Briefs

San Juan College and New Mexico State University sign agreements to benefit students

The first agreement, a Guaranteed Admission Program, was created for San Juan College students who transfer to New Mexico State…

May 18, 2020

Local organizations launch Rise & Recover Together campaign

Beginning with t-shirts and stickers provided by Basin Printing, the local design is community-owned and available to be reprinted to…

May 17, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

Public comments may be submitted in multiple ways. Hand-delivered to 100 S. Oliver, Dr. Aztec, NM 87410 by noon TuesdayMailed…

May 17, 2020

Community

McLachlan to update Rotary on state budget concerns

A fourth-generation Coloradan, McLachlan is in her fourth year representing six Southwest Colorado counties in the State House. She is…

Community

La Plata County Humane Society to host baby shower

The baby shower benefits the humane society’s foster program. Supporters may donate necessary supplies to help care for all the…

Education

Emily Rohren receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

Rohren earned a bachelor of science in education and human sciences from the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Education

Tessa Hermesman graduates from The University of Tampa

The virtual commencement ceremony included 1,752 undergraduate and graduate candidates. The ceremony included remarks by President Ronald Vaughn, special messages…

Education

Vincent Grego graduates from University of Colorado

Grego is the son of Rachael Simbeck of Mancos and Tony Grego of Wheaton, Illinois, formerly of Durango. For more…

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., to close select transfer station

The remaining stations will be open on a regular schedule. For more information, visit www.sjcounty.net/solidwaste.

San Juan Regional to hold two external assessment opportunities next week

Patients with cold and flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, body aches, sore throat and runny nose, can drive through and…

Community

Bridge Scores

ONLINE PLAY (ALL PAIRS SCORED 50+ PERCENT) May 7 – Open Game North-South First: D. & S. Saunders Second: B.…

Health

Question, Persuade, Refer training to be held Wednesday

This free virtual gatekeeper training offers training about how to recognize the warning signs of suicide crisis and how to…

La Plata County awarded federal funds under The Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program

Under the grant terms, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: Be private, voluntary nonprofits with a voluntary board or…

Durango Transit’s weekend service to return to normal schedule Saturday

The Main Avenue Trolley route will return to service every 20 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. Durango Transit’s “No Mask,…

May 14, 2020

Business

Hampton Inn Durango reopens

Locally owned and operated since June 1994, the Hampton Inn Durango’s main focus has been keeping guests and employees safe,…

May 14, 2020

Health

Mercy welcomes new physician Andrew Carter

Carter specializes in coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, chronic angina, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, structural heart disease and…

Health

Mercy, Good Food Collective to launch Roots of Health program

This program aims to support the health and well-being of Mercy associates, patients and the greater community through connection to…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to half staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day

To read the full proclamation, visit bit.ly/2YYKA59.

Camping at Navajo State Park will open Friday

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents that social distancing must continue while camping and that guidelines provided by the Colorado…

New Mexico

Virtual public meetings set for Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan

The virtual meetings will provide the public with the opportunity to learn more about the draft plan, discuss it with…

May 12, 2020