Briefs

City of Durango offers restaurants partial reimbursement of delivery fees

Restaurants seeking reimbursement must submit the following on a monthly basis: Reports from the delivery vendor reflecting transactions and amounts…

December 9, 2020

Business

Chinook Medical Gear honored for contributing to Durango’s economic diversity

Recipients must be at least 51% owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ or disabled individuals. They must be a Colorado-based…

December 9, 2020

Business

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes general surgeon Cynthia Millward

Millwarddu1-i-syn Millward provides surgical treatment of hernias, breast cancer and benign breast conditions, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal tract diseases, anorectal conditions,…

December 9, 2020

Business

Southwestern Colorado Ear, Nose and Throat welcomes new audiologist

Olmsteaddu1-i-syn Olmstead received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her externship at…

December 9, 2020

Community

Robert Haggart of Durangon named a Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

December 9, 2020

Education

Mira Joyner makes fall dean’s list at Belmont University

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with…

December 8, 2020

Local News

Durango Transit to host town hall meetings Wednesday, Monday

Transit staff members will also provide updates about current projects and gather community comments about existing transit services. To join…

December 8, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington commission to review development code Thursday

The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or submitting comments may contact…

December 8, 2020

Local News

City of Durango boosts open space efforts with GOCO grant

The grant, from Great Outdoors Colorado, will allow the city to partner with Durango Trails to hire two seasonal open…

December 7, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church to hold phone-in office hours

Constituents are encouraged to call Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more…

December 7, 2020

Local News

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel announces temporary closure

ExxonMobil Ute Mountain Travel Centers in Towaoc and White Mesa, which are also operated under the Ute Mountain Casino Hotel,…

December 7, 2020

Local News

Habitat for Humanity La Plata County to host fundraiser

The store offers brand new Macy’s Christmas decorations, discounted 50% to 75%, and pieces of donated furniture as well. Once…

December 7, 2020

New Mexico

Temporary closure of County Road 2900 announced

County will temporarily close County Road 2900 for construction.Courtesy San Juan County Through traffic will need to use an alternate…

December 6, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College Choir presents virtual Fall End-of-Semester Student Showcase

The pre-recorded showcase will feature students performing their final exams in a COVID-safe manner. The concert will include a variety…

December 6, 2020

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers online registration for snowmobiles, boats, OHVs

These are registration dates, which all allow a 45-day window to renew before expiration. Boats: Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.Off-highway…

December 5, 2020

Community

Animas Museum opens online holiday store

Purchases may be picked up by a contactless system at the museum through Dec. 24. Visit the store online at…

December 4, 2020

Community

Support the Friends of the Pine River Library on Colorado Gives Day

Community First Foundation and FirstBank host Colorado Gives Day online at www. ColoradoGives.org. Donors may search for the library’s profile…

December 4, 2020

Community

Manna launches brick campaign

The project includes: ADA accessible ramp and 6-foot paved entrance gate into the garden.ADA accessible engraved brick pathway in the…

December 4, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 testing available at fairgrounds, Upper Pine Fire district

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Thursday and Saturday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.9 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, Upper…

December 4, 2020

New Mexico

County Road 5500 bridge project to be put out for bid in New Mexico

In 2017, a structural analysis of the Road 5500 bridge over the San Juan River revealed that the more than…

December 4, 2020

New Mexico

Saliva-based COVID-19 testing available in San Juan County, N.M.

Testing will occur daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Judy Nelson Elementary School, 44 County Road 6580, in…

December 2, 2020

New Mexico

City of Farmington facilities to reopen according to amended public health order

These facilities will reopen with “Red Level” restrictions set forth in the state’s “Red to Green” framework for safe reopening.…

December 2, 2020

Local News

DUI enforcement begins Friday in Colorado

Each year in Colorado, more than 20,000 people are arrested for DUI – that’s an average of 55 DUIs every…

December 2, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to present virtual music showcase

The pre-recorded showcase will feature students performing their final exams in a COVID-safe manner. The Symphonic Band, led by associate…

December 2, 2020