Briefs

February 24, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Regional Medical Center urges patients not to delay care

Postponing treatment can be detrimental to health and potentially have devastating effects, whether it is a sudden onset of new…

February 23, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

City school zones to get upgraded signs, striping

The improvements will take place through the spring under a $63,000 Safe Routes to School award to the city from…

February 23, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico State University Range Club to host technical webinar series

The schedule isâ€� 6 p.m. March 11: Pressing plants for identification or preservation with Maris Mancillas.6 p.m. April 8: Stressing…

Pine River Library to host virtual essentials program for seniors

In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit that harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age, the library…

Daughters of the American Revolution host new program

Members of Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, NSDAR, deliver supplies to local schools as part of its Community Classrooms project.Courtesy of…

Back County Horsemen receives donation

Mike KnappCourtesy of San Juan Back Country Horsemen Volunteer hours and donations are needed to help the Forest Service maintain…

Hesperus resident named to dean’s list

Hermesman is a sophomore majoring in nursing. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for…

Bayfield Primary School opens kindergarten enrollment

All students who will turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 are eligible to register for kindergarten. To…

Marvel Grange to host luau takeout fundraiser dinner

Dinner will include pulled pork, rice, oriental cabbage salad, fresh fruit and dessert. The suggested donation for meals is a…

Local students named to dean’s list at Fort Lewis College

Durango: Lacey Andersen (biology), Lillian Auclair (psychology), Audra Benally (computer engineering), William Berger (marketing), Thomas Calligas (geology), Camren Cordell (biochemistry),…

Fort Lewis College School of Business Administration retains accreditation

Achieving accreditation is a rigorous, multiyear process of developing and implementing a plan to align with AACSBâ€™s accreditation standards. These…

Local libraries host “Give your energy to movement” class via Zoom

Nicole Clark from the La Plata County CSU Extension Office will lead an interactive webinar to learn the science and…

DeColores Civitan Club marks 32 years of community service

Members of Civitan volunteer regularly to help others in the community, through a variety of charity projects, such as working…

San Juan College to host virtual career and internship fair

People may meet virtually with more than 50 local and regional employers who are hiring for full-time and part-time positions,…

San Juan Basin Public Health to host virtual resource fair

Learn how SJBPHâ€™s client-based programs served community members, including dental health, care coordination, health insurance literacy, WIC, SafeCare, breast and…

Arts and Entertainment

Can’d Aid and Ball Corporation seek artist submissions for can design

Through Can’d Aid’s Water + Response program, this water will be shipped to communities in need in response to natural…

Arts and Entertainment

Stitch quilt store to host virtual classes

Grisdelaâ€™s quilts are designed without a preconceived pattern. She will teach classes about Fearless Improvisational Curves and Focus on the…

City of Durango to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

Clean commuters may stop by the Transit Center from Monday to Friday, Feb. 26, to pick up a reusable tote…

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman

Bowman is a La Plata County native who, after graduating from Durango High School, went on to college and law…

City to host Durango Grit Gatherings on Fridays

Attendees are encouraged to pick up takeout from a restaurant and enjoy live music at tables set up in the…

Boy Scouts of America to hold food drive Saturday

All non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be accepted and used to assist La Plata County neighbors struggling with…

Sgt. Deck Shaline completes public safety program at Northwestern University

Shaline successfully completed the 22-week program held in Evanston, Illinois. The program, implemented by the Center for Public Safety in…