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History Live Durango announces schedule
Community

History Live Durango announces schedule

September 4, 2020

Events were organized by the Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable, a regional collaborative of nonprofit organizations that produces public humanities programs. The programming lineup includes: PIVOT: Skateboard Deck Art: Center for…

San Juan Mountain Association offers after-school program
Education

San Juan Mountain Association offers after-school program

September 4, 2020

Children will be led on Durango-area hiking adventures with SJMA’s education staff and volunteers. Monthly programming is available Mondays and Wednesdays for students attending “in-person” learning (in-person, blended/hybrid and shared…

San Juan College recognized as a Tree Campus USA
New Mexico

San Juan College recognized as a Tree Campus USA

September 2, 2020

Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff…

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet
New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

August 30, 2020

Comments from the public may be hand delivered to 100 S. Oliver Drive, mailed to County Commissioner Comments, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec 87410, faxed to (505) 334-3168, emailed to…

Elks National Foundation 2021 announces scholarship
Education

Elks National Foundation 2021 announces scholarship

August 28, 2020

Applications are available online. For more information and an application, visit enf.elks.org/mvs. Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applicants need not…

Farmington Museum to reopen Saturday
New Mexico

Farmington Museum to reopen Saturday

August 28, 2020

The museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Allowed to operate at 25% occupancy, the…

Irish Embassy Pub to host benefit show
Arts and Entertainment

Irish Embassy Pub to host benefit show

August 27, 2020

There will be live Celtic music by Devil’s Dram, Kitchen Jam Band and Patrick Crossing. This event has been organized with social distancing and current regulations on restaurants in place.…

SCAPE Startup Showcase goes virtual
Business

SCAPE Startup Showcase goes virtual

August 25, 2020

This approach offers an even greater opportunity for participants to connect with the 2020 cohort with unlimited access to pitch videos and the ability to schedule one-on-one meetings with each…

City of Durango to host budget workshop and presentation
Local News

City of Durango to host budget workshop and presentation

August 23, 2020

The agenda and meeting link are available at www. DurangoGov.org/finance. Interested citizens may bring ideas and suggestions to the meeting. Comments may also be submitted in advance by 4:30 p.m.…

Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars
Southwest Life

Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars

August 22, 2020

Participants will learn about the work of fellow fruit enthusiasts. Jude Schuenemeyer with Montezuma Orchard Project will give a presentation Jan. 20. Presentations will be offered from 11 a.m. to…

Recreation Center now open for family, open swimming
Community

Recreation Center now open for family, open swimming

August 21, 2020

These rules and restrictions apply: All children younger than 14 must have a parent in the water. The parent/guardian will be responsible for ensuring themselves and their children maintain the…

Goal High School accepting new students
Education

Goal High School accepting new students

August 21, 2020

GOAL uses a blended model that combines online curriculum and platforms with face-to-face tutoring and support. The school serves grades nine through 12, and students up to the age 21.…