NO IMAGE Briefs La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host second discussion in local agriculture series Representatives of two major players in Southwest Colorado agriculture, James Ranch and Adobe House Farms, will share how they have… July 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs San Juan volunteer rangers needed Volunteers are needed to monitor these trails, talk to visitors about minimizing their impacts and ensure that hikers keep these… July 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs La Plata County commissioners seek board and commission members Planning Commission The Planning Commission assists with establishing long-range planning policies as well as reviews and advises the Board of… July 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs League of Women Voters of La Plata County to host Legislative Lowdown The legislators will discuss highlights of the 72nd Colorado General Assembly. To participate and submit questions, visit www.lwvlaplata.org or www.facebook.com/lwvlaplata.org. July 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs San Juan Regional Medical Center announces new visitor policy Only one visitor will be allowed per day per admitted patient. This includes clergy. In addition, visitors who come to… July 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs New Mexico Department of Health issues alert about heat-stress It is forecast that most of the state with exceptions of high mountain regions (over 7,000 feet above sea level)… July 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Take Off Pounds Sensibly resumes meetings Weigh-ins will be held at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a weight loss discussion. For more information, call… July 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs City of Durango to host edible plant excursions Participants will learn about plants in the local environment that are either edible, medicinal or both. People will meet at… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
NO IMAGE Briefs ReStore seeks volunteers The store needs volunteer support for the register and pick-ups. For more information, call Susie at 382-9931. July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Registration opens for fall golf tournament to benefit Music in the Mountains The tournament will feature 18-hole shotgun scramble, happy hour and a barbecue at Glacier’s Valley Clubhouse and a silent auction.… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Emily Rohren of Durango named to spring deans’ list at Nebraska Rohren, a senior textiles, merchandising and fashion design (merchandising) major, was named to the dean’s list for the College of… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Local students make dean’s honor roll Students who received this honor earned a combined GPA of 3.50 to 3.74 during at least two of the academic… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Local student Emily Knickerbocker makes dean’s list of distinction at UNC Students who earned this distinction earned a combined grade point average of 3.75 or higher during at least two academic… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Comfort Keepers to provide free education to support at home caregivers Comfort Keepers is fully operational, with full access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and prepared to serve… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show canceled The club will offer several field trips this summer and fall. For online registration and additional information about these rock-hounding… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Three local students graduate from University of Utah Local graduates include: Logan Mcglamery of Durango, whose major is listed as bachelor of economics and bachelor of environmental and… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Mercy Regional Medical Center announces April births Annabelle Mick and Ori Rehman, Ignacio, Rhiannon Evelyn Victoria, 8 pounds 11 ounces, 6:14 a.m. April 4. Teresa Burk and… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Rotary Club of Durango to host Marsha Porter-Norton Porter-Norton will discuss the various things she has learned about bringing communities together around tough, contentious issues. She is an… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Alternative Horizons seeks volunteer advocates, offers training Alternative Horizons supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence. A free, comprehensive training that will be held online Monday through… July 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs San Juan County, N.M., modifies solid waste transfer station schedules The move will reduce staffing in the department by two full-time positions, save taxpayers more than $90,000 each year, and… July 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Steamworks Brewing Co. to close one day per week starting Tuesday The decision was primarily forced due to a staffing shortage. The brewpub has been open seven days a week for… July 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs San Juan Basin Public Health now reporting non-resident COVID-19 cases on data dashboard Data can be found on SJBPH’s data dashboard and provides insight into the prevalence of non-resident COVID-19 transmission. Since June… July 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Bureau of Land Management implements Stage 1 fire restrictions The restrictions align with local orders and guidelines to protect the safety of the public during high fire danger. Under… July 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Fourth of July DUI enforcement period begins Thursday CDOT is also introducing a new campaign, Take Some Time, to encourage the use of smartphone breathalyzers as a way… July 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer