Briefs - The Durango Herald

Community invited to virtual meeting for wildfire mitigation

Residents are invited to learn about the 2021 plan for mitigating fire risk in Durango during a virtual meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fire experts will present informa...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First Southern Baptist Church to host apologetics course

First Southern Baptist Church will host a 10-week study, “Christian Apologetics: Tell Your Story,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 31 in the Fellowship Hall, 1715 West Second Ave. ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Flags lowered to honor Nucla fire chief

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District Chief Chester Riley....

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lisa McCorry ends City Council campaign, votes will not be counted

Durango resident Lisa McCorry has submitted a statement withdrawing her candidacy for Durango City Council. Votes for McCorry, who is listed on the April 6 ballot, will not be counted. ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Press Association to host talk about developing relationships with legislators

Colorado Press Association will host a talk on developing relationships with legislators at 3 p.m. Friday online. When legislation is proposed that undermines a free press or thr...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summit Church to host Holy Week services

Summit Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will host Holy Week services from Saturday to April 4. Palm Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Palm branches will be available in a ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Healthy Equity course to focus on LGBTQ+ issues

A six-week online Health Equity course focused on LGBTQ+ issues will take place from March 31 to May 19. This learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ+ health from multip...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

GOCO awards $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy

Great Outdoors Colorado awarded an $86,200 grant to La Plata Open Space Conservancy to launch a conservation, stewardship and community engagement initiative. This project will i...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado State Forest Service offers tree pruning tips

Colorado State Forest Service says late winter or early spring is the best time to prune most trees. Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wou...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The Payroll Department announces “Meet Your Match” grant opportunity

The application for the Payroll Department’s $7,000 matching grants is now open. The deadline to apply is April 16. The Payroll Department partners with the Community Foundation s...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain Hyperbarics announces new hire

Mountain Hyperbarics has announced the addition of Christian Waelder to its team. Waelder is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired paramedic firefighter with 25 years of ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

LPEA board allocates more than $500,000 in unclaimed capital credit funds to support the local community

La Plata Electric Association’s board of directors allocated $512,100 in unclaimed capital credits at its March meeting to support a variety of local organizations and initiatives. ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business