Briefs

Region 9, with community partners, assists 36 businesses

Region 9 has provided two rounds of funding for loans between $1 and $10,000. Loans were made to seven Archuleta…

La Plata County Call Center open to answer COVID-19 questions

The volunteer-run La Plata County Call Center can answer general questions related to COVID-19 testing, including pricing, insurance coverage, financial…

Animas Mosquito Control District announces mosquito abatement activities

Because of COVID-19, the district is taking precautions. Staff members will call residents in the district (if they have the…

San Juan National Forest to offer free personal-use firewood cutting

Forest users are asked to comply with normal permit requirements and forest regulations, even when collecting forest products under the…

Assessor’s Office provides instructions for protesting Notices of Value

Because of the recent COVID–19 issues, the ACT building, 679 Turner Drive, is closed to the public. In-person protest may…

Haviland Lake repairs begin

The work is expected to be completed by mid-July. The Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area, 15 miles north of Durango,…

Durango Public Library launches new catalog

The website for the new catalog is www.durango.ent.sirsi.net. When patrons log into their account, their PIN will be the last…

San Juan Regional Medical Center seeking plasma donations from patients recovered from COVID-19

People who recover from COVID-19 do so in part because their blood contains antibodies capable of fighting the virus that…

San Juan Regional Medical Center to continue external assessments

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

May 3, 2020

Mercy shares tips for those at higher risk during pandemic

By following some basic guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people at higher risk can lower their…

May 3, 2020

Administrator of San Juan County Adult Detention Center announces retirement, replacement named

Tom Havel has served as the administrator of the San Juan County Adult Detention center since 2000 and has announced…

May 3, 2020

City reminds public to flush water systems in vacant buildings before reopening

Remove or bypass devices like point-of-entry treatment units (filters or softeners) before flushing.Take steps to prevent backflow or the siphoning…

San Juan County, N.M. announces meetings

San Juan County Commission will meet 4 p.m. Tuesday in the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 100 S. Oliver Drive,…

Pedestrian bridge at Schneider/Iris Park closed next week

Alternate trail connections can be made at the Swinging Bridge just north of Schneider Park (route includes stairs), the Ninth…

Maintenance to begin on U.S. Highway 550 Hermosa Creek Bridge

Repair work includes removal and replacement of asphalt membranes, bridge deck repairs and bridge joint repairs. Work on the Hermosa…

League of Women Voters offers voter guide for LPEA elections

The guide is a “one-stop-shop” for candidate and voter information for La Plata Electric Association elections. The election deadline is…

Construction on Needham project to begin Monday

Needham Connect Phase 2 will involve construction of new sidewalks, calming traffic, bringing curbs into compliance with the Americans with…

Seasonal roads opening in the San Juan National Forest

The Dolores, Pagosa and Columbine District Recreation staff have been assessing road conditions this spring and opening roads as conditions…

Rumble strip work to begin in Southwest Colorado

A total of 268 miles of roads will be improved with the installation of centerline rumble strips along segments of…

Arts and Entertainment

Community Concert Hall announces updates and rescheduled shows

The concert hall currently plans to host its annual, weekly Thursday concert series at Buckley Park. Josh Hoyer and Soul…

April 30, 2020

Durango Farmers Market to open May 9

The market will be implementing safety precautions to allow for increased distancing of customers and vendors. All vendors will wear…

April 29, 2020