Local Briefs

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

Local students named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

March 3, 2020

Durango: Harrison Abel, Estrellita Albright, Corry Arcomano, Lillian Auclair, Stephanie Basye, Joseph Belka, Rebekah Berger, Jackson Berridge, Sarah Bonestell, Russell Bowden, Katelynn Bradford, Keala Bratsch, Cassidy Bush, Kyla Candelaria, Dylan…

Text-to-911 is now available in La Plata County
Local News

Text-to-911 is now available in La Plata County

March 3, 2020

Text-to-911 is available in La Plata County with plans from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Callers must have an active phone service plan with data to use the service;…

Life-Long Learning talk to address liberal arts colleges
Local News

Life-Long Learning talk to address liberal arts colleges

March 2, 2020

Provost Cheryl Nixon will discuss new initiatives in the humanities in higher education in general and specifically at FLC. She will concentrate on cultural programming and community outreach, describing new…

BLM New Mexico issues fire-prevention order
New Mexico

BLM New Mexico issues fire-prevention order

March 2, 2020

Exploding targets are a commercially available binary explosive commonly consisting of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder. They can be ignited by high-velocity bullets used in target shooting. Once combined, they…

Free talk to address mindfulness, trauma on March 6
Southwest Life

Free talk to address mindfulness, trauma on March 6

March 2, 2020

This presentation will be free and open to the public. Curry will explore the challenge of bringing mindfulness to recovery and healing from trauma. She will offer current insights from…

Consultations about produce safety available March
Southwest Life

Consultations about produce safety available March

March 2, 2020

Appointments will be available for these topics: produce safety compliance, GAP audits, food safety plan templates, soil amendments, worker protection, organic inspections and assistance with fruit food safety plans, post-harvest…

Mountain Meals opens take and bake shop
Business

Mountain Meals opens take and bake shop

March 1, 2020

Mountain Meals is located inside Durango Artisan Foods at 3101 Main Ave., Unit 2. Stock your freezer with meals such as lasagna, green chile chicken enchiladas, turkey chili, chicken yellow…

Harley-Davidson honors Durango dealership
Business

Harley-Davidson honors Durango dealership

March 1, 2020

The award is given to top-performing dealerships in the United States. Durango Harley-Davidson earned the award for demonstrating operational excellence across a range of categories. Out of 568 dealers in…

EXP Realty welcomes new agent James Luxton
Business

EXP Realty welcomes new agent James Luxton

March 1, 2020

Luxtondu1-i-syn Luxton graduated from Alamogordo High, attended NMSU and has been building homes for 30 years, from remodels to new construction and design. Luxton has now moved into the sales…

Library will be closed Tuesday for training
Local News

Library will be closed Tuesday for training

March 1, 2020

All currently scheduled community room reservations will be honored, but no new meetings will be scheduled for Tuesday or April 30. The ILS software upgrade is funded with City of…

San Juan Basin Public Health to host high tea
Community

San Juan Basin Public Health to host high tea

February 28, 2020

Women are invited to celebrate their health in honor of International Women’s Day. Meet women’s health providers, community organizations and socialize with friends. Food and tea will be provided as…

Heart Safe La Plata offers SPR and first aid classes
Community

Heart Safe La Plata offers SPR and first aid classes

February 28, 2020

3-6 p.m. Wednesday: Basic first aid.6-10 p.m. Wednesday: Adult/child/infant CPR. 6-10 p.m. March 11: Adult/child/infant CPR for health care professionals.All community classes are held at the Durango Fire & Rescue…

Powerhouse to host Seven Rivers Farmers Market
Community

Powerhouse to host Seven Rivers Farmers Market

February 28, 2020

The bimonthly indoor market features farmers and vendors from the area selling poultry, meat, cheese, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles, baked goods, honey, pottery, skin care and crafts. The market…