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Tafoya Barrett and Associates firm gains new member
Business

Tafoya Barrett and Associates firm gains new member

March 14, 2017

Fevolddu1-i-syn Fevold graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in English communications. She and has worked for several local companies while…

LPEA to host lighting workshop March 22
Business

LPEA to host lighting workshop March 22

March 14, 2017

The lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the LPEA Durango location, 45 Stewart St. The workshop is designed for contractors, electricians, physical plant…

SCAPE announces five companies for 2017 program
Business

SCAPE announces five companies for 2017 program

March 14, 2017

This year’s participants are: AprèsActive, an outdoor adventure mixed reality software company, founded by Tal-ee Roberts, Tyler Fischer and Guy Ewing.Toast Mobile Lounge, a mobile bar for parties or events,…

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work
Local News

Wheelchair users can get help to clear Tech Center road work

March 14, 2017

People using wheelchairs and scooters who struggle through current road construction from Durango Tech Center to Animas View Drive can call Southwest Center for Independence at 259-1672 for assistance.Durango Herald…

New Horizons Preschool to hold benefit
Education

New Horizons Preschool to hold benefit

March 14, 2017

Associated Press file Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. They include a chuck-wagon dinner, silent-auction items, mechanical bull riding, Western line dancing and face painting. For more…

Ambassador wolves to visit Purgatory
Local News

Ambassador wolves to visit Purgatory

March 13, 2017

du1-i-syn An educational talk will be offered at 12:30 p.m. The event is free, open to all, and photography will be allowed. For more information, visit www.purgatoryresort.com. Herald Staff

Indivisible Durango to meet March 25
Local News

Indivisible Durango to meet March 25

March 13, 2017

Indivisible Durango will hold a general membership meeting from 10 a.m. to noon March 25, at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.Durango Herald file The purpose of the meeting…

Rotarians get parks and rec update
Local News

Rotarians get parks and rec update

March 12, 2017

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Durango- 10/12/12 – Cathy Metz has been elected president of state Parks and Recreation Association, her department is also honored with state award called the Columbine<br><br><br><br>JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>Durango-…

Volunteers needed for eighth-grade boys conference
Education

Volunteers needed for eighth-grade boys conference

March 11, 2017

Durango Herald file The goal of the conference is to give students the tools to build positive self-image, strong relationships with others and a sense of self-advocacy, all of which…

Durango Friends invite public to talk about Quakerism
Local News

Durango Friends invite public to talk about Quakerism

March 10, 2017

du1-i-syn This series is open to people interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. Sunday’s talk is “Quaker Decision-making and the Meeting for Worship for Business.” Silent meeting for worship…

Ecumenical Lent services to be held before Holy Week
Religion

Ecumenical Lent services to be held before Holy Week

March 10, 2017

Associated Press file These ecumenical services will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and will include community worship and soup supper: March 15 at First Presbyterian Church, 1159 East Third…

Beekeepers Association to host seminar Saturday
Local News

Beekeepers Association to host seminar Saturday

March 9, 2017

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association will hold its spring beekeeping seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim…

Learn how to build a rain barrel at 4CORE workshop
Southwest Life

Learn how to build a rain barrel at 4CORE workshop

March 9, 2017

du1-i-syn The hands-on workshop, which is part of the Home H2O Program, will include all necessary equipment, parts and instruction. Doug Pushard of HarvestH2O in Sante Fe will lead the…

Free talk to address relief from seasonal allergies
Health

Free talk to address relief from seasonal allergies

March 9, 2017

Durango Herald photo illustration Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will discuss how allergy symptoms can be resolved using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which can provide long-term results for seasonal allergies and allergic…