Briefs

Forest Service hires Durango supervisor

du1-i-syn In his new position, Loveall will help manage the forest agriculture program, non-federal lands in the CSFS southwest area…

June 22, 2018

Education

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

The lecture is about artists Pablita Velarde, Helen Hardin and Margarete Bagshaw, who are from three different generations and influenced…

June 22, 2018

Business

Microloan created to ease economic impact from fires

Applications are available for qualifying businesses. For more information, call or email Kent Curtis, First Southwest Community Fund president, at…

June 22, 2018

Business

Durango Dog Ranch expands services

Visitors can now tour the kennel and meet dogs at the dog ranch, with guides on-site to provide information about…

June 22, 2018

Local News

Hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis to talk about new book, ‘Endurance’

Author Jennifer Pharr Davis, who has hiked more than 14,000 miles of long-distance trails nationally and internationally, will speak about…

June 22, 2018

Local News

Cortez library announces July storytimes

The Raising Readers Storytime program, held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, has announced its offerings…

June 22, 2018

Local News

James Potter to discuss preservation efforts at Ute Tribal Park

As a part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present James…

June 22, 2018

Local News

Hampstead Theatre Company plans performance at Cortez library

Because of demand, the Hampstead Stage Company added an unscheduled performance “A Christmas Carol” in December.The Journal file Hampstead Stage…

June 21, 2018

Business

Hay being sold to horse owners in need

Courtesy of Kathy Sherer To combat the shortage, two-strand bales of hay are being delivered from northern Colorado, and a…

June 20, 2018

Local News

Prosecutor: U.S. officers justified in fatal Colorado shooting

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported Saturday that Mesa County District Attorney Dan Rubinstein ruled U.S. Bureau of Land Management…

June 17, 2018

High School Sports

Outdoor skills weekend planned for Western Colorado women

A skills event only for women will be held in Western Colorado in July.Colorado Parks and Wildlife The event is…

June 17, 2018

Business

Southwest Health System gets interim CFO

Sam Radkedu1-i-syn Sam Radke will serve as the interim chief financial officer for Southwest Health System, according to a news…

June 17, 2018

Local News

Photos of firefighter dads requested for Father’s Day

A sign in Hermosa supports firefighters battling the 416 Fire.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Brian Eady, spokesperson for Type 1 incident command…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College to observe summer solstice

Attendees will watch the sun paint a spiral on the centerâ€™s gallery walls through a window designed by Denver artist…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Champion juggler Peter Davison to perform at Cortez Public Library

Champion juggler and movement artist Peter Davison will perform at the Cortez Public Library on Wednesday, June 20, at 2…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Cortez Public Library has opening for struggling reader

The Cortez Public Library’s reading volunteer program – Raising Readers Intervention, Mentoring, Tutoring Program – has one slot open for…

June 15, 2018

Education

Social work license course registration opens

The class will prepare social workers for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker examination. Classes will be held from 5 to…

June 15, 2018

Agriculture

Farmers, ranchers invited to nominate committee candidates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations from farmers and ranchers for candidates to serve on…

June 15, 2018

Business

Solar economics topic of next Lunch and Learn

Participants are asked to bring an electric bill to help learn about how solar energy can save money. Cost is…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Aztec Ruins lecture to discuss Chaco Canyon

Archaeologist Paul Reed will discuss Chaco Culture at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center in…

June 12, 2018

Business

Southwest Health physical therapist is recertified as wound care specialist

The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy has announced that Jodi Harris has completed requirements to recertify her wound…

June 9, 2018

State Nation World

Colorado girl, 4, dies after weight falls on top of her

The Greeley Tribune reports Aaliya Marie Montoya was playing with a sibling and a cousin of similar age in an…

June 8, 2018

Local News

Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, dance and picnic is Sunday

The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering’s annual barn dance and picnic fundraiser featuring the Tim Sullivan Band and Cowboy Poet Lindy…

June 6, 2018

Local News

Salida Circus plans two performances at library

The Salida Circus plans two performances made for the family at the Cortez Public Library in June. Described as a…

June 5, 2018