Local Briefs

Karen Sheek elected president of state league
Community

Karen Sheek elected president of state league

June 5, 2020

For almost 20 years, she and her business partner operated Seas’nings Catering, providing off-site catering services. Chosen to fill a vacated council seat in 2011, Sheek served on Cortez City…

Local students present at symposium at Fort Lewis College
Education

Local students present at symposium at Fort Lewis College

June 5, 2020

Amanda Vodicka of Durango presented “Ethnography of memeing,” supervised by faculty mentor Dr. David Kozak.Ellinore Porter of Durango presented “Phylogenetics of native milkvetch (Fabaceae, genus astragalus) in the Four Corners…

Lukas Minerich selected for Anne Ford Scholarship
Education

Lukas Minerich selected for Anne Ford Scholarship

June 5, 2020

Minerich, LukasCourtesy NCLD Recipients are selected based on their academic success, contributions to their school and community, as well as demonstrating leadership skills for others with learning disabilities and attention…

Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners
Education

Durango Elks Lodge announces scholarship winners

June 5, 2020

Patricia Pena, a Durango High School student, will receive a Colorado Elks Association Scholarship Grant. The $1,000 grant, awarded by the Durango Elks Lodge, is made possible by the Colorado…

San Ignacio Fiesta canceled
Community

San Ignacio Fiesta canceled

June 5, 2020

The committee agreed canceling the event was in the best interest of the community and festival supporters. This year would have marked the 120th year of celebrating the community. All…

Powerhouse reopens Monday with Camp Discovery
Community

Powerhouse reopens Monday with Camp Discovery

June 5, 2020

Class will be held with smaller-sized camp groups engaged in STEM activities. Camps are for youths ages 5 to 18. Powerhouse will promote a safer environment with new outdoor learning…

Julia Petty participates in service project
Education

Julia Petty participates in service project

June 5, 2020

Petty traveled to Savannah, Georgia, where the group worked with Savannah Tree Foundation, which works to conserve canopy tree loss. For more information about Savannah Tree Foundation, visit www.savannahtreefoundation.com.

La Plata County Humane Society receives grant
Community

La Plata County Humane Society receives grant

June 5, 2020

The Petco Foundation investment will help to provide veterinary care, such as spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchipping. The grant is part of the Petco Foundation’s Pledge to Save Pet Lives…

Durango Nature Center to host clean up
Community

Durango Nature Center to host clean up

June 5, 2020

Volunteers are invited to get out outdoors, volunteer and participate in some self-guided stewardship of the Nature Center. Volunteers may sign up for a time slot with their quarantine group…

Matthew Dunman receives degree from Georgia Tech
Education

Matthew Dunman receives degree from Georgia Tech

June 5, 2020

Dunman was among about 4,050 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the spring semester. Students were celebrated during a virtual celebration held May 1. They will also be…

Street maintenance work in Three Springs to begin Monday
Local News

Street maintenance work in Three Springs to begin Monday

June 4, 2020

Durango Herald file<br><br>Street maintenance work will begin Monday in various locations throughout Three Springs.du1-i-syn Traffic delays and road closures can be expected. Drivers are encouraged to be patient, look for…

Farmington Public Library to open Monday
New Mexico

Farmington Public Library to open Monday

June 4, 2020

The Farmington Public Library will reopen Monday, with limited services.Courtesy of Farmington Public Library Seating, computers and gaming will not be available. In addition, the library will not yet be…

The Point to host CERF the Airwaves fundraiser
Arts and Entertainment

The Point to host CERF the Airwaves fundraiser

June 4, 2020

At least 40 comics, both local and from all over the country, will compete to be the last comic … sitting? Comedy performances are not intended for children. The finale…

Durango wildlife museum, fish raceways remain closed
Local News

Durango wildlife museum, fish raceways remain closed

June 3, 2020

During the summer, the museum draws about 16,000 visitors annually from every state and numerous foreign countries. The museum is in a small space, and opening it would expose visitors…

Mercy welcomes new physician Eugena Miller
Business

Mercy welcomes new physician Eugena Miller

June 2, 2020

Miller specializes in general cardiology, echocardiography and stress testing. Her care philosophy is to treat every patient with friendliness and respect. She believes that listening to the patient and identifying…