Local Briefs

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum
Local News

Florida Mesa Grange to host candidate forum

October 15, 2020

Local candidates running for La Plata County commissioner have been invited and community members are invited to come with questions in hand. The event will honor social-distancing guidelines, and masks…

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements
Local News

Rotary Park Gazebo to close for improvements

October 15, 2020

Gazebo improvements will include new lighting and paint and wood repair. Work is scheduled to take two weeks, with the gazebo being open for public use by Oct. 31. For…

Studio E to offer nia, yoga, healing arts classes
Business

Studio E to offer nia, yoga, healing arts classes

October 14, 2020

The studio will offer nia, yoga, barefoot dancing and healing arts classes in its new movement space. Owner Evonne Bentley has taught nia classes in Durango for twelve years. Studio…

History Colorado to host free archaeology classes
Southwest Life

History Colorado to host free archaeology classes

October 14, 2020

These free classes are open to the public, with no prior classes required. Archaeological Dating Methods: 4:30-6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, Zoom.Prehistoric Lithic Description and…

San Juan College to offer free tax webinar
New Mexico

San Juan College to offer free tax webinar

October 14, 2020

Join the Zoom meeting at bit.ly/3c7XodW with meeting ID 976 0739 0033 and passcode 819407. The webinar will cover understanding self-employment income and how to calculate taxes for box self-employment…

San Juan County hosts Dumpster Day
New Mexico

San Juan County hosts Dumpster Day

October 14, 2020

During normal business hours, county solid waste transfer stations will accept normal loads free. The free dumping is limited to San Juan County residents and all normal restrictions will apply.…

Hospital honored for organ donor efforts
New Mexico

Hospital honored for organ donor efforts

October 14, 2020

The WPFL campaign challenges hospitals to educate staff members, patients, visitors and communities about the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donation. The hospital worked with New Mexico Donor…

Reproductive health care shifts to Axis
Health

Reproductive health care shifts to Axis

October 12, 2020

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Axis Health System will take over providing Title X services for both counties. SJBPH and Axis will continue their partnership to provide reproductive health care and…

Centura Health offers take-home Naloxone kits
Health

Centura Health offers take-home Naloxone kits

October 12, 2020

Statewide, experts predict 2020 could bring a more than 60% increase in drug-related fatalities and anticipate a potential 300% increase in overdose deaths from the opioid drug fentanyl. Centura Health…

City of Durango announces turf fertilization at city parks
Local News

City of Durango announces turf fertilization at city parks

October 12, 2020

Wednesday: Smith Sports Complex.Thursday: Santa Rita large field.Applications are conducted to improve the quality of the parks. Schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions. For more information, call…

Durango Public Library to reopen Tuesday
Local News

Durango Public Library to reopen Tuesday

October 11, 2020

Facilities staff will thoroughly clean and disinfect the building and equipment per guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after closing to prepare for the following day. The…

Cortez Library to host virtual Craftapalooza
Community

Cortez Library to host virtual Craftapalooza

October 9, 2020

Participants may craft along with Ratican while she discusses services and programs that MECC offers. They should prepare these supplies before the event: paper plate, green pipe cleaner, orange and…

Manna and NINA to host winter supply drive
Community

Manna and NINA to host winter supply drive

October 9, 2020

Items accepted include camping supplies, winter clothing, and toiletry and food supplies. Donations may be dropped off at Manna. For a complete list of needed items, call 385-5095.