Local Briefs

Health department offers HPV vaccine
Health

Health department offers HPV vaccine

January 27, 2019

Every year in the U.S., human papillomavirus causes 30,700 cancers in men and women, and each day, 33 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for boys and…

Miller Middle School to host health forum Feb. 6
Health

Miller Middle School to host health forum Feb. 6

January 26, 2019

A panel of specialists will discuss gut-brain health and how it affects migraines, ADHD, depression, the teen brain and more. The event will be hosted by Miller Parent Action Committee…

Education foundation announces scholarships
Education

Education foundation announces scholarships

January 25, 2019

New scholarships are being offered this year, visit DEF website to view individual scholarship information. The deadline to apply for all scholarships is Friday, and notifications will be made later…

Great Decisions discussion group to meet Tuesday
Community

Great Decisions discussion group to meet Tuesday

January 25, 2019

The discussion will be led by Katherine Burgess. She will present background materials and a film by the Foreign Policy Association and lead participants in a discussion of the issues.…

Know Your Dough to host kids’ program
Education

Know Your Dough to host kids’ program

January 25, 2019

Know Your Dough is a nonprofit that provides financial wellness programs for local youths. The goal is to equip kids with skills to make better financial decisions and be financially…

Library to hold talk about near death experiences
Community

Library to hold talk about near death experiences

January 25, 2019

Aronson will discuss questions such as: Are research findings and personal accounts credible? And most important, what does it all mean? Aronson retired as senior instructional designer for the California…

District 9-R offers Early Access program
Education

District 9-R offers Early Access program

January 25, 2019

Early Access Timeline Feb. 1: Application packets available for pick up at the Durango School District Administration Building, 201 East 12th St.April 1: Complete applications and screening portfolios are due.…

Snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake to be held
Community

Snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake to be held

January 25, 2019

Explore ancient Greek and Native American constellations. There will also be nighttime games that play tricks with our eyes. Bring warm clothing, warm boots, hot drinks, binoculars and a headlamp…

Genualdi named to dean’s list
Education

Genualdi named to dean’s list

January 25, 2019

Genualdi, who is majoring in biochemistry and chemical biology, is the son of Robert and Patricia Genualdi, of Durango.

Implant support group to meet Sunday
Community

Implant support group to meet Sunday

January 25, 2019

Anyone with a Cochlear Implant or contemplating or with questions about a Cochlear Implant is invited. For details, including directions to the house where the support group will be held,…

Rep. Barbara McLachlan to visit Animas High School
Education

Rep. Barbara McLachlan to visit Animas High School

January 25, 2019

As a retired English and journalism teacher, McLachlan is passionate about education. She will share information about bills being introduced in the Education Committee, of which she is chairwoman, and…

Animas High School to hold meetings
Education

Animas High School to hold meetings

January 25, 2019

AHS juniors and their families are encouraged to attend Junior College Night on Wednesday, where AHS college counselor Jess Adams will share information about selecting “best fit” colleges, the role…

Pediatric Partners promotes Barthel
Business

Pediatric Partners promotes Barthel

January 25, 2019

Bartheldu1-i-syn In her new position, Barthel will provide patient and family care supports; pre-authorizations and referral processing; and pediatric medical data analysis.

Know your Dough seeks volunteer teachers
Business

Know your Dough seeks volunteer teachers

January 25, 2019

Ideal candidates will enjoy working with youth and/or have knowledge of the financial services industries, such as accounting, banking and investing. The organization is currently scheduling programs for the spring…

Home Builders offers scholarships
Business

Home Builders offers scholarships

January 25, 2019

Up to $10,000 will be awarded to support area high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in any aspect of the construction industry. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. March 1.…

Eye clinic welcomes cornea specialist Rose
Business

Eye clinic welcomes cornea specialist Rose

January 25, 2019

Rosedu1-i-syn As a fellowship trained corneal specialist, Rose will offer a unique, specialized treatment in eye care that is not currently offered in the Four Corners. Some of her clinical…

Seniors Outdoors! announces activities
Sports

Seniors Outdoors! announces activities

January 25, 2019

9 a.m. Saturday: Saturday Snowshoes for moderate to advanced groups will meet. Contact Clark Lagow at [email protected]. For more information or to check for cancellations, go to www.seniorsoutdoors.org.9 a.m. Tuesday:…

Starry Night Snowshoe Tour to Andrews Lake
Outdoors

Starry Night Snowshoe Tour to Andrews Lake

January 25, 2019

Explore ancient Greek and Native American constellations. There will also be night time games that play tricks on eyes. Bring lots of warm clothing, warm boots, hot drinks, binoculars and…

Animas Valley District Plan meeting Tuesday
Local News

Animas Valley District Plan meeting Tuesday

January 25, 2019

District plans provide growth management recommendations to the La Plata County Planning Commission specific to each of the county’s 12 planning districts, as framed by the goals, policies and objectives…

Report personal property to assessor by April 15
Local News

Report personal property to assessor by April 15

January 25, 2019

Personal Property Declaration Schedules have been mailed to every person or business known to own, possess or control taxable personal property in the county. Non-receipt of a declaration schedule does…

Fort Lewis College committees to meet
Local News

Fort Lewis College committees to meet

January 25, 2019

Academic and Student Affairs Committee: 1 p.m. Business Affairs Committee: 1:30 p.m. Governance Committee: 2:45 p.m.The meetings will be held in the President’s Conference Room, 2503 Berndt Hall, Fort Lewis…