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Region 9 receives approval for additional loan funds through the Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG is one of several sources of funding for the Region 9 Business Loan Fund program that provides “gap”…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Comfort Keepers announces new director of nursing Trina Crow

She has more than 15 years experience as a registered nurse with expansive knowledge in nursing administration, specifically hospice care,…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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City of Farmingtonâ€™s Community Works front lobby reopens to public

Regular office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. In the interest of safety, employees will…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Business

The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado moves office to Manna

Their AmeriCorps members are also working out of a shared space at Manna. All garden and garden education program questions…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins Friday

During the Memorial Day DUI enforcement period, 231 impaired drivers were arrested, which is a decrease from the 323 arrests…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan Basin, Axis Health to provide free COVID-19 testing

Because this will be a drive-thru testing site, appointments are required to manage traffic concerns and distancing requirements. No referrals…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Arts and Entertainment

Shows between June 18 and July 30 will be held virtually to adhere to current requirements

To view the shows, visit www.durangoconcerts.com and log in for a live link. The virtual “Concerts @ The Park” schedule…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Arts and Entertainment

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering barn dance canceled

The event is the organization’s only fundraiser, and proceeds go toward providing grants to youth programs such as the FFA…

June 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Chamber of Commerce to host virtual ‘meet the candidates’ forums

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host several virtual “meet the candidates” forums this week for…

June 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church offers phone-in office hours

Instead, Church will hold telephone office hours as scheduled. Constituents may reach Commissioner Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of…

June 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe and state health department to coordinate COVID-19 testing

Tests are not mandatory. Tribal members and immediate household members (including non-enrolled tribal members) may elect to have the test…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Pine River Library to host book club

PR and Programming Librarian Darcy will host the meeting and all patrons are invited to join. This month’s book is…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Ignacio Community Library to host virtual talk on sleep

Dennis Aronson, retired senior instructional designer and Peace Corps alumnus who has participated in the local Lifelong Learning program, will…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan Regional Medical Center is open, taking precautions to provide safe, quality care

Entrance points are monitored to ensure all rules are followed. Cloth masks are mandatory for all patients, visitors and staff.…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Turf fertilization at city parks to begin Tuesday

Tuesday: Fanto Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Needham Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Folsom Park (organic fertilizer) Wednesday: Historic Tram Park Wednesday:…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host virtual meeting

The meeting topic will be “Re-opening our business community.” Updates will focus on re-opening efforts from business leaders and elected…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan County Commission to meet

Public comments may be hand-delivered to the County Administration Building, mailed to County Commission Comments, 100 S. Oliver, Dr. Aztec,…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Rock and debris to be cleared at U.S. 550 Bondad Hill south of Durango

Work will take place Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists will encounter lane shifts and…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Karen Sheek elected president of state league

For almost 20 years, she and her business partner operated Seasâ€™nings Catering, providing off-site catering services. Chosen to fill a…

June 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Local students present at symposium at Fort Lewis College

Amanda Vodicka of Durango presented “Ethnography of memeing,” supervised by faculty mentor Dr. David Kozak.Ellinore Porter of Durango presented “Phylogenetics…

June 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Lukas Minerich selected for Anne Ford Scholarship

Minerich, LukasCourtesy NCLD Recipients are selected based on their academic success, contributions to their school and community, as well as…

June 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners

Patricia Pena, a Durango High School student, will receive a Colorado Elks Association Scholarship Grant. The $1,000 grant, awarded by…

June 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Ignacio Fiesta canceled

The committee agreed canceling the event was in the best interest of the community and festival supporters. This year would…

June 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Rotary Club of Durango to discuss Animas River water quality

Sparks will discuss issues surrounding the acid drainage and dissolved metals loading in the Animas River as the result of…

June 5, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer