Briefs

More Coloradans qualify for health insurance in special enrollment period

To qualify, people must have been enrolled in an insurance plan that qualifies as minimum essential coverage at least one…

June 10, 2020

New Mexico

National Alliance on Mental Illness to host virtual class for caregivers, families

Subsequent classes will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Saturday for eight weeks. The Family-to-Family course is…

June 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks & Wildlife to hold Zoom meeting about fishing issues

The aquatic biologists are located in CPWâ€™s Southwest Region. Biologists will discuss statewide regulation issues, including when streams could be…

June 10, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host local agriculture talk

Jerry Zink with Sunnyside Meats and Elicia Whittlesey with the Old Fort at Hesperus will share how their enterprises have…

June 10, 2020

Business

Region 9 receives approval for additional loan funds through the Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG is one of several sources of funding for the Region 9 Business Loan Fund program that provides “gap”…

June 10, 2020

Business

Comfort Keepers announces new director of nursing Trina Crow

She has more than 15 years experience as a registered nurse with expansive knowledge in nursing administration, specifically hospice care,…

June 10, 2020

New Mexico

City of Farmingtonâ€™s Community Works front lobby reopens to public

Regular office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. In the interest of safety, employees will…

June 10, 2020

Business

The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado moves office to Manna

Their AmeriCorps members are also working out of a shared space at Manna. All garden and garden education program questions…

June 10, 2020

Local News

Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins Friday

During the Memorial Day DUI enforcement period, 231 impaired drivers were arrested, which is a decrease from the 323 arrests…

June 10, 2020

Local News

San Juan Basin, Axis Health to provide free COVID-19 testing

Because this will be a drive-thru testing site, appointments are required to manage traffic concerns and distancing requirements. No referrals…

June 10, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Shows between June 18 and July 30 will be held virtually to adhere to current requirements

To view the shows, visit www.durangoconcerts.com and log in for a live link. The virtual “Concerts @ The Park” schedule…

June 10, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering barn dance canceled

The event is the organization’s only fundraiser, and proceeds go toward providing grants to youth programs such as the FFA…

June 10, 2020

Local News

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host virtual ‘meet the candidates’ forums

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host several virtual “meet the candidates” forums this week for…

June 9, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church offers phone-in office hours

Instead, Church will hold telephone office hours as scheduled. Constituents may reach Commissioner Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of…

June 8, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe and state health department to coordinate COVID-19 testing

Tests are not mandatory. Tribal members and immediate household members (including non-enrolled tribal members) may elect to have the test…

June 8, 2020

Local News

Pine River Library to host book club

PR and Programming Librarian Darcy will host the meeting and all patrons are invited to join. This month’s book is…

June 8, 2020

Local News

Ignacio Community Library to host virtual talk on sleep

Dennis Aronson, retired senior instructional designer and Peace Corps alumnus who has participated in the local Lifelong Learning program, will…

June 8, 2020

Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center is open, taking precautions to provide safe, quality care

Entrance points are monitored to ensure all rules are followed. Cloth masks are mandatory for all patients, visitors and staff.…

June 8, 2020

Local News

Turf fertilization at city parks to begin Tuesday

Tuesday: Fanto Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Needham Park (organic fertilizer) Tuesday: Folsom Park (organic fertilizer) Wednesday: Historic Tram Park Wednesday:…

June 7, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance to host virtual meeting

The meeting topic will be “Re-opening our business community.” Updates will focus on re-opening efforts from business leaders and elected…

June 7, 2020

Local News

Rock and debris to be cleared at U.S. 550 Bondad Hill south of Durango

Work will take place Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists will encounter lane shifts and…

June 7, 2020

Community

Karen Sheek elected president of state league

For almost 20 years, she and her business partner operated Seasâ€™nings Catering, providing off-site catering services. Chosen to fill a…

June 5, 2020

Education

Local students present at symposium at Fort Lewis College

Amanda Vodicka of Durango presented “Ethnography of memeing,” supervised by faculty mentor Dr. David Kozak.Ellinore Porter of Durango presented “Phylogenetics…

June 5, 2020

Education

Lukas Minerich selected for Anne Ford Scholarship

Minerich, LukasCourtesy NCLD Recipients are selected based on their academic success, contributions to their school and community, as well as…

June 5, 2020