Briefs

Feed pigs not bears: Drop off pumpkins and leaves Sunday, Monday

The city of Durango Sustainability Division is partnering with the Colorado State University Extension Office, The Good Food Collective, Bear…

Local and statewide COVID-19 cases rising significantly; health department urges precautions

Community members are asked to act now to avoid challenging peaks in infections and hospital demand over the next three…

San Juan Basin Public Health offers Halloween health reminders

Because traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading the virus, consider virtual Halloween activities such as Zoom costume contests…

Ice Fire closure area reduced; Ice Lakes Trail remains closed

South Mineral Campground is excluded from the closure, however, access to the campground via South Mineral Road is prohibited because…

Law enforcement plans for DUI enforcement over Halloween weekend

The Colorado Department of Transportation is working with Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state to help…

San Juan College to host free tax webinar about bankruptcy

The webinar is an educational workshop to help taxpayers understand bankruptcy, who qualifies, how to file for bankruptcy, what happens…

Animas Trading Co. to host weekend marketplace in November

The market will feature local artists and vendors selling hand-crafted goods and last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center welcomes Imo Succo

Succodu1-i-syn Succo is a member of the Navajo Nation and was born and raised in New Mexico. She worked for…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes nurse practitioner

Dunawaydu1-i-syn Dunaway specializes in the medical management of diseases of the cardiovascular system including hypertension and heart failure. Dunaway earned…

TOPS receives recognition award

Durango Chapter of TOPS recently received a Recognition Award honoring 50 continuous years as an active chapter. Back row from…

Get Fused moves to new location

Colorado Building Farmers program goes virtual

The course explores how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve record keeping and financial analysis skills…

N.M. health department says flu shot is vital for seniors

Although some studies have shown the high-dose flu shot, approved for people age 65 and older, to be more effective…

City of Farmington accepting applications for small business relief grants

Qualifications for the grant have been updated. In order to qualify, businesses must: Have 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE)…

League of Women Voters of La Plata County offers assistance to voters

For assistance, contact [email protected] or call Karen at (301) 706-6636.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe rescinds Stage 1 fire restrictions

Fire restrictions have been in place since early May, and during that time, there have been a total of 38…

Nebo Fire area closure lifted in Weminuche Wilderness

Fire crews have been patrolling the 40-acre Nebo Fire, burning in a remote northeastern corner of the Weminuche Wilderness, with…

Weed abatement scheduled at Riverview fields and Durango Softball Complex

The herbicides that will be used are SureguardSC and Pendulum 3.3 EC. Applications are conducted to improve the quality of…

San Juan Regional Medical Center extends outpatient laboratory hours

Patients who need outpatient laboratory draw services may visit this location from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.…

San Juan Regional Medical Center providing COVID-safe care for all patients

Anyone who needs medical attention is encouraged to seek care. Patients should not hesitate to come to the main hospital…

City announces street repaving projects

Street repaving will start Nov. 4 at the intersection of Turner Drive and Bodo Drive. Work is expected to be…

Library to host virtual Spanish conversation hour

Participate in an hour of conversation in Spanish and practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels…

Master of social work program available this summer

Students with a bachelor’s degree in social work are eligible for the one-year program. Completed applications submitted by Jan. 15…

Church to host pumpkin-carving contest

Submissions and voting will run until Oct. 31. Winners will be announced Nov. 1. Prizes include a 65-inch TV, an…