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Mercy Regional Medical Center announces April births

Annabelle Mick and Ori Rehman, Ignacio, Rhiannon Evelyn Victoria, 8 pounds 11 ounces, 6:14 a.m. April 4. Teresa Burk and…

Rotary Club of Durango to host Marsha Porter-Norton

Porter-Norton will discuss the various things she has learned about bringing communities together around tough, contentious issues. She is an…

Alternative Horizons seeks volunteer advocates, offers training

Alternative Horizons supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence. A free, comprehensive training that will be held online Monday through…

San Juan County, N.M., modifies solid waste transfer station schedules

The move will reduce staffing in the department by two full-time positions, save taxpayers more than $90,000 each year, and…

Steamworks Brewing Co. to close one day per week starting Tuesday

The decision was primarily forced due to a staffing shortage. The brewpub has been open seven days a week for…

San Juan Basin Public Health now reporting non-resident COVID-19 cases on data dashboard

Data can be found on SJBPH’s data dashboard and provides insight into the prevalence of non-resident COVID-19 transmission. Since June…

Bureau of Land Management implements Stage 1 fire restrictions

The restrictions align with local orders and guidelines to protect the safety of the public during high fire danger. Under…

Fourth of July DUI enforcement period begins Thursday

CDOT is also introducing a new campaign, Take Some Time, to encourage the use of smartphone breathalyzers as a way…

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…

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…