Local Briefs

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4
Southwest Life

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

July 29, 2020

A list of the licenses remaining are now available on the CPW website. There is no advantage for hunters to go to wildlife offices to buy licenses in person. For…

Mercy Home Health among top home health agencies in U.S.
Health

Mercy Home Health among top home health agencies in U.S.

July 29, 2020

Now in its 14th year, HomeCare Elite identifies the top agencies based on performance measures, including quality of care, quality improvement, patient experience, best practices implementation and financial management. Since…

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks comments
Local News

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions seeks comments

July 29, 2020

Public comments on the redistricting commission applications will be accepted through Aug. 5. Information about redistricting and a link to provide comments is available online at www.redistricting.colorado.gov. Those who wish…

Aztec to hold Comprehensive Plan public meeting
New Mexico

Aztec to hold Comprehensive Plan public meeting

July 27, 2020

The meeting will be facilitated by the city’s consultant, Consensus Planning, with discussion of where the community sees Aztec growing in the next 20 years. The Comprehensive Plan addresses many…

Weed abatement scheduled on city property
Local News

Weed abatement scheduled on city property

July 26, 2020

Applications are conducted to improve the quality of right-of-ways, parks and open spaces in the city’s system. The weed control is repeatedly tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.…

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual
Arts and Entertainment

Sixth annual Bow Wow Film Festival goes virtual

July 25, 2020

This year’s films will feature South Padre Island, where trained dogs are helping National Park Service and volunteers find and protect endangered Ridley Turtle’s nests; India, where a woman who…

TOPS to meet
Community

TOPS to meet

July 24, 2020

Former, present and prospective members are invited to a celebration of the service of Ellen Fisher to the local and regional chapters. She has served as area coordinator and local…

Self-guided nature trail opens
Community

Self-guided nature trail opens

July 24, 2020

The route provides mountain views and wildflowers on the 1.7 mile loop that follows the Brush Rake Mountain Bike trail. Pick up a brochure in the ticket office or at…

Natalie Gould receives award
Education

Natalie Gould receives award

July 24, 2020

Gould is studying to become an osteopathic doctor. She graduated from Durango High School in 2005.

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary
Community

Bilyks celebrate 50th anniversary

July 24, 2020

Pat, a retired nurse, and Gary, a retired dentist, met at the University of Michigan and lived in Honolulu for many years. They have been in the Durango area for…

Mercy community testing site reduces hours, tests
Local News

Mercy community testing site reduces hours, tests

July 24, 2020

Because of limited local availability of testing, and laboratory capacity and supply constraints around the state, San Juan Basin Public Health and Mercy will need to temporarily prioritize use of…

Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art
Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center seeks COVID-19 art

July 23, 2020

The application deadline for the Phoenix Art Project Community Exhibit is Aug. 1, and the exhibit will open at 5 p.m. Aug. 17. For contest guidelines, rules, schedule of events…

DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners
Arts and Entertainment

DAC announces 10-Minute Play winners

July 23, 2020

Five judges determined the grand prize winner, and voting with YouTube’s “like” feature determined the People’s Choice award. This year’s 10-Minute Play Contest winners, runners-up and finalists are: Grand Prize:…