Briefs

December 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Summit Church to collection drive for Navajo and foster families

Donations will be collected in the parking lot via a drive line. New and gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets,…

December 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host manufacturing webinar

Experts will discuss how to know when to pivot, import and export matters both in and out of the country,…

December 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Health Partners opens indoor respiratory clinic

This clinic is for scheduled, routine pediatric and adult healthcare appointments for patients who have active respiratory/COVID symptoms. These patients…

Troop to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day

Community members may help honor and remember fallen heroes by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting family…

Three Rivers Teacher Quality Partnerships recruits teachers

The program provides people with a bachelor’s degree, with no previous teaching experience, a $55,000 one-year living wage residency experience…

The River Church to host River of Lights event

Community members are invited to participate by decorating their homes with lights and submitting their address to be added to…

Professional Women’s Network to host virtual holiday networking event

Wear an ugly sweater and tune into Home for the Holiday Spirits, a virtual professional holiday cocktail demonstration with guest…

Powerhouse to host Navajo Skies lecture

Tune into @powscicenter Facebook livestream to hear from two Indigenous astronomy experts, Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay. Maryboy…

Pine River Library offers free books to children and teens

The giveaway is inspired by Jólabókaflóð (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), or “Yule Book Flood,” the Icelandic holiday tradition where books are exchanged…

Forest Service offers tree-cutting reminders

Christmas tree cutting is not allowed: In wilderness areas, recreation areas or research natural areas.Within 100 feet of any developed…

Durango Transit offers discounts on passes and parking cards for Noel Nights

Cards and passes are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 23 at the Transit Center, 250…

Mountain Hyperbarics to host presentation

Participants will about what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, its history, what it is used for, different types of therapy and…

San Juan College Orchestra to present virtual showcase

The orchestra, conducted by associate professor of Music Teun Fetz, features 24 string players, including many dual-credit students. Pieces will…

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens Friday

Hours of operation are: Dec. 12-20: 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.Dec. 21-Jan. 3: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (3 p.m. close…

Sen. Bennet to host telephone town hall Friday

Coloradans are invited to talk about the challenges people continue to face during the pandemic. To receive call-in information the…

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on six days in 2021

On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees.…

San Juan College to host virtual AstroFriday event

This will be a live sky show using a screen share of Stellarium software to depict the night sky as…

Annual Stuff the Truck Toy Drive to be held Saturday

There are additional drop off locations at EXIT Realty, 1032 Main Ave.; 99X studios at 1911 Main Avenue, Suite 100;…

Animas Surgical Hospital nurse recognized for COVID-19 efforts

This recognition honors individuals who have gone above and beyond for their patients and communities throughout the pandemic, exhibiting superhero…

City of Durango offers restaurants partial reimbursement of delivery fees

Restaurants seeking reimbursement must submit the following on a monthly basis: Reports from the delivery vendor reflecting transactions and amounts…

Chinook Medical Gear honored for contributing to Durango’s economic diversity

Recipients must be at least 51% owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ or disabled individuals. They must be a Colorado-based…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes general surgeon Cynthia Millward

Millwarddu1-i-syn Millward provides surgical treatment of hernias, breast cancer and benign breast conditions, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal tract diseases, anorectal conditions,…

Southwestern Colorado Ear, Nose and Throat welcomes new audiologist

Olmsteaddu1-i-syn Olmstead received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her externship at…