Local Briefs

Fort Lewis College to host career and internship expo
Business

Fort Lewis College to host career and internship expo

February 23, 2021

Cost is $45 and includes the ability to sign up for virtual group information sessions and one-on-one sessions. The non-profit/government rate is $30. Employers may register with Handshake at www.app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new.…

City school zones to get upgraded signs, striping
Local News

City school zones to get upgraded signs, striping

February 23, 2021

The improvements will take place through the spring under a $63,000 Safe Routes to School award to the city from CDOT. The project will improve safety and multimodal options for…

Daughters of the American Revolution host new program
Education

Daughters of the American Revolution host new program

February 19, 2021

Members of Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, NSDAR, deliver supplies to local schools as part of its Community Classrooms project.Courtesy of DAR The program works with teachers to provide additional support…

Back County Horsemen receives donation
Community

Back County Horsemen receives donation

February 19, 2021

Mike KnappCourtesy of San Juan Back Country Horsemen Volunteer hours and donations are needed to help the Forest Service maintain trails. Being a stock user in the wilderness, a contributing…

Local students named to dean’s list at Fort Lewis College
Education

Local students named to dean’s list at Fort Lewis College

February 19, 2021

Durango: Lacey Andersen (biology), Lillian Auclair (psychology), Audra Benally (computer engineering), William Berger (marketing), Thomas Calligas (geology), Camren Cordell (biochemistry), Anna Denali (psychology), Aubanie Dubacher (biology), Thomas Ehlers (undecided), Tad…

San Juan Basin Public Health to host virtual resource fair
Health

San Juan Basin Public Health to host virtual resource fair

February 19, 2021

Learn how SJBPH’s client-based programs served community members, including dental health, care coordination, health insurance literacy, WIC, SafeCare, breast and cervical cancer screening navigation, sexual health and routine immunization and…

Stitch quilt store to host virtual classes
Arts and Entertainment

Stitch quilt store to host virtual classes

February 18, 2021

Grisdela’s quilts are designed without a preconceived pattern. She will teach classes about Fearless Improvisational Curves and Focus on the Improv Block via Zoom. For more information or to register,…

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman
Local News

La Plata County Democrats elect new chairman

February 18, 2021

Bowman is a La Plata County native who, after graduating from Durango High School, went on to college and law school in Southern California. He became an FBI agent, and…

Region 9 welcomes new board members and officers
Business

Region 9 welcomes new board members and officers

February 17, 2021

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected to his fourth year as chair; Dan Fernandez, Dolores at-large member, was elected secretary; and Collen O’Brien, La Plata at-large, was elected…

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting
Business

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting

February 17, 2021

Join the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Export Assistance Center and the U.S. SBA Denver Office to learn about the State Trade Expansion Program, U.S.…