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San Juan College campus closed due to inclement weather
New Mexico

San Juan College campus closed due to inclement weather

February 16, 2021

All online and remote classes and activities will be held as scheduled. All employees who are working remotely or from home should work as scheduled. For more information, visit www.sanjuancollege.edu,…

La Plata County seeks applicants for boards and commissions
Local News

La Plata County seeks applicants for boards and commissions

February 15, 2021

The county has more than 37 active boards or commissions with almost 200 people formally participating in the ongoing county government decision-making process. Here are panels seeking residents to volunteer…

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar
Community

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar

February 12, 2021

The seminar is free, but registration is required. The seminar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. Everyone who registers will be entered in a drawing for an…

Pine River Library develops new service level dial
Community

Pine River Library develops new service level dial

February 12, 2021

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of Colorado and San Juan Basin Public Health during all service…

Ignacio Middle School announces second quarter honor roll
Education

Ignacio Middle School announces second quarter honor roll

February 12, 2021

Sixth grade: Kenya Abaroa, Jaelyn Alston, Tarah Baker, Cayson Burcham, Alana Cundiff, Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim Jones, Leandra Litz, Maliyah Martinez, Leah Mulleneaux, Joshua Dave Pogoy, Kelly…

Animas Valley Grange to host gardening presentation
Community

Animas Valley Grange to host gardening presentation

February 12, 2021

Participants will learn what climate prediction models say and how gardeners can adapt and change some of their cultural practices to this ever-changing climate. To join the Zoom meeting, visit…

La Plata County Fair theme contest announced
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La Plata County Fair theme contest announced

February 12, 2021

Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. Themes or slogans should be kept to 10 words or fewer. Artwork is encouraged and can be dropped off…

Bayfield District Advisory Committee to meet
Community

Bayfield District Advisory Committee to meet

February 12, 2021

The BDAC, formed in accordance with La Plata County Land Use Code Section 63-6, will review projects proposed for the Bayfield District, which includes Bayfield and surrounding areas including Forest…

Powerhouse to host aerospace talk
Community

Powerhouse to host aerospace talk

February 12, 2021

Tune into @powscicenter for the Facebook livestream to learn about space weather and the Artemis/Orion from two experts in their fields, Dr. Jo Ann Joselyn and Edwin Cooper. This free…

City of Durango announces its Presidents Day schedule
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City of Durango announces its Presidents Day schedule

February 12, 2021

City Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station and Substation, Greenmount Cemetery and Parks and Recreation administrative offices.…

R1 Colorado welcomes new Realtor Scott Takacs
Business

R1 Colorado welcomes new Realtor Scott Takacs

February 10, 2021

Takacsdu1-i-syn Takacs grew up Los Alamos, New Mexico, and has longed to return to mountain living ever since. He relocated to Durango in 2019. He earned a bachelor of arts…

ASAP Accounting & Payroll, Inc. names Diana Murray CEO
Business

ASAP Accounting & Payroll, Inc. names Diana Murray CEO

February 10, 2021

Murraydu1-i-syn The company provides accounting solutions and payroll services to businesses across Colorado and in more than 42 states. A 14-year ASAP veteran, Murray served as the company’s director of…

Colorado to re-open enrollment for individual health insurance
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Colorado to re-open enrollment for individual health insurance

February 7, 2021

Eric Lubbers, The Colorado Sun<br><br>The website for Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance exchange, shown in October 2018.du1-i-syn Health insurance coverage in the state health exchange will begin…

San Juan Mountains Association to host spring break camp
Community

San Juan Mountains Association to host spring break camp

February 5, 2021

Children in first through fifth grade can spend the week with outdoor educators, adventuring through the Four Corners. They will explore deserts, snow-covered mountains, rivers, ecosystems and ancestral ways of…

Mountain Middle School accepting students
Education

Mountain Middle School accepting students

February 5, 2021

Families may enroll in the school’s annual lottery at www.mountainmiddleschool.org. Economically disadvantaged students will receive preference in the March 3 lottery by being entered twice. Economically disadvantaged students are identified…