Briefs

Rotary Club of Durango to host meeting

Having recently told the club about the National Immunization Day they participated in, this portion of Ptolemy and Loetherâ€™s talk…

January 29, 2021

Community

Four Corners Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet virtually

The group consists of survivors and men who have been diagnosed with prostate issues, including cancer. Members discuss experiences and…

January 29, 2021

Community

DeColores Civitan Club of Durango to honor local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. Army chaplains during World War II who were…

January 29, 2021

Community

Pine River Library launches new podcast

Monthly episodes will feature staff book recommendations, library programming updates, local history and an “Ask a Librarian” segment. New episodes…

January 29, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College to host AstroFriday presentation on Navajo Skies

This virtual, 35-minute live full-dome presentation created by Nancy Maryboy and David Begay reveals eight major Navajo constellations as well…

January 28, 2021

Local News

Lemon Reservoir winter recreation parking area relocated and expanded

The new parking area is located past Lemon Quarry on East Florida Road (Forest Service Road 597) at about milepost…

January 28, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., adjusts hours for McGee Park COVID-19 testing site

The site will operate six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m.…

January 27, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College Dental Hygiene Program to participate in Give Kids a Smile Day

Dental hygiene students and local dentists will provide dental care, free of charge, to economically disadvantaged children, ages 5 to…

January 27, 2021

Local News

CDOT reminds property owners not to push snow onto highways

Colorado law (Statute 43-5-301) prohibits the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow onto public roads and rights of…

January 27, 2021

Business

Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center welcomes new CEO

Sharp received a bachelor of science in chemistry and a master of business administration from Augsburg University in Minneapolis. He…

January 26, 2021

Business

City of Durango awards more than $172,000 in Durango Relief Funds to nonprofits

The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado distributed $103,501 of the relief funds to organizations. An additional $69,100 was given to…

January 26, 2021

Business

Trautner Geotech LLC announces new management

Tom Harrison (left) and Jason Deem.Courtesy of Trautner Geotech After 41 years in the geotechnical engineering, construction and materials testing…

January 26, 2021

Local News

Durango Farmers Market opens applications

Local agricultural vendors, ready-to-eat foods, value-added products, service and artisan vendors are encouraged to apply. Applications and information are available…

January 26, 2021

Local News

EMF medical conference goes virtual

The World Health Organization and other experts say one-third of the population is being made sick, 6% disabled, by wireless…

January 26, 2021

Local News

Wolf Creek Pass to close Tuesday morning for several hours

Travelers will encounter a lengthy delay that will last for several hours. Drivers are urged to allow for extra travel…

January 25, 2021

Local News

League of Women Voters of La Plata County to host a virtual presentation

Learn about the country’s current path of division and violence and whether it will continue or if governance can become…

January 25, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., moves COVID-19 testing site to McGee Park

As of Saturday, it is the only testing site in the county and offers saliva-based tests. New Mexico Department of…

January 25, 2021

Community

November births

Julie and Markus Abner, Durango, Hudson Sawyer, 8 pounds, 10:25 p.m. Nov. 2. Sirena and Alain Medina, Cortez, Vennecia Ann,…

January 22, 2021

Community

Rotary Club of Durango to host talk about mental health in Uganda

Speakers will share the activities, describe the eventual impact, speak to incredible collaborations and share their vision. This will include…

January 22, 2021

Education

Jaclyn Govreau named to NAU dean’s list

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full-time student and receive at least a 3.6 GPA…

January 22, 2021

Education

Local student named to University of Utah fall 2020 dean’s list

Ford’s major is listed as pre-architectural studies.

January 22, 2021

Community

Local libraries host ‘Finding happiness in the age of COVID-19’

This Zoom program is hosted in collaboration with Pine River Library, Durango Public Library, Ignacio Community Library and Southwest La…

January 22, 2021

Local News

Hwy. 160 winter maintenance set for Saturday morning on Wolf Creek Pass

Drivers will encounter a lengthy delay of up to two hours and are urged to allow for extra travel time.…

January 22, 2021

Local News

Shed-antler collecting prohibited through April 30

Big-game and sage grouse species live in a basic survival mode during the winter when food is scarce. If forced…

January 22, 2021