Southwest Life - The Durango Herald

Library announces board vacancy

Beginning Feb. 1, Pine River Library will have an opening on its board of trustees. The position is for a full three-year term of office, ending Jan. 31, 2025. Candidates should be familiar...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Southern Ute Boys & Girls Club announces toy drive

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Boys & Girls Club, police department and Los Pinos Fire District are hosting a toy drive, now through Dec. 21. New unwrapped toys under $10 can be donated at th...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Chamber announces toy drive

The Durango Chamber of Commerce is partnering with La Plata County Boys & Girls Club to host a toy drive for ages 8 to 18, now through Dec. 17. Drop off new and gently-used toys, including b...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Humane Society decorates for donations

La Plata County Humane Society has decorated Christmas trees at Pet Haus, Groom Room, Creature Comforts and its shelter with personalized pet ornaments. Each ornament features a shelter pet ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango Wine Experience set to return

The Durango Wine Experience will return after its two-year pandemic hiatus. The weekendlong event will be held April 29 through May 1, 2022. The event features a Friday night walk-about at ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Holiday mutual aid drive to be held

A holiday mutual aid drive will take place, benefiting Toyei Industries and the Missionaries of Charity of Gallup, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 15. New or gent...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Fort Lewis College calendar

Visit www.fortlewis.edu, click the “Quick Links” menu, choose “News & Events,” then click “Events” to view the complete calendar. Sunday State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara’s “The Nutcr...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Events: Monday 12:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m.: Bingo, No Name Bridge 1:30 p.m.: MS/Be Fit Be Able, Pool Tuesday 8...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

And the West is History: Street Car Downtown – Ca. 1900

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Bridge Scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent Dec. 3 – Open Pairs First: W. Caplan/S. Caplan Second: S. Hasz/K. Hasz Third: W. Rosenber...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on COVID’s animal origins

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most scientists believe it emerged in the wild and jumped from bats to ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Iconic sheer trail at Zion National Park to require permits

SALT LAKE CITY – Zion National Park will soon require reservations to hike a famous southern Utah trail perched on the edge of a red-rock cliff, officials announced Friday. As of April 1, pe...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Travel