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How Christian missionary media shaped the world
Religion

How Christian missionary media shaped the world

February 2, 2019

For much of the 19th century, Christian missionaries served as informal foreign correspondents for a broadly Christian public in the eastern United States and Western Europe.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Robertson…

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy
Religion

DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy

February 2, 2019

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War ll who were aboard the U.S. troopship Dorchester on Feb. 3, 1943. When…

Animas High School thanks supporters
Community

Animas High School thanks supporters

January 31, 2019

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Carvers and we were glad to encourage AHS families and friends to support such an outstanding local business that does so much for…

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway
Community

Person grateful for man who plowed driveway

January 31, 2019

My neighbor said a tall man in a gray Toyota truck went by his house and stopped at my house. How wonderful to come home to a clean driveway. All…

Animas High School grateful for support
Community

Animas High School grateful for support

January 31, 2019

Kirk Komick and his staff contribute so much to our community, always with grace and style, and we appreciate their support! Animas High School

Women to present climbing presentation Thursday
Community

Women to present climbing presentation Thursday

January 31, 2019

Rodey climbed Kilimanjaro when she was 73. Malcom made the trek at 64. Together, they will intertwine their separate experiences in an entertaining presentation that will include background about Africa’s…

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday
Community

Daybreak Rotary to meet Wednesday

January 31, 2019

Larry Turner will talk about the Guatemala Medical Team needs. For more information, visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday
Community

DeColores Civitan to meet Tuesday

January 31, 2019

The club conducts projects such as working with Community Connections, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Durango Adult Education Center, and highway cleanup, among others. The meeting is free and…

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
Community

Durango High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

January 31, 2019

Hanley Frost will present about Southern Ute History. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $17. For more information, visit www.durangohighnoonrotary.com.

Durango Rotary Club to meet Tuesday
Community

Durango Rotary Club to meet Tuesday

January 31, 2019

Albert, a longtime Rotarian, is president of San Juan Services, a local company which manages and develops hotels, commercial and residential real estate. The club’s dinner meeting will start at…

Pope reaffirms priest celibacy but makes case for exception
Religion

Pope reaffirms priest celibacy but makes case for exception

January 29, 2019

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama City.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press Francis said he believes priestly celibacy is…

Pope lowers expectations for next month’s sex abuse summit
Religion

Pope lowers expectations for next month’s sex abuse summit

January 28, 2019

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama City.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press Francis told reporters returning from Panama on…

Health department offers HPV vaccine
Health

Health department offers HPV vaccine

January 27, 2019

Every year in the U.S., human papillomavirus causes 30,700 cancers in men and women, and each day, 33 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for boys and…

Steamworks to tap Snickerdoodle firkin during Snowdown
Food

Steamworks to tap Snickerdoodle firkin during Snowdown

January 27, 2019

du1-i-syn Steamworks Brewing Co. plans to continue its ongoing Firkin Fridays series by tapping a “Snickerdoode” firkin at 3 p.m. Friday at its downtown brewpub and Purgy’s at Purgatory Resort.…