Local Briefs

Lake Farmington opens for recreation
New Mexico

Lake Farmington opens for recreation

June 1, 2020

Lake Farmington has opened for outdoor recreation including swimming, camping, fishing, limited boating and mountain biking. As of Monday, access fees have been reduced to $1 per person. Annual passes…

New Mexico Department of Health offers COVID-19 testing
New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Health offers COVID-19 testing

May 29, 2020

Monday: Judy Nelson Elementary School, 40 County Road 6580, Kirtland.Tuesday: San Juan College, 4601 College Blvd., Farmington.Wednesday: Judy Nelson Elementary School, 40 County Road 6580, Kirtland.Thursday: San Juan College, 4601…

Thomas Avenue reconstruction project to begin Monday
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Thomas Avenue reconstruction project to begin Monday

May 28, 2020

Construction includes new sidewalk, curb-and-gutter, storm-sewer improvements and a reconstructed asphalt surface. The project is expected to be complete by Nov. 25. It is being funded by the 2019 streets…

6th Judicial District to require face coverings
Local News

6th Judicial District to require face coverings

May 28, 2020

Face coverings should be made of cloth, fabric or other permeable material, without holes, that covers only the mouth, nose and lower face. Coverings should fit snugly but comfortably and…

Pine River Library offers curbside services
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Pine River Library offers curbside services

May 28, 2020

Patrons may request up to 15 items at a time, and library staff will reach out to them within 72 hours about their requests. The library also offers curbside pickup…

KSUT broadcasting new signal from Ute Mountain
Pine River Times news

KSUT broadcasting new signal from Ute Mountain

May 28, 2020

The signal went live May 14 at 100.9-FM. KSUT would like to sincerely thank the Ute Mountain Ute tribe for their cooperation and support in allowing KSUT Tribal Radio to…

Sen. Michael Bennet to host phone town hall Friday
Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet to host phone town hall Friday

May 28, 2020

The presentation will discuss what Colorado’s hardest hit businesses will need to weather the COVID-19 crisis and how his “Restart” proposal could help. The proposal was built on the bipartisan…

Marsha Porter-Norton to host food drives
Local News

Marsha Porter-Norton to host food drives

May 27, 2020

Food may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon either Saturday on Eighth Street across from the downtown post office or from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6…

Mercy Health announces new senior philanthropy officer
Business

Mercy Health announces new senior philanthropy officer

May 27, 2020

Stetson-Lee will work closely with stewarding current donors and engaging new prospects to maximize philanthropic opportunities in Durango and surrounding areas of SW Colorado. She will also oversee the Mercy…

Durango Acupuncture and Allergy Relief to move to new location
Business

Durango Acupuncture and Allergy Relief to move to new location

May 27, 2020

Services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and field control therapy, a homeopathic detox protocol. Advanced Allergy Therapeutics needle-free allergy treatments for all ages may be scheduled online at www.durangoallergyrelief.com. For…

Trevor Janus of Bayfield earns medical degree
Education

Trevor Janus of Bayfield earns medical degree

May 26, 2020

He will complete his residency in the Cornell University hospital network in New York City as an emergency room physician, along with his wife, Stephanie Fukui, who will be completing…

Julia Petty named to UVM dean’s list
Education

Julia Petty named to UVM dean’s list

May 26, 2020

To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20% of their class in their respective college…