Briefs

Rumble strip work to begin in Southwest Colorado

A total of 268 miles of roads will be improved with the installation of centerline rumble strips along segments of…

May 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Community Concert Hall announces updates and rescheduled shows

The concert hall currently plans to host its annual, weekly Thursday concert series at Buckley Park. Josh Hoyer and Soul…

April 30, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Durango Farmers Market to open May 9

The market will be implementing safety precautions to allow for increased distancing of customers and vendors. All vendors will wear…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango celebrates 40 years as Tree City USA

The city of Durango celebrated its first Tree City USA designation on Colorado Arbor Day, April 17, 1981, in a…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan County, N.M., to close transfer stations on Navajo Nation

The Sand Springs, Shiprock, Upper Fruitland and Lake Valley transfer stations will be closed Saturday and Sunday. The remaining stations…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Heart Safe La Plata cancels May classes

For class-related questions, email [email protected].

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Columbine Landscapes announces new waste reduction manager

Cannondu1-i-syn It is Cannon’s role to take their company’s green waste to a local farm where it is composted, keeping…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Vallecito Reservoir boat ramp opens Friday; boat inspectors on-site daily

Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic nuisance species inspectors will be checking all boats for mussels and other unwanted species. All…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Sen. Bennet to host coronavirus telephone town hall Thursday

Joining the discussion will be Vice President of Primary Care and Urgent Care at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Dr. Mark Learned;…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Generating Station carbon capture project receives federal grant

The funding will pay for comprehensive analysis of a site in northwest New Mexico to accelerate deployment of carbon capture,…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Farm Bureau teams up with local food bank

La Plata County Farm Bureau President Charly Minkler coordinated the food delivery effort with Smith. Volunteers distributed the food immediately,…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Animas Museum offers online exhibits

The exhibits will feature the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, Zaidee Perkins’ wedding dress and handmade quilts housed in the museum’s…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Pine River Library to host virtual book club

Digital Services Manager Liz will host the meeting, and all patrons are invited. Zoom allows participants to join a meeting…

April 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Jakes Farm offering limited number of Harvest Partner memberships

The farm specializes in produce, jams, pickles and poultry, eggs, live chicks, processed meats and greens. For more information, visit…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Jakes Farm offering limited number of Harvest Partner memberships

The farm specializes in produce, jams, pickles and poultry, eggs, live chicks, processed meats and greens. For more information, visit…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter CS announces scholarship recipients

The two students were chosen for their academic achievement, leadership abilities, desire to create positive change and dedication to their…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter CS announces scholarship recipients

The two students were chosen for their academic achievement, leadership abilities, desire to create positive change and dedication to their…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

United Methodist Thrift Shop awards scholarships

Student who received scholarships include: Eli Armendariz, Ben Black, Sydney Brown, Ruth Dickson, Kiara Hamlin, Jason Hampton-Foutz, Lilah Hwang, Desirae…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Comfort Keepers to offer care packages for seniors

Packages will include a package of sanitizing wipes, a deck of cards or small game, handwritten letters from caregivers, snacks…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Comfort Keepers to offer care packages for seniors

Packages will include a package of sanitizing wipes, a deck of cards or small game, handwritten letters from caregivers, snacks…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan County, N.M., Business Response Team to host economic town hall

The event will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday on the city of Farmington’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cityoffarmingtonnm. It…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan College extends stay-at-home order through May 15 and continues online learning format for summer classes, beginning May 25

The SJC campus will remain closed to visitors and students through May 15 and has canceled all events through that…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan College Small Business Development Center offers assistance to local businesses

Through the second relief package, the CARES Act is providing an additional $370 billion for loans to small businesses. The…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan College Small Business Development Center offers assistance to local businesses

Through the second relief package, the CARES Act is providing an additional $370 billion for loans to small businesses. The…

April 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer