Briefs

Talk to explore possible Grand Canyon river runs by Native Americans

The talk will cover how John Wesley Powell and his crew made the first documented descent of the Colorado River…

Durango Realtor earns award

Osborndu1-i-syn Osborn has earned the Accredited Land Consultant and Pricing Strategy Advisor, designations obtained by fewer than 1% of Realtors…

Kaivt Yoga Durango reopens

The yoga studio offers a biomechanical approach to yoga that works from the joints and is highly restorative. For more…

El Pomar Foundation approves $15,000 to nonprofits in the southwest region

Imaginary Friends Productions of Durango – $2,500 in general operating support; competitive.Montezuma County Historical Society, Inc. of Cortez – $2,500…

Columbine Landscapes welcomes new designer Devon McLaughlin

McLaughlindu1-i-syn McLaughlin has a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Temple University in Philadelphia where she learned the importance of…

Habitat for Humanity to host orientation April 9

All those interested in affordable homeownership are invited to attend. To join the meeting, visit bit.ly/39tUxw7. For more information, call…

Centura Health-Mercy honored by the Chartis Center as Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital

Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, this 11th annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural…

AASCU names 32 higher education leaders to Millennium Leadership Initiative

Included in the leaders is LeManuel “Lee” Bitsóí, associate vice president for Diversity Affairs and special advisor for Indigenous Affairs…

CDOT crews to fill cracks in pavement on U.S. Highway 160

Crack-sealing is essential in maintaining the road surface, prevents moisture from seeping under the asphalt and prolongs the life of…

Lake Nighthorse to open Friday

The lake will be open for non-motorized recreation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Friday…

New Mexicans 75 and older no longer need event codes to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Seniors will receive invitations to schedule appointments. They may then schedule an appointment online at a time and location that…

Pinon Hills church in Farmington to host in-person Easter service

Pastor Matt Mizell will offer an Easter worship and a message. Pinon Hills Kids will host an Easter egg hunt…

Medical Reserve Corps assist with vaccinations

MRCs are community-based units of both medically trained and non-medical volunteers. Under the MRC program, volunteers are organized and deployed…

San Juan Health Partners Urgent Care offers asymptomatic antigen testing

Antigen tests are designed to detect proteins from the virus that cause COVID-19 in respiratory specimens. They are not the…

Janowsky family grateful for support

We would especially like to thank First Baptist Durango Church, the Durango Police Department, La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, La…

Durango Area Association of Realtors offers scholarships

Current graduating seniors from La Plata and San Juan County high schools, or current GED graduates of a state approved,…

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk

Led by Debra Antista-Bianchi, regional director in southern Colorado, the team will discuss 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia…

Methodist Thrift Shop opens scholarship applications

Scholarship applications are available online at www.summitdurango.org/mts, MTS Facebook, from local high school counselors or by request from [email protected]. Application…

Hawkins named to dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Stacy Mitchell to attend Local First celebration

Mitchell is an advocate for local and independent businesses and nationally known for her bold and unapologetic stance against corporate…

Great Decisions Durango to hold fifth virtual discussion

The topic will be “Persian Gulf security issues.” Moderator Curt Johnson will present background materials and a film by the…

Local libraries to host virtual culinary trip

Participants will discover new flavor combinations, using spices commonly found in the pantry, and learn to create warming flavors of…

Southwest Colorado Bar Association offers scholarships

The scholarship amount is $2,000 per student. Students may obtain applications for the scholarships from the counseling offices at each…

Community invited to virtual meeting for wildfire mitigation

Fire experts will present information about the plan and answer questions. Fire Adapted Durango, a partnership between the city of…