From the Mayor https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/columnists-from-the-mayor/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:58 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheek-a-question-of-transparency/ du1-i-syn If you’ve ventured down the east side of Main Street, you’re aware that the median project has begun. When school starts this fall, students will be able to halt traffic going in one direction to allow them to safely... Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:03:47 -0600 70D0984F-F60C-6109-E053-0100007F7051 https://tj.durangoherald.com/summer-plans-and-projects-underway-in-cortez/ Mayor Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn It’s been a busy few weeks in Cortez. On May 23, the results of a “Feasibility and Business Case Study” for fiber to the home (FTTH) were shared with the community, with several interesting options proposed. Next... Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:05:23 -0600 6EA91EED-688A-4A70-E053-0100007F5730 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheek-maintaining-the-beautiful-landscape-of-cortez/ Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn Spring is knocking at the door so it seemed appropriate to focus this month’s column on the city’s park superintendent, Mark Boblitt. Mark heads a crew of two full-time and seven part-time employees whose job it is to... Mon, 14 May 2018 17:00:00 -0600 6C3163F2-CB42-3F22-E053-0100007F5176 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheek-spring-is-here-and-with-it-renewal-and-new-beginnings/ Karen Sheek April began with a bang for the city, with a record turnout for the biannual city election. Cortez City Clerk Linda Smith was hoping 1,500 voters would turn out, and 1,509 ballots were returned by the deadline. Five... Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:33:15 -0600 69AC5770-AB0F-1540-E053-0100007F8E9C https://tj.durangoherald.com/sheek-cortez-gets-an-updated-user-friendly-website/ Karen Sheek At the Tuesday council workshop, Jon Brooks, Manager of Marketing and Events, unveiled the I had the privilege of getting a sneak preview to prepare for this column, and I must say that I think our citizens will... Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:19:51 -0700 6289B451-C657-5014-E053-0100007F7420