Briefs

Manna announces cancellation of Durango Voice

To protect the health and safety of The Durango Voice attendees, contestants, volunteers and staff the event was canceled to…

October 8, 2020

Business

Durango’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado welcomes new board members

BBBS welcomes Caren Truske, owner and founder of Wisdom Way Living and Learning; Geno Trujillo, owner and general manager of…

October 7, 2020

Business

Cryomedspa Wellness and Cryotherapy expands services

With the addition of two new owners, Elizabeth and Tom Lutes, previous owner Sherri Phippen has added over 10 new…

October 7, 2020

Business

Heart Safe La Plata hires a new program director

Smithdu1-i-syn Smith is a Durango native and is available to help with CPR and first aid training needs, from scheduling…

October 7, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host free flu shot clinics

Participants should wear a short-sleeved shirt, or roll up sleeves ahead of time, to receive the vaccine in the upper…

October 7, 2020

Local News

Bayfield-area Community Fruit Harvest seeks participants

Apples will be gleaned and harvested at Pine River Shares. A no-contact, drive-thru event will be held Oct. 17 where…

October 7, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County to host fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday in Aztec.Courtesy of San Juan County, N.M. This is an opportunity…

October 7, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington Chamber of Commerce moves to San Juan College Quality Center for Business

The move establishes a one-stop center for business support and resources. It will help maximize outreach efforts with partners such…

October 7, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to host CarFit event Saturday

CarFit is designed to help drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they…

October 7, 2020

Health

Animas Surgical Hospital offers online pre-surgical classes

Patients can view the course via Zoom and have questions answered by skilled nurses and physical therapists. Topics covered include:…

October 7, 2020

Local News

City of Durango announces weed abatement scheduled in October

The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and both Scott’s Pro-Lawn and Horizon Environmental…

October 6, 2020

Local News

City of Durango adds translation tool to website

A Google icon located in the bottom right corner of the website allows visitors to choose from about 100 languages.…

October 6, 2020

Local News

Bayfield Convenience Center closes temporarily for maintenance, cleanup

The yard waste area will be closed for several weeks for mulching operations. This area will not accept any materials…

October 6, 2020

Local News

Needham Connect Phase 2 completed ahead of schedule

This project improves safety and accessibility by calming traffic and replacing sidewalks and curb ramps on Columbine Drive from Cottonwood…

October 6, 2020

Local News

League of Women Voters to host ballot issues presentation Friday

Participants can connect via computer, tablet, smartphone or landline or join others at Marvel Grange, 217 County Road 133A, where…

October 5, 2020

Local News

San Juan National Forest to conduct traffic survey

They will be out in all types of weather conditions, wearing bright orange vests and will be near a sign…

October 5, 2020

Local News

La Plata County commissioner to offer in-person and/or phone-in office hours

For more information, call 382-6219.

October 5, 2020

Local News

La Plata County offers grants to small businesses for COVID-19 costs

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible for-profit and nonprofit businesses to assist with direct impacts from COVID-19.…

October 5, 2020

Local News

League of Women Voters of La Plata County offers assistance during election season

Pick up and deliver ballot to a drop box (no stamp needed).Check or update voter registration information.Assist with voter registration.Get…

October 5, 2020

Local News

Residents can comment on proposed changes to Durango’s open records policy

The draft policy and a link to provide feedback is available at www. DurangoGov.org/RecordsRequestFeedback. The last update to the policy…

October 5, 2020

Local News

Food drives to be held Oct. 10

Community members may make donations at these locations: 8-10 a.m.: near Durango Farmers Market.11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: The Grocery Store in…

October 5, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Commissioners to participate in candidate Zoom forum

Participating candidates are Marsha Porter Norton (D) and Jack Turner (Unaffiliated) from District 2 and Charly Minkler (Unaffiliated) and Matt…

October 4, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host Plazapalooza

Enjoy live music and local food vendors. A cash bar will be available. Adhering to local health department and state…

October 2, 2020

Community

SWCAHEC hosts mask competition

As part of its CARES ACT Funding, SWCAHEC is educating the public about the importance of stopping the spread of…

October 2, 2020