Briefs

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…

October 26, 2020

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…

October 25, 2020

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…

Education

Master of social work program available this summer

Students with a bachelorâ€™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…

Four Corners Prostate Support Group to hold virtual meeting

The group consists of men who have survived prostate cancer and those who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues.…

Marvel Grange to host breakfast, Halloween Bash

Marvel. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The Halloween Bash will be held from 3 to…

Pine River Library to host meet the candidates event

Community members are invited to ask questions, give input and help shape the future of the library. To receive the…

La Plata Open Space Conservancy holds raffle

The getaway includes a one-night stay at The Blake Hotel at Taos Ski Valley. Tickets cost $10 or $40 for…

Education

SJMA offers after-school program

Monday sessions are available from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for “in-person” learners in grades kindergarten through fifth. Tuesday sessions are…

Animas Valley Grange to host weed identification and management talk

La Plata County Weed Control Manager Ben Bain will talk about how to identify the main weeds in La Plata…

Arts and Entertainment

New photography art show at Pine River Library

Manganello has participated in exhibits at Durango Arts Center and has been awarded ribbons at the County Fair Photography Show.…

October 22, 2020

Thanksgiving and Holiday Durango Farmers Market applications now available

The holiday market will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500…

October 22, 2020

San Juan Regional Medical Center to hold free community flu vaccine clinic

Participants are asked to wear a short-sleeved shirt or roll-up sleeves and be prepared to receive the vaccine in the…

San Juan College Planetarium to host AstroFriday via Zoom

This will be a virtual, live presentation using Zoom, Stellarium and Google Earth to virtually tour the Red Planet. Mars…

New Mexico municipalities collect food for ECHO Food Bank

Employees of the city of Aztec, city of Bloomfield, city of Farmington, town of Kirtland and San Juan County compete…

San Juan College to host virtual costume contest

Prizes will be given in six categories: most scary, pet, duo, group/family, superhero and dance video. Winners will be announced…

ECHO offers emergency assistance to San Juan County, N.M., residents

Community members who are past due on utility bills or rent are invited to call and speak about qualifying and…

CSU gardening programs accepting applications

Newly accepted Colorado Master Gardener volunteers begin as apprentices. A 10-week core training course takes place through hybrid instruction of…

San Juan Mountains Association, businesses launch ‘Weminuche Month’ to support wilderness stewardship

The goal is to raise money for SJMA’s Weminuche Wilderness Stewardship Fund to support improved trail access and on-the-ground stewardship…

Navajo State Park makes needed repairs to boating infrastructure

The park maintains a grid of 29 mooring balls in the Mooring Cove area of Navajo Reservoir. Over the years,…

Durango Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

Individuals dropping off medications will remain in their vehicles and hand medications to DPD employees. Individuals are asked to wear…

City announces completion of Animas River Trail

The north end of Animas City Park has been improved with new landscaping and picnic tables. The city would like…