
Local News
Wildlife Museum open for summer season
du1-i-syn Visiting hours for the museum and fish hatchery are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and donations are appreciated;…
Southwest Life
Pine River Garden Club to hold plant exchange
Associated Press file Participants are encouraged to bring a plant, take a plant or make a donation. Crafts, baked goods, drinks and a drawing for prizes will be featured. For…
Education
Spots available for Safetytown summer program
Durango Herald file The program will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12-16 at St. Columba School, 1801 East Third Ave. Children will lean various safety-themed lessons in…
Local News
Durango Kennel Club to present dog-show series
du1-i-syn Judges are American-Kennel-Club-licensed and from the United States and Canada. For more information, call 769-7685.
Local News
Palace to hold second-annual Burger Night
The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado will sponsor the event. For more information, call 799-1654 or visit www.cancercoalitionswc.org.
Education
Durango High School’s Class of 1987 seeks alumni for reunion
du1-i-syn For more information, call Denise Finks at 759-0356, Kari Rowley at 759-2348, email Amy Lantz at [email protected] or join the Facebook group “Durango High School Class of 1987 Reunion”…
Education
Know Your Dough to host High School Financial Planning Program
du1-i-syn The program is provided by the National Endowment for Financial Education and sponsored by Durango Education Foundation. For more information, email executive director Allison Andersen at [email protected].
Local News
Rotary Club of Durango to hear history of Colorado Coal Wars
du1-i-syn Historian Craig Nettleton will speak about the Colorado Coal Wars and Ludlow Massacre of the early 20th century. The massacre was the culmination of an extensive strike against Colorado…
Southwest Life
Animas Valley Grange to present ‘Eat Dirt, Eat Wild’ talk
The talk will focus on the connection between health and the foods people eat, microbes people are exposed to and the benefits of “eating a little dirt.” All are welcome…
Local News
Durango to conduct spring elm-tree-root injections
du1-i-syn A contract company will do the injections, which will target the insect European elm scale and leaf roller aphids. For more information, call city arborist Greg Sykes at 375-7383.
Local News
Commissioner Lachelt to hold public office hours
Lacheltdu1-i-syn Lachelt urges residents to visit and provide their input about issues that face the county and the surrounding region. For more information, call the La Plata County Commissioners Office…
Education
Mountain Middle students to present poetry cafe
Durango Herald file Students will act as hosts, waiters, busboys, busgirls and cooks to serve poetry to guests with decorated “poetry delivery tubes” from a menu of their own creation,…
Local News
Community invited to seventh annual Caregiver Conference
Durango Herald file Session topics will include: The Caregiver and Senior Resource Fair and lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Durango/La Plata Senior Center. Reservations are required. The…
Local News
Event planned to support victims of sexual violence
Community invited to attend event at Smiley Building
Southwest Life
Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club extends shop hours
Durango Herald The shop is now open: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.10 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Saturday of the month.Club members can use…
Religion
Tara Mandala Retreat Center to host open house
du1-i-syn A guided tour of the retreat center and Tara temple, with a brief introduction to meditation and time for questions, and a vegetarian buffet lunch will be featured. For…
Arts and Entertainment
Last call for ‘Dessert with the Cast’
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald And at each of the six performances through the last one on Saturday, there is a Silent Auction table open for bids with many great items from…
Education
Southwest Colorado Community College graduates to walk Sunday
du1-i-syn The commencement speaker will be Dr. Tony Zeiss, retired Pueblo Community College president, author and current executive director for the Museum of the Bible. The event is free and…
Local News
Drivers beware: Spring means wildlife is crossing roads
du1-i-syn Drivers should be extra cautious during the spring, when high numbers of wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. “Our maintenance personnel are being called upon more and more over the past couple…
Local News
Shimmy Mob to participate in World Belly Dance Day
du1-i-syn The team will dance at these times and locations: 11 a.m., Durango Farmers Market, in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.Noon, Father…
Local News
Mail carriers to accept food donations May 13
du1-i-syn Community members can leave donations of non-perishable goods next to their mailboxes before mail is delivered that day. Letter carriers will collect food donations and arrange deliveries to Durango…
Local News
Season opens Saturday for Durango Farmers Market
Durango Herald file The market will be open every Saturday through Oct. 28 at the same location. In October, the hours will be 9 a.m. to noon. For more information,…