Briefs - The Durango Herald

Fire restrictions to be lifted on San Juan National Forest

With the onset of monsoon season and the majority of the San Juan National Forest receiving measurable rainfall, fire danger has moderated. Fire restrictions on the San Juan Nati...

DATE: Jul 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Breastfeeding mothers invited to the BIG Latch On on Saturday

By Alessandra DeMarchis-Patz World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of protecting, promoting and s...

DATE: Jul 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioner Candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host town hall on affordable housing

Marsha Porter-Norton, a candidate for La Plata County commissioner, will host a Zoom Town Hall about affordable housing from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. Presenters include Jenn...

DATE: Jul 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County, N.M., seeks public comments on natural hazard mitigation plan

The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management is in the process of updating the countyâ€™s Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mitigation planning helps loc...

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Aztec to hold Comprehensive Plan public meeting

The city of Aztec will hold the first public meeting to update the city of Aztec Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will be facilitated by the cityâ€™s consult...

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan College opens Educational Services Center to visitors and students

San Juan College opened the Educational Services Center, also known as the Clocktower, to visitors and students Monday. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center explains universal mask policy

San Juan Regional Medical Center has adopted a universal mask policy that requires any person coming to the hospital or San Juan Health Partners clinics to wear a mask. If they d...

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan County Commission to meet

The San Juan County Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec. Comments and input from the gener...

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Weed abatement scheduled on city property

The city of Durango has contracted with Horizon Environmental Services for noxious weed abatement beginning Tuesday and continuing through Aug. 7. The herbicides that will be used, depending...

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College to host free webinar sessions to connect with instructors, preview fall classes

Learn more about how classes will be offered at San Juan College this fall, from online to face-to-face courses and even a combination of both. Choose from one of six free, live webinar sess...

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual

La Plata County Humane Society will present the sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival virtually. This year’s films will feature South Padre Island, where trained dogs are helping Na...

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to hold virtual business meeting

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association will hold a virtual business meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, leadership recog...

DATE: Jul 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life