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Old Fort at Hesperus to hire an education garden manager
Local News

Old Fort at Hesperus to hire an education garden manager

December 23, 2019

Minimum qualifications include: four or more seasons of vegetable growing experience, experience growing at high elevations or in short seasons, experience in leadership or teaching roles, especially in a farming…

FBI Denver Division offers warnings of holiday scams
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FBI Denver Division offers warnings of holiday scams

December 23, 2019

Consumers can do the following to reduce their chances of being victimized: Check credit card statements routinely. Purchase from a reputable, secure source. Beware of purchases or services that require…

City of Durango announces Christmas holiday schedule
Local News

City of Durango announces Christmas holiday schedule

December 21, 2019

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>10-23-19-Durango- Durango City Hall.du1-i-syn City administrative offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Transit Center, Greenmount Cemetery…

San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes vaccinations
Health

San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes vaccinations

December 20, 2019

The health department has confirmed local cases of flu and one local case of hepatitis A. Three unvaccinated children visiting Colorado from another state tested positive for measles after traveling…

Durango City Council seeks volunteers for boards and commissions
Local News

Durango City Council seeks volunteers for boards and commissions

December 19, 2019

Board of Ethics, Business Improvement District, Community Relations Commission, Creative Economy Commission, Design Review Board, Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission, Durango Local Licensing Authority, Durango Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Board,…

Manna to host Christmas brunch
Community

Manna to host Christmas brunch

December 19, 2019

The brunch will be a ‘Thanksgiving Dinner’ style meal of turkey, stuffing, pie and the works. Manna will also give out gifts. All are welcome.

San Juan College votes in favor of collective bargaining
New Mexico

San Juan College votes in favor of collective bargaining

December 19, 2019

Full-time faculty including faculty administrators were eligible to vote. The bargaining unit did not include adjunct faculty, professional or support staff. Of the 147 eligible to vote, 128 of ballots…

Pine River Library to host Future Ready Babysitter training
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Pine River Library to host Future Ready Babysitter training

December 19, 2019

The course is for 12- to 18-year-olds and will cover basic child care, nutrition, and an introductory understanding of early learning, social/emotional literacy skills, community leadership, business marketing, entrepreneurship and…

Gov. Jared Polis orders flags lowered Friday
Local News

Gov. Jared Polis orders flags lowered Friday

December 18, 2019

Jackson died Dec. 16 after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer. He was hired as a firefighter in 1990 and went on to have a…

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation announces funding deadlines
Health

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation announces funding deadlines

December 18, 2019

The foundation anticipates $1.5 million will be distributed for general operating and program grants to nonprofits that have programmatic services and personnel residing primarily in Western Slope counties. Grants will…

Farmington Civic Center to host M-Pact
New Mexico

Farmington Civic Center to host M-Pact

December 18, 2019

This is an all ages holiday-themed show. Tickets are $20-$28 and may be purchase at the ticket office or online at www.fmtn.org/CivicCenter. For more information, call (505) 599-1148.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets on sale
Arts and Entertainment

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets on sale

December 18, 2019

Wild & Scenic focuses on films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of the planet. Sponsors include Backcountry Experience, Alpine Bank, Ore House, Durango Nursery, Great Old Broads…