Briefs

City of Durango to host business relief forum Thursday

The forum will be broadcast live on Durango Government Television, Spectrum cable channels 191/981 or over-the-air on channel 10.1 and…

December 15, 2020

Dump Hunger Food Drive will be held Friday, Saturday

Donations may be dropped off at the Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St. Every donation of 10 items or $10 will…

Summit Church to give away free Christmas boxes

Each free Christmas box is specially packed to make families feel loved and seen this holiday season. They are geared…

Durango police Sgt. Zane Hallock completes public safety program

Hallock successfully completed the 22-week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Illinois. The program, implemented by the Center for…

Summit Church to collection drive for Navajo and foster families

Donations will be collected in the parking lot via a drive line. New and gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets,…

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host manufacturing webinar

Experts will discuss how to know when to pivot, import and export matters both in and out of the country,…

December 13, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Health Partners opens indoor respiratory clinic

This clinic is for scheduled, routine pediatric and adult healthcare appointments for patients who have active respiratory/COVID symptoms. These patients…

December 13, 2020

Troop to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day

Community members may help honor and remember fallen heroes by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting family…

Education

Three Rivers Teacher Quality Partnerships recruits teachers

The program provides people with a bachelor’s degree, with no previous teaching experience, a $55,000 one-year living wage residency experience…

The River Church to host River of Lights event

Community members are invited to participate by decorating their homes with lights and submitting their address to be added to…

Professional Women’s Network to host virtual holiday networking event

Wear an ugly sweater and tune into Home for the Holiday Spirits, a virtual professional holiday cocktail demonstration with guest…

Powerhouse to host Navajo Skies lecture

Tune into @powscicenter Facebook livestream to hear from two Indigenous astronomy experts, Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay. Maryboy…

Pine River Library offers free books to children and teens

The giveaway is inspired by Jólabókaflóð (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), or “Yule Book Flood,” the Icelandic holiday tradition where books are exchanged…

Forest Service offers tree-cutting reminders

Christmas tree cutting is not allowed: In wilderness areas, recreation areas or research natural areas.Within 100 feet of any developed…

Durango Transit offers discounts on passes and parking cards for Noel Nights

Cards and passes are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 23 at the Transit Center, 250…

Health

Mountain Hyperbarics to host presentation

Participants will about what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, its history, what it is used for, different types of therapy and…

New Mexico

San Juan College Orchestra to present virtual showcase

The orchestra, conducted by associate professor of Music Teun Fetz, features 24 string players, including many dual-credit students. Pieces will…

December 10, 2020

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens Friday

Hours of operation are: Dec. 12-20: 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.Dec. 21-Jan. 3: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (3 p.m. close…

December 10, 2020

Sen. Bennet to host telephone town hall Friday

Coloradans are invited to talk about the challenges people continue to face during the pandemic. To receive call-in information the…

December 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on six days in 2021

On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees.…

New Mexico

San Juan College to host virtual AstroFriday event

This will be a live sky show using a screen share of Stellarium software to depict the night sky as…

Annual Stuff the Truck Toy Drive to be held Saturday

There are additional drop off locations at EXIT Realty, 1032 Main Ave.; 99X studios at 1911 Main Avenue, Suite 100;…

Business

Animas Surgical Hospital nurse recognized for COVID-19 efforts

This recognition honors individuals who have gone above and beyond for their patients and communities throughout the pandemic, exhibiting superhero…