Briefs

New Mexico announces vaccine self-scheduling for people 60 and older

To do so, log in to www.vaccineNM.org using a confirmation code and date of birth, choose a location and then…

Durango Muffler and Brake announces rebranding

The rebranding includes a top-to-bottom redesign of the company’s visuals, including a new logo, website and Facebook Page update. Later…

Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado provides grant funds

SJDA received $5,000 to offset microloan amounts with grant funding that does not need to be repaid. These grant funds…

Tim Papi joins Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

Papidu1-i-syn For more information, visit www.realestatedurango.com.

Wildlife closures remain in effect until April 16

Bodo State Wildlife Area and Perins Peak State Wildlife Area open April 16. Dogs must be on a leash on…

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host blood drive

Donors may schedule appointments at www.bloodhero.com with sponsor code SJRMC, or by calling or texting Kristan at (505) 686-9777. Appointments…

Farmington Electric Utility System upgrading payment software

FEUS tested the new online payment provider, Selectron Technologies, over the past year. Selectron is FEUS’s current interactive voice-response phone-system…

Flags lowered in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings

“I’m saddened to lose a friend and former colleague. For the 10 years I served in the United States Congress,…

Marilyn Harris elected secretary of Colorado Republican Central Committee

Harris is also the county chairwoman of the Archuleta County Central Committee and is currently the state president coordinator for…

La Plata County Humane Society emergency surgeries increase

Recent case include, Douglas, a cat brought in as a stray in February with a non-breakaway collar entangled his front…

La Plata County commissioners seeks applicants for boards, commissions

Applications for these commissions are due by 5 p.m. April 14: Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee.Ignacio Community Library…

Flags lowered to honor victims of the U.S. Capitol attack

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop

Jude Schuenemeyer will demonstrate whip and tongue grafting techniques and answer questions. Preregistration is required. Register online at bit.ly/3lrzTkS. Participants…

Spiritual Experiences Group of Durango to host discussions

7 p.m. Wednesday: “Soul Travel.” 10:30 a.m. April 11: “Creative Power of Soul.” 3 p.m. April 12: “What is True…

San Juan Resilience Youth Summit seeks student projects

During the summit, students will present projects, and participants will collaborate to create innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Students are…

Soup for the Soul to-go event to begin next week

Sponsors include Star Liquors, Alpine Bank, Morehart Murphy Subaru, Hood Mortuary, Peak Brewing, Spine Colorado, TBK Bank, Visiting Angels, First…

Pine River Library expands hours

This will mean an increase of two open hours Mondays to Saturdays and reopening Sundays. Hours will be 8:30 a.m.…

Free online tutoring platform launches

Schoolhouse.world connects people to free, small-group tutoring sessions. It currently offers tutoring in high school mathematics, exam prep and SAT…

Manna hosts Brick Campaign to expand garden facilities

Community members may buy a personalized brick. It tax-deductible and will help make the garden more accessible. Purchase and design…

Justice Committee to host online free legal resource fair

Participants will be able to ask legal advice about issues regarding landlord/tenant, employment, family law, estate planning, conservatorship, worker’s compensation,…

Ignacio Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll

Sixth grade 3.5: Catori Aasland, Kayleb Chee, Tobilynn Griego, Eternity Lucero, Haiden Valdez and Zoey Wagner.3.7: Leandra Litz and Peyton…

Great Decisions Durango to hold sixth discussion

The discussion topic is “The end of globalization?” Professor Ruth Alminas will present background materials and a film by the…

Fort Lewis College to accept applications through Common App

Common App streamlines the application process for students interested in applying to multiple institutions, and gain exposure to students who…

February births

Jessica Hayden and James Vrtatko, Durango, Jack William, 8 pounds 10 ounces, 4:08 p.m. Feb. 2. Kayla and Christopher Neal,…