Community - The Durango Herald

Prostate cancer support group to meet

Man 2 Man Prostate Cancer Support Group of Durango will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Durango Public Library, Room 1, 1900 East Third Ave. This month, the guest speaker will be Dr. C...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Health department announces trial period for proposed lobby hours

The La Plata County Public Health Department will conduct a three-month trial period for proposed lobby hours for in-person service. The trial period will begin Monday and run through Aug. 3...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Durangoan Alivia Lake makes president’s list

Alivia Lake from Durango was named to the Utah Tech University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify, students had to attain a semester grade-point average of 3.9 or hig...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Understanding wildfire risk can help us be prepared

Spring is an amazing time in Southwest Colorado. Many of us get excited as the temperatures rise and the snow melts; however, rising temperatures, lower relative humidity and dry fuels can a...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Volunteers needed for gem and mineral show

Volunteers are needed for the 70th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The three-day event will be held July 12-14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center. This event relies on local ...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Grange hosting hamburger fry, garage sale

Mt. Allison Grange is hosting a Hamburger Fry starting at 10:30 a.m. June 8 at the grange hall, 2658 County Road 329. It is also part of the TARA Treasure Trail, so it will have a multifamil...

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

June Library Events

Durango Public Library 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380. Reoccurring events Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Perfect...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Senior Center Calendar

Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday Closed for Memorial Day. 9:30 a.m.: Tai-Chi. 10:30 a.m.: Neo Delphi Meeting, Watch Your Step – Marvel. ...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent May 17 – Open Pairs First: W. Caplan/D. Squires Second: J. Walter/S. McInturff Third: K. ...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Bridge scores

Durango Bridge Club online and in-person play – all pairs received 50+ percent May 10 – Open Pairs First: J. Mullins/J. Mullins Second: J. Walter/S. McInturff Third: S. Capl...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Archaeological tour to be held at Chaco

The Chaco Culture Conservancy invites adventure enthusiasts to an exclusive archaeological tour of Kin Bineola at 9 a.m. June 7. The guided hike will explore the ancient wonders of Chaco Cu...

DATE: May 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Free geology hikes to be held during summer

The San Juan Mountains Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District, will host free Summer Geology hikes throughout the summer months. These interpretive ...

DATE: May 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community