Community members may drop off nonperishable foods, which will be delivered to food banks serving Bayfield, Ignacio and the southeastern areas of the county. Porter-Norton is hosting the food drive…
The discussion will be guided by The Living Room Conversation model and will use the topic, “In the past few weeks, our experience of the coronavirus has shifted from ‘What’s…
The market will take up the entire parking lot at the bank to accommodate social-distancing guidelines and to add more vendors. Fired Up Pizza, Thimbleberry Smoothie, James Ranch Artisan Cheese,…
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…
Effective July 1, CCI will serve as the single point entry case management agency for these three counties and SJBPH will end single point entry operations. Single point entry case…
The Durango Recycle Center will accept electronic waste, batteries and residential quantities of florescent bulbs on Saturdays beginning June 6. The Recycle Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Jerry…
Fire restrictions remain in place on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including wilderness. Forest visitors are prohibited from igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using…
The free-use permits are for personal use only. Forest users must comply with normal permit requirements and forest regulations. Beginning June 15, free-use packets will no longer be valid and…
The restriping project will replace existing pavement markings and enhance highway striping on both asphalt and concrete pavements to improve visibility and help drivers stay in their lane. Striping operations…
Statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest that targets shifted with the closures
du1-i-syn The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recently issued guidance clearing the way for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic employees in support of ongoing worksite testing. Previously, testing had…
Construction includes new sidewalk, curb-and-gutter, storm-sewer improvements and a reconstructed asphalt surface. The project is expected to be complete by Nov. 25. It is being funded by the 2019 streets…
Face coverings should be made of cloth, fabric or other permeable material, without holes, that covers only the mouth, nose and lower face. Coverings should fit snugly but comfortably and…
Under the grant terms, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: be private, voluntary nonprofits with a voluntary board or units of government; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; and…
Using high-country trails that are not dry enough for motorized and non-motorized use results in braided trail systems as well as damage to fragile tundra or wetlands. This damage creates…
The presentation will discuss what Colorado’s hardest hit businesses will need to weather the COVID-19 crisis and how his “Restart” proposal could help. The proposal was built on the bipartisan…
Food may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon either Saturday on Eighth Street across from the downtown post office or from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6…
Community members may also listen from the KDGO app, online at www.kdgoradio.com or via Alexa and other devices. The video will also be available to view at 2 p.m. at…
Judge cites criminal history; defense sought leniency for mental illness
Xcel Energy is responsible for the safety of the dam, and the work is part of an ongoing project. Work will include the construction of a temporary dam in the…
Roses with leaflets identifying people from Southwest Colorado who died in the Vietnam War were placed at the base of the Vietnam Memorial on Monday in Iris Park. It is…
The work, consisting of manual thinning of hazardous fuels and piling in windrows, is the beginning of a multi-phase project focused on mitigating wildfire risk within the Durango Wildland Urban…
The next phase of work by contractors for the hotel development at 1111 Camino del Rio will begin after Tuesday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Working hours will be from 9 a.m.…
Testing La Plata County Sheriffs is part of SJBPH’s prioritized testing plan to get an understanding of risk in facilities and businesses with high-contact interactions. Early identification of staff with…
du1-i-syn City of Durango: La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org or call 884-9544. Town of Ignacio: www.colorado.gov/ignacio or call 563-9494. Bayfield School District: www.bayfield.k12.co.us or…
Public Memorial Day services at Iris Park and Greenmount Cemetery have been canceled this year because of the coronavirus. The Vietnam memorial in Iris Park is also closed to public…
To view Trump’s proclamation, visit bit.ly/2zpAv6S.
The lake is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to change and will be updated monthly at www. DurangoGov.org/LakeNighthorse. Community members are encouraged to…
City administrative offices will be closed, including City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery offices and the Parks and Recreation administrative offices.Lake Nighthorse will…
Control the presence of rodents and mosquitoes around homes.Wear insect repellent and appropriate clothing when heading outdoors.Keep pets up to date on vaccinations and protect pets from fleas and ticks.Do…
