Briefs

San Juan County, N.M., to close transfer stations on Navajo Nation

The Sand Springs, Shiprock, Upper Fruitland and Lake Valley transfer stations will be closed Saturday and Sunday. The remaining stations…

April 29, 2020

Local News

Heart Safe La Plata cancels May classes

For class-related questions, email [email protected].

April 29, 2020

Business

Columbine Landscapes announces new waste reduction manager

Cannondu1-i-syn It is Cannon’s role to take their company’s green waste to a local farm where it is composted, keeping…

April 29, 2020

Local News

Vallecito Reservoir boat ramp opens Friday; boat inspectors on-site daily

Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic nuisance species inspectors will be checking all boats for mussels and other unwanted species. All…

April 29, 2020

Local News

Sen. Bennet to host coronavirus telephone town hall Thursday

Joining the discussion will be Vice President of Primary Care and Urgent Care at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Dr. Mark Learned;…

April 29, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Generating Station carbon capture project receives federal grant

The funding will pay for comprehensive analysis of a site in northwest New Mexico to accelerate deployment of carbon capture,…

April 29, 2020

Community

Colorado Farm Bureau teams up with local food bank

La Plata County Farm Bureau President Charly Minkler coordinated the food delivery effort with Smith. Volunteers distributed the food immediately,…

April 29, 2020

Community

Animas Museum offers online exhibits

The exhibits will feature the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, Zaidee Perkins’ wedding dress and handmade quilts housed in the museum’s…

April 29, 2020

Pine River Times news

Pine River Library to host virtual book club

Digital Services Manager Liz will host the meeting, and all patrons are invited. Zoom allows participants to join a meeting…

April 29, 2020

Community

Jakes Farm offering limited number of Harvest Partner memberships

The farm specializes in produce, jams, pickles and poultry, eggs, live chicks, processed meats and greens. For more information, visit…

April 28, 2020

Education

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter CS announces scholarship recipients

The two students were chosen for their academic achievement, leadership abilities, desire to create positive change and dedication to their…

April 28, 2020

Education

United Methodist Thrift Shop awards scholarships

Student who received scholarships include: Eli Armendariz, Ben Black, Sydney Brown, Ruth Dickson, Kiara Hamlin, Jason Hampton-Foutz, Lilah Hwang, Desirae…

April 28, 2020

Community

Comfort Keepers to offer care packages for seniors

Packages will include a package of sanitizing wipes, a deck of cards or small game, handwritten letters from caregivers, snacks…

April 28, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., Business Response Team to host economic town hall

The event will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday on the city of Farmington’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cityoffarmingtonnm. It…

April 28, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College extends stay-at-home order through May 15 and continues online learning format for summer classes, beginning May 25

The SJC campus will remain closed to visitors and students through May 15 and has canceled all events through that…

April 28, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College Small Business Development Center offers assistance to local businesses

Through the second relief package, the CARES Act is providing an additional $370 billion for loans to small businesses. The…

April 28, 2020

Local News

First Presbyterian Church to host weeklong food drive

The church collected 618 pounds of food during its first drive and is continuing that effort in the face of…

April 27, 2020

Local News

Durango library software migration to limit some services

Although the governor’s stay-at-home order expires Monday and transitions to “safer-at-home” guidelines, the library will remain closed to the public,…

April 27, 2020

Local News

Marvel Food Bank serving local communities

The food bank serves Marvel, Breen, Hesperus and Red Mesa communities. For more information, call Jean Campion at 588-3491, Dora…

April 27, 2020

Local News

Steamworks, El Moro, Bird’s to launch limited ‘take-out’ Wednesday

Bird’s will open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and a full, regular menu is projected, depending on supply chains.…

April 27, 2020

Local News

City of Durango changes fertilization, weed abatement schedule

The herbicide used is called Vessel Broadleaf Herbicide and Q4 Turf Herbicide. Applications improve the quality of rights-of-way, parks and…

April 27, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Native Plant Society to host virtual meeting

Culpepper’s presentation is called “The Biology and Ecology of San Juan Mountain Sedges.” He will give an overview and introduction…

April 25, 2020

Community

A Global Day of Giving and Unit to take place May 5

United Way of Southwest Colorado is an official launch partner. Serving Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties,…

April 24, 2020

Community

Durango resident Kelly Goodwin earns dean’s award with distinction

Goodwin is from Durango and is a graduate of Cinco Ranch High School. Students who receive a term grade point…

April 24, 2020