NO IMAGE Briefs Stacy Mitchell to attend Local First celebration Mitchell is an advocate for local and independent businesses and nationally known for her bold and unapologetic stance against corporate… March 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Great Decisions Durango to hold fifth virtual discussion The topic will be “Persian Gulf security issues.” Moderator Curt Johnson will present background materials and a film by the… March 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Local libraries to host virtual culinary trip Participants will discover new flavor combinations, using spices commonly found in the pantry, and learn to create warming flavors of… March 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Southwest Colorado Bar Association offers scholarships The scholarship amount is $2,000 per student. Students may obtain applications for the scholarships from the counseling offices at each… March 27, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Community invited to virtual meeting for wildfire mitigation Fire experts will present information about the plan and answer questions. Fire Adapted Durango, a partnership between the city of… March 26, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs First Southern Baptist Church to host apologetics course The course is designed to equip today’s Christian with the essential elements of sharing their story with others. The class… March 26, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Flags lowered to honor Nucla fire chief Riley was one of the first responders to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. While securing the… March 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Lisa McCorry ends City Council campaign, votes will not be counted Voters who have voted for McCorry on their ballot but have not mailed their ballot or dropped it in a… March 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Colorado Press Association to host talk about developing relationships with legislators When legislation is proposed that undermines a free press or threatens the economic sustainability of an organization, it is important… March 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Summit Church to host Holy Week services Palm Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Palm branches will be available in a box outside the church… March 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Healthy Equity course to focus on LGBTQ+ issues This learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ+ health from multiple perspectives. It will provide information and an opportunity for… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs GOCO awards $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy This project will involve engaging the conservancy’s partners, local youths and other community members. The conservancy will host information sessions… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Colorado State Forest Service offers tree pruning tips Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wound closure will happen sooner if… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business The Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to manage this grant opportunity for La Plata County… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Mountain Hyperbarics announces new hire Waelderdu1-i-syn Waelder is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired paramedic firefighter with 25 years of service… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business LPEA board allocates more than $500,000 in unclaimed capital credit funds to support the local community Funds were allocated as follows: $50,000 to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado to support community pandemic recovery.$60,000 to LPEA’s… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business 4CORE awarded Can Do Colorado eBike funding 4CORE partners with Roll, a local eBike rental service, to oversee fleet procurement and training. Additional in-kind community support and… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs San Juan County, N.M., to host hazardous waste collection Saturday Residents may safely dispose of what is considered household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.… March 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Boulder shooting “This loss is especially painful for the friends and family members left behind. As governor, I offer my special condolences… March 23, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Southern Ute Indian Tribe to host tribal vaccination event Only first doses will be administered at this vaccination clinic to people age 18 and older. Indian Health Services has… March 23, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Utility Refund Program available for Durango residents Residents with a total household income no greater than 50% of the Area Median Family Income for La Plata County… March 22, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs Food Sales Tax Rebate Program available for city residents City residents with a total household income no greater than 50% of the Area Median Family Income for La Plata… March 22, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs CSU Extension to offer produce safety training The course provides a foundation on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule requirements, good agricultural practices, co-management information… March 22, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Briefs January births Elyssa and Matthew Clark, Durango, Auder Emil, 7 pounds 2 ounces, 4:45 a.m. Jan. 2. Taylor and Nicolas Rodriguez, Bayfield,… March 19, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer