Briefs

Forest Service hires Durango supervisor

du1-i-syn Colorado State Forest Service recently named longtime forester and wildland firefighter Mark Loveall as its Durango supervisory forester for…

June 22, 2018

Education

Fort Lewis College to hold Wednesday lecture

Kate Nelson, author and former news writer and editor, will give a presentation titled “Three Women, One Story: 1,000 Years…

June 22, 2018

Business

Microloan created to ease economic impact from fires

Area nonprofit First Southwest Community Fund recently announced that it has created the low-interest, fixed-rate SouthwestStrong Fire Relief Business Microloan,…

June 22, 2018

Business

Durango Dog Ranch expands services

Durango Dog Ranch owners Gretchen and Gregg Dubit announced they have expanded services for the summer at the Hesperus business…

June 22, 2018

Local News

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

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

June 22, 2018

Local News

Cortez library announces July storytimes

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

June 22, 2018

Local News

James Potter to discuss preservation efforts at Ute Tribal Park

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

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 The Hampstead…

June 21, 2018

Business

Hay being sold to horse owners in need

Courtesy of Kathy Sherer The drought has caused a hay shortage from lack of irrigation water and, as a result,…

June 20, 2018

Local News

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

GRAND JUNCTION — A prosecutor says he won’t file charges against two federal officers who shot and killed a suspect…

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 Women who want…

June 17, 2018

Business

Southwest Health System gets interim CFO

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

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 The 416 Fire Team is asking community members…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College to observe summer solstice

A summer solstice celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Center of Southwest Studies museum at Fort…

June 15, 2018

Local News

Champion juggler Peter Davison to perform at Cortez Public Library

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

June 15, 2018

Local News

Cortez Public Library has opening for struggling reader

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

June 15, 2018

Education

Social work license course registration opens

The University of Denverâ€™s Four Corners program has opened registration for a social work license preparation course. The class will…

June 15, 2018

Agriculture

Farmers, ranchers invited to nominate committee candidates

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

June 15, 2018

Business

Solar economics topic of next Lunch and Learn

Shaw Solar and Durango Chamber of Commerce will present a Lunch and Learn event about the economics of solar power…

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

June 9, 2018

State Nation World

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

GREELEY – Police in northern Colorado say a 4-year-old girl died after a barbell weight fell on top of her.…

June 8, 2018

Local News

Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, dance and picnic is Sunday

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

June 6, 2018

Local News

Salida Circus plans two performances at library

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

June 5, 2018