Education Aidan Shaffer named to dean’s list at Biola University Shaffer was one of about 1,500 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring. Biola students are placed… October 2, 2020
Arts and Entertainment MSI, Maria’s Bookshop to host virtual author event “At the Precipice” explores the question: “What kind of world are we leaving to our children?” In New Mexico and… October 2, 2020
Community Registration opens for the 17th annual Festival of Trees Join presenting sponsor Alpine Bank and more than 30 individual, family and business sponsors in sponsoring and decorating a tree… October 2, 2020
Education College Week to be held virtually The Virtual College Week is open to all Colorado students and is free to students and their families. There will… October 2, 2020
Community Apple Days festival to take place Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be different than the usual Buckley Park Festival. The Good Food Collective… October 2, 2020
Local News City of Durango’s Fall Cleanup begins Monday City crews will move through residential neighborhoods picking up tree trimmings and branches less than 8 feet in length and… October 2, 2020
Local News Rotary Club of Durango Daybreak to hold food drive for Manna The food drive will honor the memory of Chip Huntoon, a former club member who died six years ago. Huntoon… October 1, 2020
New Mexico Farmington Fire Department selling breast cancer awareness shirts Proceeds will benefit the Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer Fund, a project of the San Juan Medical Foundation. Cash, check and… October 1, 2020
New Mexico San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics offers outdoor respiratory clinic This will ensure that children with potentially contagious respiratory symptoms are able to receive care quickly and conveniently without having… October 1, 2020
Local News Durango police warn of scammers pretending to be law enforcement Callers request victims to obtain ‘vouchers’ to complete payments September 29, 2020
Local News Chapman Hill Ice Rink to open Friday Ice rink admission is $7 for all ages (ages 3 and younger can skate for free), and skate rentals are… September 28, 2020
Local News Center of Southwest Studies to host ‘Silverton Gold’ film screening “Silverton Gold” explores the transition from mining town to tourism/recreation based economy and the tension between development and preservation, while… September 28, 2020
Local News Archuleta and La Plata counties achieve Safer at Home Level 1 designation Reaching this next, less-restrictive phase in the state’s public health order framework means that maximum gathering sizes and venue capacities… September 28, 2020
Local News Residents invited to virtual listening session on farm bill As part of the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress required feedback about improved crop insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers… September 28, 2020
Business Douglass Field promoted to audit manager at FredrickZink & Associates, CPAs Fielddu1-i-syn With over 17 years of experience in public accounting, auditing local governments, cooperatives and privately held companies, Field has… September 27, 2020
Business First Southwest Bank named Community/Rural Lender of The Year by Colorado Small Business Administration Examples of rural businesses across the state that FSWB has helped through SBA loans include GEOMAT, Phoenix Recycling, Espinoza Consulting… September 27, 2020
Business Four Corners Children’s Clinic to open Nov. 8 To schedule an appointment, call 422-8694. September 27, 2020
Local News League of Women Voters of La Plata County sponsors forum with Colorado State Board of Education candidates Participating candidates are Joyce Rankin (R) and Dr. Mayling Simpson (D). The forum is sponsored by the League of Women… September 27, 2020
Local News Charge Ahead Grant application opens Thursday Level 2, Fleet-only charging stations: $6,000Level 2, Dual port station: $9,000Level 3, Multiple connection standard station: $30,000 (The Colorado Energy… September 27, 2020
Education Durangoan named to Rogers State University honor roll To qualify for the president’s honor roll, students must complete a minimum of six credit hours with a 4.0 grade… September 25, 2020
Education Kelly Goodwin graduates from Colgate University Goodwin, a graduate of Cinco Ranch High School, majored in mathematics at Colgate. Goodwin received a Bachelors of Arts degree… September 25, 2020
Education “Your Future at Work” event to take place Sept. 29 Through the Business Education Connection, Janae Hunderman supports work-based learning for students at Animas High School, Big Picture High School… September 25, 2020
Community Group to host food, clothing drive There will also be drop-offs from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the same location. With winter coming, warm clothing,… September 25, 2020
Community Free community education classes offered Classes aim to provide residents knowledge and skills for safe practices during outdoor adventures or at home. Classes will be… September 25, 2020