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Katie Hawkins named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

City of Farmington requests vendors apply for payments via ACH

The ACH authorization form may be accessed online at www.fmtn.org/978/ACH-Authorization-Form. The completed form can be returned via fax at (505)…

San Juan National Forest offers virtual services during stay-at-home order

Following the state of Colorado’s stay-at-home order, the San Juan National Forest will continue offering a suite of services. Many…

BLM temporarily closes several developed recreation facilities in Farmington District

Closures include Arroyo Hondo Campground, Big Arsenic Campground, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Parking Area, Brown Springs Campground, Chiflo Campground, El Aguaje Campground,…

San Juan College extends online classes through end of semester

This decision comes after the announcement by New Mexico Public Education Secretary Stewart that all public schools in the state…

San Juan Basin Public Health closes lobby to public; services available by appointment, phone, online

Community members needing copies of birth and death certificates should submit applications online or by mail. SJBPH staff are available…

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces additional external assessment dates for COVID-19 symptoms

A drive-thru assessment center for possible COVID-19 testing has been set up at San Juan Regional Medical Center. The center…

Mercy Regional Medical Center to host blood drive Wednesday

Local blood supply has dropped, and Vitalant is in urgent need of donors. Donating is safe. Vitalant is doing its…

Elwood Staffing assisting with critical staffing needs

They are ready to support businesses and their staffing needs and have qualified talent on standby to help businesses quickly…

Absolute Physical Therapy now providing telehealth consults

Absolute Physical Therapy will still offer free telehealth for those who are established patients with or without insurance that does…

Mercy welcomes new provider Carey Pedersen, NP

Pedersendu1-i-syn Pedersen specializes in treating patients of all ages in a family practice setting. Her care philosophy is to provide…

Mercy Regional Medical Center names Interim Chief Executive Officer

Murphydu1-i-syn Murphy, a resident of Durango for nine years, has served and will continue to serve as Centura Health’s Group…

Mercy’s Chief Operating Officer’s last day on the job to be April 10

The search for McConnell’s successor will begin immediately. McConnell has been an integral member of the Mercy team since 2010,…

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch to host lunch ‘n learn for those looking for a career in real estate

Helping people to buy and sell homes, invest in real estate or commercial properties can be both rewarding and lucrative.…

Previously announced La Plata County Court vacancy rescinded

The vacancy, announced in early March, would have occurred on July 6. The Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission had been…

Know Your Dough receives donation from ASAP Accounting & Payroll Inc.

The money will go toward providing financial literacy classes to elementary school students in La Plata County for Know Your…

San Juan Regional Medical Center and San Juan Health Partners Clinics adjust business hours, consolidate services

These changes will take place at San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Outpatient Services, effective Monday: San Juan Regional Medical…

City of Farmington announces modifications to Red Apple Transit, Dial-A-Ride

Beginning Monday, these routes and services will be suspended or modified: Dial-a-ride: Afternoon onlyRed Apple Transit: Red Route, Kirtland Route…

USDA Service Centers open for business by phone appointment only

Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing as precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. While program…

Colorado activates 211 service to connect residents with resources during pandemic

Coloradans can reach 2-1-1 Colorado online at www.211Colorado.org, by dialing 211 or (866) 760-648 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

Small Business Development Center can help businesses find low-interest loans

Small businesses, meeting the criteria of 500 or fewer employees, can receive loans as low as 3.75% with terms up…

Tymbree Hawkins named to Palmer College’s fall dean’s list

Plots now available for lease at OK Community Garden

Included with membership are all garden seminars, workdays and community events. The garden is affiliated with The Garden Project of…

Southwest Colorado Bar Association to offer scholarships

The scholarship amount is $2,000 per student. Students may obtain applications for the scholarships from the counseling offices at each…