Local Briefs

San Juan Regional receives EMS Gold Award for third year
Health

San Juan Regional receives EMS Gold Award for third year

December 5, 2018

The award represents the EMS department’s ability to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients and promptly notify the medical center, triggering an early response from hospital personnel. The medical center…

Mancos Library holiday fair to be held Saturday
Local News

Mancos Library holiday fair to be held Saturday

December 5, 2018

Registration is not required and drop-ins welcome. The Mancos Friends of the Library will also be holding a book sale during the event. For more information, visit www.mancoslibrary.org.

Elks National Hoop Shoot Dec. 15
Sports

Elks National Hoop Shoot Dec. 15

December 4, 2018

Students ages 8-13 from Durango, Ignacio, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs and Silverton are invited to participate. The Elks National Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest that begins at the local…

LPEA Giving Trees help consumers in need
Local News

LPEA Giving Trees help consumers in need

December 3, 2018

The event will also continue after the holidays to help those in need. LPEA consumer-members contributing to the Power of Giving Tree will receive an LED light bulb, LED night…

Seasons to hold fundraiser for Manna Dec. 11
Local News

Seasons to hold fundraiser for Manna Dec. 11

December 3, 2018

Community members are invited to drop in for samples of the latest seasonal menu offerings as well as traditional dishes and drinks. A minimum of $40 per person donation for…

LPEA lunch Dec. 12 to benefit nonprofits
Local News

LPEA lunch Dec. 12 to benefit nonprofits

December 3, 2018

The lunch will be a variety of green chili stews, tortillas or corn bread, and a beverage. A donation of $5 is suggested and goes to help support the local…

Mesa Verde National Park to host open house Dec. 13
Local News

Mesa Verde National Park to host open house Dec. 13

December 3, 2018

Farolitos light a path at Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file This year’s event will feature refreshments at the Far View Terrace and night sky viewing at the Far View…

Animas High School announces meetings
Education

Animas High School announces meetings

November 30, 2018

The Marketing and Communication Committee will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school. Agendas and minutes are available at bit.ly/2P5KKz0.

Animas High School offers limited transfer spots
Education

Animas High School offers limited transfer spots

November 30, 2018

If there are more students interested in enrollment than available spots in any given grade, there will be an enrollment lottery Dec. 3. For more information, visit bit.ly/2oY5tLh or contact…

Durango 9-R announces board opening
Education

Durango 9-R announces board opening

November 30, 2018

To be eligible for the appointment, a candidate must have been a resident of the school district for the past 12 months, a registered voter of the school district and…

Animas High School to hold identity exhibit Tuesday
Education

Animas High School to hold identity exhibit Tuesday

November 30, 2018

Students in Stephen Sellers and Jessica McCallum’s humanities classes have studied the forces of socialization and liberation and will present handcrafted masks and reflective writing, which analyze how personal identities…

Pine River Library to hold tea blending class
Community

Pine River Library to hold tea blending class

November 30, 2018

The program involves taste profiles and tips and tricks for matching flavors. There will be classic tea blend recipes and a batch of tea to take away. Preregistration is required,…

Lee Lutgen joins Southwest Mortgage Loans
Business

Lee Lutgen joins Southwest Mortgage Loans

November 30, 2018

Lutgen graduated from Durango High School in 2011 and managed the north location of Serious Texas BBQ for two years, working for the restaurant for six years. Lutgen is sad…

Andy Roach joins Highlands Residential Mortgage
Business

Andy Roach joins Highlands Residential Mortgage

November 30, 2018

Roachdu1-i-syn Roach has worked in the residential mortgage business locally for Bank of Colorado and most recently was branch manager for Caliber Home Loans. Roach is an instructor for The…

LPEA announces pair of promotions
Business

LPEA announces pair of promotions

November 30, 2018

In addition, equipment operator Trey Buffalo was selected as an apprentice lineman. LPEA’s apprenticeship program is sanctioned by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as well as the Department of…