Briefs La Plata County Clerk’s Office warns voters about Postal Service mailer containing misleading information The mailer incorrectly asks that voters request a mail ballot 15 days before the election and return ballots by mail… September 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs La Plata County Farm Bureau to host annual meeting The theme is “Boots and Blossoms” and will feature the comedy of Lindy Phillips. Dinner will be served at 6:30… September 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs La Plata County Economic Develop Alliance to host investor meeting Meet Durango’s new city manager, Jose Madrigal, and hear updates from local municipalities and economic development organizations. To join the… September 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center announces June births Brittany and Rodney Bird, Farmington, Lincoln James, 7 pounds 3 ounces, 10:40 p.m. June 2. Jessica and Daniel Valdez, Pagosa… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Teacher exchange program to host virtual meeting Educators from both public and private schools are eligible. Exchange offers new approaches to current issues in the classroom and… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs La Plata Conservation District awards scholarships Both students received $1,000 scholarships for the pursuit of an agricultural or natural resource-related degree. Cuntz has been admitted to… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs SCAPE announces scholarship program SCAPE is partnering with the Center On Rural Innovation and Udacity, to make Udacity Nanodegree Program scholarships available for residents… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Powerhouse to host Rosemary Roosa and “moon tree” planting The Powerhouse will plant a tree that local astronaut Stuart Roosa took with him around the moon and back at… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Durango Elks Lodge to host Dudly Engle Golf Tournament Registration is open to all. To sign up, visit Durango Elks Lodge, 901East Second Avenue. Nonmembers may ring the buzzer… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Local resident offers to pickup donations for homeless at Purple Cliffs Needed items include warm boots, socks, blankets or sleeping bags and tarps. For more information or to schedule a pickup,… September 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Fire departments to host virtual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony Attendance is limited to participants and credentialed media. The public is invited to participate through a livestreamed event on Facebook.… September 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Fire departments to distribute food boxes in Blanco, N.M. Volunteers will have 300 boxes of food available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only one box per car is allowed… September 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs San Juan National Forest’s Columbine Ranger District seeks public input Residents may participate in the planning process by sharing suggestions for how to make the project better, specific concerns or… September 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs La Plata County commissioner candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host meet and greet Anyone interested in meeting Porter-Norton is welcome. There will be free tacos, yard signs and campaign information. The event will… September 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs San Juan Regional Medical Center resumes childbirth preparation classes online Topics will include comfort measures, breathing, relaxation, the stages and phases of labor, support person skills, medical interventions in labor,… September 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center names chief medical officer As chief medical officer, Hudson will share his passion for health care by providing leadership, strategic direction and overall operational… September 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Business USDA Rural Development Colorado State Director and SBA Regional Administrator to visit Durango businesses The group will tour several entities within the Durango area that have received assistance through USDA Rural Development and/or the… September 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Business The Community Foundation to host onprofit capacity-building webinar series for nonprofit staff and board members Webinars will be offered twice a month from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. September’s offerings are diving into nonprofit financials… September 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Mountain Studies Institute to host Hermosa Resiliency Celebration The celebration will feature a hike into the burn area to learn about the fire and recovery process and to… September 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church to offer 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… September 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs City announces turf fertilization schedule at city parks Herbicides used for weed abatement are Vessel Broadleaf Herbicide and Q4 Turf Herbicide. The weed control is repeatedly tested and… September 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs San Juan County Commission, N.M., to hold special meeting There will be no public in-person attendance at this meeting. The public may watch the livestream on YouTube, or listen… September 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Oxbow Park and new northern segment of Animas River Trail now open Oxbow Park and Animas River Trail north opens to the public.Courtesy city of Durango Special amenities at Oxbow Park include… September 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Briefs Durango Public Library offers weekly activity kits beginning Tuesday Activity kits include supplies for one project. Kits are available for preschool, elementary school and teenage groups. A new activity… September 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer