Briefs

EXIT Realty welcomes new team members

La Plata County Fair to hold 4-H and FFA shows, junior livestock auction

Many of the other traditional events, such as the carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, barbecue and dance, as well as all…

Big Picture High School graduation to be broadcast Saturday

The community is invited to via traditional radio, livestream at www.99xdurango.com, the 99X mobile app or devices such as Alexa…

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services receives award

The Gold Plus Award is the highest recognition awarded by the American Heart Association, given to EMS departments for implementing…

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

A list of the licenses remaining are now available on the CPW website. There is no advantage for hunters to…

Mercy Home Health among top home health agencies in U.S.

Now in its 14th year, HomeCare Elite identifies the top agencies based on performance measures, including quality of care, quality…

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks comments

Public comments on the redistricting commission applications will be accepted through Aug. 5. Information about redistricting and a link to…

Fire restrictions to be lifted on San Juan National Forest

Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail. Fire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest will be rescinded Thursday.…

Breastfeeding mothers invited to the BIG Latch On on Saturday

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of protecting,…

Commissioner Candidate Marsha Porter-Norton to host town hall on affordable housing

Presenters include Jenn Lopez, president of Project Moxie, and Ruth Aponte with Aponte and Busam Public Affairs. Both are leading…

San Juan County, N.M., seeks public comments on natural hazard mitigation plan

Mitigation planning helps local leaders better understand the risks from a variety of hazards and develop long-term strategies that will…

Aztec to hold Comprehensive Plan public meeting

The meeting will be facilitated by the city’s consultant, Consensus Planning, with discussion of where the community sees Aztec growing…

San Juan College opens Educational Services Center to visitors and students

The Educational Services Center houses the Business Office, Records and Registration, the Advising and Counseling Center and the Financial Aid…

San Juan Regional Medical Center explains universal mask policy

If they do not have a mask, one will be provided for them. If a visitor refuses to wear a…

Weed abatement scheduled on city property

Applications are conducted to improve the quality of right-of-ways, parks and open spaces in the city’s system. The weed control…

San Juan College to host free webinar sessions to connect with instructors, preview fall classes

To join a webinar, visit: zoom.us/j/92853545261. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with instructors and learn more about how…

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual

This year’s films will feature South Padre Island, where trained dogs are helping National Park Service and volunteers find and…

Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to hold virtual business meeting

The meeting will provide educational sessions, networking opportunities, leadership recognition and policy development, with the opportunity to host in-person meetings…

TOPS to meet

Former, present and prospective members are invited to a celebration of the service of Ellen Fisher to the local and…

Self-guided nature trail opens

The route provides mountain views and wildflowers on the 1.7 mile loop that follows the Brush Rake Mountain Bike trail.…

Natalie Gould receives award

Gould is studying to become an osteopathic doctor. She graduated from Durango High School in 2005.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates food to Durango Food Bank

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated food to Durango Food Bank.Courtesy of Durango Food Bank With many…

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary

Pat, a retired nurse, and Gary, a retired dentist, met at the University of Michigan and lived in Honolulu for…

Mercy community testing site reduces hours, tests

Because of limited local availability of testing, and laboratory capacity and supply constraints around the state, San Juan Basin Public…