Christian Burney

1 day ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Sale marks new era for 30-year-old brewery in Durango Ska Brewing Co. in Durango was sold to the Ariano and West families last month, company president and co-founder Dave Thibodeau said Thursday. This year marks the company’s 30th anniversary. It was founded in 1995 by Thibodeau, Bill Graham and Matt Vincent. The Ariano family owns A&L Coors Distribution in Durango. Thibodeau said Bob Ariano and Dave West are experienced beer distributors familiar with Ska Brewing and the Durango community.

2 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Agreement outlines 2% pay raise, paid days off After weeks of tense negotiations over wages in a community grappling with a high cost of living, employees and Durango School District 9-R have reached a tentative pay deal. Durango Education Association and Durango Educational Support Professionals Association must ratify the agreement before the Durango Board of Education reviews it and votes to approve or reject it.

3 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Sheriff’s deputies haul 60 loads of trash from X-rock, Tech Center As temperatures rise, more unhoused people are moving into the Durango area. The Durango Police Department and La Plata County Sheriff’s Office regularly clean out illegal campsites to stay ahead of the influx. Sheriff’s Office Lt. Zach Farnam said the surge in illegal camps occurs like clockwork every spring.

3 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Previous shelter faced safety issues in unsuitable building The city of Durango and organizations such as the Neighbors in Need Alliance and Manna soup kitchen are collaborating to identify space for an emergency warming shelter for people experiencing homelessness. A council focused on emergency warming centers is researching best practices. The council includes Durango city staff members, Neighbors in Need Alliance board members and a representative from Manna soup kitchen.

3 days ago | durangoherald.com | Christian Burney

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed The city of Durango is starting to think about what its contributions to the area child care sector might look like. The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is seeking contributions from La Plata County and its four municipalities to pad a child care investment fund that would reinvigorate the area child care sector.