Briefs

December 22, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management seekers donations for COVID shelter

The NMDOH has set up a location for first responders and those experiencing homelessness to quarantine if they test positive…

December 22, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Habitat for Humanity workforce housing approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

This designation allows donors of $250 or more to be eligible for a 25% state tax credit, and a 12.5%…

December 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Alano Club to remain open during holidays

There will be no potlucks or meetings around the clock, but there will be in-person meetings, including NA, Young People,…

December 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Free community COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds and in Bayfield

Free COVID-19 tests are being offered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and at the Upper Pine Fire Protection District…

December 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

City of Durango seeks comments on 30th Street Connect Project

The project, which will install a safe pedestrian crossing of north Main Avenue, was identified as a high priority safety…

December 20, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

First Presbyterian Church Durango to host virtual Christmas Eve service

For the Zoom link and other options to see the service, visit www.fpcdurango.org.

December 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

City of Durango announces Christmas holiday schedule

City administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation,…

December 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Christmas tree recycling drop-off opens at Santa Rita Park

Residents may drop off their natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-off site near the large playground…

Animas High School to host community meeting

Participants will learn about and may contribute to plans to build a permanent home at Fort Lewis College. Groundbreaking is…

Manna to serve grab-and-go Christmas meal

Meals will be served grab-and-go-style and community members are encouraged to pick up as many as they need. Each meal…

GoodNight Yoga to host virtual classes

The “Wake Up & Feel Good” yoga classes help participants relax, unwind and reduce stress. Learn to let go of…

La Plata County seeks board and commission members

Board of Review.Citizens Review Panel for Child Welfare Grievances.Community Corrections Board.Core Servicesâ€”Therapeutic and Life Skills Committee.Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission.Durango…

San Juan College announces winter break closure, reopening schedule

There will be no classes or activities scheduled, and all offices will be closed. This includes the main campus, East…

Arts and Entertainment

2021 Colorado Book Awards submissions due Jan. 8

The awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators and photographers. The awards are presented in at least…

Business

Second round of Business Relief funding now available

Businesses who applied for the first round are not eligible to apply again, however any remaining funds may be distributed…

Peak Health Alliance announces extension of open enrollment deadline

The extension was granted by the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. People interested in Jan. 1 coverage…

The Farmington Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday, Dec. 15 11:41 a.m. Battery was reported in the 300 block of Airport Drive. 12:23 p.m. Indecent exposure…

Offer ideas to help design new Animas High School

The Osprey Community Design Charrette will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Zoom meeting will allow students, parents, alumni,…

Durango Chamber of Commerce hires new manager

Olyerdu1-i-syn She will replace Rita Simon, who will retire at the end of the year. Oyler will assist businesses in…

Business

SCAPE accepting applications through January

With the program’s pivot to online programming, it is ready to serve its next class virtually, reaching companies spanning from…

December 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

City of Durango to host business relief forum Thursday

The forum will be broadcast live on Durango Government Television, Spectrum cable channels 191/981 or over-the-air on channel 10.1 and…

December 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Dump Hunger Food Drive will be held Friday, Saturday

Donations may be dropped off at the Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Every donation of 10 items or $10 will…