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October 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Animas Surgical Hospital offers online pre-surgical classes

Patients can view the course via Zoom and have questions answered by skilled nurses and physical therapists. Topics covered include:…

City of Durango announces weed abatement scheduled in October

The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and both Scott’s Pro-Lawn and Horizon Environmental…

City of Durango adds translation tool to website

A Google icon located in the bottom right corner of the website allows visitors to choose from about 100 languages.…

Bayfield Convenience Center closes temporarily for maintenance, cleanup

The yard waste area will be closed for several weeks for mulching operations. This area will not accept any materials…

Needham Connect Phase 2 completed ahead of schedule

This project improves safety and accessibility by calming traffic and replacing sidewalks and curb ramps on Columbine Drive from Cottonwood…

League of Women Voters to host ballot issues presentation Friday

Participants can connect via computer, tablet, smartphone or landline or join others at Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A, where…

San Juan National Forest to conduct traffic survey

They will be out in all types of weather conditions, wearing bright orange vests and will be near a sign…

La Plata County commissioner to offer in-person and/or phone-in office hours

For more information, call 382-6219.

La Plata County offers grants to small businesses for COVID-19 costs

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible for-profit and nonprofit businesses to assist with direct impacts from COVID-19.…

League of Women Voters of La Plata County offers assistance during election season

Pick up and deliver ballot to a drop box (no stamp needed).Check or update voter registration information.Assist with voter registration.Get…

Residents can comment on proposed changes to Durango’s open records policy

The draft policy and a link to provide feedback is available at www. DurangoGov.org/RecordsRequestFeedback. The last update to the policy…

Food drives to be held Oct. 10

Community members may make donations at these locations: 8-10 a.m.: near Durango Farmers Market.11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: The Grocery Store in…

October 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Commissioners to participate in candidate Zoom forum

Participating candidates are Marsha Porter Norton (D) and Jack Turner (Unaffiliated) from District 2 and Charly Minkler (Unaffiliated) and Matt…

Powerhouse to host Plazapalooza

Enjoy live music and local food vendors. A cash bar will be available. Adhering to local health department and state…

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains announces music lesson scholarships

Sponsored by Bank of Colorado, these scholarships provide financial assistance for students in Durango and the surrounding areas by paying…

SWCAHEC hosts mask competition

As part of its CARES ACT Funding, SWCAHEC is educating the public about the importance of stopping the spread of…

Aidan Shaffer named to dean’s list at Biola University

Shaffer was one of about 1,500 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring. Biola students are placed…

Arts and Entertainment

MSI, Maria’s Bookshop to host virtual author event

“At the Precipice” explores the question: “What kind of world are we leaving to our children?” In New Mexico and…

Registration opens for the 17th annual Festival of Trees

Join presenting sponsor Alpine Bank and more than 30 individual, family and business sponsors in sponsoring and decorating a tree…

College Week to be held virtually

The Virtual College Week is open to all Colorado students and is free to students and their families. There will…

Apple Days festival to take place

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be different than the usual Buckley Park Festival. The Good Food Collective…

City of Durango’s Fall Cleanup begins Monday

City crews will move through residential neighborhoods picking up tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and…