Briefs

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces 2020-21 board of directors

Sherry Galloway is now serving as board chair, representing the Farmington Rotary. She has been on the board since 2017,…

February 12, 2020

Education

Powerhouse to host homeschool chemistry workshops

The 2 p.m. class is for ages 5 to 9, and the 3 p.m. class is for ages 10 to…

February 12, 2020

Community

hOurExchange to host potluck lunch

hOurExchange is a “time bank.” It’s a way to give something others need and receive help when it is needed.…

February 12, 2020

Community

Powerhouse to host laser cutter class for adults

Cost is $65 per couple and includes beverages and instructors on site. To register, visit www.powsci.org.

February 12, 2020

Education

Sadie McAliney named to dean’s list at Georgia Tech

This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

February 12, 2020

Community

Women’s Resource Center seeks nominations for Extraordinary Women Award

The Women’s Resource Center has made a tradition of recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of La Plata County women during…

February 12, 2020

Community

Durango DeColores Civitan Club celebrates 31 years of service

Members of Civitans volunteer regularly to help others in the community, through a range of charity projects such as working…

February 12, 2020

Community

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups announce meetings

Bayfield group meetings are currently “on hold,” but normally meet at Pine River Senior Center, 111 West South St, Bayfield.…

February 12, 2020

Education

Juniper School to exhibit student artwork at Singletrack Cafe

Art on display consists of Kandinky-inspired circle weavings. The Juniper School provides a diverse and active learning environment for children…

February 12, 2020

New Mexico

Hustle Kindness to host Police and Fire art day

Community members are invited to bring their children to create art with local heroes. The police and fire departments encourage…

February 12, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College Nursing Program to host site visit for accreditation

The community is invited to meet with the site visit team and share comments about the program in person at…

February 12, 2020

Community

Durango Recreation Center to host Community Cares 5k

Chad Rush is a lifelong resident of Durango and was recently diagnosed with a rare medical condition called spontaneous artery…

February 12, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to host event about heart health

This free, family-friendly event will promote San Juan College’s tobacco-, smoke- and vape-free campus and encourage healthy alternatives. Love the…

February 12, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Music in the Mountains to host local fourth and fifth graders for Taste of Music concert

Students in fourth and fifth grade from Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Dolores and Mancos will attend a free field trip featuring…

February 12, 2020

Local News

Free lecture to address women getting right to vote

On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was passed by the Tennessee Legislature,…

February 11, 2020

Local News

League of Women Voters to celebrate birthday

The League of Women Voters was born in Seneca, New York, on Feb. 14, 1920. The La Plata County community…

February 11, 2020

Local News

City of Durango to host discussion about College and Eighth Character District

The Durango Districts Initiative involves assessing and envisioning the future of 10 mixed-use districts that have special character-defining traits. Through…

February 11, 2020

Pine River Times news

Free legal clinic to be held monthly in Ignacio

By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all…

February 10, 2020

Local News

City of Durango to host meetings about Animas River Trail pedestrian bridge

The bridge will involve an overpass over 32nd Street and the railroad tracks, and a bridge over the river. The…

February 10, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College to host career and internship fair

People can meet with local employers who are hiring for full- and part-time positions, as well as seasonal jobs and…

February 10, 2020

Local News

Archery elk licenses now limited in Southwest Colorado

The new requirement applies to Game Management Units 70-75, 77-78, 711, 741, 751 and 771. The change was made because…

February 10, 2020

Southwest Life

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities.The Durango Herald…

February 10, 2020

Business

FSA names executive director

Abramsdu1-i-syn Abrams will direct farmers and ranchers to federal programs that assist them in difficult conditions. Farmers and ranchers are…

February 9, 2020

Business

Study finds DRO produces nearly $300 million in annual economic impact

The Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, conducted every five years, looks at the economic impact of 70 public-use airports in…

February 9, 2020