Southwest Life

Farmington Public Library hosts thinking money for kids exhibit provided by national grant

Thinking Money for Kids is an interactive exhibit that uses games, activities and a storyline to help children understand what…

February 20, 2020

Community

City opens applications for citizen’s police academy

The academy increases citizens’ understanding of police work and law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system. Durango Police Officers,…

February 20, 2020

Community

Mt. Allison Grange to host Bunco party

The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. with Bunco after. The community is invited. For more information, email [email protected], visit…

February 20, 2020

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet

Anyone with prostate issues, prostate cancer diagnosis or post prostate cancer treatment concerns is welcome to attend. The guest speaker…

February 20, 2020

Community

VFW Post 4031 raising money for kitchen remodel

After the upgrade, the VFW will be better able to host fundraisers, such as Veteransâ€™ Breakfast, Friday night fundraisers and…

February 20, 2020

And the West is History

Photo: New Smokestack for Power Plant –1948

The building that now houses the Powerhouse Science Center was built with Mission-style architecture in 1892. It was one of…

February 17, 2020

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to celebrate League of Women Voters’ 100th birthday

Trish Pegram, past president of the Durango chapter, will speak to the club about what the league does nationally, in…

February 14, 2020

Community

Marvel Grange to host luau

A traditional luau meal will be served, including kaula pork, shoyu chicken, shrimp rice, cole slaw, plain rice, fresh fruit…

February 14, 2020

Health

Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids

Wendy Kerley gives Ethan Getman, 15, a shot of the flu vaccine at the Cordova Shot Nurse clinic in Memphis,…

February 14, 2020

Health

Mercy offers latest advanced body composition assessment

In the U.S., two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and more than one-third of school-age children are either…

February 14, 2020

Community

Knights of Columbus to host sweetheart dance

An Italian dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dancing with DJ Alex Rodriquez will take place from…

February 13, 2020

Community

Thank you from Durango Friends of the Arts

Their fascinating program explored the history and philosophy of death in art obituaries and obit cartoons. Talking about death in…

February 12, 2020

Community

Thank you to “Cover Night” musicians

The musicians didn’t get paid, nor did their appearance in the lineup result in a record contract. They did it…

February 12, 2020

Community

Thank you to Project Merry Christmas

Toys, bikes, clothes and food have been gathered and organized for delivery. Each member of the board of PMC has…

February 12, 2020

Community

Thank you to Snowdown

The Durango Herald usually takes a lot of “jabs” during Snowdown, however it was the former publisher, owner and editor…

February 12, 2020

Community

hOurExchange to host potluck lunch

hOurExchange is a “time bank.” It’s a way to give something others need and receive help when it is needed.…

February 12, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host laser cutter class for adults

Cost is $65 per couple and includes beverages and instructors on site. To register, visit www.powsci.org.

February 12, 2020

Community

Women’s Resource Center seeks nominations for Extraordinary Women Award

The Women’s Resource Center has made a tradition of recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of La Plata County women during…

February 12, 2020

Community

Durango DeColores Civitan Club celebrates 31 years of service

Members of Civitans volunteer regularly to help others in the community, through a range of charity projects such as working…

February 12, 2020

Community

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups announce meetings

Bayfield group meetings are currently “on hold,” but normally meet at Pine River Senior Center, 111 West South St, Bayfield.…

February 12, 2020

Community

Durango Recreation Center to host Community Cares 5k

Chad Rush is a lifelong resident of Durango and was recently diagnosed with a rare medical condition called spontaneous artery…

February 12, 2020

Travel

Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel

Disinfection equipment is carried by a worker as precautionary measures against the spreading of novel coronavirus, at Budapest Liszt Ferenc…

February 10, 2020

Travel

British Airways flight crosses Atlantic in less than 5 hours

A British Airways flight landed early Sunday morning at Heathrow Airport in London after leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport…

February 10, 2020

Health

China’s daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time

A worker wearing protective suit waits near an entrance at the Cheung Hong Estate, a public housing estate during evacuation…

February 10, 2020