Briefs

Local developers launch keg-ordering website to alleviate brewery frustrations

While Steamworks is the only brewery currently using the web application, the eventual goal is to have a nation-wide network…

Southwestern Colorado Research Center seeking applicants for research technician position

The position is a temporary/seasonal, non-student hourly or student hourly employee. Pay rate is $13 to $15 per hour depending…

Local Realtor earns Pricing Strategy Advisor accreditation

Osborndu1-i-syn Less than 1% of Realtors in the United States have this designation. Osborn is both honored and proud to…

Local EXIT Realty-affiliated office welcomes new team members

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, located at 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Coloradoâ€™s network of independently…

Pine River Times news

Pine River Library begins curbside checkout

Patrons will be able to pick up materials from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to…

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center receives A for patient safety

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to…

Southwest Life

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative seeks applicants for general manager position

The general manager directs the operations and growth strategy for the co-op. The position reports directly to the board of…

Region 9, with community partners, assists 36 businesses

Region 9 has provided two rounds of funding for loans between $1 and $10,000. Loans were made to seven Archuleta…

La Plata County Call Center open to answer COVID-19 questions

The volunteer-run La Plata County Call Center can answer general questions related to COVID-19 testing, including pricing, insurance coverage, financial…

Animas Mosquito Control District announces mosquito abatement activities

Because of COVID-19, the district is taking precautions. Staff members will call residents in the district (if they have the…

San Juan National Forest to offer free personal-use firewood cutting

Forest users are asked to comply with normal permit requirements and forest regulations, even when collecting forest products under the…

Assessor’s Office provides instructions for protesting Notices of Value

Because of the recent COVID–19 issues, the ACT building, 679 Turner Drive, is closed to the public. In-person protest may…

Haviland Lake repairs begin

The work is expected to be completed by mid-July. The Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area, 15 miles north of Durango,…

Durango Public Library launches new catalog

The website for the new catalog is www.durango.ent.sirsi.net. When patrons log into their account, their PIN will be the last…

San Juan Regional Medical Center seeking plasma donations from patients recovered from COVID-19

People who recover from COVID-19 do so in part because their blood contains antibodies capable of fighting the virus that…

May 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Regional Medical Center to continue external assessments

Patients with cold and flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, body aches, sore throat and runny nose can drive through and…

May 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Mercy shares tips for those at higher risk during pandemic

By following some basic guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people at higher risk can lower their…

May 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Administrator of San Juan County Adult Detention Center announces retirement, replacement named

Tom Havel has served as the administrator of the San Juan County Adult Detention center since 2000 and has announced…

City reminds public to flush water systems in vacant buildings before reopening

Remove or bypass devices like point-of-entry treatment units (filters or softeners) before flushing.Take steps to prevent backflow or the siphoning…

San Juan County, N.M. announces meetings

San Juan County Commission will meet 4 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive,…

Pedestrian bridge at Schneider/Iris Park closed next week

Alternate trail connections can be made at the Swinging Bridge just north of Schneider Park (route includes stairs), the Ninth…

Maintenance to begin on U.S. Highway 550 Hermosa Creek Bridge

Repair work includes removal and replacement of asphalt membranes, bridge deck repairs and bridge joint repairs. Work on the Hermosa…

League of Women Voters offers voter guide for LPEA elections

The guide is a “one-stop-shop” for candidate and voter information for La Plata Electric Association elections. The election deadline is…