Briefs

Tomsic Physical Therapy welcomes Nathan G. Dailey as their newest physical therapist

Dailey is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and certified strength and conditioning specialist who will join Tomsic Physical Therapy next…

September 16, 2020

Local News

City of Durango, La Plata County to host hazardous waste collection day

Commercial waste will be accepted Friday by appointment. For more information, call 764-5796. In 2016, the Household Hazardous Waste Event…

September 16, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to host free tax webinar

The webinar is offered through Four Corners Low Income Tax Clinic and is designed as an educational workshop for taxpayers…

September 16, 2020

New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available

In almost all field offices, BLM fuelwood permits are valid for cutting only dead (down or standing) piÃ±on and juniper…

September 16, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado State Forest Service reminds residents dying, off-color pine needles are normal in autumn

Colorado evergreens shed their older, interior needles as part of an annual growth cycle. Trees stressed because of drought or…

September 16, 2020

Local News

County commissioner candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host meet and greet in Ignacio

There will be free doughnuts and muffins, yard signs and campaign information. For more information, visit www. MarshaPorterNorton.com or email…

September 16, 2020

Local News

Household hazardous waste collection event is Sept. 19 at La Plata County Fairgrounds

The event provides residents of the Durango, La Plata County and the wider region the opportunity to safely and responsibly…

September 16, 2020

Local News

Business Improvement District offers free masks to downtown visitors

Masks are available while current supplies last. The recent order was for 1,200, and once those are gone, BID will…

September 15, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Clerk’s Office warns voters about Postal Service mailer containing misleading information

The mailer incorrectly asks that voters request a mail ballot 15 days before the election and return ballots by mail…

September 14, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Farm Bureau to host annual meeting

The theme is “Boots and Blossoms” and will feature the comedy of Lindy Phillips. Dinner will be served at 6:30…

September 14, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Economic Develop Alliance to host investor meeting

Meet Durangoâ€™s new city manager, Jose Madrigal, and hear updates from local municipalities and economic development organizations. To join the…

September 13, 2020

Community

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center announces June births

Brittany and Rodney Bird, Farmington, Lincoln James, 7 pounds 3 ounces, 10:40 p.m. June 2. Jessica and Daniel Valdez, Pagosa…

September 11, 2020

Education

Teacher exchange program to host virtual meeting

Educators from both public and private schools are eligible. Exchange offers new approaches to current issues in the classroom and…

September 11, 2020

Education

La Plata Conservation District awards scholarships

Both students received $1,000 scholarships for the pursuit of an agricultural or natural resource-related degree. Cuntz has been admitted to…

September 11, 2020

Education

SCAPE announces scholarship program

SCAPE is partnering with the Center On Rural Innovation and Udacity, to make Udacity Nanodegree Program scholarships available for residents…

September 11, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host Rosemary Roosa and “moon tree” planting

The Powerhouse will plant a tree that local astronaut Stuart Roosa took with him around the moon and back at…

September 11, 2020

Community

Durango Elks Lodge to host Dudly Engle Golf Tournament

Registration is open to all. To sign up, visit Durango Elks Lodge, 901East Second Avenue. Nonmembers may ring the buzzer…

September 11, 2020

Community

Local resident offers to pickup donations for homeless at Purple Cliffs

Needed items include warm boots, socks, blankets or sleeping bags and tarps. For more information or to schedule a pickup,…

September 11, 2020

New Mexico

Fire departments to host virtual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Attendance is limited to participants and credentialed media. The public is invited to participate through a livestreamed event on Facebook.…

September 10, 2020

New Mexico

Fire departments to distribute food boxes in Blanco, N.M.

Volunteers will have 300 boxes of food available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only one box per car is allowed…

September 10, 2020

Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Columbine Ranger District seeks public input

Residents may participate in the planning process by sharing suggestions for how to make the project better, specific concerns or…

September 10, 2020

Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host meet and greet

Anyone interested in meeting Porter-Norton is welcome. There will be free tacos, yard signs and campaign information. The event will…

September 10, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center resumes childbirth preparation classes online

Topics will include comfort measures, breathing, relaxation, the stages and phases of labor, support person skills, medical interventions in labor,…

September 9, 2020

Business

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center names chief medical officer

As chief medical officer, Hudson will share his passion for health care by providing leadership, strategic direction and overall operational…

September 9, 2020