Briefs

Fort Lewis College School of Business Administration retains accreditation

Achieving accreditation is a rigorous, multiyear process of developing and implementing a plan to align with AACSBâ€™s accreditation standards. These…

February 19, 2021

Community

Local libraries host “Give your energy to movement” class via Zoom

Nicole Clark from the La Plata County CSU Extension Office will lead an interactive webinar to learn the science and…

February 19, 2021

Community

DeColores Civitan Club marks 32 years of community service

Members of Civitan volunteer regularly to help others in the community, through a variety of charity projects, such as working…

February 19, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College to host virtual career and internship fair

People may meet virtually with more than 50 local and regional employers who are hiring for full-time and part-time positions,…

February 19, 2021

Health

San Juan Basin Public Health to host virtual resource fair

Learn how SJBPHâ€™s client-based programs served community members, including dental health, care coordination, health insurance literacy, WIC, SafeCare, breast and…

February 19, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Can’d Aid and Ball Corporation seek artist submissions for can design

Through Can’d Aid’s Water + Response program, this water will be shipped to communities in need in response to natural…

February 18, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Stitch quilt store to host virtual classes

Grisdelaâ€™s quilts are designed without a preconceived pattern. She will teach classes about Fearless Improvisational Curves and Focus on the…

February 18, 2021

Local News

City of Durango to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day

Clean commuters may stop by the Transit Center from Monday to Friday, Feb. 26, to pick up a reusable tote…

February 18, 2021

Local News

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman

Bowman is a La Plata County native who, after graduating from Durango High School, went on to college and law…

February 18, 2021

Local News

City to host Durango Grit Gatherings on Fridays

Attendees are encouraged to pick up takeout from a restaurant and enjoy live music at tables set up in the…

February 17, 2021

Local News

Boy Scouts of America to hold food drive Saturday

All non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be accepted and used to assist La Plata County neighbors struggling with…

February 17, 2021

Local News

Sgt. Deck Shaline completes public safety program at Northwestern University

Shaline successfully completed the 22-week program held in Evanston, Illinois. The program, implemented by the Center for Public Safety in…

February 17, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College to host AstroFriday program called ‘Space Basics!’

This will be a virtual 20-minute video using graphics to answer several basic questions about spaceflight, such as, “How do…

February 17, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College to host virtual groundbreaking ceremony for new student housing facility

The 37,552-square-foot campus housing facility will be located on the SJC Farmington Campus on the corner of Sunrise Parkway and…

February 17, 2021

Business

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program now accepting applications

Grants fund quick-action projects that can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several thousand or tens…

February 17, 2021

Business

Region 9 welcomes new board members and officers

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected to his fourth year as chair; Dan Fernandez, Dolores at-large member, was…

February 17, 2021

Business

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting

Join the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Export Assistance Center and the U.S. SBA Denver…

February 17, 2021

Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor death of former Rep. Val Vigil

Vigil served four terms in the Colorado House from 1999 to 2006 and is known for his legacy of promoting…

February 16, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College campus closed due to inclement weather

All online and remote classes and activities will be held as scheduled. All employees who are working remotely or from…

February 16, 2021

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Church to hold phone-in office hours

Constituents are encouraged to call Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more…

February 15, 2021

Southwest Life

Colorado Native Plant Society to host a virtual talk

Sebestyen will discuss why it is important to have beetles, hoverflies and other furry, flying creatures in a yard and…

February 15, 2021

Local News

La Plata County seeks applicants for boards and commissions

The county has more than 37 active boards or commissions with almost 200 people formally participating in the ongoing county…

February 15, 2021

Community

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar

The seminar is free, but registration is required. The seminar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. Everyone…

February 12, 2021

Education

Students named to dean’s list at Georgia Tech

This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

February 12, 2021