Steve Folk honored for project management
Steve Folk, P.E., of Bechtolt Engineering, will be honored today by the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Contractor’s Association in Denver with the 2013 Project Management Award for his performance on CDOT Project NH 2852-019, Monte Vista North.
Folk was chosen from numerous nominations statewide in the category of resurfacing projects between $3 million and $6 million. He was assisted on the management of the project by Kevin Albert and John Harrington of RockSol Consulting Group. CDOT’s management team consisted of David Valentinelli, P.E., resident engineer and Arthur Miller, P.E., project engineer/design engineer. The construction contractor on the project was APC Southern.
Folk is the construction-services manager of Bechtolt Engineering. Bechtolt has been offering construction management, transportation engineering, traffic engineering and construction surveying throughout western Colorado since 1996.
For more information, call 259-7534.
Human-resource bosses to meet Tuesday
The Durango Area Human Resource Managers luncheon will host Rocky Mountain Health Plan’s expert on health-care reform, Jodie Atchley, who will discuss this topic, including challenges and opportunities for employers, and regulations for employers in 2015 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Strater Hotel’s Pullman Room, 699 Main Ave.
A brief presentation will be made by Karen Forest of the American Cancer Society about access to preventive health services in the community.
The cost is $16 for members and $21 for nonmembers, which includes lunch. Lunch will be served by Strater Hotel. Choices are: chicken salad croissant sandwich or southwest chicken cobb salad. Selections include beverage and dessert. Gluten-free and vegetarian choices are available upon request. RSVP is needed by Friday, along with lunch choice to betsy.fitzpatrick@stoneagetools.com.
For more information, visit www.dahrm.org/meetings.htm.
Water district announces addition
La Plata Archuleta Water District announces the addition of Nora Miller.
Miller assumes administrative, customer service and other responsibilities. The district office is at 255 Ute Street in Ignacio. The office is generally open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Miller is available from 9:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Limited staffing makes it advisable to call before visiting at 563-0320.
LPEA candidate forum to be held April 22
Eggs & Issues will feature a La Plata Electric Association candidates forum at 8 a.m. April 22 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
The breakfast will feature La Plata County candidates (Districts 2, 3 and 4) running for the LPEA board of directors. The moderated forum will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about LPEA board candidates before the May election as well as ask questions. The cost is $16 for chamber members and $21 for nonmembers.
To sign-up, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
American AgCredit announces new hire
American AgCredit announces that Christina Gonzales has accepted a position as operations support specialist in the Durango office.
Gonzales has more than 12 years in banking, having served as a personal banker, operations officer and banking-center manager.
America AgCredit, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, has been providing credit and financing services to farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses since 1916. The Durango office serves Archuleta, La Plata, Montezuma and Dolores counties. American AgCredit can be reached at 259-1540, at www.agloan.com or 850 East Second Ave.
Investment adviser receives designation
The Durango branch of Oxford Asset Management announces that investment-adviser Dave Smiley has received the designation of Retirement Income Certified Professional.
Smiley completed the three college-level course curriculum and passed a series of two-hour proctored exams to earn his new credentials from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa., the nation’s largest educational institution devoted to financial services. The Retirement Income Certified Professional curricula is the most complete and comprehensive program available to experienced, professional financial advisers who want to assist clients into their retirement years. In the course, Smiley mastered retirement income planning, a key focus area not fully covered in other professional programs. His capabilities also now include retirement portfolio-management techniques, mitigation of risks, proper use of annuities and how to determine the best Social Security claiming age. He assists clients with retirement portfolio-management by identifying their income needs and objectives then suggesting modifications to help them reach their goals.
For more information, visit www.oxfordassetmanagement.net/locations/store/durango.
Great Lengths Salon announces opening
Mary Leos is joining Nancy Camp to start Great Lengths Hair Salon at 555 Camino del Rio.
Together, they have more than 25 years experience. They specialize in cutting, coloring and perming. Leos is a former manger of the hair salon inside Walmart.
For more information, call 946-2881.
Computer Nurds Plus announces opening
Computer Nurds Plus announces its opening.
The business is owned by Anthony Holt. The mobile business offers Microsoft computer repair, build, set-up and Windows 8 lessons. The business is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
For more information, call (970) 238-1644.
Herald Staff
