Retirement

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Capitol is pictured in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) —…

December 21, 2024 • By STEPHEN GROVES — Associated Press

Colorado

Colorado PERA budget calls for 20% jump in spending to modernize its benefit system, even as state pivots toward austerity

computer system PERA uses to track and pay out benefits is 40 years old – the oldest still in use…

November 24, 2024 • Brian Eason — The Colorado Sun

Ignacio

Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement

declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips

June 4, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango firefighter retires after 40 years of service

Allen began as a volunteer and worked his way up the ranks

October 31, 2023 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Mountain Bike Specialists’ John Glover retires after 42 years

manager says much has changed in four decades, including bikes, biking culture and Main Avenue

July 9, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation

William Herringer has served on bench since 2013

December 11, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers

‘It’s something that you can't replace overnight,’ says chief

August 20, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Cathy Metz

Durango parks and recreation director retires after 25 years

Metz oversaw some of city’s largest projects to date

July 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Cathy Metz

Cathy Metz, director of Durango Parks and Recreation, to retire

will begin local, national search for replacement

April 5, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Domestic violence

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

March 22, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield school resource officer retires from Marshal’s Office

26 years in law enforcement, Dan Cyr calls departure ‘bittersweet’

January 31, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Human interest

After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs

Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers

December 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango

The face of Builders FirstSource in Durango retires after 23 years

Cherry plans to spend retirement outdoors in ‘God’s country’

May 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer