Kellydu1-i-syn Kelly’s presentation, “The Cost of War: The Price of Peace,” will detail her work in global conflict “hot spots,” including Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Bosnia and Haiti. For more information,…
James Jones leads an exercise class in December 2015 at the Durango-La Plata County Senior Center. “Matter of Balance,” a free series of classes about preventing falls, begins at 9:30…
San Juan Basin Health and partner organizations have added a free monthly farm stand for WIC program recipients at the Roberta Shirley Center, 2019 East Third Ave.J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press…
Two Denver-based attorneys will offer insights into current marijuana regulations and likely upcoming legal changes at 11 a.m. Friday in Meeting Room 1 of the Durango Public Library, 1900 East…
Mayor to outlines plan to reduce violence CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce a $36 million mentoring initiative for thousands of youths from high-crime neighborhoods and ask for…
The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is holding the 13th annual Parade of Homes Friday through Sunday. Area homes, both new and remodeled, will be toured. Tickets cost $20.Jerry…
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – South Western Colorado will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel, 699…
Burgessdu1-i-syn The free lecture will draw from Katherine Burgess’ experiences in the area, and explore the historical, political, ethnic, and linguistic “fault lines” between separate peoples of the region. Burgess,…
LAS VEGAS – Officials from 21 states sued the U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday over a new rule that would make about 4 million higher-earning workers eligible for overtime pay,…
du1-i-syn Crews led by Boone have built more than 500 miles of shared-use and purpose-built trails for all abilities in the United States and internationally. Boone will appear at the…
Dukedu1-i-syn Duke will speak on the “Make All Children Smile in Zimbabwe” effort, a partnership between the Duke family in Durango and the Mugomba family in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Visitors…
Gas stations go dry in the South ATLANTA – Gas prices spiked as the gas shortage in the South rolled into the work week, raising fears that the scattered disruptions…
Aloe vera is one of several herbs and plants that is helpful in alleviating joint pain. Herbalist Marija Helt will discuss dietary contributions to joint inflammation and highlight several helpful…
Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file<br><br>Jeff Gore, center, watches Caitlyn Taussig perform for children at Fort Lewis Elementary School in October 2015 as part of the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. This year’s…
Lyft to go mostly autonomous in 5 years DETROIT – Within five years, a majority of ride-hailing company Lyft’s rides will be in self-driving cars, the company’s co-founder and president…
A “Hall of Heroes” photograph of fallen Colorado service members from 2000 to 2016 will also be on display at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4031, 1550 Main…
The conference will feature a Friday meet-and-greet and documentary film screening, short and diverse lectures followed by a keynote Chaco Canyon talk Saturday, and field trips on Sunday and Monday.…
MANILA, Philippines – A former Filipino militiaman testified before the country’s Senate on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte, when he was still a city mayor, ordered him and other members…
In this Aug. 31, 2011, photo, Jude Schuenemeyer stands in his orchard near Cortez. Schuenemeyer will present “Colorado is Orchard Country: Orchard Restoration” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Animas…
John Garcia, emergency response manager at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and star of National Geographic’s “DogTown” show, will speak at the La Plata County Humane Society’s ninth annual Bark &…
Stillwater Music will hold a Stillwater Adaptive Orchestra group music class for adults with disabilities from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Tuesday from Sept. 20 through Oct. 25 at…
Peresdu1-i-syn WACO, Texas – A grand jury declined to recommend charges for three Waco, Texas, police officers who shot bikers during a gunfight between rival motorcycle clubs in which nine…
The Society of Creative Anachronism will host a Current Middle Ages demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Buckley Park, 1200 block of Main Ave, similar to this…
The city of Durango is seeking public input through Sept. 29 to evaluate methods for communicating with residents.Matt Slocum/Associated Press file Two survey respondents will be selected randomly to win…
WASHINGTON – In a long-awaited sign that middle-class Americans are finally seeing real economic gains, U.S. households got a raise last year after seven years of stagnant incomes. Rising pay…
Durango Zumba instructors Karla Sluis, Sara Illsley, and Donna Middleton will lead easy dance-fitness routines for new students. Women, men, and teenagers are welcome. Attendees should wear comfortable fitness clothes,…
Marty Lukso joins others dropping off personal papers for shredding by Phoenix Recycling in November 2015 in the parking lot of First National Bank of Durango. Shred days offer residents…
Burnsdu1-i-syn The screening is a chance to see the film before its PBS debut. The movie is an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of…
Obama expected to veto 9/11 victims’ bill WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is expected to veto a bill Congress approved without objection that would allow families of the victims of…
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