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Community

Food drive celebrates Morlan

All donations of nonperishable food will be accepted. Boxes will be set up for easy drop off. In 2016, Gov.…

July 23, 2021

Community

Disability awareness march to be held

Marchers should meet at 4 p.m. The march will follow Main Avenue to Buckley Park. A celebration with cake and…

July 23, 2021

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Porter-Norton to offer in-person office hours

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

July 23, 2021

Southwest Life

DUST 2 needs volunteers for trail work project in August

DUST 2 has organized a “Dig Where You Ride“ trail-building service project in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service from…

July 23, 2021

Southwest Life

CSU Extension’s Green School moves to online format

Colorado State University Extension’s Certified Colorado Gardener program has moved to an online format, informally known as Green School, and…

July 22, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health announces vaccine clinics

A subject receives a shot March 16 in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine by Moderna…

July 22, 2021

Local News

Colorado State Patrol to increase weekend presence to curb deadly driving behaviors

Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will increase weekend patrols on targeted Colorado highways Thursday through the first…

July 22, 2021

Local News

Meeting will provide overview of draft Water Master Plan

The city of Durango will host an in-person open house about the draft version of the city Water Master Plan…

July 21, 2021

Local News

City of Durango requires demolition permits, asbestos testing for remodels

The city of Durango now requires that people obtaining a building permit for remodel or addition projects also have, if…

July 21, 2021

Local News

Free mulch loading Wednesday at Bayfield Convenience Center

La Plata County will offer free wood mulch, loaded into vehicles and trailers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday…

July 20, 2021

Health

Comfort Keepers offers support, resources for older adults

Comfort Keepers reminds community members that as the community opens up and life begins to look a little more like…

July 20, 2021

Local News

Paving projects on La Plata County roads to begin Monday

La Plata County Road and Bridge Department will conduct annual overlay paving projects on several county roads from Monday to…

July 20, 2021

Local News

Region 9 seeks public comments about development strategy

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La…

July 19, 2021

Southwest Life

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host pollinator workshop

La Plata Open Space Conservancy will host a pollinator workshop July 31 on a conserved property on County Road 516,…

July 19, 2021

Local News

MoCo Public Transportation announces scheduling changes

Clients may now schedule directly

July 17, 2021

Business

SilverPick Contracting hires office manager/accountant

Lincoln, Morgan (Courtesy photo) SilverPick Contracting has welcomed Morgan Lincoln as the construction and excavation firm’s office manager and accountant.…

July 17, 2021

Business

O’Reilly Auto Parts celebrates opening of store in Durango

O’Reilly Auto Parts has opened a new store in Durango at 1185 South Camino del Rio, Ste. 100. As part…

July 17, 2021

Local News

City of Durango seeks public input on allowing more multiplexes

(Courtesy city of Durango) The city of Durango has posted a survey and will host a virtual meeting from 5…

July 17, 2021

Business

Iris Filbey named new crew leader with Columbine Landscapes

Iris Filbey named new crew leader with Columbine Landscapes Columbine Landscapes named Iris Filbey as a new crew leader with…

July 17, 2021

Business

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest receives grant for employee training

Pediatric Partners of the Southwest was awarded of a grant from Advancing Breastfeeding Colorado. The award will support Savannah Porter,…

July 17, 2021

Community

Rotary club to meet in-person

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the center’s programs. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact…

July 16, 2021

Community

Gear provided for fly fishing class

Learn the basics of setting up a fly rod, beginner casting skills and entomology. San Juan Angler’s guides will provide…

July 16, 2021

Community

Concert Series to benefit nonprofits

The cover charge is a $10 cash donation and The Rochester provides a bar and food for sale at each…

July 16, 2021

Education

Local graduates from University of San Diego

Johnson was also captain of the university club soccer team and helped lead them to their first ever league title…

July 16, 2021