Briefs

TOPS to meet

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

July 24, 2020

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.…

July 24, 2020

Education

Natalie Gould receives award

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

July 24, 2020

Community

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…

July 24, 2020

Community

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary

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

July 24, 2020

Local News

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…

July 24, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference to be held virtually

The conference will feature an interactive mix of networking happy hours, short presentations and expert panels to bring key stakeholders…

July 24, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art

The application deadline for the Phoenix Art Project Community Exhibit is Aug. 1, and the exhibit will open at 5…

July 23, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners

Five judges determined the grand prize winner, and voting with YouTube’s “like” feature determined the People’s Choice award. This year’s…

July 23, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Animas City Night Bazaar takes gathering, art to the streets of north Main

Participants are invited to put on their finest (or silliest) attire and join the neighbors for a stroll around the…

July 23, 2020

Local News

Pine River Library announces August updates and activities

High-touch surfaces are cleaned throughout the day and only 10 patrons are allowed in the library at one time in…

July 23, 2020

Business

Comfort Keepers announces promotion of Charlsie Fine

Fine has been with the company for over two years and has proven to be compassionate, resourceful and professional. In…

July 22, 2020

Business

Graceful Gardens Landscaping offers landscaping services

Landrydu1-i-syn As a naturalist and a local to Durango, owner Grace Landry has dedicated herself to her love and study…

July 22, 2020

Business

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest welcomes new nurse practitioner at DHS School Based Health Center

Singhdu1-i-syn Singh received her undergraduate degree from Utah Valley State University and completed her masters and pediatric nurse practitioner training…

July 22, 2020

Business

Award recognizes Celeste Hanson-Weller as Health Care Professional Making a Difference

As a staff nurse, department team leader, and now as nurse manager, Hanson-Weller has transformed the Mercy Emergency Department to…

July 22, 2020

Business

Red Cross announces new disaster program manager in Durango

Killoy was a volunteer for the Red Cross prior to his selection as disaster program manager, serving on the Disaster…

July 22, 2020

Southwest Life

Animas Valley Grange to host talk with Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg

Greenberg has worked in agriculture for more than 12 years. Before her appointment, she was the western program director for…

July 22, 2020

Local News

City of Durango announces lane closures on Lake Nighthorse Road

Drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling this route. For more information about the Lake Nighthorse Swim Beach,…

July 20, 2020

Local News

Durango Transit relocates Walmart transit stop

The stop, previously located in the parking lot in front of Walmart, has been moved to the southeast corner of…

July 20, 2020

Local News

6th Judicial District announces La Plata County Court vacancy

To be eligible, the applicant must be a qualified elector of La Plata County at the time of investiture and…

July 20, 2020

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health shifts focus for COVID-19 testing

Medical personal were set up March 20 for a limited amount of people for a COVID-19 test at La Plata…

July 20, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College visitor tests positive for COVID-19

Upon notification of the test, the college immediately began contact tracing and cleaning measures recommended by the Centers for Disease…

July 20, 2020

Local News

City of Durango announces lane closures on Animas View Drive

Drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling this route. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department…

July 20, 2020

Local News

4CORE awarded Colorado Energy Officeâ€™s ReCharge Contract in 2020-2021

This program provides the region with electric vehicle education, outreach and support for the adoption of EVs and promotes and…

July 19, 2020