Briefs

July 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Regional Medical Center explains universal mask policy

If they do not have a mask, one will be provided for them. If a visitor refuses to wear a…

July 26, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Weed abatement scheduled on city property

Applications are conducted to improve the quality of right-of-ways, parks and open spaces in the cityâ€™s system. The weed control…

July 26, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan College to host free webinar sessions to connect with instructors, preview fall classes

To join a webinar, visit: zoom.us/j/92853545261. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with instructors and learn more about how…

July 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual

This year’s films will feature South Padre Island, where trained dogs are helping National Park Service and volunteers find and…

July 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to hold virtual business meeting

The meeting will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, leadership recognition and policy development, with the opportunity to host in-person meetings…

TOPS to meet

Former, present and prospective members are invited to a celebration of the service of Ellen Fisher to the local and…

Self-guided nature trail opens

The route provides mountain views and wildflowers on the 1.7 mile loop that follows the Brush Rake Mountain Bike trail.…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet

McVaughn will speak about the recent success of fully funding the realignment of U.S. Highway 550 to U.S. Highway 160…

Natalie Gould receives award

Gould is studying to become an osteopathic doctor. She graduated from Durango High School in 2005.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates food to Durango Food Bank

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated food to Durango Food Bank.Courtesy of Durango Food Bank With many…

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary

Pat, a retired nurse, and Gary, a retired dentist, met at the University of Michigan and lived in Honolulu for…

Mercy community testing site reduces hours, tests

Because of limited local availability of testing, and laboratory capacity and supply constraints around the state, San Juan Basin Public…

San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference to be held virtually

The conference will feature an interactive mix of networking happy hours, short presentations and expert panels to bring key stakeholders…

Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art

The application deadline for the Phoenix Art Project Community Exhibit is Aug. 1, and the exhibit will open at 5…

DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners

Five judges determined the grand prize winner, and voting with YouTube’s “like” feature determined the People’s Choice award. This year’s…

Animas City Night Bazaar takes gathering, art to the streets of north Main

Participants are invited to put on their finest (or silliest) attire and join the neighbors for a stroll around the…

July 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Pine River Library announces August updates and activities

High-touch surfaces are cleaned throughout the day and only 10 patrons are allowed in the library at one time in…

Comfort Keepers announces promotion of Charlsie Fine

Fine has been with the company for over two years and has proven to be compassionate, resourceful and professional. In…

Graceful Gardens Landscaping offers landscaping services

Landrydu1-i-syn As a naturalist and a local to Durango, owner Grace Landry has dedicated herself to her love and study…

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest welcomes new nurse practitioner at DHS School Based Health Center

Singhdu1-i-syn Singh received her undergraduate degree from Utah Valley State University and completed her masters and pediatric nurse practitioner training…

Award recognizes Celeste Hanson-Weller as Health Care Professional Making a Difference

As a staff nurse, department team leader, and now as nurse manager, Hanson-Weller has transformed the Mercy Emergency Department to…

Red Cross announces new disaster program manager in Durango

Killoy was a volunteer for the Red Cross prior to his selection as disaster program manager, serving on the Disaster…

Animas Valley Grange to host talk with Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg

Greenberg has worked in agriculture for more than 12 years. Before her appointment, she was the western program director for…