Briefs

Transfer stations to close in compliance with Navajo Nation curfew

The Sand Springs, Shiprock, Upper Fruitland and Lake Valley transfer stations will remain closed Saturday and Sunday and reopen on…

April 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association to host webinar for farmers

Participants will learn what products and strategies are appropriate for different surfaces and uses in production and how to handle…

April 17, 2020

Local News

City of Durango invites community to celebrate Earth Week virtually

This year’s theme, “Climate Action: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Planet,” takes on a whole new meaning as COVID-19 dramatically…

April 17, 2020

Local News

Community members invited to help monitor light levels during April’s International Dark Sky Week

CPW’s Resource Stewardship Program started the Dark Skies Monitoring citizen science project last year, encouraging Coloradans to measure the quality…

April 17, 2020

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad extends closure through May 22

Customers who currently hold reservations through this period will be notified and will receive a full refund, or they can…

April 16, 2020

Education

LPEA awards scholarships

LPEA Scholarship (up to $28,000 for tuition, books and fees at any university or college): Awarded to Logan Moore from…

April 16, 2020

New Mexico

Take a virtual walk with Farmington artists

Photos of available artwork will be hosted online at www.farmingtonnm.org/virtual-art-walk, along with a brief artist biography, price of the piece,…

April 16, 2020

Local News

Sen. Bennet to host small business telephone town hall Friday

Bennet will deliver opening remarks and moderate a panel discussion featuring Betsy Markey with the Colorado Office of Economic Development…

April 16, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center open to meet all medical needs

Caregivers are at the hospital and ready to provide quality care to everyone who needs it. Their resources are not…

April 16, 2020

Health

Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers

Medical professional are invited to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency response. For more information, call Lori Zazzaro at…

April 16, 2020

Health

Sexual Health Clinic offering services

Sexual health and birth control are essential services, and community members’ health is a priority. To schedule an in-person or…

April 16, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds public to maintain a social distance from young wildlife

As wildlife becomes more visible, CPW and local parks receive an increase of office visits and calls reporting “rescued” young…

April 16, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association to offer crosscut saw training via Zoom

Participants will train with sawyers to assist with the effort to keep trails clear and accessible throughout wilderness areas. The…

April 16, 2020

Community

CPW offers reminders to boaters

Park rangers are seeing a rise in multiple, non-family groups getting out on boats in close proximity at the state…

April 15, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington mayor declares local economic emergency

In the declaration, the mayor explains an economic disaster has resulted from the governor’s public health ordered issued March 11…

April 15, 2020

Community

Rotary contributes $11,500 to community health emergency needs

$6,500 for the Manna soup kitchen.$2,500 for the Durango Food Bank.$2,500 for a collaborative food service program employing restaurant workers.Most…

April 15, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

3rd Ave. Arts postpones, cancels remainder of season

All summer music camps are canceled, as well. The organization will refund all previously purchased tickets to individual concerts and…

April 15, 2020

Film

Film club recruiting members

For more information, private message the club’s Facebook page.

April 15, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center in need of surgical cap donations

For a surgical cap pattern, visit drive.google.com/file/d/1n1DvSpbD-rS__s4vTDAtHfl860aCWY0R/view. For an online tutorial, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wl15xirkaw. Caps should be made of 100% cotton…

April 15, 2020

Community

Farmington Public Library offers ecards

Patrons do not need an eCard if they already have a Farmington Public Library card. Ecards are free, and give…

April 14, 2020

Community

CPW reminds Colorado: Recreate close to home, be aware of local government restrictions

Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties are open for recreation with a few exceptions for seasonal restrictions. Visitors should observe Gov.…

April 14, 2020

Business

Hawk Tank Business Plan competition to conclude via Zoom

The competition includes a high school track, recent FLC alumni track and current FLC student track. High school students are…

April 14, 2020

Business

Durango businesses may apply to temporarily defer sales tax payments

Payment of sales or use taxes for sales after March 1 and during the period the Emergency Declaration is in…

April 14, 2020

Business

UltraSteam personnel acquire HAZWOPER training in Michigan

This training complements the crime/trauma and biohazard training that Carpenter and his employees have already had. For more information about…

April 14, 2020