Briefs

San Juan College awarded for excellence in financial reporting

The CAFR is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment…

August 31, 2020

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

Comments from the public may be hand delivered to 100 S. Oliver Drive, mailed to County Commissioner Comments, 100 S.…

August 30, 2020

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to host virtual meeting

The group consists of survivors and men who have been recently diagnosed with prostate issues. The group discusses experiences and…

August 28, 2020

Elks National Foundation 2021 announces scholarship

Applications are available online. For more information and an application, visit enf.elks.org/mvs. Any high school senior who is a U.S.…

August 28, 2020

Farmington Museum to reopen Saturday

The museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays,…

August 28, 2020

Local News

Pine River Library starts virtual fall programs for kids

“Little Readers,” for the library’s youngest patrons, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and will focus on reading picture…

August 27, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Irish Embassy Pub to host benefit show

There will be live Celtic music by Devil’s Dram, Kitchen Jam Band and Patrick Crossing. This event has been organized…

August 27, 2020

Religion

First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces new pastor

First Southern Baptist Church of Durango announces a new pastor for the congregation. Aleksandr Trbovich began service as pastor Tuesday,…

August 27, 2020

Southwest Life

Southwestern Water Conservation District opens grant applications

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early to allow SWCD staff members to work with them on any outstanding questions.…

August 26, 2020

San Juan College Planetarium to host AstroFriday virtual event

Astronomical objects will be identified whose names appear in the popular Harry Potter series of books and movies by J.K.…

August 26, 2020

Business

Animas Surgical Hospital named one of top four hospitals in Colorado, based on patient experience

The list uses data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from the Centers for Medicare…

August 25, 2020

Business

SCAPE Startup Showcase goes virtual

This approach offers an even greater opportunity for participants to connect with the 2020 cohort with unlimited access to pitch…

August 25, 2020

Business

Pediatric Associates of Durango to host farewell celebration and meet and greet

Due to COVID-19, food and drink will not be provided, but there will be coloring books for the children. Participants…

August 25, 2020

Local News

City of Durango to host budget workshop and presentation

The agenda and meeting link are available at www. DurangoGov.org/finance. Interested citizens may bring ideas and suggestions to the meeting.…

August 23, 2020

Southwest Life

Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars

Participants will learn about the work of fellow fruit enthusiasts. Jude Schuenemeyer with Montezuma Orchard Project will give a presentation…

August 22, 2020

Community

Recreation Center now open for family, open swimming

These rules and restrictions apply: All children younger than 14 must have a parent in the water. The parent/guardian will…

New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Program offers funding to students

Students must be 18 years or older or eligible for a New Mexico Lottery Scholarship. They must be enrolled in…

San Juan College names new dean of San Juan College School of Business and Information Technology

Rawlinson comes to San Juan College from Dallas College-Cedar Valley, where he has served as the executive dean of the…

Goal High School accepting new students

GOAL uses a blended model that combines online curriculum and platforms with face-to-face tutoring and support. The school serves grades…

CU Boulder, FLC announce new postdoctoral teaching fellowship

The new program, CU@FLC, began its pilot year July 1. Candidates for the teaching fellowship should show an interest in…

Emerson College announces graduates

Stills received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing communication.

San Juan College offers online continuing education classes

Popular Encore, noncredit and Center for Workforce Development instructors have transitioned classes to live online formats using Zoom software. These…

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association seeks volunteer educators

A volunteer recruitment and orientation meeting for helping with elementary/middle school groups will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.…