Local Briefs

The Good Food Collective seeks public input
Community

The Good Food Collective seeks public input

March 12, 2021

The GFC now manages the www.southwestproducers.org online producer directory and is working to make it easier for the community to connect with local food. Locals are invited to share their…

Chapman Hill ice rink ends season
Community

Chapman Hill ice rink ends season

March 12, 2021

Chapman Hill will also offer a clinic series for players to continue to improve core skills of skating, passing, shooting and puck protection in a fun and competitive environment. The…

Spiritual Experiences Group hosts online discussions
Community

Spiritual Experiences Group hosts online discussions

March 12, 2021

10:30 a.m. Sunday: Experience the Sound of Soul. Free discussion. Open to all online. Visit www. Meetup.com, find Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango click on the Zoom link provided Sunday.7…

Animas Valley Grange to host seed exchange
Community

Animas Valley Grange to host seed exchange

March 12, 2021

Bring seeds or take seeds. Vegetable, herb and flower seeds that are not too old are all welcome. Packets will be provided for dividing and transporting seeds home. For more…

Hollis Walker to speak to Rotary Club of Durango
Community

Hollis Walker to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

March 12, 2021

The editorial board of the Herald chose four topics to consider in depth throughout the year, in hopes of encouraging community engagement and offering new ideas and challenges: Beyond Our…

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar Series
Community

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar Series

March 12, 2021

Durango’s history as a Wild West frontier town is full of stories of cowboys, railroaders, outlaws and “soiled doves.” Bessie Rivers was a legendary madam. Hattie Mashburn was a businesswoman…

Animas Valley Grange to host presentation
Community

Animas Valley Grange to host presentation

March 12, 2021

Eating the right food is hidden medicine. Bhotia was born and raised in the mountains of Nepal and traveled extensively in the Himalayas. He was a mountain guide and photographer.…

Durango Montessori School opens enrollment
Community

Durango Montessori School opens enrollment

March 12, 2021

DMS offers a quality Montessori-based education for pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school is located in the Smiley Building on East Third Avenue near downtown Durango. To set up a…

DAEC joins national campaign
Education

DAEC joins national campaign

March 12, 2021

The centers in Durango and Cortez offer pathways leading to a GED and English as a Second Language classes, as well as a range of wraparound services geared for professional…

Durango Arts Center hosting classes
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center hosting classes

March 11, 2021

Spring visual art classes are available for registration and online participation for children and adults. The classes offer fun, noncompetitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. All supplies…

Durango Arts Center looking for artists
The Durango Herald

Durango Arts Center looking for artists

March 11, 2021

The center is accepting art created during the COVID-19 pandemic from artists of all ages. Work can include paintings, photography, sculptures and poetry. There is a submission fee of $45.…

Snowdown Durango launches YouTube channel
Arts and Entertainment

Snowdown Durango launches YouTube channel

March 11, 2021

Everyone is invited to collaborate by posting videos to the Snowdown Fan Video Playlist at bit.ly/2OAaiKb. The 43rd Almost Annual Snowdown is less than a year away. A Magical Mystical…

Buck’s Parlor opens in Durango
Business

Buck’s Parlor opens in Durango

March 9, 2021

Buck’s provides services for the entire family and has COVID-safe protocols in place. Scheduled appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit www.bucksdurango.com or call 422-8070.

Comfort Keepers implements new mentoring program
Business

Comfort Keepers implements new mentoring program

March 9, 2021

All new hires are matched with an experienced caregiver who will help guide them through the onboarding process and then into their first 90 days of employment. This program not…

Pine River Library to celebrate World Water Day in March
Community

Pine River Library to celebrate World Water Day in March

March 5, 2021

The library will offer a “Be a Water Detective” kit for children, which includes PH testing strips, instructions for water experiments, and water-themed coloring and activity books. Adults may borrow…

Aidan Shaffer named to dean’s list
Education

Aidan Shaffer named to dean’s list

March 5, 2021

Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is…

Great Decisions Durango to hold discussion
Community

Great Decisions Durango to hold discussion

March 5, 2021

Moderator Dr. Paul DeBell will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion about the issues. The public is invited to…