Briefs

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado provides over $1.25 million in COVID rapid-response granting

Food security has been the focus of a large portion of CERF granting, with $187,621 distributed to nonprofits and local…

November 23, 2020

Business

Comfort Keepers offers free senior care packages

Each care package includes snacks, sanitizer, tissues, games and more, based on availability. Suggestions for other items are also accepted.…

November 23, 2020

Business

Durango North/Riverside KOA wins major awards during annual convention

The KOA Founder’s Award, named in honor of Dave Drum, who founded KOA on the banks of the Yellowstone River…

November 23, 2020

Local News

American Association of University Women to celebrate Equal Pay Day

The gender pay gap remains a discouraging fact for women. On average, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned…

November 23, 2020

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot to open Friday

Proceeds benefit SJMA’s conservation education and public lands stewardship programs. The lot will be open from noon to 6 p.m.…

November 23, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center outpatient lab services now by scheduled appointment only

The Outpatient Diagnostic Center, 2300 E. 30th St. Building C, Farmington, and Medical Office Building, 407 South Schwartz, Farmington, are…

November 23, 2020

Local News

Durango Public Library updates curbside hours

The library is offering curbside-only service at this time. The reduction in hours is because of La Plata Countyâ€™s move…

November 23, 2020

Community

Telluride Fire Festival to take place with safety protocols in place

Face masks will be provided for those who do not have them and seating will be every other row at…

November 20, 2020

Community

Manna to host Thanksgiving feast

The traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served grab-and-go style. The meal will include oven-roasted turkey; garlic mashed potatoes and gravy;…

November 20, 2020

Community

Pine River Library expands digital offerings

Creativebug is a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, providing on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing,…

November 20, 2020

Education

Partnerships offer grant opportunity

The Four Corners is facing a teacher shortage. This opportunity supports area school districts in locating, training and keeping high-quality…

November 20, 2020

Community

September births

Rebecca Cash and Shaun Skiles, Durango, Emma Lee, 6 pounds 2 ounces, 8:38 p.m. Sept. 1. Bethany and Eric Graf,…

November 20, 2020

Local News

Reservations required for recreation center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Reservations can be made for the pools, fitness classes, track, aerobics studio and areas where fitness equipment is located. Reservations…

November 20, 2020

Local News

Animas Museum Holiday Store moves online

The store offers unique books about regional historic topics. Purchases may be picked up via a contactless system through Dec.…

November 20, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College music showcase reinstated

The showcase will be shown virtually at these times: 7 p.m. Dec. 3: San Juan College Symphonic Band and Music…

November 20, 2020

Local News

Report recognizes Durango as gold medal winner for recycling

Durango was among Colorado communities highlighted as “bright spots” in the report, which found that Coloradans, overall, wasted more and…

November 19, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show and Sale to be held online

The 23rd annual Artisan’s Holiday Gift Show and Sale will take place online this year, rather than at the Strater…

November 19, 2020

Local News

SJBPH to host COVID-19 community testing event Friday in Bayfield

Testing is for symptomatic people or those who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 either through known contact…

November 19, 2020

Local News

DUI enforcement efforts ramp up for the holiday season

CDOT reminds people to interact only with people from their household this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19.…

November 19, 2020

Health

Doctor offers tips on caring for mental health during COVID-19

Make connections and interact (virtually) with people. These connections and human interactions are important to emotional and spiritual wellness.Check in…

November 18, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to follow education department guidelines

For most students, instruction will continue as scheduled. Online and live online courses will continue online. Courses in the School…

November 18, 2020

Local News

Foundation awards $329,000 to health-focused nonprofits in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County: Local First Foundation, Pine River Shares and The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado.Montezuma County: Medicine Horse Center…

November 18, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, New Mexico, seeks to fill probate judge position

The Honorable Stacy Biel has resigned and the position will be filled through appointment by the commission. Commissioners plan to…

November 18, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango Botanic Gardens to host climate change conference

The conference will include two parts. Registrants may access prerecorded presentations of seven conference speakers, including experts in climatology, water…

November 18, 2020