Briefs

Wilderness Life Support offering two Durango classes

Durango Herald file Participants can gain certification in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and have the opportunity to recertify Wilderness First…

July 30, 2020

Local News

Census event to give away free PPE essentials to Ute Mountain Ute members

The first event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Ute…

July 30, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe rescinds Stage 1, Stage 2 fire restrictions

Fire restrictions have been in place since early May. During that time, there have been a total of 18 fires…

July 30, 2020

Business

Pediatric Associates of Durango announces new ownership

Bower has worked at Pediatric Associates of Durango for twelve years as the biller and most recently as the office…

July 30, 2020

Business

Colorado Department of Health and the Environment to host COVID-19 mitigation webinar

The webinar is geared toward Coloradoâ€™s agriculture sector and will be presented by COVID-19 mitigation leaders at CDHE. They will…

July 30, 2020

Business

4 Corners Children’s Clinic to open

More information regarding 4 Corners Children’s Clinic and the grand opening will be released soon.

July 30, 2020

Business

Linda Childears elected to Alpine Bank Board of Directors

Childears brings extensive banking experience, having served as CEO of the Young Americans Bank, president of Equitable Bank of Littleton…

July 30, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Fair to hold 4-H and FFA shows, junior livestock auction

Many of the other traditional events, such as the carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, barbecue and dance, as well as all…

July 29, 2020

Local News

Big Picture High School graduation to be broadcast Saturday

The community is invited to via traditional radio, livestream at www.99xdurango.com, the 99X mobile app or devices such as Alexa…

July 29, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services receives award

The Gold Plus Award is the highest recognition awarded by the American Heart Association, given to EMS departments for implementing…

July 29, 2020

Southwest Life

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

A list of the licenses remaining are now available on the CPW website. There is no advantage for hunters to…

July 29, 2020

Health

Mercy Home Health among top home health agencies in U.S.

Now in its 14th year, HomeCare Elite identifies the top agencies based on performance measures, including quality of care, quality…

July 29, 2020

Local News

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks comments

Public comments on the redistricting commission applications will be accepted through Aug. 5. Information about redistricting and a link to…

July 29, 2020

Local News

Fire restrictions to be lifted on San Juan National Forest

Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail. Fire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest will be rescinded Thursday.…

July 29, 2020

Local News

Breastfeeding mothers invited to the BIG Latch On on Saturday

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of protecting,…

July 28, 2020

Local News

Commissioner Candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host town hall on affordable housing

Presenters include Jenn Lopez, president of Project Moxie, and Ruth Aponte with Aponte and Busam Public Affairs. Both are leading…

July 28, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., seeks public comments on natural hazard mitigation plan

Mitigation planning helps local leaders better understand the risks from a variety of hazards and develop long-term strategies that will…

July 27, 2020

New Mexico

Aztec to hold Comprehensive Plan public meeting

The meeting will be facilitated by the cityâ€™s consultant, Consensus Planning, with discussion of where the community sees Aztec growing…

July 27, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College opens Educational Services Center to visitors and students

The Educational Services Center houses the Business Office, Records and Registration, the Advising and Counseling Center and the Financial Aid…

July 27, 2020

New Mexico

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 27, 2020

Local News

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

New Mexico

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 26, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

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

Southwest Life

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…

July 25, 2020