Briefs

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor the victims of attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

American flag at half-staff blowing in wind with blue sky and clouds.Adobe Stock Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to…

August 27, 2021

Local News

SJBPH announces vaccine clinics in La Plata, Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health and Jogan will host free vaccine mobile clinics providing Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson…

August 26, 2021

New Mexico

Live performances return to Farmington Civic Center stage

Farmington Civic Center will present a full season of live theater and concerts through the end of the year. All…

August 26, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces fall childbirth preparation classes

San Juan Regional Medical Center will host virtual Childbirth Preparation Series classes in September, October and November. The classes helps…

August 26, 2021

Local News

Public meeting for College and Eighth Safety Project to be held Monday

Join city staff members at a virtual public meeting for the College and Eighth Safety Project from 5 to 7…

August 26, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College to host outdoor AstroFriday presentation

San Juan College Planetarium will present AstroFriday on Aug. 27 as a live, outdoor program. Current COVID-19 restrictions allow for…

August 25, 2021

Local News

Water outage in Timberline neighborhood scheduled for Thursday

The city of Durango plans a water service outage within the Timberline neighborhood starting at 8 a.m. Thursday. (Courtesy of…

August 24, 2021

Local News

Road construction to begin on County Road 203

La Plata County has contracted with Four Corners Materials to pave the entire 6.8 miles of road on County Road…

August 23, 2021

Community

Neighborhood hosts happy hour

The neighborhood features organic gardens and an active community and is surrounded by more than 350 acres of meadows, pastures…

August 20, 2021

Community

Daughters of the American Revolution to meet

Ruth Lambert will discuss investigative procedures and the ongoing work of the Pioneer Cemetery in Pagosa Springs. The meeting is…

August 20, 2021

Education

Local student graduates

Frideger, the son of Daniel J. Frideger and Susan E. Raleigh, is a 2016 graduate of Animas High School.

August 20, 2021

Community

Volunteers of America to host scavenger hunt

Challenges will take players to several landmarks around downtown Durango. Challenges maybe completed any time throughout the month. Families are…

August 20, 2021

Business

Informational webinar to be held Aug. 30

The fund will provide a boost to community-led nonprofit organizations. Access to capital at low-to-no interest rates ensures all Colorado…

August 20, 2021

Local News

Thirsty 13 to be run on La Posta Road

The eighth annual Thirsty 13 Half Marathon will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 28 along La Posta…

August 20, 2021

Business

Kaasch-Buerger joins board of directors

Kaasch-Buerger, Gloria (Courtesy) Kassch-Buerger has lived in Southwest Colorado for almost 20 years and holds a bachelor of arts in…

August 20, 2021

Community

Community Connections to host annual meeting

Participants will learn more about Community Connections, its leadership and the organization’s plans for the future. To join the meeting,…

August 20, 2021

Business

Land business announces changes

Owner and manager Brian Kimmel will now offer services related to land-use planning and permitting for La Plata County and…

August 20, 2021

Community

VFW Post 4031 to host youth fishing derby

Youth must be accompanied by an adult during derby

August 20, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College updates mask requirement

As a response to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s public health order, San Juan College is requiring that masks…

August 20, 2021

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton to offer community office hours

La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton will hold in-person community office hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Breen…

August 20, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Improv group to perform summer finale

Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will run for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with a 15-minute…

August 19, 2021

Local News

SJBPH to host school supply drive at local COVID-19 vaccine clinics

In recognition of National Back to School Month, San Juan Basin Public Health will host a school supply drive at…

August 19, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Create Art and Tea celebrates new space

Create Art and Tea will join the Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at its new…

August 19, 2021

Local News

Street repair at Florida Road and Colorado Avenue starts Friday

Street repair on Florida Road at the intersection of Colorado Avenue is expected to begin Friday. Lane shifts will be…

August 18, 2021