Briefs

Town of Bayfield announces light contest winners

The town and partners want to thank community members for the colorful lights and Kira Gosney and Momentum Fitness for…

December 24, 2020

Community

Durango Public Library reveals Best Books of 2020

The Best Books of 2020 list is available at www.durangogov.org/Library.

Christ The King Lutheran Church to host Christmas Eve service

To join the service, visit www.ctkdurango.org.

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains hosts virtual recital

The scholarships are made possible by community support and private music lesson scholarship sponsor Bank of Colorado. To view the…

New Mexico

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management seekers donations for COVID shelter

The NMDOH has set up a location for first responders and those experiencing homelessness to quarantine if they test positive…

Habitat for Humanity workforce housing approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

This designation allows donors of $250 or more to be eligible for a 25% state tax credit, and a 12.5%…

Alano Club to remain open during holidays

There will be no potlucks or meetings around the clock, but there will be in-person meetings, including NA, Young People,…

Free community COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds and in Bayfield

Free COVID-19 tests are being offered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and at the Upper Pine Fire Protection District…

City of Durango seeks comments on 30th Street Connect Project

The project, which will install a safe pedestrian crossing of north Main Avenue, was identified as a high priority safety…

Religion

First Presbyterian Church Durango to host virtual Christmas Eve service

For the Zoom link and other options to see the service, visit www.fpcdurango.org.

December 20, 2020

Christmas tree recycling drop-off opens at Santa Rita Park

Residents may drop off their natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-off site near the large playground…

December 19, 2020

Education

Animas High School to host community meeting

Participants will learn about and may contribute to plans to build a permanent home at Fort Lewis College. Groundbreaking is…

Community

Manna to serve grab-and-go Christmas meal

Meals will be served grab-and-go-style and community members are encouraged to pick up as many as they need. Each meal…

Community

GoodNight Yoga to host virtual classes

The “Wake Up & Feel Good” yoga classes help participants relax, unwind and reduce stress. Learn to let go of…

La Plata County seeks board and commission members

Board of Review.Citizens Review Panel for Child Welfare Grievances.Community Corrections Board.Core Servicesâ€”Therapeutic and Life Skills Committee.Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission.Durango…

New Mexico

San Juan College announces winter break closure, reopening schedule

There will be no classes or activities scheduled, and all offices will be closed. This includes the main campus, East…

Arts and Entertainment

2021 Colorado Book Awards submissions due Jan. 8

The awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators and photographers. The awards are presented in at least…

December 17, 2020

Business

Second round of Business Relief funding now available

Businesses who applied for the first round are not eligible to apply again, however any remaining funds may be distributed…

Peak Health Alliance announces extension of open enrollment deadline

The extension was granted by the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. People interested in Jan. 1 coverage…

New Mexico

The Farmington Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday, Dec. 15 11:41 a.m. Battery was reported in the 300 block of Airport Drive. 12:23 p.m. Indecent exposure…

Offer ideas to help design new Animas High School

The Osprey Community Design Charrette will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Zoom meeting will allow students, parents, alumni,…

Durango Chamber of Commerce hires new manager

Olyerdu1-i-syn She will replace Rita Simon, who will retire at the end of the year. Oyler will assist businesses in…