Briefs

U.S. Forest Service hiring for temporary jobs

Positions are in fire, trails, timber, administration, recreation, fisheries and archaeology. There are also opportunities to be rehired and compete…

Mercy Regional Medical Center awarded grant for suicide prevention

The project will move Mercy toward a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient safety, quality improvement and to the safety…

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak to deliver wood to seniors in need

Each summer for the past 16 years, Daybreak members have gathered, split and stacked wood for fall deliveries. This summer…

Forest Service plans winter slash pile burning

Operations typically take place after significant weather, such as when snowfall occurs. Piles consist of thinning slash from hazardous fuels…

4 Corners Children’s Clinic, the office of Jessica Rensner, CPNP opens for services Monday

The office will provide preventative care such as well visits and ports physicals, sick care, and will offer COVID testing.…

Requirements to receive New Mexico Small Business Continuity Grant funds have been loosened

The State of New Mexico released new guidance to government organizations, however, the funding must be spent before the end…

Oh So Good Digital opens for business in Durango

Creative Director T.J. Zark is the former head of HelloZark based in Mancos, and Marketing Director Lisa Marie Jacobs formerly…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes back radiation oncologist

Bush has more than 30 years of experience in his field. He specializes in general radiation oncology including breast, prostate,…

La Plata Family Centers Coalition recognized as one of top home visiting programs

Earning the Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation means that La Plata Family Centers Coalition is one of the top home visiting…

Wooley Wolverine now open

The store offers yarn, fabric and more. For more information, visit www.wooleywolverine.com.

Comfort Keepers welcomes new team member Sadie Hess

Hessdu1-i-syn Hess has a passion for caretaking and has been a caregiver in nursing homes and home health. She is…

November 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat

Vanessa P. Torres secured support with 105 votes. Candidates Marty M. Pinnecoose received 100 votes and Corliss M. Taylor 89…

November 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Annual kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled at Lake Nighthorse

At the reservoir entry station, each vehicle will be given a number and each person in the vehicle who wants…

November 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Grant targets rural resiliency and business recruitment

The grant for the Rural Resiliency and Recruitment project was awarded to a partnership made up of the city of…

November 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Basin Public Health improves efficiency of COVID-19 testing process

The move to a new lab will result in faster turnaround times for individuals to receive email notification that their…

November 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Organizations offer rental, mortgage assistance

The program is a free service to all Coloradans that helps connect residents to local housing resources like financial assistance…

San Juan Regional Spine Center offers free virtual spine seminar

People who have experienced back pain but have not visited a specialist yet because of the pandemic may safely learn…

Partnership bring virtual career fair to students

The virtual career fair will be conducted through the online platform Handshake, which made the needed technology free to member…

Durangoan enrolls in honors college

The university has had an honors program for more than 50 years. An honors degree represents a student’s willingness to…

University of Utah welcomes new students

Despite nationwide concerns about declining enrollment for institutions of higher education because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Utah…

Summit Church to host Navajo Nation food and supply drive

Native Hope Ministries will visit homes and providing food, supplies, water and firewood as needed. Donations help make that possible.…

Pine River Library brings back ‘Rambling Readers’

The group will take a gentle walk (with proper social distancing) and spend an hour discussing favorite pandemic reads or…