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Robert Haggart of Durangon named a Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

December 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Mira Joyner makes fall dean’s list at Belmont University

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with…

December 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Transit to host town hall meetings Wednesday, Monday

Transit staff members will also provide updates about current projects and gather community comments about existing transit services. To join…

December 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Farmington commission to review development code Thursday

The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or submitting comments may contact…

December 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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City of Durango boosts open space efforts with GOCO grant

The grant, from Great Outdoors Colorado, will allow the city to partner with Durango Trails to hire two seasonal open…

December 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church to hold phone-in office hours

Constituents are encouraged to call Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more…

December 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Ute Mountain Casino Hotel announces temporary closure

ExxonMobil Ute Mountain Travel Centers in Towaoc and White Mesa, which are also operated under the Ute Mountain Casino Hotel,…

December 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Habitat for Humanity La Plata County to host fundraiser

The store offers brand new Macy’s Christmas decorations, discounted 50% to 75%, and pieces of donated furniture as well. Once…

December 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Temporary closure of County Road 2900 announced

County will temporarily close County Road 2900 for construction.Courtesy San Juan County Through traffic will need to use an alternate…

December 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan College Choir presents virtual Fall End-of-Semester Student Showcase

The pre-recorded showcase will feature students performing their final exams in a COVID-safe manner. The concert will include a variety…

December 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers online registration for snowmobiles, boats, OHVs

These are registration dates, which all allow a 45-day window to renew before expiration. Boats: Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.Off-highway…

December 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Animas Museum opens online holiday store

Purchases may be picked up by a contactless system at the museum through Dec. 24. Visit the store online at…

December 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Support the Friends of the Pine River Library on Colorado Gives Day

Community First Foundation and FirstBank host Colorado Gives Day online at www. ColoradoGives.org. Donors may search for the library’s profile…

December 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Manna launches brick campaign

The project includes: ADA accessible ramp and 6-foot paved entrance gate into the garden.ADA accessible engraved brick pathway in the…

December 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds, Upper Pine Fire district

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Thursday and Saturday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, Upper…

December 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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County Road 5500 bridge project to be put out for bid in New Mexico

In 2017, a structural analysis of the Road 5500 bridge over the San Juan River revealed that the more than…

December 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Saliva-based COVID-19 testing available in San Juan County, N.M.

Testing will occur daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Judy Nelson Elementary School, 44 County Road 6580, in…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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City of Farmington facilities to reopen according to amended public health order

These facilities will reopen with “Red Level” restrictions set forth in the state’s “Red to Green” framework for safe reopening.…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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DUI enforcement begins Friday in Colorado

Each year in Colorado, more than 20,000 people are arrested for DUI – that’s an average of 55 DUIs every…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan College to present virtual music showcase

The pre-recorded showcase will feature students performing their final exams in a COVID-safe manner. The Symphonic Band, led by associate…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Grants available for off-highway vehicle projects in New Mexico

Federal, state and local government agencies as well as nonprofit organizations may apply for grants to enhance safe recreational use…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Southern Ute Tribal Council appoints acting chairman

Valdezdu1-i-syn Valdez will assume all responsibilities of the duties of chairman until the new tribal official is elected by tribal…

December 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Durango staff member recognized by state organization for outstanding economic development contributions

Rugoff was recognized for his work on establishing Durango’s first Urban Renewal Authority, a redevelopment and economic development tool which…

December 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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State requests input on business best practice certification program draft framework

High disease transmission is occurring across the state and hospital capacity is strained in many regions. Many counties are in…

December 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer