Local Briefs

Durango Transit relocates Walmart transit stop
Local News

Durango Transit relocates Walmart transit stop

July 20, 2020

The stop, previously located in the parking lot in front of Walmart, has been moved to the southeast corner of the building, at the end of the sidewalk. The stop…

San Juan College visitor tests positive for COVID-19
New Mexico

San Juan College visitor tests positive for COVID-19

July 20, 2020

Upon notification of the test, the college immediately began contact tracing and cleaning measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The person was on campus for a…

Rotary Club of Durango to meet virtually
Community

Rotary Club of Durango to meet virtually

July 17, 2020

Martin is an expert on Irish early medieval history. His talk will include exploring the history versus the legends/myths about St. Patrick as well as Ireland’s first female saint, Brigid.…

Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement begins Friday
Local News

Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement begins Friday

July 16, 2020

DUI enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. CDOT has partnered again with BACtrack to offer BACtrack Mobile…

Railroad extends Cascade Canyon Express to Sept. 4
Local News

Railroad extends Cascade Canyon Express to Sept. 4

July 15, 2020

A third steam Cascade Canyon Express trip on heavier traffic days will depart from the Rockwood station at 3:15 p.m. after July 18. Passenger service to Silverton will remain on…

Animas High School seeks owner’s representative
Business

Animas High School seeks owner’s representative

July 14, 2020

Animas High School will contribute $4.4 million to the project as part of the mandated grant match, for a total project cost of $18.1 million. Animas High School is working…

Summit Church offers vacation bible school
Religion

Summit Church offers vacation bible school

July 13, 2020

VBS focuses on fun, adventure and learning about God. Because of current health restrictions, participation will be limited to 15 children in-person. The program has been expanded to include a…