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Teacher exchange program to host virtual meeting
Education

Teacher exchange program to host virtual meeting

September 11, 2020

Educators from both public and private schools are eligible. Exchange offers new approaches to current issues in the classroom and educational community. This is an opportunity for professional development as…

La Plata Conservation District awards scholarships
Education

La Plata Conservation District awards scholarships

September 11, 2020

Both students received $1,000 scholarships for the pursuit of an agricultural or natural resource-related degree. Cuntz has been admitted to Boise State University where he plans to major in ecology…

SCAPE announces scholarship program
Education

SCAPE announces scholarship program

September 11, 2020

SCAPE is partnering with the Center On Rural Innovation and Udacity, to make Udacity Nanodegree Program scholarships available for residents living in one of CORI’s Rural Innovation Network areas. Participants…

City announces turf fertilization schedule at city parks
Local News

City announces turf fertilization schedule at city parks

September 7, 2020

Herbicides used for weed abatement are Vessel Broadleaf Herbicide and Q4 Turf Herbicide. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and Scott’s Pro-Lawn is…

San Juan College Harvest Food Hub to give away trees
New Mexico

San Juan College Harvest Food Hub to give away trees

September 6, 2020

The SJC Harvest Food Hub was recently established and works with farmers and businesses to increase sales and consumption of locally grown produce. The Hub distributes produce ordered by community…

Chamber announces drive-in movies schedule
Arts and Entertainment

Chamber announces drive-in movies schedule

September 4, 2020

du1-i-syn Movies start at 8 p.m. Fridays and space is limited to about 75 vehicles. Sept. 4: City Slickers Sept. 11: World Trade Center Sept. 18: Grease Sept. 25: Beetlejuice…

Cortez Public Library announces September events
Community

Cortez Public Library announces September events

September 4, 2020

The library will host these virtual events in September: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 11: Author talk with Bruce Berlin. He will discuss his book “Breaking Big Money’s Grip on America.” The…