Local Briefs

Kylie Behn named to dean’s list at Georgia Tech for the spring semester

Cristina Jantz named to Goshen College dean’s list, graduates

The dean’s list includes students who earn at least a 3.75 grade point average while completing at least 12 hours of coursework for a letter grade. Jantz also earned bachelor’s…

Robert Haggart of Durango named a presidential scholar

Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Weed abatement to begin Monday on city property

Areas that will be treated for noxious weeds are the infields at Durango Softball Complex at Fort Lewis College, the area adjacent to the Skatepark, Oxbow Preserve, the northern most…

U.S. 550 Hermosa Creek bridge work north of Durango to resume Monday

On Monday, repairs to the bridge will include removal and replacement of asphalt, bridge deck repairs and bridge joint repairs. Work on the Hermosa Creek structure is now expected to…

City of Durango’s Gametime and outdoor recreation programs start Monday

The program for ages 5 to 13 is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The cost is $27 per day or $22 per day if you…

4CORE offers free program to income-qualified residents

This service may reveal health and safety issues and will provide the most beneficial, energy-saving upgrades that save residents hundreds in utility bills. For more information, call 4CORE at 259-1916…

Durango Welcome Center opens with limited hours, social-distancing measures

The city of Durango, La Plata County, San Juan Basin Public Health and business leaders have all been working together to protect the community and visitors, while reinventing many business…

New relief funding available for farmers hit by COVID

The COVID-19 crisis has upended the livelihoods of many farmers, ranchers and others in the Colorado food system. The closures of restaurants, schools and other outlets that buy directly from…

More Coloradans qualify for health insurance in special enrollment period

To qualify, people must have been enrolled in an insurance plan that qualifies as minimum essential coverage at least one day in the last 60 days and experienced an income…

National Alliance on Mental Illness to host virtual class for caregivers, families

Subsequent classes will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Saturday for eight weeks. The Family-to-Family course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase…

Colorado Parks & Wildlife to hold Zoom meeting about fishing issues

The aquatic biologists are located in CPW’s Southwest Region. Biologists will discuss statewide regulation issues, including when streams could be closed to fishing, local special cutthroat regulations and spearfishing. After…

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host local agriculture talk

Jerry Zink with Sunnyside Meats and Elicia Whittlesey with the Old Fort at Hesperus will share how their enterprises have adapted to coronavirus and what they expect the “new normal”…

Region 9 receives approval for additional loan funds through the Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG is one of several sources of funding for the Region 9 Business Loan Fund program that provides “gap” financing to support job creation and retention in La Plata,…

Comfort Keepers announces new director of nursing Trina Crow

She has more than 15 years experience as a registered nurse with expansive knowledge in nursing administration, specifically hospice care, skilled nursing and regulatory guidance. Trina holds a master’s of…

City of Farmington’s Community Works front lobby reopens to public

Regular office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. In the interest of safety, employees will be wearing masks, and access to the lobby is limited…

The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado moves office to Manna

Their AmeriCorps members are also working out of a shared space at Manna. All garden and garden education program questions may be directed to Manna Garden and Food Security Program…

Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins Friday

During the Memorial Day DUI enforcement period, 231 impaired drivers were arrested, which is a decrease from the 323 arrests made during this enforcement in 2019. An average of 60…

San Juan Basin, Axis Health to provide free COVID-19 testing

Because this will be a drive-thru testing site, appointments are required to manage traffic concerns and distancing requirements. No referrals or doctors’ orders are needed. Testing is open to all…

Shows between June 18 and July 30 will be held virtually to adhere to current requirements

To view the shows, visit www.durangoconcerts.com and log in for a live link. The virtual “Concerts @ The Park” schedule is: June 18: Soul/funk/R&B with Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal.June…

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering barn dance canceled

The event is the organization’s only fundraiser, and proceeds go toward providing grants to youth programs such as the FFA and 4-H. Community members who are financially able to help…

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host virtual ‘meet the candidates’ forums

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host several virtual “meet the candidates” forums this week for the La Plata County commissioner election. Jack Llewellyn will introduce…

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church offers phone-in office hours

Instead, Church will hold telephone office hours as scheduled. Constituents may reach Commissioner Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more information, call…

Southern Ute Indian Tribe and state health department to coordinate COVID-19 testing

Tests are not mandatory. Tribal members and immediate household members (including non-enrolled tribal members) may elect to have the test performed. Tribal members are encouraged to wear face masks when…

Pine River Library to host book club

PR and Programming Librarian Darcy will host the meeting and all patrons are invited to join. This month’s book is “Afterlife” by Julia Alvarez and is available through Freading. To…

Ignacio Community Library to host virtual talk on sleep

Dennis Aronson, retired senior instructional designer and Peace Corps alumnus who has participated in the local Lifelong Learning program, will give a talk about sleep. Topics will include why humans…

San Juan Regional Medical Center is open, taking precautions to provide safe, quality care

Entrance points are monitored to ensure all rules are followed. Cloth masks are mandatory for all patients, visitors and staff. Visitors are screened for symptoms and exposure to COVID-19. Check-in…

Turf fertilization at city parks to begin Tuesday

Tuesday: Fanto Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Needham Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Folsom Park (organic fertilizer) Wednesday: Historic Tram Park Wednesday: Jenkins Ranch Park Thursday: Riverview Sports Fields June 16: Pioneer…

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host virtual meeting

The meeting topic will be “Re-opening our business community.” Updates will focus on re-opening efforts from business leaders and elected officials in La Plata County and the city of Farmington.…

Rock and debris to be cleared at U.S. 550 Bondad Hill south of Durango

Work will take place Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists will encounter lane shifts and a speed reduction from 60 mph down to 40 mph.…