Local Briefs

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks applicants

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday. To apply, visit www.redistricting.colorado.gov.

Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to host virtual open houses

The plan will examine regional transportation issues and develop a vision for meeting long-term needs across all modes of transportation. As funding for transportation is limited, the plan will also…

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host virtual meeting

Richard Jenkinson will present “Rock art of Dinetah: Stories of heroes and healing.” Jenkinson spent 14 years teaching high school English in Kayenta, Arizona, where Navajo literature was a part…

American General Media to host school supply drive

This is a drive for the La Plata Family Centers Coalition to help families that need school supplies for the upcoming academic year. The drive will accept typical school supplies,…

Emmett Stottlemyer earns spring dean’s list honors

Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.

Emily Wickes named Emory & Henry Scholar-Athlete

Included on this year’s team is Emily Wickes of Hesperus of the Intermont Equestrian team.

Students honored on the dean’s list at Baylor University

Students honored on the dean’s list are Baylor undergraduates with a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.7 with no grade lower than a “C” while enrolled in a minimum of…

Tymbree Hawkins named to spring dean’s list

The Good Food Collective matches trees and harvesters

The platform specializes in matchmaking fruit trees with harvesters to eliminate food waste, reduce bear-human conflict and fight hunger. For more information, visit www. FruitGlean.org or email [email protected].

Purgatory to host Carve Wars

Carve Wars showcases the artistry of competitive chainsaw carving. Chainsaw artists will compete for prizes and awards while performing live shows and creating masterpieces. The event will also feature meet-and-greet…

Second Avenue Consignments now open

The store accepts consignments of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. They offer quality clothing and housewares for affordable prices.

Tomsic Physical Therapy hires Blake Pech as marketing coordinator

Pechdu1-i-syn Originally from Denver, Pech came to Durango in 2015 to attend Fort Lewis College. He graduated in the spring of 2019, having majored in business administration with a concentration…

Columbine Landscapes hires second landscape designer

Carrasdu1-i-syn Matt Carras is an Arizona native with a bachelor’s in graphic design and masters degree in landscape architecture from Arizona State University. He is a Master Watershed Steward as…

Cooperative Coffees awarded the Specialty Coffee Association’s Sustainability Award

The award acknowledges leaders in the specialty coffee industry who guide the way with green initiatives. Coop Coffees has been recognized for their unique business model which brings roasters from…

Durango Farmers Marekt celebrates resiliency for National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based 503(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical…

Fenceline releases new red-fleshed cider in Colorado, Arizona

Maggie Corson and Sam Perry offer samples of Fenceline Cider’s beverages in 2019 at the Durango Farmers Market.Nick Gonzales/Durango Herald file Fenceline Cider has introduced a new bottle cider, the…

Chimney Rock Interpretative Association offers flora tour Aug. 6

The tour travels up to the two pinnacles and examines the variety of flora observable on the way up to the top. More than 26 different plants – all useful…

Edible plant hikes offered Aug. 8, Aug. 15

Participants will sample the bounty of nature while getting outside, meeting new people and experiencing the beauty of the outdoors. The cost is $35 per hike per person. Register at…

Durango Adult Education Center director to address Rotary Club

The talk will include current information about the center, serving students’ needs during COVID-19 and challenges as it moves into its 34th year of serving the region. The center’s services…

Celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance into state parks Monday

Although the state recognizes this annual holiday on the first of the month, state parks celebrate the occasion with free entrance on the first Monday of August. Colorado Day was…

San Juan County Public Works to begin work on County Road 6100

Work to begin Aug. 3 on County Road 6100 in Kirtland, New Mexico.Courtesy San Juan County, N.M. Public Works There will be significant disruption on County Road 6100, between U.S.…

Wilderness Life Support offering two Durango classes

Durango Herald file Participants can gain certification in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and have the opportunity to recertify Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications. Classes will be held in a smaller…

Census event to give away free PPE essentials to Ute Mountain Ute members

The first event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Ute Mountain Ute Public Safety/Post Office parking lot. The second event…

Southern Ute Indian Tribe rescinds Stage 1, Stage 2 fire restrictions

Fire restrictions have been in place since early May. During that time, there have been a total of 18 fires on the reservation with the largest being the 220-acre Six…

Pediatric Associates of Durango announces new ownership

Bower has worked at Pediatric Associates of Durango for twelve years as the biller and most recently as the office manager. The office will continue to offer holistic care as…

Colorado Department of Health and the Environment to host COVID-19 mitigation webinar

The webinar is geared toward Colorado’s agriculture sector and will be presented by COVID-19 mitigation leaders at CDHE. They will explain key points of outbreak mitigation as determined by county…

4 Corners Children’s Clinic to open

More information regarding 4 Corners Children’s Clinic and the grand opening will be released soon.

Linda Childears elected to Alpine Bank Board of Directors

Childears brings extensive banking experience, having served as CEO of the Young Americans Bank, president of Equitable Bank of Littleton and vice president of the First National Bank Corporation, as…

La Plata County Fair to hold 4-H and FFA shows, junior livestock auction

Many of the other traditional events, such as the carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, barbecue and dance, as well as all public exhibits have been canceled in response to the current…

Big Picture High School graduation to be broadcast Saturday

The community is invited to via traditional radio, livestream at www.99xdurango.com, the 99X mobile app or devices such as Alexa by saying Alexa play KKDG-FM.