Briefs

Community

Summit Church hosts Operation Christmas Child virtually

Community members are invited to build a Christmas shoebox online to donate to a child in need. Select toys and…

November 6, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers offers free wall calendars

The goal of the calendar is to promote joy in the best, safest way possible. This year, people have realized…

November 6, 2020

Community

Durango Botanical Society changes name to Durango Botanic Gardens

The society has devoted its first decade to building public gardens at Durango Public Library. These efforts have been locally…

November 6, 2020

Community

August births

Chelsea and Simon Hampton, Bloomfield, Ryker Douglas, 5 pounds 1 ounce, 3:54 a.m. Aug. 1. Sarah Wendlandt and Jordan Bierma,…

November 6, 2020

Local News

Durango Parks and Recreation Department earns national accreditation

This accomplishment was awarded during the 2020 National Accreditation Process. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and…

November 6, 2020

Local News

Four Corners Expos hosts November coat drive

The coat drive will accept coats, hoodies, gloves and scarves. Donations may be dropped off at these locations: The Durango…

November 6, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host talk about Florida Mesa site

After a brief business meeting, Rand Greubel will present a talk called “Early Pueblo I: Occupation of Florida Mesa Site.”…

November 6, 2020

Southwest Life

U.S. Forest Service hiring for temporary jobs

Positions are in fire, trails, timber, administration, recreation, fisheries and archaeology. There are also opportunities to be rehired and compete…

November 4, 2020

Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center awarded grant for suicide prevention

The project will move Mercy toward a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient safety, quality improvement and to the safety…

November 4, 2020

Local News

Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak to deliver wood to seniors in need

Each summer for the past 16 years, Daybreak members have gathered, split and stacked wood for fall deliveries. This summer…

November 4, 2020

Local News

Forest Service plans winter slash pile burning

Operations typically take place after significant weather, such as when snowfall occurs. Piles consist of thinning slash from hazardous fuels…

November 4, 2020

Business

4 Corners Children’s Clinic, the office of Jessica Rensner, CPNP opens for services Monday

The office will provide preventative care such as well visits and ports physicals, sick care, and will offer COVID testing.…

November 3, 2020

New Mexico

Requirements to receive New Mexico Small Business Continuity Grant funds have been loosened

The State of New Mexico released new guidance to government organizations, however, the funding must be spent before the end…

November 3, 2020

Business

Oh So Good Digital opens for business in Durango

Creative Director T.J. Zark is the former head of HelloZark based in Mancos, and Marketing Director Lisa Marie Jacobs formerly…

November 3, 2020

Business

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes back radiation oncologist

Bush has more than 30 years of experience in his field. He specializes in general radiation oncology including breast, prostate,…

November 3, 2020

Business

La Plata Family Centers Coalition recognized as one of top home visiting programs

Earning the Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation means that La Plata Family Centers Coalition is one of the top home visiting…

November 3, 2020

Business

Wooley Wolverine now open

The store offers yarn, fabric and more. For more information, visit www.wooleywolverine.com.

November 3, 2020

Business

Comfort Keepers welcomes new team member Sadie Hess

Hessdu1-i-syn Hess has a passion for caretaking and has been a caregiver in nursing homes and home health. She is…

November 3, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute Special Election fills vacant Tribal Council seat

Vanessa P. Torres secured support with 105 votes. Candidates Marty M. Pinnecoose received 100 votes and Corliss M. Taylor 89…

November 3, 2020

Local News

Annual kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled at Lake Nighthorse

At the reservoir entry station, each vehicle will be given a number and each person in the vehicle who wants…

November 3, 2020

Local News

Grant targets rural resiliency and business recruitment

The grant for the Rural Resiliency and Recruitment project was awarded to a partnership made up of the city of…

November 2, 2020

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health improves efficiency of COVID-19 testing process

The move to a new lab will result in faster turnaround times for individuals to receive email notification that their…

November 2, 2020

Local News

Organizations offer rental, mortgage assistance

The program is a free service to all Coloradans that helps connect residents to local housing resources like financial assistance…

November 1, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Spine Center offers free virtual spine seminar

People who have experienced back pain but have not visited a specialist yet because of the pandemic may safely learn…

October 31, 2020