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Region 9 program administrator celebrates 10 years with organization

Blair-Burtondu1-i-syn Blair-Burton works primarily with the Loan and Enterprise Zone programs and provides the customer and administrative support that is…

Coalition offers wildfire prevention tips

Fire restrictions are in place in counties and on public lands across Southwest Colorado. To view restrictions, visit www.gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/fire_restrictions.php.Possessing, discharging…

Comfort Keepers names Erin Youngblood as general manager of two offices

Youngblood is a master social worker and has been with Comfort Keepers for two years, starting as an external consultant…

Southwest Colorado Disaster Assistance launches online PPE store for local businesses and individuals

The online store was created in response to the national shortage of PPE which is required by businesses to open…

Trial period for electric mountain bikes at Twin Buttes starts Monday

Riders should follow eMTB etiquette and safety measures:Only ride trails that are open to eMTB use. Always stay on the…

San Juan Regional Medical Center eases visitor restrictions

In an effort to facilitate patients’ healing and keep their health and safety a top priority, non-COVID inpatients will now…

La Plata Family Medicine welcomes new family nurse practitioner Taylor Vicory

Vicorydu1-i-syn Vicory is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She recently graduated with a…

El Pomar Foundation approves grant to Community Connections, Inc.

Community Connections was founded in 1985 to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Colorado. Community Connections operates…

San Juan Basin Public Health and Mercy Regional testing partnership reaches 1,000-test milestone

The MRMC drive through testing site is one of five community testing options in Archuleta and La Plata counties. The…

Durango Chamber Of Commerce announces “Coolest Dog in Durango” contest

Participants may upload a photos of their dog to the contest website. Entry is $10 and earns participants 10 free…

Durango Hula Ohana to host workshops

A Hula Kahiko workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. July 4 and July 5. A Hula…

Gustavus Adolphus College announces spring semester dean’s list

Charles Greenberg graduates from Colby College

Greenberg, who majored in Middle Eastern studies (independent), attended Excel School and is the son of David Greenberg and Kathryn…

Local students earn degrees from University of Northern Colorado

The students are: Samuel DeGraw of Durango, Bachelor of Science in chemistry, and Mia Irwin of Durango, Bachelor of Arts…

Paulette Church to speak to Rotary Club of Durango

Church will cover topics including community fire breaks, hazardous ignition zone work around homes, and firewise building materials and practices…

Durango High Noon Rotary announces scholarship recipients

College recipients: Eli Armendariz, Ignacio High School, computer engineering, Fort Lewis College or CSU Fort Collins. Talissa Bahr, Mancos High…

PEO Sisterhood announces two local high school scholarship recipients

Hildner was sponsored by Chapter BR and Shew was sponsored by Chapter CS. PEO offers scholarships and grants to help…

Veterans float and picnic to be held Sunday

The family-friendly event will offer free raft trips and picnics to honor veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Flea market to open Sunday at fairgrounds

The market is open to the public. For more information, call 385-0385.

San Juan College to hold virtual graduation ceremony

The SJCHS students earned their high school diploma and associate’s degree simultaneously. In addition, those who have earned degrees from…

Durango Community Recreation Center to reopen Monday

Modified facility hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will be closed Saturdays and Sundays.…

Community Foundation to present virtual concert series

Concerts will be broadcast on KSUT and KDUR 90.1, 89.3 and 91.9., as well as online at www.ksut.org and www.kdur.org.…

Southwest Civic Winds cancels July 4 performance

Pine River Library reopens

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of…