Briefs

Grocery stores offer special hours for seniors, vulnerable customers

Participating stores include: Smith’s: Opening early from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 60 years of age…

Colorado State Parks remain open, all campgrounds and playgrounds closed

This action has been taken based on the stay-at-home order from Gov. Jared Polis and the advice of the Colorado…

Pathways Physical Therapy and Holistic Health to offer virtual appointments

Classes are for those in need financially because of the recent changes or for those unable to leave their homes…

Rivergate Pharmacy offers free medication delivery to Durango residents

Over-the-counter medicines from Rivergate Pharmacy can also be delivered with a $25 minimum purchase within Durango city limits. Residents can…

Felicia Libo expands into telehealth counseling services

Libodu1-i-syn She is a provider for Profile EAP (Centura Health) and ComPsych EAP (employee assistance programs) as well as Anthem…

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District earns award

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and…

City of Farmington’s Community Works Department modifies services in accordance with public health order

Effective immediately, the Community Works Department is open by appointment only as follows: For zoning questions and petition applications, including…

Public asked to make payments to San Juan Regional Medical Center online or by mail

This applies to the main hospital billing office as well as the billing offices at 300 W. Arrington St., Suite…

Farmington Electric Utility System modifies face-to-face customer services

The customer service lobby and drive-thru, 101 N. Browning Parkway, will be closed until further notice. Staff members will be…

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host blood drive

Although walk-ins will be accommodated, appointments are encouraged to help maintain social distancing. Donors may schedule appointments online at www.bloodhero.com.…

Durango Public Library suspends curbside service due to stay-at-home advisory

Library staff will continue to answer calls at 375-3380 and emails at [email protected]. As always, eMaterials are available 24/7. Visit…

City of Farmington utilities suspending disconnection for non-payment, waiving fees

Individuals recently disconnected for non-payment will be reconnected, if requested, with no fees. City electric and water utility departments will…

Durango Food Bank implements changes to policies and procedures

These changes have been made to decrease human contact (and exposure) while also responsibly providing food relief in line with…

Seniors Outdoors! announces weekly events

9 a.m. Wednesday: Hike Haflin Creek Trail. RSVP to Steve Schnarch at [email protected] at 749-4478.9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Wednesday Wanderers hike…

Atmos Energy pipe replacement project begins Monday

Beginning Monday, these pipe replacement efforts will take place in Durango. The project encompasses four distinct geographical areas and will…

La Plata County receives $110,000 GOCO grant for school playground improvements

All schoolyards must be designed, in part, by students. Funded schools are also eligible to become part of Colorado Parks…

Local student Holden Becher named to dean’s list

Braided postpones spring social and silent auction

Braided is a community of women coming together to learn, travel and fish together. They seek to explore wild places,…

City celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day

In 2019, Durango Transit drivers provided 373,845 rides and drove more than 340,000 miles. More than 80% of respondents in…

Mountain Hyperbarics welcomes Lorrie Valencia

Valencia attended the University of Arizona and Fort Lewis College where she pursued a major in biology and minor in…

Know Your Dough receives donation from TBK Bank

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

Grasshoppers announces promotions, expansion

Jimmy Mahan has been promoted to lead of lawn care and the property management division. Rockey Cundiff has been promoted…

Durango Financial Planning to continue marketing internship program

Ken Duncan, owner of the financial firm, started the Internship program in 2018. The program seeks to build a bridge…

San Juan Regional Medical Center deploying external assessment area for patients with minor symptoms

This is a drive-thru assessment area located in one of San Juan Regional Medical Center’s parking lots on West Pinon…