Briefs

Grants available for off-highway vehicle projects in New Mexico

Federal, state and local government agencies as well as nonprofit organizations may apply for grants to enhance safe recreational use…

Southern Ute Tribal Council appoints acting chairman

Valdezdu1-i-syn Valdez will assume all responsibilities of the duties of chairman until the new tribal official is elected by tribal…

Durango staff member recognized by state organization for outstanding economic development contributions

Rugoff was recognized for his work on establishing Durango’s first Urban Renewal Authority, a redevelopment and economic development tool which…

State requests input on business best practice certification program draft framework

High disease transmission is occurring across the state and hospital capacity is strained in many regions. Many counties are in…

BPX Durango owner Penny Fisher elected president of Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents

This is a state affiliate group that represents enrolled agents of Colorado. Enrolled agents represent taxpayers that have issues with…

El Pomar Foundation approves $122,000 to nonprofits in Southwest Colorado

Disabled Sports USA of Durango – $4,000 in general operating support; Karl E. Eitel FundDurango Arts Center Inc. – $5,000…

Local EXIT Realty affiliated office welcomes new team members

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Colorado’s network of independently owned and…

City of Durango announces adjustments to Parks and Recreation programs

Youth Basketball League: Canceled for the 2021 winter season. Durango Parks and Recreation anticipates scheduling indoor skills basketball and soccer…

Cedar Diagnostics partners with third party for COVID-19 test collections

COVID Drive Up Community Testing is now the exclusive nasal PCR swab collection partner for Cedar Diagnostics. Testing will take…

San Juan Basin Public Health to hold open-enrollment health insurance talk

The session is free and open to everyone. Topics to be covered include insurance terms, eligibility requirements, changes for 2021…

Hawkins named to dean’s list

Light Up The Town Holiday Parade to take place Friday

The Taste of Christmas committee has planned the event around COVID-19 restrictions in order to keep the tradition alive in…

Fort Lewis College to hold virtual commencement ceremony

Speakers will include President Tom Stritikus, Provost Cheryl Nixon, student body president Carson Ingram and commencement speaker Dugald Owen, professor…

Festival of Trees goes virtual

While Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host 40 locally-sponsored trees and wreaths, this year’s event will be held…

Mission Endowment Fund at Durango Lutheran church now accepting grant applications

The mission is, “To love and serve God by proclaiming Christ’s gospel, strengthening worship, deepening discipleship, and serving our congregation,…

Region 9 Economic Development District to host tiny home Q&A

Tiny homes are growing in popularity because of their affordability, mobility, simplicity and the region’s changing demographic trends. Hear lessons…

Durango Trails wraps up 30th anniversary season

Durango Trails completed construction on the SkyRaider Trail, connecting SkyRidge to the Ridge into Horse Gulch. The group also reworked…

Seasonal road and trail closures begin Tuesday

Recreation staff members at the Columbine, Dolores and Pagosa ranger districts will close gates on roads and trails temporarily to…

Give the gift that grows: Plant-A-Tree gift certificates available

Donations to the program pay for tree planting on national forests and are a positive step toward improving the environment.…

BLM in New Mexico announces online-only sale of Christmas tree permits

Permits are available through Dec. 23 and cost $5 per tree. Permits will be available only online this year at…

City of Durango launches business relief fund

The fund was created to encourage recovery, resilience and long-term viability of local small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the…

Volunteers needed for San Juan College luminaria drive-thru event

This year’s event will be drive-thru only in order to keep visitors safe. Campus will be closed to walkers. Drivers…

Shop Local Holiday Rewards Program launches

The Holiday Reward Program is sponsored by Bank of Colorado, Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center, La Plata County Economic Development…

Region 9 to market SW Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects

Donors who meet at least minimum donation requirements for approved Enterprise Zone Projects can claim a 25% state tax credit,…