Briefs

Food drive bins available at local schools

Bear sightings reported in Durango and Bayfield

CPW asks residents to report bear issues as soon as they are seen. Some bear sightings were reported in the…

Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus to host virtual town hall

Community members are invited to join to learn about the college’s response to the ever-evolving COVID-19 crisis. A question-and-answer session…

Deadline for Montezuma County disaster loans is Friday

du1-i-syn Applications are being accepted through today for Montezuma County businesses that need between $1,000 and $10,000. All funds will…

First Baptist Church of Durango welcomes Jimmy Thoma as new senior pastor

Thoma was hired as the associate pastor in September 2016 and was then promoted to the lead position when the…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepting applications for Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable

CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the roundtable, with a current preference for residents in the northeast,…

Farmer Network coordinator job opening announced

The coordinator will work with landowners across San Juan County, N.M., to create a list of available farm land for…

Luis and Jaime Marquez join Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors

The Marquezes bring over 45 years of combined real estate experience including residential and commercial, luxury and entry level homes,…

Steamworks Half-Marathon canceled

A previous edition of the Steamworks Half Marathon begins near Baker’s Bridge.Durango Herald file The Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon, originally set…

Pine River Library continues services online

To get an e-card or for general reference questions, including device and tech troubleshooting, call 884-2222. If no one answers,…

Sen. Bennet to host coronavirus telephone town hall

Bennet and a panel of experts from the Colorado Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Colorado Health Emergency Line for…

Oxbow Park access closed for construction starting Thursday

The closure will allow for construction work on the new river access area. The opening of access to Oxbow Park…

Save the Food, Serve the People to serve 600 meals to vulnerable community members

Save the Food, Feed the People has provided meals to Durango/La Plata Senior Center, to the Latino community, the frontier…

myColorado app connects residents to COVID-19 resources and state benefits

A new menu of COVID-19 helpful links to state and national resources is now available and can be accessed without…

Garden Club of Durango plant sale canceled

The plant sale is the fundraiser that helps the club maintain and improve the gardens at Santa Rita Park. The…

9-R announces registration updates

Registration for existing and new students is currently open. Current families need to log into their Parent InfiniteCampus account and…

Know Your Dough to present at-home-learning curriculum

Originally scheduled for the week of May 4, teachers have scheduling flexibility to work the program into their at-home learning…

EXIT Realty hires Four Corners Clean to disinfect entire office

EXIT Realty has offered their agents a stimulus package and is continuing to pay out full residuals to all their…

Steamworks/El Moro/Bird’s working to get “back to business”

Peak’s restaurants suspended take-out service at all locations until the shelter-in-place order is lifted. The management team is closely monitoring…

San Juan County, N.M., implements protocol to protect detainees

Across all facilities, detainees, staff, contractors and any other entrants are being constantly monitored for fever. Staff is screened before…

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…

Pine Needle Mountaineering accepting Goggles for Docs donations

The collection box is located inside the Main Mall at Pine Needle Mountaineering’s south entrance, 835 Main Ave, and is…

San Juan County, N.M. Commissioners to meet

Those who wish to comment during the meeting must join via computer or mobile device. Instructions are available online at

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces next external assessments

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