Briefs

BLM seeks nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Northern New Mexico RAC, made up of residents chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, helps the BLM…

October 19, 2020

July births

Sarah Connon and Martin Rivera, Ignacio, Marti’n Dregan Rivera Jr., 8 pounds 10 ounces, 8:13 a.m. July 2.Colynn Begay and…

Registration for youth sports opens

Durango Youth House Hockey League is a skills-based program for ages 5 to 14. Players practice in a competitive teaching…

Agent offers Medicare coaching

Moore is a volunteer coach and adviser with information about affordable rates, when companies increase rates and insurance quotes. She…

Ignacio students Pearson, Roderick achieve American Degree

Heile Pearson and Lucas Roderick, two recent graduates of IHS and active members within the national FFA organization at Ignacio,…

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual lecture

Historian and author Steve Friesen will share a timeline of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life and legacy, illuminated by…

Pine River Library adjusts open hours

Monday will now be the only virtual learning day for all Bayfield students, so the library will now be open…

San Juan Basin Public Health announces flu clinics in Archuleta and La Plata counties

SJBPH is urging anyone older than 6 months to get a flu shot. According to the Centers for Disease Control…

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum

Local candidates running for La Plata County commissioner have been invited and community members are invited to come with questions…

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements

Gazebo improvements will include new lighting and paint and wood repair. Work is scheduled to take two weeks, with the…

San Juan Regional resumes outpatient laboratory services at Medical Office Building

Patients requiring outpatient laboratory draw services may use this convenient option. The draw station will be closed for lunch between…

Bureau of Reclamation commissioner to visit Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

The Cutter Lateral is one of two main laterals of the project in northwestern New Mexico. Construction of the water…

Health

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes primary care physician Dr. Micah Helton

Heltondu1-i-syn Helton specializes internal medicine and pediatric care. Helton earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University,…

Business

Studio E to offer nia, yoga, healing arts classes

The studio will offer nia, yoga, barefoot dancing and healing arts classes in its new movement space. Owner Evonne Bentley…

Business

Durango Area Association of Realtors accepts grants applications

Qualifying organizations must be in La Plata and San Juan Counties. While all applications submissions are encouraged, preference will be…

Business

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders named Grand Award Winner by Department of Energy

To be considered for this award, a home must meet the technical requirements of the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Homes…

Southwest Life

History Colorado to host free archaeology classes

These free classes are open to the public, with no prior classes required. Archaeological Dating Methods: 4:30-6 p.m., Monday and…

Health

Centura aims to increase patient survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest

Forty-six RQI simulation stations will be placed throughout Centura Health’s 17 hospitals including Mercy Regional Medical Center, which will provide…

San Juan College to offer free tax webinar

Join the Zoom meeting at bit.ly/3c7XodW with meeting ID 976 0739 0033 and passcode 819407. The webinar will cover understanding…

San Juan County, N.M., clarifies misinformation about positive COVID-19 test

The New Mexico Environment Department reported a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed from an employee of the San Juan…

San Juan County hosts Dumpster Day

During normal business hours, county solid waste transfer stations will accept normal loads free. The free dumping is limited to…

Chile in October Challenge takes on new form with passport cards

To avoid hosting a large gathering, community members are asked to visit individual businesses to sample chile and get their…