Briefs

United Way hires director of operations

Savastano holds a bachelorâ€™s degree in journalism and mass communications and previously worked for American Red Cross in Tulsa, Okla.

Treadworks purchases J/P Tire

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Shaw Solar adds system design consultant

Waltondu1-i-syn Walton has lived in Durango for 15 years, holds a masterâ€™s degree in sustainable management, specializes in renewable energy…

Partners sought by senior employment program

Organizations that become partners will receive free help from SCSEP in exchange for a commitment to help senior participants gain…

QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos

Laura E. Hokanson, CPA, QuickBooks pro-advisor and accounting professor at Fort Lewis College, will teach the workshop, designed for business…

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates

Rates will decrease an average of 7.4 percent. The board also announced that it intends to issue a general dividend…

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive

Those who donate a nonperishable food item will receive a 10 percent discount on a purchase at the store, located…

Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day

The regional platform, www.swcogives.org, was created to host participating nonprofits in La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan counties. Colorado…

Southwest Life

Join scavenger hunt at Mancos State Park on Fresh Air Friday

Mancos State Park, at 42545 Road N in Mancos, will host a photo scavenger hunt Nov. 24 for Fresh Air…

Health

Durango psychiatric nurse recognized for work

Of more than 200,000 U.S. nurse practitioners, about 9,000 are board certified in psychiatric mental health. McCusker treats patients in…

Community

October Births

Jennifer and Marshall Ince, Cortez, Hayden Marshall, 6 lbs., 12 oz., 4:41 p.m., Oct. 6. Relyna Sandoval and Jose Diaz-Cruz,…

Snowdown Follies ticket drawing date set

People who submit order forms by mail to P.O. Box 2342, Durango, CO 81302 before the Dec. 2 deadline will…

Noel Night to feature Festival of Trees

The free event will offer food, games, music, giveaways and a chance to win decorations displayed on the trees. Attendees…

Positions open on San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging board

The AAA board addresses financial, operational and strategic issues, and it coordinates with state and local providers of services for…

Religion

Christ the King seeking grant applicants

The application deadline is Dec. 1. For applications, visit the church at 495 Florida Road or go to www.ctkdurango.org/resources/forms-and-documents. For…

Community

Arc of Colorado honors community member

Naudu1-i-syn Nau is employed by Southwest Center for Independence as a youth independent living specialist and teaches self-advocacy skills and…

Community

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to feature young Durangoan

Coxdu1-i-syn The performance includes 128 children, ages 9-16, from 104 cities directly related to members of all branches of U.S.…

Religion

St. Columba plans Christmas bazaar

More than 35 area craftspeople will sell homemade, handcrafted goods, including stained glass, jewelry, quilts and wreaths, and young members…

Education

Columbine Christian to host spaghetti dinner

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and younger. Those who attend are asked to bring a…

November 16, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Durango rec center playground to close temporarily

du1-i-syn Some areas of the parking lot and sidewalk will intermittently be closed to allow for construction. The city of…