Author – The Durango Herald

Ann Butler

Position: Staff reporter

Phone Number: (970), 375-4584

Community Foundation, businesses give to nonprofits

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of the best parts of the beginning of a year is looking back at the generosity of the community in the previous year. ...

DATE: Mar 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Durango High School DECA members win at state

Students headed to Anaheim for international competition

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends ask community to help family hit with medical woes

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Health care is much in the news today, but the subject isn’t just about policy discussions and maneuvering – it’s about real families ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Southwest Colorado students test hands-on skills

More than 30 participate in SkillsUSA competition

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents mark another year

The forecast is mostly sunny with a brief chance of showers for the birthdays of: Bev Sinclair, Sean Franklin, Diann Wylie, Katie Thompson, Larry Crawford, Callie Huckins, Whitney Huckins, M...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Budding stars shine at The Durango Voice competition

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Phase 1 of The Durango Voice was held Feb. 25 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Henry Strater Theatre. Benefiting Manna, it was a gr...

DATE: Mar 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Dave Spencer Classic raises money and spirits

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Every year, the Durango Adaptive Sports Association invites yours truly to join it for some of the Dave Spencer Ski Classic activities...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

School District 9-R hires behavioral health coordinator

Sean Evans comes to the position from Axis Health System

DATE: Mar 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC alumni visit after achieving success in their fields

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Fort Lewis College alumni Tara Trask and Ramona Pierson visited campus last week on a trip that was equal parts reunion, reflection an...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors