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Durango Public Library updates curbside hours
Local News

Durango Public Library updates curbside hours

November 23, 2020

The library is offering curbside-only service at this time. The reduction in hours is because of La Plata County’s move to COVID-19 Dial Level Red: Severe Risk. The library must…

Manna to host Thanksgiving feast
Community

Manna to host Thanksgiving feast

November 20, 2020

The traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served grab-and-go style. The meal will include oven-roasted turkey; garlic mashed potatoes and gravy; green bean casserole; garden salad; roll and butter; cranberry sauce…

Pine River Library expands digital offerings
Community

Pine River Library expands digital offerings

November 20, 2020

Creativebug is a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, providing on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking and more. Prenda Code Club platform…

Partnerships offer grant opportunity
Education

Partnerships offer grant opportunity

November 20, 2020

The Four Corners is facing a teacher shortage. This opportunity supports area school districts in locating, training and keeping high-quality secondary science, secondary math and special education teachers. Coursework is…

September births
Community

September births

November 20, 2020

Rebecca Cash and Shaun Skiles, Durango, Emma Lee, 6 pounds 2 ounces, 8:38 p.m. Sept. 1. Bethany and Eric Graf, Dolores, Layne William, 7 pounds 5 ounces, 4:17 p.m. Sept.…

Animas Museum Holiday Store moves online
Local News

Animas Museum Holiday Store moves online

November 20, 2020

The store offers unique books about regional historic topics. Purchases may be picked up via a contactless system through Dec. 24. The museum is also offering a curated selection of…

San Juan College music showcase reinstated
New Mexico

San Juan College music showcase reinstated

November 20, 2020

The showcase will be shown virtually at these times: 7 p.m. Dec. 3: San Juan College Symphonic Band and Music Educators’ Ensemble.7 p.m. Dec. 8: San Juan College Choir video…

DUI enforcement efforts ramp up for the holiday season
Local News

DUI enforcement efforts ramp up for the holiday season

November 19, 2020

CDOT reminds people to interact only with people from their household this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19. After the Thanksgiving enforcement period, CDOT, CSP and local law…

Durango Botanic Gardens to host climate change conference
Southwest Life

Durango Botanic Gardens to host climate change conference

November 18, 2020

The conference will include two parts. Registrants may access prerecorded presentations of seven conference speakers, including experts in climatology, water conservation and urban forests. The goal of the conference is…

Coldwell Banker forms partnership
Business

Coldwell Banker forms partnership

November 17, 2020

The partnership should provide some economies of scales to more affordably create pamphlets, magazines and other marketing material, said owner-broker Gina Piccoli. In addition, agents will be able to share…

Applications open for SCAPE 2021 Accelerator Program
Business

Applications open for SCAPE 2021 Accelerator Program

November 17, 2020

The SCAPE Program is an intensive six-month accelerator that teaches entrepreneurs the science of startups. The selected cohort will learn how to scale their business with support from mentors who…

Public feedback advances updates to open records policy
Local News

Public feedback advances updates to open records policy

November 16, 2020

To view the draft policy and provide final feedback, visit www. DurangoGov.org/RecordsRequestFeedback. The policy was last updated in 2014. Since then, there have been changes to statewide legislation related to…