Briefs

La Plata County Habitat ReStore reopens

ReStore hours will resume from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, with drop-offs from 11 a.m. to 3…

March library events

6 p.m., March 10: Mediterranean and DASH Diet. Learn the basics of the Mediterranean Diet meal pattern through an interactive…

Local student named to dean’s list at University of Colorado-Denver

The designation is awarded to undergraduate students who earned a GPA of 3.8 or higher for the semester. Fernandez is…

Women’s Resource Center to celebrate Women’s History Month with treasure hunt

The hunt will honor the theme of Women’s History Month, “Valiant women of the vote: Refusing to be silenced.” The…

Riley Mata named to University of Colorado’s dean’s list

The dean’s list recognizes academic achievement for a single semester and requires earning a GPA of 3.75 or higher in…

Local News

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

Constituents are encouraged to call Porter-Norton at 382-6215 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more…

Local News

Keller Williams Realty to host Stuff the Bus

Food donations will be accepted throughout the day. Proceeds will be given to local food banks.

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., administration offices to reopen Monday

Many services are still available over the phone or online for residents who want to do business remotely. Masks are…

Arts and Entertainment

Powder Hounds online art auction to benefit homeless pets

The event features snowboard art created by 17 artists who are featured in a two-week long online silent auction. “Buy…

Southwest Life

Colorado Native Plant Society to host virtual lecture about bees

Participants will learn about the complex relationships between native plants and pollinators. Haase will discuss the invertebrate conservation work of…

New Mexico

ECHO Food Bank to distribute free food boxes to residents in Farmington

There are no eligibility requirements and boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to not…

February 24, 2021

Business

Candidate packets available for LPEA board of directors election

du1-i-syn Prospective candidates must return all completed materials by 1 p.m. May 3 for consideration. Materials may be mailed to…

Business

Goff Engineering & Surveying, Inc announces Brian M. Boniface as a new partner to the firm

Boniface received his associates degree in land surveying from Westwood College in 2005 and joined Goff in 2012. He is…

Business

Fort Lewis College to host career and internship expo

Cost is $45 and includes the ability to sign up for virtual group information sessions and one-on-one sessions. The non-profit/government…

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center urges patients not to delay care

Postponing treatment can be detrimental to health and potentially have devastating effects, whether it is a sudden onset of new…

Local News

City school zones to get upgraded signs, striping

The improvements will take place through the spring under a $63,000 Safe Routes to School award to the city from…

Southwest Life

New Mexico State University Range Club to host technical webinar series

The schedule isâ€� 6 p.m. March 11: Pressing plants for identification or preservation with Maris Mancillas.6 p.m. April 8: Stressing…

February 22, 2021

Pine River Library to host virtual essentials program for seniors

In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit that harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age, the library…

Daughters of the American Revolution host new program

Members of Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, NSDAR, deliver supplies to local schools as part of its Community Classrooms project.Courtesy of…

Back County Horsemen receives donation

Mike KnappCourtesy of San Juan Back Country Horsemen Volunteer hours and donations are needed to help the Forest Service maintain…

Hesperus resident named to dean’s list

Hermesman is a sophomore majoring in nursing. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for…

Marvel Grange to host luau takeout fundraiser dinner

Dinner will include pulled pork, rice, oriental cabbage salad, fresh fruit and dessert. The suggested donation for meals is a…

Local students named to dean’s list at Fort Lewis College

Durango: Lacey Andersen (biology), Lillian Auclair (psychology), Audra Benally (computer engineering), William Berger (marketing), Thomas Calligas (geology), Camren Cordell (biochemistry),…