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United Methodist Thrift Shop awards scholarships
Education

United Methodist Thrift Shop awards scholarships

April 28, 2020

Student who received scholarships include: Eli Armendariz, Ben Black, Sydney Brown, Ruth Dickson, Kiara Hamlin, Jason Hampton-Foutz, Lilah Hwang, Desirae Merrill, Grace Meyer, Corbin Miller, Sydney Summers and Aspen Wyatt.…

Comfort Keepers to offer care packages for seniors
Community

Comfort Keepers to offer care packages for seniors

April 28, 2020

Packages will include a package of sanitizing wipes, a deck of cards or small game, handwritten letters from caregivers, snacks and bingo cards for those seniors who are interested in…

Durango library software migration to limit some services
Local News

Durango library software migration to limit some services

April 27, 2020

Although the governor’s stay-at-home order expires Monday and transitions to “safer-at-home” guidelines, the library will remain closed to the public, continuing with a reduced workforce until all safeguards are in…

Marvel Food Bank serving local communities
Local News

Marvel Food Bank serving local communities

April 27, 2020

The food bank serves Marvel, Breen, Hesperus and Red Mesa communities. For more information, call Jean Campion at 588-3491, Dora Greer at 749-1098 or Brenda Furlow at 759-0377.

Colorado Native Plant Society to host virtual meeting
Southwest Life

Colorado Native Plant Society to host virtual meeting

April 25, 2020

Culpepper’s presentation is called “The Biology and Ecology of San Juan Mountain Sedges.” He will give an overview and introduction to the basics of sedges’ biology and discuss their ecology…

A Global Day of Giving and Unit to take place May 5
Community

A Global Day of Giving and Unit to take place May 5

April 24, 2020

United Way of Southwest Colorado is an official launch partner. Serving Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan counties, UWSWC is working to raise money for local COVID-19 relief,…

Bear sightings reported in Durango and Bayfield
Local News

Bear sightings reported in Durango and Bayfield

April 24, 2020

CPW asks residents to report bear issues as soon as they are seen. Some bear sightings were reported in the Durango and Bayfield areas this week. Besides securing trash and…

Deadline for Montezuma County disaster loans is Friday
Local News

Deadline for Montezuma County disaster loans is Friday

April 23, 2020

du1-i-syn Applications are being accepted through today for Montezuma County businesses that need between $1,000 and $10,000. All funds will be 0% interest for 12 months. This is the second…

Farmer Network coordinator job opening announced
New Mexico

Farmer Network coordinator job opening announced

April 22, 2020

The coordinator will work with landowners across San Juan County, N.M., to create a list of available farm land for lease, and pair that land with new farmers and farmers…

Steamworks Half-Marathon canceled
Sports

Steamworks Half-Marathon canceled

April 22, 2020

A previous edition of the Steamworks Half Marathon begins near Baker’s Bridge.Durango Herald file The Steamworks-Animas Valley Half-Marathon, originally set for June 6, has been canceled given the current health…

Pine River Library continues services online
Pine River Times news

Pine River Library continues services online

April 22, 2020

To get an e-card or for general reference questions, including device and tech troubleshooting, call 884-2222. If no one answers, leave a message and someone will return the call within…

Sen. Bennet to host coronavirus telephone town hall
Local News

Sen. Bennet to host coronavirus telephone town hall

April 22, 2020

Bennet and a panel of experts from the Colorado Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Colorado Health Emergency Line for Public Information (COHELP) and Dr. Mark Learned with Kaiser Permanente…

Garden Club of Durango plant sale canceled
Community

Garden Club of Durango plant sale canceled

April 21, 2020

The plant sale is the fundraiser that helps the club maintain and improve the gardens at Santa Rita Park. The club also thanks Durango Parks and Recreation Department for assistance…