Local & Regional News

Durango train offers online advent calendar

To access the online calendar, visit bit.ly/2FWnV1D.

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Monday 7:57 a.m. Someone broke a drive-thru window at the Burger King on Main Avenue. 10:26 a.m. Someone assaulted another person and made threats the previous night in the…

Rico studies central sewer for commercial district

Infrastructure would improve economy, town manager says

The blotter

du1-i-syn Sunday 10:57 a.m. A Toyota Highlander hit a city plow near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Montview Parkway. No injuries were reported, and the intersection was not blocked.…

Navajo Technical University gets funding for manufacturing school

Science Foundation, Commerce Department support school

LPEA Giving Trees help consumers in need

The event will also continue after the holidays to help those in need. LPEA consumer-members contributing to the Power of Giving Tree will receive an LED light bulb, LED night…

Seasons to hold fundraiser for Manna Dec. 11

Community members are invited to drop in for samples of the latest seasonal menu offerings as well as traditional dishes and drinks. A minimum of $40 per person donation for…

To spur growth, Cortez floats incentive program

Builders say use tax reduction would encourage additional homes

Six charged in serial burglary east of Cortez

Several suspects have other cases

LPEA lunch Dec. 12 to benefit nonprofits

The lunch will be a variety of green chili stews, tortillas or corn bread, and a beverage. A donation of $5 is suggested and goes to help support the local…

Mesa Verde National Park to host open house Dec. 13

Farolitos light a path at Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file This year’s event will feature refreshments at the Far View Terrace and night sky viewing at the Far View…

Accessory dwelling units meeting to be held Thursday

Bayfield ‘No on pot’ sign stolen

A banner urging a no vote on Bayfield pot sales was stolen in downtown Bayfield. Campaign organizers are asked that it be returned to Bayfield Animal Hospital.Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River…

Dine Out to Help Out to support California fire victims

The Balcony Bar & Grill, The Bookcase & Barber, Cantera, Cuckoo’s Chicken House, Durango Doughworks, East by Southwest, El Moro Spirits & Tavern, Eolus Bar & Dining, Gazpacho New Mexican…

Discount transit and parking cards offered on Noel Night

Annual student transit passes will be sold for $20. Monthly transit passes will be on sale for $20 each, and adult annual passes for $240, for a savings of $120.…

Alternative Horizons to hold training Tuesday and Wednesday

For more information, call 247-4374.

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees to meet Friday

For more information, contact Peggy Sharp at 247-7437 or [email protected].

Ignacio is set for Taste of Christmas Dec. 7

Decorating Christmas cookies is an annual event at Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas, which will be held this year on Friday.Pine River Times file photo The parade will be led by…

Mercy Regional Medical Center to devote more time to sexual assault services

Funding means more hours for specialty nurse

Ignacio to eliminate impact fees

du1-i-syn “The intent is to help with economic development and development in general,” said Mark Garcia, the interim town manager. The fees for each residence were $96 for police services,…

Animas High students all in on metal straws

Viral video of sea turtle has high schoolers looking to minimize use of plastic

Price increase proposed for monument museum

Two public meetings scheduled

Weekly planner for Dec. 3-7

du1-i-syn Mayor Youth Advisory Commission, 7 a.m., City Hall, 949 East Second Ave. College & Eighth Character District community workshop, 8:30 a.m., Durango Joes, 732 East College Drive. Durango Utilities…

Photos: Getting ready for more snow

Peerless Tire on Main Avenue had all hands on deck Friday as employees, front to back, Cory McVay, Austin Schmitt, Joe Carver and Chip McCormick run non-stop to put new…

Trees for Conservation lot open daily

There are local and farmed trees, including white fir, Engelmann spruce and balsam fir. Proceeds benefit local conservation and education programs.

First aid and CPR classes to be held Dec. 5 and Dec. 12

An adult, child and infant CPR class for health care providers will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Groups of 10 or more may schedule private classes. For more…

Best bets for the weekend in and around Durango

du1-i-syn In a cumbersome health care environment, choosing the right plan for your health needs can be a challenge. Local health insurance representatives will help people sort through complexities at…

The Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday 8:12 a.m. Two intoxicated people were yelling at employees in a business in the 200 block of West College Drive. The people were asked to leave. 10:45 a.m.…

Rotary Club of Durango meets Tuesday

Nurse-midwife Heidi Zink of Southwest Midwives will speak to the club. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

Daybreak Rotary Club to meet Wednesday

Daybreak works on projects that include wood delivery to people in need, installing solar lights on the Navajo reservation, helping La Plata youths, volunteering at Manna and more. All are…