Briefs

State announces free fishing day

Anglers may fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Anyone…

June 4, 2021

Recycle Colorado to host virtual summit

Recycle Colorado with host a virtual Summit for Recycling from June 15 to June 16. The summit will bring together…

June 4, 2021

San Juan National Forest reminds visitors to close gates

Fence lines and gates run across several trail systems on the San Juan National Forest. Trail users should close gates…

Bayfield seeks 2 volunteers for Planning Commission

The town of Bayfield has two open volunteer positions for its Planning Commission. The commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on…

City of Farmington to offer onsite interviews for parks and recreation, golf courses

of Farmington to host recruiting event

San Juan Health Partners Internal Medicine welcomes endocrinologist

Kathleen Colleran San Juan Health Partners Internal Medicine and Specialty Services now offers endocrinology, metabolism and diabetes services. Endocrinologist Kathleen…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces free fishing weekend

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in the annual Free Fishing Weekend…

Arts & Entertainment

Outdoor summer theater returns to Farmington with 3 shows

The city of Farmington will present three shows at Lions Wilderness Amphitheatre for the summer season: Doo-Wah Riders, Mamma Mia…

June 2, 2021

City of Farmington, San Juan County to hire students for paid internships

San Juan County, N.M., and the city of Farmington are hiring paid interns for the summer. Enrolled students age 16…

June 2, 2021

Virtual open house to provide information about new floodplain mapping for La Plata County

La Plata County will host a presentation and virtual open house to provide information to residents about more accurate and…

Vice president or workforce group in New Mexico accepted to leadership fellows program

Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development Lorenzo Reyes was accepted into the Leadership Fellows Program through the National…

Centura Health’s Mercy Regional Medical Center recognized among top 5% of U.S. hospitals for outstanding patient experience

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 13 consecutive year, which places Mercy…

Free transportation offered during River Days

Ride Responsible and Durango Transit have partnered to offer free transportation during River Days on Saturday, June 5. Free transportation…

City of Aztec to host Comprehensive Plan public meeting

The city of Aztec will hold the final public meeting for the update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan from 6…

May 31, 2021

Pine River Library to host book and yard sale

The book sale will be in conjunction with Bayfield Yard Sale Day. All proceeds benefit the library.

Quilters guild to hold planning meeting

The quilt show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

Cafe au Play offers toddler playground

The three fenced playgrounds are open daily for 0- to 4-year-olds with seats for parents while children play. Toys, playhouses,…

Music in the Park seeks sponsors

The event will feature live bands, food and more. Emcees Chad “Rabbit” Hare and Jim Pritchard will offer music, as…

Students named to dean’s list

These students were recognized: Luke Ford of Durango, whose major is listed as pre-civil engineering. Benji Mickel of Durango, whose…

Foundation awards scholarships

Scholarship recipients are: Always 100% Effort – Joe Burtoni Scholarship: Samantha Vasquez. DHSAA Jeff Kuss Distinguished Student Award (nomination only):…

Schaldach graduates with honors

She was recently awarded first place in the Senior Year Mechanical Engineering Research Competition and received the Steven L. Schaeffer,…

Leonard named to SNHU dean’s list

Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 are named to the dean’s list.

Heritage Museum to reopen

With free admission, the museum on Mill Street in Bayfield features four rooms of artifacts, including a reconstructed one-room school.…