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Marvel Grange to serve free breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. The event is free and open to all. For more information, call 588-3386.
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Health
Heart Safe La Plata to offer first-aid, CPR classes
Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 3.A CPR class for health…
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Senior employment program seeks partners
Organizations that become partners will receive free help from SCSEP in exchange for a commitment to help senior participants gain job skills. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of…
Local News
Registration open for adult coed volleyball, men’s basketball
Early-bird registration ends Jan. 6 and the final sign-up deadline is Jan. 12. Games will start the week of Jan. 21. For manuals and registration forms, visit www.durangogov.org/adultleague. For more…
Local News
Nordic center to hold full moon New Year’s Eve event
Journal file The family event will give attendees a view of the Needle Mountains as the sun goes down and the opportunity to watch the full moon rise before 2018…
Health
Mercy cardiology services listed in nation’s top 10 percent
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango Herald file Healthgrades evaluates yearly performance for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions at about 4,500 U.S. hospitals. For more information, visit www.healthgrades.com/quality.
Southwest Life
CSU Extension Office opens applications for Master Gardener program
Durango Herald file The 12-week program will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 25, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The program is…
Business
Applicants sought for 2018 SCAPE program
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and…
Business
Region 9 gives lender of the year award
Rose Rose has worked in commercial lending for 15 years and moved to Southwest Colorado in 2011 with his family. Criteria for the award was established by the Region 9…
Business
Volunteers sought for youth financial programs
Candidates should be passionate about working with youth, and have teaching experience or knowledge of financial services, such as accounting, banking and investing. Students will learn about needs and wants;…
Business
Goff Engineering president retires
Newby joined Goff in 1993 and has been involved in surveying projects throughout the Four Corners, including the Twin Buttes and Three Springs developments, and numerous projects for the city…
Business
Dr. Weber retires from La Plata Family Medicine
Weber Weber joined La Plata Family Medicine June 1, 1998, where she served as a family physician for the last 20 years. She will transfer her patients to physicians at…
Business
Ag summit planned for Jan. 16 at Montezuma County Fairgrounds
The free event runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch. RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, Jan. 9. It is facilitated by the Colorado State University Extension and the…
Business
Smile By Design adds office in Bayfield
Orthodontist and owner Dr. Daniella Phillis is accepting new patients, specializing in early treatment, traditional braces, ceramic brackets and Invisalign. For more information or to make an appointment, call (970)…
Health
San Juan Regional Medical Center receives excellence award
The award is a multi-tiered assessment and recognizes process-assisting organizations in New Mexico that strive for performance excellence in customer and employee satisfaction, sound management, innovation and results. For more…
Local News
Dodgeball tournament registration ends Sunday
The tournament will include middle school and high school divisions with four teams per division and six players on each team. Each team will compete in a minimum of three…
Local News
Forest Service expands Saul’s Creek parking area
The parking lot was proposed in a 2012 travel management plan to expand the limited parking near the gate entrance to Saul’s Creek. However, a lack of federal funding delayed…
Education
Seed Studio opens enrollment for winter classes
Beginning drawing with instructor Andie Huml: Tuesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13; ages 8-12; $160 tuition.Lotus Girls with instructor Kathryn Samaltanos: Thursdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 13; girls ages 8-12; $160 tuition.Juniper after-school art…
Education
Riverview Elementary School parents, teachers to meet
The meeting is open to parents and guardians of Riverview Elementary students. Child care will be provided.
Education
High school seniors can apply for scholarships
The foundation awards scholarships, from $1,000 to $10,000, according to a range of criteria. The application deadline is Feb. 1. For applications or more information, call the Durango Education Foundation…
Local News
Open house scheduled for Purgatory chairlift proposal
For more information about the proposal, view the Environmental Assessment online at http://bit.ly/2ATQYwJ. The public can also submit comments through Jan. 12. Email comments to: [email protected]. Mail comments to: Columbine…
Local News
Durango recognized for solar power initiatives
The city received free technical assistance through SolSmart to receive the designation, and a SolSmart team member from Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association helped evaluate a photovoltaic system installation. SolSmart,…
Local News
City announces board, commission vacancies
Land Use and Development Code Board of Adjustment, one position; Board of Ethics, three positions; Business Improvement District, two positions; Community Relations Commission, three positions; Design Review Board, two positions;…
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CDOT to conduct work on U.S. Highways 160, 550
U.S. Highway 160, from south of Bodo Park to the Grandview and Three Springs subdivisions (mile-marker 86-89). Work will include crack-sealing on the highway.U.S. Highway 550 at the Glacier Club…
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Recycle Christmas trees at Santa Rita Park
Durango Herald file The service will be offered through Jan. 31. Trees should be free of ornaments and tinsel before being dropped off. The city of Durango reminds residents that…
Southwest Life
Forest Service sets job application dates
The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region has released application dates for temporary positions during the 2018 field season.Durango Herald file Job opportunities are available in these areas: fire, trails,…
Community
La Plata County Democrats set next luncheon date
Keynote speaker Guinn Unger will present “Obamacare, Health Care & Trumpcare: Facts & Fiction.” Also, Joel Dyar, District 3 Colorado Indivisible executive director, will present “Flipping the Third” and discuss…
Local News
Southern Ute Tribe to hold chair, council inauguration
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2ACXjM1.
Health
Heart Safe La Plata to recognize life savers
Durango Herald file The awards ceremony will take place Monday during halftime of the Fort Lewis College girls basketball game. The Heart Safe board, its medical adviser David Hughes and…