Briefs

Daily Vehicle Park Pass increases $1 to support outdoor recreational growth

A Daily Vehicle Park Pass is now $9 for most parks, $10 for Chatfield, Boyd Lake and Eldorado Canyon state…

March 1, 2020

Applications for big game licenses open March 1; hunters urged to study changes

Important changes for hunters to take note of include: Adjustments to license fees (an increase of 1.3%), qualifying licenses, valid…

March 1, 2020

Local News

Library will be closed Tuesday for training

All currently scheduled community room reservations will be honored, but no new meetings will be scheduled for Tuesday or April…

March 1, 2020

Southwest Life

San Juan Mountains Association to host Alpine Bank Full Moon Howler

Participants will experience the alpine glow of the Twilight Peaks and the rise of the full moon. This is an…

March 1, 2020

Southwest Life

Center of Southwest Studies to host lecture about traditional technologies in Oaxaca, Mexico

Webster and Tisdale will share their observations based on their travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, in March 2019 with Native American…

February 29, 2020

Education

Community invited to participate in Read Across America Day

Since its inception, the NEA’s Read Across America program, designed to get children excited about reading, has acted as a…

February 28, 2020

Community

San Juan Basin Public Health to host high tea

Women are invited to celebrate their health in honor of International Women’s Day. Meet women’s health providers, community organizations and…

February 28, 2020

Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers SPR and first aid classes

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR. 6-10 p.m. March 11: Adult/child/infant CPR for health care professionals.All…

February 28, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host Seven Rivers Farmers Market

The bimonthly indoor market features farmers and vendors from the area selling poultry, meat, cheese, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles,…

February 28, 2020

Local News

Applications for Utility Refund Program will be accepted starting March 1

Residents with a total household income no greater than 50% of the Area Median Family Income for La Plata County…

February 28, 2020

Local News

Applications for Food Tax Rebate Program will be accepted starting March 1

Residents with a total household income no greater than 50% of the Area Median Family Income for La Plata County…

February 28, 2020

Pine River Times news

Katelyn C. Koerner named to University of Wyoming’s dean’s list and honor roll

Ignacio: Katelyn C. Koerner The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or…

February 27, 2020

Pine River Times news

Bayfield Primary School opens kindergarten registration

Kindergarten orientation will be held May 20 and 21. To register or make an appointment for orientation, call the school…

February 27, 2020

Pine River Times news

Best bakers on display at Church of Christ

All proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to the free, all-volunteer museum on Mill Street in Bayfield — open 10…

February 27, 2020

Health

eMediHealth ranks Mercy Regional Medical Center highly among rural hospitals

Mercy was one of 35 hospitals in the nation and one of only three Colorado hospitals to be named on…

February 27, 2020

Local News

La Plata County commissioners seek alternate members for Long-Term Finance Committee

This committee assists the commissioners with respect to long-term financial planning. Experience relevant to assisting in preserving the county’s fiscal…

February 26, 2020

Local News

Lauren Boebert, challenger to Rep. Tipton, to host meet and greet in Durango

Boebert, who is challenging Rep. Scott Tipton, is a conservative Republican, small business owner, mother of four boys and Second…

February 26, 2020

Pine River Times news

‘Downton Abbey’ to be shown at Pine River Library

The program is free and there will be free popcorn for all as well. The library shows new releases every…

February 26, 2020

Pine River Times news

Westendorff holds office hours in Ignacio

Westendorff welcomes Ignacio-area residents to meet with her about their interests and concerns with the country. For more information, contact…

February 26, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center to develop AED area map

In an effort to create heart health in the community, the medical center is asking all local Farmington businesses to…

February 26, 2020

Business

Region 9 adds new board members

du1-i-syn William Tookey, San Juan County administrator was elected to his third year as chairman. Todd Starr, Archuleta County at-large…

February 25, 2020

Business

Evaluation Basics Workshop registration now available for regional nonprofits

Rebecca Larson of OMNI Institute will be the presenter. Topics will include the benefits of program and organization evaluation, steps…

February 25, 2020

Business

Mercy welcomes new physician

Van Osdu1-i-syn Van Os specializes in general gastroenterology. He believes it is important to listen carefully to his patients and…

February 25, 2020

Business

Jeremy Garncarz joins Stillwater Music board

Garncarzdu1-i-syn Garncarz is a senior director and interim deputy vice president for conservation at The Wilderness Society, a national nonprofit…

February 25, 2020