Briefs

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday, in…

May 13, 2021

Education

Mira Joyner named to dean’s list at Belmont University

Mira Joyner of Durango qualified for the spring dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course…

May 13, 2021

Local News

Construction begins on new amenities at Santa Rita Park

Construction on the new amenities and improved parking at Santa Rita Park began Wednesday. The project will include demolition of…

May 13, 2021

Community

Hospice of Mercy to offer grief support group

Hospice of Mercy will offer an eight-week grief support group, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 16 to Aug.…

May 13, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center warns about unconventional treatments for COVID-19

San Juan Regional Medical Center warns the community about the dangers of using any treatment for COVID-19 that is not…

May 13, 2021

Local News

City of Durango implements new trash and recycling schedule

The city of Durango implemented a new holiday trash and recycling collection schedule this year. On weeks with holidays falling…

May 13, 2021

Community

Vallecito Community Event Center to offer free safe-boating course

Vallecito Community Event Center will offer a free safe-boating course from 10 a.m. to noon June 5 at the center,…

May 12, 2021

Community

SWCAHEC to host cultural awareness training

Southwestern Western Colorado Area Health Education Center will host a virtual Native American cultural awareness presentation from 10 to 11:30…

May 12, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers screenings via low-dose CT scan

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers screenings for lung cancer via a low-dose CT scan. The scan normally takes between…

May 12, 2021

Local News

Atmos Energy to begin natural gas pipeline replacement on East Eighth Avenue

Atmos Energy will begin a natural gas pipeline replacement project Thursday. Residents who travel along East Eighth Avenue between Second…

May 12, 2021

Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Colorado Springs shooting

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday to honor the…

May 12, 2021

Business

Centura Health-Mercy earns sixth consecutive Medicare five-star rating for quality

Centura Health – Mercy Regional Medical Center earned five-star rating for overall hospital quality from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

May 12, 2021

The Durango Herald

Draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan now available for public comment

The city of Durango and La Plata Electric Association have developed a draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan outlining strategies to…

May 11, 2021

The Durango Herald

Mancos Common Press introduces artists-in-residence program

Mancos Common Press introduces artists-in-residence program The Mancos Common Press introduced its first artists-in-residence program with Rosie Carter and Jamie…

May 10, 2021

Community

Durango Kennel Club to host rattlesnake avoidance training

Durango Kennel Club will host rattlesnake avoidance training on June 19 in Bayfield. This training can save a dog’s life.…

May 10, 2021

Community

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango hosts events

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango hosts events Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango will host a monthlong Spiritual Keys for a…

May 10, 2021

Community

Spiritual Experiences of Durango to host discussion about attitude

Spiritual Experiences of Durango will host a virtual discussion called, “Who Can I Trust When All Else Fails?” at 1…

May 10, 2021

Community

Durango La Plata Senior Services to present caregiver event

Senior services to present caregiver event

May 10, 2021

Local News

SJBPH expands COVID-19 vaccine distribution in La Plata and Archuleta counties

A medical assistant at a community health center gives a patient a flu shot in Seattle. U.S. health officials say…

May 10, 2021

Community

Durango Botanic Gardens to host Gardens on Tour

Durango Botanic Gardens will host Gardens on Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26. The tour will feature…

May 10, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College staff members to return to campus

The summer semester at San Juan College will begin with all staff members returning to work on-site Monday at their…

May 10, 2021

The Durango Herald

Striping of city streets begins Thursday

Street striping project to begin

May 10, 2021

Business

Doctor honored for service to children

Dr. Cecile Fraley, pediatrician and CEO at Pediatric Partners of the Southwest, was recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics…

May 6, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., Commission to hold special meeting

San Juan County Commission will meet at noon Tuesday in the Commission Chambers at San Juan County Administration Building, 100…

May 6, 2021