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CSU Extension to offer produce safety training
Southwest Life

CSU Extension to offer produce safety training

March 22, 2021

The course provides a foundation on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule requirements, good agricultural practices, co-management information and details about how to develop a farm food safety…

January births
Community

January births

March 19, 2021

Elyssa and Matthew Clark, Durango, Auder Emil, 7 pounds 2 ounces, 4:45 a.m. Jan. 2. Taylor and Nicolas Rodriguez, Bayfield, Nicolas Hayes, 6 pounds 13 ounces, 1:04 a.m. Jan. 5.…

Beginning Beekeeping to be offered
Community

Beginning Beekeeping to be offered

March 19, 2021

Tina Sebestyen, founder of the Four Corners Beekeepers Association, will teach the class. This class is an approved prerequisite to the Colorado State Beekeepers Association Master Beekeeper certification program. Classes…

Animas Alano Club to meet
Local News

Animas Alano Club to meet

March 19, 2021

An agenda and how and where to attend virtually or in person will be sent shortly before the meeting. Election of officers and a small change to the bylaws will…

Local organizations will host Eat Meat Barbecue
Local News

Local organizations will host Eat Meat Barbecue

March 19, 2021

This event is in response to Gov. Polis’ Meatout proclamation. Donations will be accepted for a meat serving with a side and a drink. Sponsors include La Plata County Farm…

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual book talk
Arts and Entertainment

Center of Southwest Studies to host virtual book talk

March 18, 2021

Eskeets and Kristofic will discuss their book, “Send a runner: A Navajo honors the Long Walk.” In 2018, to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the Long Walk, Edison Eskeets and…

FLC Art Gallery to host student exhibition
Arts and Entertainment

FLC Art Gallery to host student exhibition

March 18, 2021

The show is designed and installed by students and will include many forms of media that will be judged in a professional gallery setting, where students will have a chance…

COVID impacts? Let chamber know
Business

COVID impacts? Let chamber know

March 17, 2021

Let chamber know about COVID-19 impacts The Durango Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses. The chamber is offering an online survey for…

Prescribed burn planned east of Bayfield
Local News

Prescribed burn planned east of Bayfield

March 17, 2021

Weather permitting, burning operations will begin in early April and could continue through early May. The Vallecito-Piedra Project may take several weeks to complete. Both ground and aerial ignition methods…

Chapman Ski Hill to close for the season Sunday
Local News

Chapman Ski Hill to close for the season Sunday

March 17, 2021

5-7 p.m. Friday: Throwback Throwdown. Wear funky attire from a past decade and display skills in a freestyle Friday Rail Jam.3-5 p.m. Saturday: Ridiculous Relay. Teams of two go head-to-head…

San Juan College campus to close for spring holiday
New Mexico

San Juan College campus to close for spring holiday

March 16, 2021

There will be no classes or activities scheduled Monday through Friday. The Educational Services Center, library, East Campus in Aztec, West Campus in Kirtland are open Monday through Thursday, and…

San Juan Health Partners clinics open for routine care
New Mexico

San Juan Health Partners clinics open for routine care

March 15, 2021

In-person visits are available, as well as virtual visits when necessary. Patient and caregiver safety will continue to be a main focus, with continuing COVID-19-safe practices. On arrival, a screening…