Briefs

San Juan College requires masks indoors

Masks will be required beginning Monday at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Rep. Mike McLachlan

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset Saturday to…

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers symptom reminders

Residents should carefully monitor symptoms

Sixth Judicial District announces face mask update

Beginning Monday, people entering public areas of the La Plata County Courthouse and Archuleta Combined Court Clerk’s Office are required…

San Juan Basin Public Health announces vaccine clinic schedule

Clinics offered in La Plata, Archuleta counties

La Plata County to host virtual meeting about Bayfield Landfill

La Plata County will hold an informational meeting to address public concerns about the closed Bayfield Landfill west of the…

City of Durango seeks public input on draft Sustainability Plan strategies and actions

The city of Durango is in the process of updating its Sustainability Plan and seeks public input about draft plan…

Gardeners can enter contests at La Plata County Fair

Gardeners can enter a variety of contests at the La Plata County Fair. (Associated Press file)du1-i-syn The La Plata County…

N.M. state agencies partner with Vitalant to combat blood shortage

New Mexico Department of Health, Vitalant and other state agencies have partnered to host blood drives in an effort to…

San Juan County Adult Detention Center to host hiring fair

San Juan County Adult Detention Center will hold a hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at San…

Pinon Hill Community Church and partners to host backpack giveaway

This year at OneChurch Connie Mack, Pinon Hills Community Church and its partners asked attendees to bring a donation of…

Street reconstruction projects to start on Sage Hill and Kennebec courts

Construction to fun through August

Durangoan named to dean’s list

Community Concert Hall announces performances for fall season

Concert hall reopens to in-person shows

Local author Curt Melliger releases new book

Local author Curt Melliger releases second book through Ozark Mountain Publishing. (Courtesy) “Where the Weeds Grow” is a selection of…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance to state parks

parks offer free admission Monday

Summer Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Saturday

Enforcement to last through Aug. 6

August library events

1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org. Events by date Aug. 1, all day: Free copies of Jon Meacham’s “The…

Summer program teaches youth pickleball

(Courtesy of Southwest Colorado Pickleball Association) The program, which took place at Chapman Hill, included discussing and practicing the basics…

Mountain bike uplift tickets available

The lift has 14 Deason Built MTB carriers for increased capacity and efficiency to safely transport riders and their equipment…

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

No previous experience or skills are required to volunteer. Habitat provides support for engaging volunteers in its local mission. For…

Flag football, soccer sign up opens

Both programs are for girls and boys from age 4 through sixth grade. Registration closes Aug. 20 and league dates…

Sunnyside Library to close for cleaning

Outside those days, summer hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday will remain in effect through Aug.…

Marshal’s office to host barbecue

Food and refreshments will be provided. During the event, the public may check out the patrol cars, as well as…