Briefs

January 16, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Emily Wickes named to Emory & Henry College’s dean’s list

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for…

Chapman Ski Hill will be open Monday, with adjusted hours

Chapman Ski Hill fees are: 3 and younger: Free.Ages 4-5: $5 or $15 for 5-punch pass.Ages 6-17: $12 or $40…

City of Durango launches campaign to promote mask-wearing

The Durango Cares! campaign is promoting mask-wearing.Courtesy of city of Durango In the initial phase of the campaign, Durango Cares!…

La Plata County sends out tax notices

The notices were mailed to the address on file with the assessor. If a tax notice is not received, visit…

Business

LPEA offering college scholarships

Scholarships range from $500 to $28,000 and can be used at any accredited school in the United States. Applications are…

Business

Local First administers relief funds

The Small Business Relief Programs provides $35.15 million statewide in direct relief payments to eligible small businesses with restricted capacity…

City of Durango announces schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City administrative offices will be closed for the holiday, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police station and substation, Greenmount…

San Juan County, N.M., commissioners to attend conference

For more information, call 334-4271.

January 14, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

Winter Blitz impaired driving enforcement to begin Friday

Ninety-two agencies plan to boost DUI patrols during the Winter Blitz. Last year, 588 arrests were made during the same…

New executive officer appointed to Southern Ute Permanent Fund

The position provides administrative support and guidance to tribal departments in accordance with tribal policies and procedures and legal requirements…

BLM Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually

Planned agenda items include: member training; elections of chairperson and vice chairperson; an overview of the BLM Farmington, Taos and…

San Juan College to offer free income tax preparation through Four Corners Tax Help

All services will be offered virtually, with volunteers available by phone, email, mail, a secure portal or through a video…

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to reapply for accreditation

The commission conducts an extensive review of each applicantâ€™s policies and programs. La Plata Open Space Conservancy considers it a…

DPD postpones Citizens’ Police Academy

Durango police know community members are interested in learning about how it operates. Unfortunately, holding the CPA during the typical…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor U.S. Capitol police officers

The proclamation honoring United States Capitol Police officers by the President Donald Trump: “As a sign of respect for the…

Nominating petitions for Durango City Council candidates available

The top three vote-getters from the final field of candidates will be elected to four-year terms beginning April 20. To…

La Plata County to provide relief payments to businesses with restricted capacity

This money will be available to such eligible businesses as restaurants, bars, caterers, movie theaters, gyms and recreation centers. The…

Colorado Produce Safety Alliance to host on-farm composting webinar

Participants will learn how compost production and the FMSA Produce Safety Rule intersect. To register, visit us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kIWNxhKBT6eue8FR-Gl8sQ. For more information,…

October births

Cacia Pope and Joshua Robinson, Bayfield, Ronin Lee, 7 pounds 14 ounces, 5:13 a.m. Oct. 8. Ally Lee, Pagosa Springs,…

Pine River Library joins virtual book club for ‘The Secret Knowledge of Water’

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the book club is one part of a new effort called “We are Water,”…

Pine River Library announces new Storywalk

A storywalk is a picture book that is presented page by page in an outdoor space. The first story featured…

Pine River Library expands curbside service

The library will offer curbside service from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3…

Mountain Middle School opens enrollment for next school year

Families may enroll in the school’s annual lottery at www.mountainmiddleschool.org. Economically disadvantaged students will receive preference in the March 3…