Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Joel Ratcheff, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in session),…
Hundreds of spectators line Blair Street to watch unique competition
That may be harder than you think. “We hadn’t taken book donations for the last two months,” said Lori Brouner, manager of the Methodist Thrift Shop. “We were so full…
The Met: Live in HD featuring “The Magic Flute,” 10:55 a.m., $23/$21, Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College Student Union, www.metopera.org/Season/2015-16-Season. My Big Fat Greek Wedding dinner and screening, 5:30 p.m.,…
Stray dog lost use of both of his back legs
The fundraiser “Burning Down the House” will take place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 22 at Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 764 Main Ave. The event will benefit Durango’s emergency…
Thursday 2:33 p.m. A person in truck ran several red lights while driving southbound in the 2400 block of Main Avenue. 6:12 p.m. A man was carrying a rifle with…
Spending plan would help protect Colorado land, water
College uses firm to attract more students
Durango High School students take advantage of Friday’s sun and warmer temperatures in Fassbinder Park. From left are Kaniesha Valley, 18, Jessica Looman, 17, Tyllor Ledford, 17, and Hannah Looman,…
23-year-old Tyree Ogsbury-Jones said he ‘wished’ he had a lawyer
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff Monday in memory of Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Geer, who was wounded in the line of duty.Durango Herald file photo…
Hopefuls lob attacks at incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet
Wednesday 10:20 a.m. A man reported that a gun was missing from his vehicle in the 1900 block of Highland Avenue. 12:02 p.m. A group of homeless people were drinking…
Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, improve communication, presentation and leadership skills, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Community Health Action Coalition meeting, 8-9:30…
The Wooden Canvas lecture with local author Ruth Lambert will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio. The Wooden Canvas Project…
Steamworks Owner Kris Oyler holds up two six-packs of Colorado Kolsch. Colorado brewers sent Peyton Manning a six-pack of Colorado beers, including a Kolsch.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file photo After the…
Bill urges Congress to act on mine restoration
Master Leasing Plan receives near unanimous favor
Noah Azulai, a kindergartner at Park Elementary School, won a statewide contest held by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to decorate a tote bag to be given…
Event supports people with medical crises
Agency takes issue with report by Bureau of Reclamation
Legendary coach gets his piece of the floor
Animas Museum opens exhibit illustrating evolution of sport in Southwest Colorado
Tuesday 10:47 a.m. Items were stolen from a construction site in the 200 block of Ella Vita Court. 12:23 p.m. A woman needed help buckling her grandson into a car…
Ellen Roberts joins Democrats in opposition
La Plata County Democrats will moderate a debate between the two candidates running to be the Democratic Party district attorney nominee, Christian Champagne and Ben Lammons. The debate will be…
