Briefs - The Durango Herald

CPW offers reminders to boaters

All boat ramps, marinas and shorelines remain open at state parks, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges residents to continue to follow health and social-distancing guidelines when it comes...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan Regional Medical Center in need of surgical cap donations

San Juan Regional Medical Center is grateful for the more than 1,500 cloth mask donations from individuals and groups in our community and is currently requesting surgical cap donations. ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Farmington mayor declares local economic emergency

Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett has declared Farmington to be an economic emergency area as a result of COVID-19. In the declaration, the mayor explains an economic disaster has re...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

3rd Ave. Arts postpones, cancels remainder of season

3rd Ave. Arts is postponing or canceling the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, but it is planning to reschedule the Bach Festival Finale concert; the French Connection recital featuring Kat...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Film club recruiting members

Calling all interested in film production and acting: Durango’s new film club is available at @DurangoFilmClub on Facebook at For more information, private message the club’s Facebook page...

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

CPW reminds Colorado: Recreate close to home, be aware of local government restrictions

People looking for recreational activities in Colorado is reminded to stay close to home and to know the local county and municipal restrictions on travel and access before heading out. ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Farmington Public Library offers ecards

Because of the public health order, Farmington Public Library is closed until further notice. Online resources remain available, and the library is now issuing ecards for easier access to on...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

Hawk Tank Business Plan competition to conclude via Zoom

The Hawk Tank Business Plan competition at Fort Lewis College will conclude virtually via Zoom April 18. Hawk Tank is FLCâ€™s annual business plan competition, hosted by the Fort Lewis Colle...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango businesses temporarily allowed additional signage

Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the temporary relaxation of regulations governing signage, such as banners, teardrop banners and sandwich boards, to allow local businesses...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango businesses may apply to temporarily defer sales tax payments

Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the deferral of sales tax payments to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses that qualify within city limits. The...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Health Partners clinics to offer video visits

San Juan Health Partners clinics will now offer telephone and video visits with providers. This alternative to in-person care helps to ensure patients are able to stay at home and...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Jon Betz named director of the San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center

Jon Betz has been named the new director of the San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center. Betz will begin this role May 1 or later, dependent on when the college is able to reope...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.