Briefs

Naturalist training for nature tours at Purgatory Resort

Naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association will lead free naturalist training sessions at Purgatory Resort to teach participants what they…

May 10, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Brewer wins gold at World Beer Cup

Steamworks’ Night Train top dark lager

May 8, 2018

Local News

Navajo president’s daughter on leave after DWI arrest

The announcement regarding Karis Begaye came Tuesday after sharp criticism online and in Navajo communities about the handling of her…

May 8, 2018

Local News

Mayor’s son threatens officer’s job in Colorado traffic stop

Denver Mayor Michael HancockAssociated Press KMGH-TV reports 22-year-old Jordan Hancock was fined $250 on Monday after being accused of driving…

May 8, 2018

Local News

Democrat Hanlon to open office in Southwest Colorado in bid to unseat Tipton

Hanlon It will be at 1911 Main Ave. in Durango, according to a news release from spokesman Max Doyle. Hanlon…

May 5, 2018

Business

Life insurance to be discussed Thursday

Shirley Olivas, a resident of Bayfield, will give a presentation titled “real life insurance story.” The main speaker will be…

May 3, 2018

Local News

Forest Service seeks comments on proposed sale of Trimble administrative site

The San Juan National Forest is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Trimble Administrative Site Land…

May 3, 2018

Local News

The Center of Southwest Studies announces summer lecture series lineup

The Center of Southwest Studies has announced its summer lecture series based on the theme “Women in the Southwest.” The…

May 3, 2018

Local News

BLM accepting applications for artist-in-residence at Canyons of the Ancients

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for the 2018 Canyons of the Ancients National Monument artist-in-residence program. Applications…

May 3, 2018

Local News

Half-day birding tours provide taste of birder’s fare

The 2018 Ute Mountain/Mesa Verde Birding Festival offers several half-day tours for birders who want to participate but cannot devote…

May 3, 2018

Local News

Firewood permits for sale in Mancos and Dolores

Juan National Forest permits harvesting of dead and downed trees

May 1, 2018

Local News

Families can meet a pediatrician at Cortez library

Dr. John Pearsall Dr. John Pearsall, a pediatrician at Cortez Integrated Healthcare, will meet with families on May 2 from…

April 30, 2018

Living

Sunflower hosts The Cannondolls and Six Dollar String Band

Caitlin Cannon and Kate Willyard share their passion for melody and frank lyrics in The Cannondolls, an Americana project that…

April 29, 2018

Local News

Engineering consultant will discuss Great Inca Road

A panorama of Machu Picchu, built by the Incas in the mid-15th century where the Andes meet the Amazon basin…

April 27, 2018

Local News

Ballet Folklorico will perform at library for Cinco de Mayo

Ballet Folklorico de Durango will perform at the Cortez Public Library on May 5.Durango Herald file Festivities begin May 5…

April 27, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde artist-in-residence plans photo workshop at Cortez library

On May 8 at the Cortez Public Library, photographer Ellen Augarten will discuss her photos taken during her residency at…

April 27, 2018

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association to celebrate Public Lands Day at McPhee

The San Juan Mountains Association will celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day at McPhee marina on Saturday, May 19, from 9…

April 26, 2018

Local News

Denkai Animal Sanctuary to host get-together, animal welfare exhibit

Denkai Animal Sanctuary will host an animal welfare exhibit in the Cortez Public Library from May 1-31 and a “Meet…

April 26, 2018

Local News

Power outages will affect Rico, Trout Lake area

The San Miguel Power Association scheduled a power outage from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, affecting 420 members in Trout Lake, Rico,…

April 24, 2018

Business

Four Corners Community Bank adds Thompson to ag lending team

Charles Thompson, Four Corners Community Bank Four Corners Community Bank has announced that Charles Thompson, who claims 32 years of…

April 24, 2018

Local News

Navajo Nation approves $2.4 million for veterans facility

Navajo Nation council members voted 19-0 this week to give $2.4 million toward the construction of a service center for…

April 23, 2018

Local News

Airline passenger fined $500 after keeping free airline apple

The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple…

April 23, 2018

Local News

Hisatsinom plans presentation about ancient turkeys of Arizona

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present Blythe Morrison on Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at…

April 23, 2018

Local News

Talk focuses on wage theft

It is designed for nonprofit professionals and community leaders who would like to deepen their understanding of the wage-theft problem…

April 22, 2018